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County to consider sales tax increase

TONOPAH — County commissioners will consider increasing the sales tax one-half percent during a 10 a.m. meeting here Tuesday.

Basketball courts approved for Simkins Park

The Pahrump town board scored some points with local sports enthusiasts by approving a proposal for two full-sized basketball courts at Simkins Park on Tuesday.

Recall effort targets Amargosa town board member

A recall drive targeting Amargosa Valley Town Board member John Bosta will likely be submitted to the county clerk by the Oct. 8, 90-day petition deadline.

Sexual abuse defendant remains behind bars

A man accused of sexually abusing a mentally disabled woman was denied an own recognizance release or bail reduction in the case last week in District Court.

Incendiary device charges filed in Goldfield incident

Formal charges have been filed against the two individuals arrested in connection to the homemade bombs found in a vehicle parked outside the Esmeralda County courthouse in Goldfield last week.

New title adds responsibilities for Ledbetter

Pahrump Town Board members made a few alterations to town tourism czar Arlette Ledbetter’s position this week.

Hay farmers continue valley’s harvest tradition

It’s been almost 50 years since Pahrump Valley pioneers like Tim Hafen, Bob and Jacquie Ruud, Ron and Charlotte Floyd organized the first Harvest Festival in 1965.

Shelter slapped with 40 code violations

The owner of a local nonprofit animal shelter has been cited by Nye County Animal Control for more than 40 county code violations including animal cruelty and sanitation problems that were reportedly discovered inside her facility earlier this year.

After praise, pay raise for Holecheck

The Pahrump Town Board voted to amend Interim Town Manager Susan Holecheck’s contract but not without an in-depth discussion on the issue Tuesday evening.

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