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This is the third in a series of stories by historian Bob McCracken on the history of prostitution in Nevada and Nye County. A new feature in the series will come out every Friday for the next several weeks.

Comstock residents want county to tear down burned home

Residents living in Pahrump’s Comstock community say they have begged, pleaded and done just about everything to convince Nye County officials a home that burned this spring is a safety and health hazard to residents in their neighborhood.

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• Angel David Uribe was charged on Sept. 8 with burglary, burglary while in possession of a deadly weapon, attempted murder with use of a deadly weapon, battery with use of a deadly weapon causing substantial bodily harm and possession of a controlled substance.

County to open bids for assisted living center

Bids for the purchase of six acres of county land at 1683 E. Calvada Blvd., where a developer wants to build an assisted living facility, will be considered when Nye County Commissioners meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday at commissioner’s chambers at 2100 Walt Williams Dr. on the Calvada Eye.

Site development plan requirement delays RPC approvals

The audience was left clearly confused awaiting action by the Pahrump Regional Planning Commission Wednesday on several items but the RPC was informed by Deputy District Attorney Tim Sutton they all had to be continued because of a requirement not enforced before, requiring conceptual site plans for projects not in compliance with county code.

Gaming Control Board OKs casino takeover

LAS VEGAS — The Nevada Gaming Control Board Wednesday approved a non-restricted gaming license for Herbst Pahrump Acquisitions LLC for the Mountain View Casino and Tim Herbst as manager.

Matson confirms firing attempt with online comments

Nye County Assessor Shirley Matson wouldn’t comment for a newspaper article earlier this week on her attempts to fire her property appraiser and opponent in the Nov. 4 general election, Sheree Stringer, but she spilled the beans in posting online comments on the story on the Pahrump Valley Times’ website.

Judge accepts Marshall plea deal

As expected, a visiting senior judge Thursday dismissed a misdemeanor charge of injury to property against Rick Marshall, a candidate for Nye County sheriff.

Ex-Floyd principal sues over 2010 abuse arrest

A Nye County School District principal who was led out of her school in tears and in handcuffs in November 2010 is suing the detective who arrested her.

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