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A big weekend for Sleep in Heavenly Peace

With a fantastic fundraiser hosted by the Pahrump Elks Lodge #2796 and an incredible, record-setting turnout for its Bunks Across America initiative, September was certainly a big month for Nye County Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP).

‘Nuisance fires’ investigated

Officials are hoping area residents will keep vigilant for suspicious individuals or activity.

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Incumbents retain Valley Electric board seats

Valley Electric Association District 1 and 3 incumbent directors retained their offices following Thurday’s elections.

Yucca talk revives transportation concerns

LAS VEGAS — After 28 years, Nevada’s battle against the federal government’s still-smoldering plans to bury the nation’s highly radioactive waste in Yucca Mountain has finally come “down to the brass tacks,” with the prospect for formal licensing hearings on the horizon and renewed debate on scientific issues.

Provenza no longer wanted by police on gun charge

Pahrump businessman Joseph Provenza is no longer wanted by police after showing that he is not a “convicted person” under the law, the Nye County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday night.

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Woman jailed for domestic violence

Man sentenced to state prison for insurance fraud

Pahrump resident Roy Cavill, 75, was sentenced last week to 43-to-108 months in Nevada State Prison for an insurance fraud case from 2008.

State’s Democrats wrestle with unity

Nevada State Democratic Party Spokesman Marla Turner was in Nye County on March 19 with a rally-cry toward unity. Turner was candid with local party members about the impacts of the 2014 general election stating, “We got our clocks cleaned.”

GOP Assemblyman updates Nye on legislation

On March 21 Assemblyman James Oscarson briefed the Nye County GOP on movement of proposed legislation in Nevada’s 78th legislative session. “Well,” he said, “Carson City is a mess.”

Pahrump sees tourism gains with Vegas firm partnership

The marketing and tourism efforts by the Town of Pahrump have made strides over the past year, with the help of an outside public relations firm.

Charges dropped in sexual assault case

Chad Lee Richter has seen charges against him relating to alleged sexual acts involving a young girl dropped.

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