STEPHANIE MORTON • The Humboldt SunPictured above (left to right) are Khoury's Market Place new store manager Chris Diltz, owner Sam Khoury, and Associated Foods representative Al Leavitt. Diltz began his career in 1981 as a courtesy clerk and brings 31 years of retail grocery experience to Khoury's. Diltz said he would be focusing on improving customer service, and he looks forward to getting to know the community in Winnemucca. Khoury's has three stores, two in Spring Creek and the store located at 1041 Grass Valley Road.
MICHAEL MICHAELSEN • Special to the SunA total lunar eclipse was visible in Winnemucca in the early morning hours of Oct. 8.
In the process of solving some of the challenges at Hycroft mine, President and CEO Randy Buffington says he believes they have something that will positively affect the future of gold mining.
Macbeth has been interpreted and performed differently over the decades - sometimes as a tragic love story, sometimes a story of self-fulfilling prophecy, or even as a cautionary tale of the consequences of ambition.
On a beautiful and sunny fall day, the big scissors were brought out and a shiny red ribbon was strung across two posts of the newly built community garden open-air pavilion. Mayor Di An Putnam and garden interim director Tanya Baxter cut the ribbon at the ceremony held on Friday afternoon which marked the grand opening of the structure.
Some Unionville residents are very concerned about the future of their park. Pershing County owns the land the little park sits on in Unionville; it used to be called the "Scout Park".
LAS VEGAS - Health needs change from year to year. In addition, healthcare providers may change their benefits and costs each year. Because these changes by health care providers may affect you, it is important to review your Medicare choices each fall during the annual Medicare open enrollment period.
The first ever statewide disabilities conference held March 2013 far exceeded initial expectations. The conference drew over 390 attendees - who enjoyed an outstanding program with over 48 sessions in tracks related to adult transition, advocacy, early childhood, education, community inclusion, healthcare, parents/caregiver/family, plus a special all day workshop on Achieving Quality Through Person-Centered Planning and Thinking. The conference received many positive evaluations and more than 90 percent of those responding indicated they were interested in attending a Nevada Disabilities Conference in the future. An overwhelming number of attendees asked, "When is the next one?"
Some swore by mules, some by horses, but when it came to carrying large loads for long dry miles, burros won the trophy. These two are at Loco Springs on the way to the Red Butte mining district in the Jackson Mountains.
Free flu shots will be available at a walk-in clinic in the West Hall of the Convention Center on Wednesday, Oct. 29 from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. The clinic is provided by the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH).
WASHINGTON - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced several steps that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking to address the increase of herbicide resistant weeds in U.S. agricultural systems.
The Nevada Department of Veterans Services (NDVS) began its sponsorship of "Always Lost: A Meditation on War" in June 2014 as part of Nevada's 150th Sesquicentennial Celebration.
On Thursday Oct. 9, the kindergarten classes at Sonoma Heights Elementary School were treated to a public safety lesson by local law enforcement, EMS, and BLM firefighters. The event included hugs from Smokey Bear, tours of the police cars, ambulance, and firetruck, as well as important lessons regarding seat-belt use, pedestrian safety, and 911. Humboldt General Hospital Ambulance and Rescue, Winnemucca Police Department, BLM Fire, and Nevada Highway Patrol participated and provided the young students with an exciting morning complete with lights and sirens.Photos by Madi Waldie, The Humboldt Sun
Sonoma Heights Elementary School Tigers of the Month are chosen because of their kindness, leadership, hard work, perseverance, attitude and all around involvement in our school. Kindergarten: Everleigh Lawson, Gianna Diaz, William Turner, Ava Swensen, Edan Masterman. First Grade: Kira Kemper, Azriel Armejo, Ryder Huitt, Julianna Blatzheim, Tessa Rodrigues. Second Grade: Austin White, Kayd Garner, Kelsi Hagness, Allison Green, Marcus Casalez. Third Grade: Jesus Guizar, Itzel Diaz, Kjersten Dunyon, Alexis Galarza. Fourth Grade: Makenzie Voges, Logan Fettic, Maria Gonzalez, Olivia Hanninen.
A generous donation by the Barrick Turquoise Ridge Mine has solved a big problem for the Humboldt Volunteer Hospice.