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In bygone era, federal government once operated Tonopah brothel

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This is the second 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.

Marshall, Wehrly feud over debate criteria

Nye County sheriff’s candidate Sharon Wehrly agreed to a debate with questions posed by the audience and no moderator in a town hall setting, a format rejected by her opponent, Assistant Sheriff Rick Marshall.

Heller hopes to avoid another shutdown

U.S. Sen. Dean Heller, R-Nev. said he’ll return to Washington, D.C. next week, but Congress will only be in session two and a half weeks, during which time Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., said approving a budget for the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1 will be their main priority.

Nary takes over PVHS JROTC program

“To motivate young people to become better citizens” is the official motto of the Pahrump Valley High School’s JROTC program. This year the program is under new leadership.

Moose Lodge hosts benefit for Special Olympics

Officials with the Pahrump Moose Lodge opened their doors to host an annual fundraising event last Sunday.

Lord holds press conference over lost dogs

Local attorney Nancy Lord called last week’s removal of at least three dozen dogs from her property as a personal “holocaust” during a press conference Friday.

County votes 3-2 for NDOT roundabout

TONOPAH — A split county commission voted 3-2 Tuesday to approve two agreements with the Nevada Department of Transportation to construct roundabouts on Highway 372 at intersections with Pahrump Valley Boulevard and Blagg Road.

Town to begin renovations on Chief Tecopa cemetery building

Local veterans are cheering the efforts of the Pahrump Veterans Memorial Advisory Board, the Pahrump Town Board and one giant national retailer.

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