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Five chosen to receive pot dispensary permits; picks must now get state OK

A new building proposed across from the Pahrump landfill was the top choice for the sole medical marijuana dispensary license in Nye County, commissioners decided Wednesday, as business owners lined up to speak in a green rush for medical marijuana special use permits.

2 stress deputies return, grievances fly

At least two of six deputies out on “stress” leave have returned to active duty after being cleared to do so by a county psychologist last week.

One vet’s struggles illustrate VA incompetence

On mere appearances, one would think Pahrump resident Dennis Sawran is the embodiment of a healthy 60-year-old man.

Speed factor in Saturday rollover

The initial investigation on Saturday’s fatal rollover accident reveals that excessive speed was a factor, according to Nye County Sheriff Tony DeMeo.

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Beatty board hears public lands management plan

BEATTY — “Nevadans know how to manage Nevada lands. We are the best stewards of that land.”

Blueberry farm finds a home

A 30-acre parcel on the far south end of Pahrump near the intersection of Bond Street and Oakridge Avenue will be the home of a blueberry farm pitched to the Pahrump Town Board earlier this year, landowner Dan Harris said.

No breather for Cegavske in secretary of state bid

Some candidates may have taken a breather after the June 10 primary, before resuming their campaigns in the five months between that contest and the Nov. 4 general election.

Crime Corner

COPS: Couple found passed out in car in middle of intersection

Man, 22, dies in rollover Saturday

A Pahrump man is dead following a fatal car accident on the south end of town late Saturday evening.

County bill keeps town government running as usual

When the Pahrump town board as it exists today goes away in January, the current town administration will continue as is. At least that was the crux of an amendment to Nye County Code approved Tuesday.

Jail escapee captured in local park

A man wanted for escaping a sheriff’s office jail work-release program was found Tuesday in a local park.

County population numbers continue rising

Pahrump gained 59 residents and Nye County grew by 81 residents in the second quarter of 2014, continuing back-to-back quarterly population increases since the second quarter of 2013, according to figures from the Nye County Planning Department.

Hearing set on police review board

A public debate is set for Aug. 19 on a county bill requested by Commissioner Frank Carbone setting up a Nye County Peace Officer Advisory Board.

Lion’s Club saves DVH school supply drive

Desert View Hospital Marketing Director Meagan Kowalski stared at the empty boxes inside the lobby of the hospital with great concern last week.

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