Nevada Military Legal Assistance program aids 900 in its first year

A public-private partnership to help active duty military personnel, reservists, National Guard soldiers and veterans in Nevada access legal services helped more than 900 individuals in its first year, the state Attorney General’s Office reported Nov. 17.

Kid racer trading in the Mini Dwarf for a Modlite

Jake Pike moved up in class at the Pahrump Valley Speedway and went from the Mini Dwarf racer to a new Western Mod Lite racer on Saturday.

Divas: Let’s be thankful for leftovers!

Besides being thankful for our blessings and time spent with loved ones, leftovers are probably the best part of Thanksgiving. Here’s a recipe for a hearty soup that uses every last bit of your leftovers, even the stuffing. In our home, we call this “Thanksgiving Soup” and look forward to it each year.

Policinski: Free press future: Back to the ‘basics’ in a new way

There’s no one “key” to why so many believe that journalists missed the rise and election of Donald Trump as president — and that’s a good thing to keep in mind for the future.

Lady Trojans defense looked tough, shows promise despite opening loss

Trojans girls basketball lost the season opener Tuesday at home to Moapa Valley, 43-28. The Pirates ran away with the game in the second half and shut down the Trojans offense in the third quarter.

Popular Holiday Craft Fair returns Saturday

A Holiday Craft Fair will take place at Bob Ruud Community Center on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Divas: Pinecones: From debris to decor

If you choose to hunt and gather wild pinecones, you’ll need to prepare them before you use them for crafts. They need to be dried, de-sapped and de-bugged. (Unless you’d like gold spray-painted spiders running through your house, very sparkly!) There are two ways: wash or bake.

Day Trips:Escape holiday stress with Grand Canyon visit

With the holidays upon us, many of us find personal stress reaching all-time highs, and our attention focused on material goods — not necessarily what we hope, but what in the world to give loved ones.

5 tips for selecting your Medicare coverage before Dec. 7

If you have Medicare but haven’t selected a 2017 Medicare Advantage or prescription drug plan, the Dec. 7 annual enrollment deadline is quickly approaching. Here are five simple steps to help you make the best decision.

District Attorney’s report • Dec. 2

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

Crime Corner • Dec. 2

Man arrested for warrants, failing to register

Pahrump Nugget 250 racer chasing Best in the Desert class title

Best in the Desert racer Jason Coleman, a class 1000 driver, is not a household name but he is in contention for the class championship as he sets out to win the upcoming Pahrump Nugget 250 on Saturday.

High Desert Chorale will perform Christmas show Dec. 7 at Nugget

Christmas decorations were going up as early as Halloween this year at the local Walmart so it is understandable if people have a hard time getting into the Christmas spirit.

Elks Lodge helps contribute to successful opening of VA clinic

Pahrump Elks Lodge 2796 provided food for those veterans visiting the VA Pahrump Community Based Outpatient Clinic on its grand opening Nov. 10. The lodge made 250 hamburgers and 120 hot dogs at the clinic’s grand opening of the new clinic at 220 S. Lola Lane. Chuck Coleman, veterans chairman for the Pahrump lodge, and John Loetterle, exalted ruler, oversee the cooking.

Beatty football coach named region’s Coach of the Year

The Beatty Hornets football team went to the playoffs again this year where they finished as the third-seeded team in the regional playoffs. For their efforts as a team, the Nevada 1A Southern Conference coaches voted Leo Verzilli Coach of the Year.

Civic sorority donates to local causes

The Laureate Omicron Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi presents a check to the Nye County School District’s Homeless Activity Fund. The group gives an annual check to the fund, as well as a yearly check to the Salvation Army.

Salt leak shuts down Crescent Dunes solar plant outside Tonopah

The newly opened Crescent Dunes solar plant in Tonopah is offline, a shutdown triggered by a salt spill, a plant official confirmed to the Times-Bonanza on Thursday.

California Lottery • Nov. 30

No one matched all five numbers and the mega number in Wednesday’s drawing of the California Super Lotto. The next jackpot will be at least $57 million.

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