WINNEMUCCA -The Humboldt Sun has a special tree in the office, full of names of needy senior citizens in our area - and it's ready for adoptions. Winnemucca Publishing General Manager Holly Rudy-James spearheaded the Giving Tree for Seniors project six years ago.
WINNEMUCCA - Local charity organizers are depending on the generosity of area residents to fill hundreds of food baskets this coming Christmas.The Winnemucca Ministerial Association officially launched its 2011 Christmas Food Basket food drive Monday, Nov. 28. The drive will continue through Friday, Dec. 16, at area schools, banks and businesses using the theme, "Harvest for the Hungry."
WINNEMUCCA - Judge Michael Montero presided over a very brief law and motion calendar on Monday.
WINNEMUCCA - The Humboldt Hospital Auxiliary will host a "Black Friday & Saturday Sale" this weekend - just in time for Christmas.
WINNEMUCCA - Digital TV channels are now available in many rural areas of Humboldt County, and more will be coming in the near future. They can be received by most televisions made after 2006 and nearly all televisions purchased since 2009. Older TVs must be used with a digital set-top box.
WINNEMUCCA - Winn Weatherly, Jr. appeared in Union Township Justice Court before Judge Edward R. Johnson on Tuesday and was sentenced on two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia.
WINNEMUCCA - The month of December has finally arrived and the company Christmas party is just around the corner. With that in mind, the Winnemucca Police Department wanted to remind local citizens to celebrate the holiday safely. With all the fun and festivities, many hosts still forget that following a few simple guidelines will make their celebration safer and more enjoyable for them and their guests
WINNEMUCCA - A McDermitt man was found safe last week after a search and rescue team was dispatched on a report of him missing.
WINNEMUCCA - Later this month, two lucky shoppers will each win a bag full of surprises.The Poke & Peek Thrift Shop has announced a drawing for a large "Santa Bag" and a smaller "Elf Bag." That drawing will take place at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14. Winners do not need to be present to win, but should pick up their prizes before Christmas.
WINNEMUCCA - Good Search allows users to raise money for the charity of their choice by performing searches online and Good Shop offers the opportunity to donate a portion of online purchases. Now Winnemucca residents heading to Reno for their holiday shopping can support Winnemucca Domestic Violence Services just by taking a break for lunch or dinner.
WINNEMUCCA - The Winnemucca Police Department responded to an injury accident at the intersection of Hanson and Fourth streets on Nov. 30 at approximately 6:25 p.m.
French Ford Middle School hosted its fifth Veterans Day celebration on Nov. 10. The guest speaker was retired USMC Col. Sam Routson, a local attorney. He spoke to the kids about service to country.
WINNEMUCCA - Shoppers and revelers should pull out their parkas and get ready for a great weekend of holiday activities. The events include two craft shows, the annual Parade of Lights and the Hospice "Lasting Lights of Love" Memorial Tree lighting immediately after the parade.
WINNEMUCCA - Humboldt General Hospital has announced a unique collaboration between its Emergency Medical Services Rescue Department and Truckee Meadows Community College.
WINNEMUCCA - Bobby Eric Garza appeared for sentencing on the charge conspiracy to commit larceny from a person not amounting to robbery, a gross misdemeanor, on Dec. 5. Judge Richard Wagner sentenced Garza to 12 months in the Humboldt County Detention Center with 148 days credit for time served.