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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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Crime Corner, Jan. 7

Man jailed for domestic battery, strangulation

New principal remains in jail on separate case

The principal of Floyd Elementary has been suspended while a criminal investigation continues into his domestic battery arrest Dec. 30.

County Commission eliminates town manager position

The Nye County Commission axed the Pahrump town manager position and discontinued the legal services contract during its inaugural 2015 meeting Jan. 5.

Liquid seepage in Mountain Falls causes concern

Nye County Public Works Director Dave Fanning alerted the County Commission on Monday of a “high fecal count” in a treated liquid waste spill at Mountain Falls Golf Club on Manse Road.

Artist, police seek help in gallery burglary

Just days after celebrating its second year in business, the Pahrump Art Gallery became the victim of a burglary last week.

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Pahrump is avoiding flu season, so far

Local health officials consider the present flu season average at best judging by the low number of reported cases of the flu virus in Nye County.

ASSESSOR’S OFFICE HOURS CHANGED

The Nye County Assessor’s office has changed its hours in Pahrump and Tonopah to 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, effective immediately. The change comes as new Assessor Sheree Stringer took over the office Monday from Shirley Matson, who Stringer defeated in November’s election.

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