The Winnemucca Grammar School will host its annual rummage sale on Saturday, April 12, and local residents are invited to "clean up" on some great bargains.
Stewart's 96 Ranch is in the midst of planning one of the biggest parties Humboldt County has seen.
I don't want to embarrass or offend you, but I have to be honest. It's time to replace your carpet. Get a new one, or install that wood or tile floor you've always wanted. Heck, you can even decoupage your floor with pictures of cats for all I care.
Last month, the Frugal Flamingo Thrift Store got a welcome surprise.
McKenzie Michael is a junior volunteer at Humboldt General Hospital. For the past year, she has provided service at Harmony Manor, helping with activities, visiting with residents, and just generally making sure that residents' days are brighter because she is there.
Bryn Echevarria is the new lead technologist in Humboldt General Hospital's Radiology Department. The new position opened up after Echevarria's boss, Radiology Manager Pam Wickkiser, was recently promoted to the position of Administrative Director. In addition to Radiology, Wickkiser has now added Nuclear Medicine, Patient Access, Dietary, Nutrition Services, Housekeeping and Laundry to her administrative duties. Echevarria, for her part, will be in charge of the day-to-day operations of the Radiology Department-a department where she has worked for the past 25 years.
Limited water supplies are predicted in many areas west of the Continental Divide, according to this year's second forecast by the National Water and Climate Center of USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service.
RENO - The Reading Hall of Fame announced Diane Barone, foundation professor of literacy in the College of Education at the University of Nevada, Reno, will be inducted as one of its newest members this spring. Barone will be the first in Nevada to be inducted into this literary research community. This invitation positions her in a leadership role as someone whose research is nationally and internationally recognized.
MCDERMITT - On Feb. 25 McDermitt School had their monthly GEARUP meeting. Planned and organized by Tamela Berberick (GEARUP SPIF) and Kelly Pinkston (guidance counselor and GEARUP advisor). The speakers from UNR GEARUP program came to talk about college. Our speakers were: Katie Hill MA, Jafeth Sanchez PhD and Janet Usinger PhD.
Two people were arrested Monday following an investigation by the Tri-County Drug Enforcement Task Force that resulted in the discovery of a "one-pot meth lab," according to Nevada Division of Investigations Lt. James Mercado.
Humboldt General Hospital leadership and board members will soon have a new tool to project operating costs for expansion projects under consideration.
RENO - During the next 10 days, more than two dozen law enforcement agencies statewide will join forces to crack down on drivers exceeding speed limits or driving too fast for road conditions.
With March's Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month fast approaching, health professionals throughout the state are challenging Nevadans to check their rears and get screened for colon cancer. The disease is the second leading cause of cancer death for men and women in Nevada and nationwide, but with proper screening the risk of dying from colon cancer can be reduced by up to 70 percent.
COURTESY PHOTOBarrick Turquoise Ridge contributed $2,500 to the annual Lowry High School for drug and alcohol free graduation party. The party is an incentive for kids to have a fun and safe place to celebrate graduation. Games, music, food and raffle prizes are all offered to the 214 Lowry High School graduating seniors. Above, front row (left to right) is Dalen Lunen (Barrick), Kathi Wolfsteller (parent volunteer), Troy Hardy, Mackenzie Maddox, Tytin Johnson, Melanie Lawson (Barrick) and Liz Sanchez (Barrick). Second row (left to right) is Paige Brooks (parent volunteer), Nate Nelson, Jed Johnson, Damon Miller, Richie Bleck, Trish Baker (parent volunteer) and Calvin Wolfsteller (parent volunteer). Third row (left to right) is Eric Brooks, Lane Mentaberry, Brandon Okuma, Ephram Zolorio, Logan Wolfsteller, Chris Mendoza and Jose Mendoza.
The volunteer committee that runs Humboldt County's shooting park recently completed upgrades to the education building that were made possible by a grant from the Friends of the National Rifle Association.