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The United States Postal Service (USPS) is moving forward with its plan to transfer certain mail processing operations from Reno to Sacramento, a change that has drawn bipartisan opposition among Nevada elected officials over its potential impact on the region’s economy and fears that it would slow the processing of mail ballots.
The Winnemucca City Council met for their regular meeting on April 23, at which they received the first cost estimates for the construction of a new aquatics center that will be located in the City’s recreation complex in east Winnemucca. All council members were present. Estimates were prepared based on design work by KNIT Studios, of which the City has been working with over the past year to design a facility that meets the needs of the community.
Brain health is a major contributor to many other aspects of health and nurturing or neglecting it can greatly influence future health. On May 14 and 15 the Humboldt Connections Suicide Prevention Task Force and Age and Dementia Friendly Winnemucca are partnering to host the first ever Brain Health Summit at the Winnemucca Convention Center from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Brothers Ron and John Sasine of Crossroads Paper were present at a special meeting of the Humboldt County Board of Commissioners on April 22 and announced that they intend to construct a 24/7 paper recycling facility in Humboldt County, although they did not announce a definitive location yet. According to Humboldt County Economic Development Officer Michelle Hammond-Allen, the project with Crossroads Paper will not only diversify the local economy, but provide $43 million in tax revenue and has an estimated economic value of $1 billion.
The Battle Mountain High School baseball team was back on the road this past weekend to face league-leading West Wendover. The Wolverines held on to the top spot in the Northern 2A, sweeping three games from the Longhorns.
The Pershing County softball team maintained its perfect record this past weekend after competing against the Battle Mountain Longhorns on the road. The Mustangs beat their rival school 11-1 in the opener and 16-4 in the closing game. They are 3-0 against the Longhorns for the season, having won (1-0) at home on April 2.
It was a busy three days for the Battle Mountain High School softball team with five games in that span. Battle Mountain hosted Pershing County on Thursday for a pair of games that was postponed early in April. The Mustangs remained perfect on the year winning 11-1 and 16-3.
Pershing County High School hosted one of its major events of the year on Saturday – the Lovelock Invitational. Athletes, fans and coaches enjoyed the mild weather, especially after competing in some adverse conditions throughout the season.
Pershing County Sheriff's Report for April 24th, 2024
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Humboldt County’s Matti DeLong took home a pair of event wins at the Washoe High School Rodeo, as the Nevada High School Rodeo Association made a stop on Match 30-31. DeLong set an average time of 31.259 seconds in barrel racing to beat out White Pine’s Brooklyn Sena by half a second. DeLong won the second performance with a time of 15.250, the fastest on the weekend.
After a couple weeks off due to spring break in Washoe and other Nevada counties, the Lowry High School swim team returned to action at Incline on Saturday, April 13. The Buckaroo boys knocked off the Highlanders 63-35 and the girls won 117-64.
After a slow start to the season, the Lowry High School softball team is starting to play some of its best ball of the year. The Lady Bucks were in Fallon last weekend to play league-leading Churchill County.