‘Patches’ continues keeping a promise to his wife

Andre “Butch” Harper has been in the news more often and in more cities across the country than even he can count. He is on a mission which began in earnest when he was 39 years old and has never stopped. He gives credit for his inspiration to four children that are not his own.

DVH replaces its ER team

Desert View Hospital (DVH) CEO Kelly Adams believes greater efficiency inside the emergency room means shorter wait times, increased productivity and overall patient satisfaction.

The House,where wisdom is in short supply

The House opened proceedings Wednesday with a chaplain’s prayer that lawmakers be granted “a double portion of wisdom and understanding.”

Sports Corner

Bowling News: Mike Hildebrand bowled a perfect game, 300 on Aug 4, at the Nugget Bowling Center.

New 911 system to be funded through 25-cent phone surcharge

TONOPAH — Residents of Nye County will soon be paying a 25-cent per month surcharge on their land line and cell phones, after recommendations of a 911 Advisory Committee were adopted by county commissioners Tuesday.

California Lottery

No one matched all five numbers and the mega number in Saturday’s drawing of the California Super Lotto. The next jackpot will be at least $8 million.

School Menu

Nye County School District elementary menu for the week of Aug. 11 – 15

Tithing and fraud an unsavory topic

This may not be a popular column topic, but it’s something that needs to be said. Please don’t shoot the messenger.

Crime Corner

COPS: Man flees accident because he’s scared — and buzzed

DEVELOPING: Boy, 3, killed in driveway accident

A 3-year-old boy was fatally injured Wednesday afternoon after two people were reportedly struck by a vehicle in a residential driveway on West Blosser Ranch Road.

Town board addresses misconceptions of incorporation

Pahrump Town Board member Dr. Tom Waters wants to set the record straight on the issue of incorporation — once again.

County approves $400,000 sheriff’s facility

TONOPAH — Nye County Commissioners voted 4-1 to allocate $401,600 for a sheriff’s department Simunitions House training facility.

Feds consider bids for new VA clinic

The veterans’ clinic at 2100 Calvada Blvd. will remain open while the Veterans Administration Southern Nevada Healthcare System considers two bids for a new clinic.

Country Boy Classic a huge success

The Pahrump Valley Junior Trojans Wrestling team held its annual “Country Boy Classic”, which was held at Pahrump Valley High School over the weekend.

Shayla Dance takes play to new heights

Shayla Dance has quietly grown into a huge asset to the Lady Trojans volleyball and basketball programs. She is a varsity player in both programs who has slowly been developing into a premiere athlete at the high school level.

DA files four formal charges against NCSO deputy

Formal charges were filed last week against a Nye County Sheriff’s deputy who was arrested in December after he allegedly entered his estranged wife’s home uninvited and held her against her will.

Trojans start conference, playing two of the toughest teams

This week both Trojans basketball teams will be playing Clark on Wednesday and Cheyenne on Friday in intense away action. The Trojans will definitely have their hands full in competing against two of the toughest teams in the conference.

‘Fracking’ expands Nevada oil search

RENO — The U.S. Bureau of Land Management generated almost $2 million in its last quarterly oil and gas competitive lease sale here last month, selling 54 parcels in the Ely BLM District comprising 93,816 acres.

Golden Gaming partners in culinary training program

Officials with Pahrump’s largest gaming employer want to provide career opportunities to southern Nevada individuals who are facing hard times.

Woman pleads guilty in theft charges

A woman arrested earlier this year for allegedly stealing several items from a truck parked outside a local retailer and later found in possession of private information belonging to as many as 80 other individuals has pled guilty in the case to a felony charge of burglary.

Sheriff not on board for cannabis expo

Local resident Michael Augustine wants to put rumors to rest and address concerns about an event his organization is planning for late April at Petrack Park.

Fire allegedly started by tossed cigarettes

Authorities say improperly disposed of cigarettes are to blame for a fire Monday that destroyed several structures located at a property on Leffner Drive.

Three went to hospital in Friday collision

Three people were sent to the local hospital last week after two vehicles reportedly collided at the intersection of State Route 160 and Mesquite Avenue.

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