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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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Fall Festival vendors report better turnout

Jody Memmott, of Las Vegas, who ran the Texas Twister drink stand at this year’s Pahrump Fall Festival, said the day gets pretty long by the time the late concerts end, then she has to wake up early the next morning and do it again.

Body found on outskirts of town

Nye County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating the death of a 27-year-old southern California woman whose body was discovered in the desert along Hafen Ranch Road on Thursday.

Candidates go on the stump at Fall Festival

Appearances at the annual Fall Festival are a must on the political calendar and candidates were busy meeting the public, in one way or another, as the race for the Nov. 4 election goes into its final stretch.

School district needs millions for infrastructure

Nye County School District officials are trying to raise voters’ support to address nearly $17.7 million for various capital projects by extending current bonds by 10 years.

Spring Mountain moving forward with expansions

The operators of Spring Mountain Motor Resort and Country Club are trying to expand its operations beyond the well-moneyed sports enthusiasts who currently utilize the racetrack.

Tonight, Utilities Inc. wants residents’ input

Utilities Inc. of Central Nevada has received suggestions from 54 people for anything from soccer fields to a Frisbee golf course to an outdoor movie theater at the old Willow Creek Golf Course, UICN President Wendy Barnett said.

Man convicted in kidnapping, assault trial

A Pahrump man has been found guilty of a series of felonies including first degree kidnapping, battery with substantial bodily harm, and domestic battery by strangulation for attacking an ex-girlfriend in 2012.

Water board approves loan for rural system

TONOPAH — Shoshone Estates Water Company Inc. will receive a five-year, no-interest loan for $11,000 but not a requested grant from the Nye County Water District Monday to draw up a preliminary engineering report on how to combat high arsenic levels.

FAA provides millions for county airports

A recent Pahrump Regional Planning Commission appointee spoke out against using federal grant money to build the local airport during public comment at a Nye County Commission meeting in August.

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