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Area senior centers modify operations in Nye

In accordance with Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak’s announcement, this week, directing a statewide closure of all casinos, restaurants, bars and other non-essential businesses for 30 days, the Pahrump Senior Center shut its doors effective Wednesday, March 18th, according to Site Manager Anne Blankenship.

Additional offices in Nye County closed to public

Over the past few days, there has been a flurry of communication between members of the media and local government officials as everyone struggles to determine which governmental offices are closing to the public and what services can be accessed remotely.

Nye County Sheriff’s office closed to the public

As a response to the COVID-19 virus outbreak, Nye County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Adam Tippetts said operations at the agency have been dramatically scaled back for the safety of the community and sheriff’s office staff.

California Lottery

No one matched all five numbers and the mega number in the Saturday, March 14 drawing of the California Super Lotto. The next jackpot will be at least $11 million.

Beatty resident first Nye County positive COVID-19 case

UPDATE: Friday, March 20: Nye County announced the completion of an investigation into a Beatty man reported to be positive for COVID-19.

Chamber of commerce cancels events, office hours

The Pahrump Valley Chamber of Commerce is limiting access to its office and modifying its planned events schedule due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Locals file for 2020 election, candidates forum postponed due to Coronavirus

The filing period for the 2020 election cycle is officially closed and the full spectrum of residents who have decided to throw their hats into the political ring is now known, with nearly three dozen locals registering to run for one or more of the 14 offices up for grabs this year in Nye County.

Many Nye County and Pahrump town offices closed to public

It seems as if COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, has infiltrated each and every part of daily life, with all attention focused squarely on containing the virus’ spread and “an abundance of caution” becoming the new catchphrase.

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