The holidays can be a rush of food, family and togetherness, but for some it can be a real time of stress as they try to figure out how to have a happy holiday while having to choose between getting gifts for children or keeping the lights on and the rent paid. Project Santa 2023, in conjunction with the Christmas Cops Toy Drive, and the Lowry High School (LHS) Virtual Angel Tree (organized by the LHS Junior Class), aims to help make sure that families in need can still have gifts for their children and teens even without the funds to do so.
French Ford Middle School to host Community Veterans Day event on Thursday, Nov. 9, at 10 a.m. in the FFMS gym.
WINNEMUCCA — The Winnemucca District will have Christmas tree cutting permits available for purchase starting Nov. 21 through Dec. 24. Permits are available by appointment at the District Office, 5100 E. Winnemucca Blvd., Monday through Friday, by email at wfoweb@blm.gov or via phone at 775-623-1500.
WINNEMUCCA — With colder weather approaching, people may start thinking about gathering firewood. Firewood permits are required to gather firewood from public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management in the Winnemucca District.
On October 3, 2023 the Detective Division of the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office received information that a 65-year-old adult male was possibly the victim of financial fraud.
Lung cancer is the third most common cancer in the nation and was the leading cause of death for men and women in 2021, claiming the lives of an estimated 131,860 people, according to the results of study published by the National Cancer Institute.
Maria Bengochea is always willing to help ADF-Winnemucca and Alzheimer’s Awareness whether by participating in events like the Sprint Triathlon and Longest Day Golf Scramble or helping at our weekly Respite. She serves as co-facilitator of the Winnemucca Alzheimer’s Support Group and assists at our numerous ADF presentations. A fantastic individual, Maria goes beyond.
Maria Bengochea is always willing to help ADF-Winnemucca and Alzheimer’s Awareness whether by participating in events like the Sprint Triathlon and Longest Day Golf Scramble or helping at our weekly Respite. She serves as co-facilitator of the Winnemucca Alzheimer’s Support Group and assists at our numerous ADF presentations. A fantastic individual, Maria goes beyond.
Humboldt County students were asked to participate in the Second Bi-Annual “I Voted” Sticker Art Design Contest for the 2024 Election Cycle, with a chance for their design to be featured on the stickers given out to every voter in the County.
First responders, helicopters, emergency vehicles and even some controlled flames lit up Vesco Park on Oct. 7 during Nevada State Fire Marshal Public Safety Day.
An ordinance approved by the Winnemucca City Council at their regular meeting on Oct. 10, with all members present, will help enhance the charge for illegally discharging a weapon within City limits from a misdemeanor to a felony.
RENO – Available for one year, Nevada residents can order official license plates or souvenir plates (non-legal license plates for decoration) from the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles with the special University sesquicentennial logo.
The Second Annual Sagebrush Sounds Music Festival that took place on Sept. 23 inspired more and more of the community to come out and support the Frontier Community Action Agency (FCAA), a local non-profit that works to connect members of the community with resources in times of socioeconomic difficulty and raises awareness about the resources available in the community.
WINNEMUCCA — Humboldt General Hospital is delighted to welcome Kyle Kelly, a highly skilled Family Nurse Practitioner, as the latest provider at the Walk-In Clinic. Kyle brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Humboldt community.
The current Buildings and Grounds Department operates out of the basement of the Humboldt County Courthouse, but officials have recognized that the Department has both outgrown the space and needs its own standalone facility in order to safely do much of their day-to-day work.