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Learn all about home safety for the blind

Residents can attend this free public event from the Federation of the Blind.

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• Jessica Ann Marie Holbert was charged on Feb. 26 with possession of a dangerous weapon; offense involving stolen vehicle; possessing or receiving forged instruments or bills; obtaining and using personal identifying information of another person to harm or impersonate person, to obtain certain nonpublic records or for other unlawful purpose, two counts.

Half-cent sales tax hike takes effect

Consumers may notice a slight increase in the cost of their purchases after April 1 and it’s no April Fool’s joke — the county’s half-cent sales tax increase has gone into effect, boosting the tax from 7.1 percent to 7.6 percent.

273 parcels on auction block for back taxes

Nye County will have 273 properties to auction off in the annual tax sale April 23, up from the 235 listed last year.

County to intervene in UICN resources plan

The Nye County Water Board Monday decided to participate in hearings before the Public Utilities Commission regarding Utilities Inc. of Central Nevada’s integrated resource plan only to submit comments, but county commissioners the next day voted to formally intervene.

Local businesses showcase services at Biz Expo

Spring is in the air and with it comes the renewal of festivities around the valley. One in particular, is staged to showcase the business services available here. With gas prices steadily climbing, shopping locally is an asset.

Retired NCSO K-9 brutally attacked by pit bulls

A brutal attack on a retired Nye County Sheriff’s K-9 by two neighborhood pit bulls has left the service dog in severe pain and in need of multiple surgeries.

Another man arrested in Facebook child sex sting

Police arrested yet another suspect over the weekend for allegedly using the social media site Facebook to lure a 14-year-old female to meet him for sex.

Town hires new PR firm to market local tourism

Contract negotiations are underway with a company now tasked with handling Pahrump’s public relations needs.

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