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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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Legislative session underway this week

CARSON CITY — The 2015 Nevada Legislature convened Monday with pomp and song, a festive beginning before lawmakers buckle down to tackle the tough issues of taxes and other reforms in the months to come.

Food service contract canceled at Pahrump jail

New Nye County Sheriff Sharon Wehrly was successful in her bid to cancel the inmate food service contract at the Pahrump jail, as a cost savings measure as the county looks to trim projected budget shortfalls.

Local residents show support for community park

Judging from public comments made at the second of two scheduled community meeting this month on Kellogg Park, it appears local residents, along with town and county officials want to move forward with the project.

Charlene Dean, reporter and editor who built the Community section, dies

Charlene Dean, a mostly self-taught journalist who spent seven years at the Pahrump Valley Times becoming its Community Editor in 2012, died Wednesday in hospice care in Las Vegas. She was 58.

Musician to spend week at schools

Students at four area schools have the opportunity to witness a master performing his craft when northern Nevada resident Todd Green arrives in Pahrump next week.

Popular teams to drive business

The town of Pahrump will be joining what is seemingly the rest of civilization in watching this week’s Super Bowl, an annual event that has become the biggest sporting event of the year.

Town supervisor honored as Volunteer of the Year

Pahrump’s Buildings and Grounds Supervisor Matt Luis received an unexpected accolade this month, courtesy of the Pahrump Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Crime Corner, Jan. 30

Traffic stop results in drug arrest

Joe Richards establishes foothold in Crystal

Joe Richards is originally from Duluth, Minnesota. When asked his age in 2011, he answered, “I was born a long time ago.”

Willow Creek feud finale scheduled for today

A cease-fire in the long-standing feud between Nye County and the current owners of the former Willow Creek Golf Course may finally be resolved this afternoon. If so, it is likely that sewer users will foot the bill for the cleanup.

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