Crime Corner, Sept. 16

Man arrested on preliminary

Divas: Meet your new favorite football snack – pull-apart bread

Sweet mother of yum! Here’s a ridiculously good, easy and cheap technique to make you a rock star this autumn. Or anytime. But I think we’re collectively getting the warm fuzzies for fall. Am I right?

District Attorney’s report, Sept. 16

The public information below was provided by the Nye County District Attorney’s office.

Knapp: It’s a presidential campaign, not a geography quiz

On September 8, Libertarian Party presidential candidate Gary Johnson appeared on MSNBC’s Morning Joe, where panelist Mike Barnicle hit him with the question:

McCracken: Economic development proposal for Central Nevada

The time is not that far off when the nations of the world will begin making significant changes in their sources of energy. Use of renewables and nuclear power will go up dramatically, and use of fossil fuels will be cut way back.

Velasquez: Working hard on the field and off

At the first game against Eldorado, in the second quarter, an unknown running back named Nico Velasquez dazzled the Trojans fans with his 99-yard kickoff return that had everyone in the stands cheering.

Volleyball: Hornets take down Green Valley Christian

Beatty volleyball topped Green Valley Christian in non-league action at home on Tuesday, 3-0 (25-16, 25-9 and 25-10) to improve to 9-1 overall.

This week in sports

A car wash at Java Junkies raised $300 for the Light and the Dark Pumpkin Fest on Oct. 29, which will be held at Ian Deutch Memorial Park. Organizer of the festival, Mike Maye, said fundraising for the event will defer the cost of putting it on. Maye has teamed up with New Hope, a local church, and other local businesses to raise funds for the installation of a lighting package at our local skate park. The park is located in Ian Deutch Park.

Trojans hosts Chaparral tonight at 7 p.m.

The Trojans redeemed themselves in last week’s win against Boulder City and hope to continue their success against Chaparral.

Oscarson: Vote no on Question 1

Nevadans will be bombarded with flimsy statistics in a desperate attempt by gun control advocates to limit the ability of everyday Nevadans to own and possess a firearm.

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Sheriff, district attorney oppose background check ballot measure

Nye County Sheriff Sharon Wehrly and District Attorney Angela Bello said they oppose ballot Question 1 that would require a background check for private gun sales in Nevada.

BLM plan to protect Amargosa River Basin

The Amargosa River Basin will be saved from renewable energy development under the Bureau of Land Management’s Desert Renewable Energy and Conservation Plan released Wednesday.

Football: Hornets too much for Lone Pine

Sophomore quarterback Jacob Henry threw for one TD and ran for another as he led the Hornets (2-0 overall, 1A Southern) to a 46-14 victory over Lone Pine (California).

Girls earn first cross-country meet win of the season

The Trojans girls cross-country team turned in a solid performance as five runners finished in the top 10 runners out of four teams to take the Sunset League meet at Cheyenne on Tuesday.

Library’s core still books, but offers much more

Pahrump Community Library’s Brenda Gibbons is reminding residents that there’s much more than just reading materials offered.

Oscarson to focus on voters in state Assembly race, not opponent

As James Oscarson gets into the thick of his re-election campaign for state Assembly District 36, the Republican incumbent wants to focus on the issues of the area, not his opponent’s campaign.

Inmate who died at Nye County Detention Center identified

The results of an investigation into the death of inmate James Duett will not be released until the autopsy is completed, the Nye County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday. Investigators do not suspect foul play.

Brothel owner Hof amps up state Assembly campaign

The campaigns for Assembly District 36 are heating up as Libertarian candidate Dennis Hof’s plan is being set into motion.

Legalized marijuana concerns expressed

LAS VEGAS — In November, Nevadans will vote on whether to legalize recreational marijuana — Question 2 would allow adults 21 years and older to possess up to 1 ounce of marijuana legally. On Saturday, a panel of experts mainly argued that legalization might be a bad idea.

Valley Electric Association in favor of Energy Choice Initiative

With talk of Energy Choice Initiative, or Question 3, ramping up ahead of the Nov. 8 vote, companies and people alike are giving their public position on the ballot measure that wants to deregulate electrical service in Nevada.

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