Middle school celebrates end of academic year in Pahrump

Pahrump Valley High School may have its traditions with graduation and pomp and circumstance, but Rosemary Clarke Middle School also has a unique way of saying goodbye to its eighth-grade students and celebrating student achievement in general.

Divas on a Dime: how about a Memorial Day thrill for the grill?

We are so fortunate in the United States. We’re about to enjoy a three-day weekend, we’ll bust out the barbecue and fill the pool for the official, unofficial start of summer.

Pahrump Senior Center holding ‘Sock Hop’ party

It’s a great opportunity for local residents to go back and relive a more innocent time in American culture, as the Pahrump Senior Center hosts its popular “Sock Hop” at the Saddle West Resort from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., on Saturday, June 3.

Nye County Water District stands

After several months of hearings, Senate Bill 21 that sought to repeal the Nye County Water District died in the Nevada Legislature.

Nevada, Pahrump-area officials christen roundabouts

Several dozen local residents and officials turned out for Thursday morning’s roundabout grand opening at Pahrump Valley Boulevard and Highway 372.

Fireworks planned for Pahrump graduation

Nye County commissioners issued a display fireworks event permit for Zambelli Fireworks for an aerial display at Pahrump Valley High School at 501 E. Calvada Blvd. in Pahrump on Friday.

Nye County proposes brothel fee increase

Nye County proposes to amend the prostitution ordinance by increasing various fees for the county’s brothels.

‘Click it or Ticket’ campaign is underway in Nevada

The Nevada Highway Patrol is teaming up with local law enforcement agencies to educate motorists on seat-belt usage through the “Click it or Ticket” campaign that runs through May 31.

Tim Burke: Why do people dump trash illegally in Pahrump?

In 1962, arguably one of the greatest movies ever made was released, “Lawrence of Arabia.” Based on the life of T.E. Lawrence, a flamboyant and controversial British military figure. The film depicts Lawrence’s experiences in the Arabian Peninsula during World War I and was nominated for 10 Oscars at the 35th Annual Academy Awards, winning seven.

Letter to editor

Thank you for successful mother/daughter tea

Summer junior golf tournaments return

The Pahrump Valley Junior Golf Association has a great deal for kids, especially if parents are looking for something for their children to do this summer.

Trojans make a good run at state tourney

LAS VEGAS — The Churchill County Greenwave pitcher, Kayla Buckmaster, stymied the Trojans’ hitting for two games at the Class 3A Southern Nevada State Softball Tournament at Faith Lutheran High School May 18-20. The Fallon-based team eliminated Pahrump Valley from the tournament on the second day.

RV park developer granted another extension in Pahrump

The developer of a proposed RV park in Pahrump received a 16-month extension for a conditional use permit which allows starting of the construction.

Dennis Myers: Going in and out of style

On June 1, 1967 EMI in Britain released Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. The next day, Capitol released the album in the United States. That was 50 years ago next week.

Letter to editor

Yes or no on Yucca, we should have a choice

Thomas Knapp: Donald Trump and the politics of whine

“No politician in history, and I say this with great surety,” U.S. President Donald Trump told Coast Guard Academy graduates on May 17, “has been treated worse or more unfairly” than himself.

High school music department raising funds in Pahrump

Ian Deutch Memorial Park was awash in music, art and a host of vendors as the second annual Music and Art in the Park returned on Saturday, May 13.

California Lottery

No one matched all five numbers and the mega number in Saturday’s drawing of the California Super Lotto. The next jackpot will be at least $40 million.

Nye OKs recreational marijuana sales bill

Nye County officials approved changes to the county code that will allow for recreational marijuana sales.

‘Hot spot’ in nuclear waste shipment underscores Yucca Mountain concern

Higher-than-expected radiation levels detected in liquid waste shipped from Canada to South Carolina illustrate the folly of shipping even-more-dangerous materials to Nevada by truck and rail, state’s top nuclear safety official says.

Man fatally shot by Nye deputies in Pahrump

A Pahrump man is dead after being shot by two Nye County Sheriff’s deputies early Tuesday, authorities said.

Graduation set for Pahrump Valley High School

The Pahrump Valley High School Class of 2017 commencement ceremonies are set for 8 p.m. Friday at the school’s football field.

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