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IN PROFILE: Tammi DeBauche

BUSINESS: Owner of Irene’s Casino in Pahrump, Irene’s Gambling Lounge and Irene’s Cocktail Lounge in Las Vegas.

Charges filed: Horn stole pills worth $24,000 in October

A Nye County Sheriff’s patrol sergeant was stealing thousands of dollars worth of prescription medication from his own department since at least October, according to formal charging documents filed against Sgt. Michael Horn on Friday.

Transportation bill focus of Wichman trip

WASHINGTON D.C. — Nye County Commissioner Lorinda Wichman was part of a contingent of 1,500 county officials from across the country attending the National Association of Counties 2014 Legislative Conference here from March 1-5.

Matson campaigns for re-election

Nye County Assessor Shirley Matson stressed the technological improvements she made to her office and constraints working with a small staff during a campaign speech before a Pahrump Valley Republican Women’s Club monthly meeting at the Pahrump Senior Center Monday night.

Report details VEA economic impact

Some of the recent moves by Valley Electric Association, like signing contracts for federal facilities and joining the California Independent System of Operators (CAISO) have made the news, but a study commissioned by the cooperative details all the economic impacts VEA has on the community.

VEA district meetings set

VEA has scheduled meetings for all six districts, in four of those districts members won’t vote on directors this year. All meetings begin at 6 p.m., with registration starting at 5 p.m.

Wehrly: Restoring credibility to NCSO top priority

With a 100-day action plan in hand, one sheriff’s race candidate and longtime Nye County resident says she believes she has the credentials and experience to bring a renewed sense of credibility and accountability to the Nye County Sheriff’s Office.

Grudzinski, Caudle join District 5 race

Former Pahrump Regional Planning Commissioner Walt Grudzinski and Dave Caudle, a member of the new Basin 162 Groundwater Management Plan Advisory Committee, have joined the race for District 5 county commissioner, a position currently held by Dan Schinhofen.

DA’s Report

• Todd Jeffery Taylor was charged on Feb. 21 with ex-felon in possession of firearm(s); offer, attempt or commission of unauthorized act(s) relating to schedule I or II controlled substance, first offense; and possession of a controlled substance.

County taxable sales falls 32 percent

Nye County taxable sales fell 32 percent in December, compared to December 2012 figures, according to a report released last week by the Nevada Department of Taxation.

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