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Humboldt General Hospital invites local residents to community forum

WINNEMUCCA - Humboldt General Hospital will host a community forum this month to give local residents a chance to voice any questions or issues they might have regarding the local facility.

White Sage Theatre to perform classic comedy 'Pink Panther'

Five performances planned at The Martin

WINNEMUCCA - Performed for two weekends with five total performances, White Sage Theatre puts on this full-length play by William Gleason, based on the film by Blake Edwards and Frank Waldman.

Veterans Service Officer to visit Winnemucca May 9

WINNEMUCCA - A Veterans Service Officer will travel throughout the state allowing veterans, military personnel and family members to meet with a representative of the Nevada Office of Veterans Services to learn about benefits and services they may be eligible for but unaware of.

Local organizations participating in Denim Day April 24 to raise awareness

WINNEMUCCA - Nevadans across the state are urged to break the dress code and the silence Wednesday, April 24, by wearing jeans to participate in Denim Day in Nevada.

Nevada Guard facility in Carlin opens Thursday

CARSON CITY - The official opening of the Nevada Guard's new Elko County Readiness Center in Carlin will take place Thursday, April 18, at 10 a.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The readiness center is located at the site that was previously the University of Nevada, Reno's Fire Science Academy.

WGS reading medal winners -

MICHAEL MICHAELSEN • Special to the SunFive medals were awarded to Winnemucca Grammar School kindergarten students during an assembly on March 28. These medals are awarded for independent reading. Students read for 15 minutes to receive a step. They receive a medal for 100 steps, which is 25 hours of independent reading time, 200 steps, which is 50 hours, and 300 steps, which is 75 hours. The ultimate goal is 400 steps, which is 100 hours of reading time, for each student of the school. The medals were presented by District Court Judge Michael Montero. Those receiving a medal for 100 steps include, left to right, Ammaya Mohamad, Bailey Rorex, Logan Pratt, Judge Montero, Ethan Cordero and Alexa Toscano.

Local student a Nevada National Geographic Bee semifinalist

WINNEMUCCA - Chris Schultz, a sixth grader at French Ford Middle School, recently competed in the 2013 Nevada National Geographic Bee at Tarkanian Middle School in Las Vegas.

The Stock Place, Paradise Valley -

WINNEMUCCA - Ed and Ernestine Stock operated the Quarter Circle Y Ranch in Paradise Valley starting in 1890 until 1930. This picture shows the ranch about 1894.

Student honored for community service

WINNEMUCCA - A Lowry High School senior has been honored for making a positive difference in Humboldt County.

Native plants add beauty to lawns and gardens, cut landscaping costs

WINNEMUCCA - Filling your lawn or garden with exotic plants may seem like the key to a beautiful lawn or garden, but native plants will yield far better results.

USDA designates Elko County as a primary natural disaster area due to drought

Farmers and ranchers in adjacent counties may also qualify for assistance

RENO - The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated Elko County as a primary natural disaster area due to damages and losses caused by the recent drought.

Navy vessel named after Nevada's capital, Carson City

WASHINGTON - The United States Navy will name a Joint High Speed Vessel (JHSV) after Nevada's Capital, Carson City, called United States Naval Ship (USNS) Carson City.

Three local lovers of literature involved in 'World Book Night'

They'll be spreading the love of reading on April 23

WINNEMUCCA - Three local women with a strong love of reading have been chosen to spread the love of reading through "World Book Night" Tuesday, April 23.

Winnemucca City Council meets Tuesday, April 23, at 2 p.m.

WINNEMUCCA - The Winnemucca City Council will meet on Tuesday, April 23, at 2 p.m. at City Hall, 90 West Fourth St.

Spring cleaning? The Frugal Flamingo will gladly take your donations

WINNEMUCCA - The Frugal Flamingo Thrift Shop truly believes that "one man's trash is another man's treasure."