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Want some fun for 4th of July? Here’s where to find it

There will be no excuse for boredom in Pahrump this coming holiday, with a variety of Independence Day activities scheduled that the whole family is sure to enjoy. From a patriotic procession that morning and family festival in the afternoon to a fantastic fireworks display that night, Fourth of July will be a fun-filled celebration of America’s birthday.

These quilters are celebrating 3 decades together

It all started with six local women gathering to discuss quilting over coffee and donuts and now, three decades later, the Shadow Mountain Quilters has become an ingrained part of the local arts community.

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Stay at Dar’s closes after long battle with state

After four and a half years, Darlene Howard, owner of Stay at Dar’s Bed and Breakfast, at 1501 E. Mount Charleston Drive South, is throwing in the towel.

Town of Pahrump focuses on luring tourists from Vegas

A pair of organizations promoting Pahrump tourism are rejoicing over the Nevada Tourism Commission’s generosity this month.

IN PROFILE: Sharlee Harbatch

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Campus clears hurdle

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate last Friday passed the National Defense Authorization Act, following passage in the House of Representatives, included in the bill is the transfer of 285 acres near Highway 160 and Manse Road for a Great Basin College campus.

Commission forwards two projects for block grants

Improvements to the Calvada Eye and repairs to the Gabbs swimming pool were the two projects Nye County will forward for approval for Community Development Block Grant funds.

Commission delays vote on BLM ‘no’ resolution

Nye County Commissioners on Tuesday decided to postpone until next month voting on a resolution to not participate in any future U.S. Bureau of Land Management resource management plan processes.

Deadline for Obamacare leads to late push

People enrolled in the Nevada health insurance exchange were busy renewing their coverage Monday on the last day to receive benefits for the year beginning Jan. 1.

Airstream Rally at Lakeside RV

The Wally Byram Caravan Club International is holding a Region 12 Airstream Rally for the Airstream Owners Association through Oct. 19 at Lakeside Casino &RV Park. This photo shows that like the mail, neither rain nor snow will keep the Airstream rallies from taking place. This one was in Northern California last year.

Crime Corner, Oct. 17

Man runs stop sign, arrested for drug felonies