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'Open House with the Sheriff' to be held on Feb. 15

WINNEMUCCA - The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office will be hosting its first "Open House with the Sheriff" event on Wednesday, Feb. 15.

School board to discuss new superintendent search

WINNEMUCCA - The Humboldt County School District Board of School Trustees will be holding their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday beginning at 4:30 p.m. in the district office boardroom, 310 E. Fourth St.The meeting begins with the call to order, public comment, superintendent's report and possible approval of warrants.

About teen dating violence

WINNEMUCCA - Domestic violence is not a problem just for adults. Teens experience domestic violence in their relationships, too. In fact, domestic violence is very common in teen dating relationships. Here are some important facts:

Joint meeting Wednesday to discuss marketing strategies for Airport Industrial Park

WINNEMUCCA - The Humboldt Development Authority will meet on Wednesday at 4 p.m. at Winnemucca City Hall, 90 W. Fourth St.

Junior Parent Night to be held at Lowry on Wednesday

WINNEMUCCA - Lowry High School will be hosting its Junior Parent Night on Wednesday, Feb. 15, from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. in the Lowry library. This will be an opportunity for parents of junior students to get a jump start on expectations and plans for their student's senior year.

Long distance care giving

WINNEMUCCA - When you live far from your loved one with Alzheimer's, the separation complicates caregiving. Concerns about the person's safety, nutrition and health may become overwhelming as the disease manifests itself differently each day, each conversation and each visit. Messages relayed by family and friends may be misleading whether over-reaction to "normal" progression of the disease or a lackadaisical view to increasing problems. It's easy to misinterpret when you see a loved one daily; intervening time definitely compounds potential difficulties. Here are some strategies to manage long-distance caregiving provided by the Alzheimer's Association.

WPD sends dog bite report to district attorney

WINNEMUCCA - Due to conflicting statements from witnesses, the Winnemucca Police Department will submit its report on a dog bite to the Humboldt County District Attorney's Office for review.

Poke & Peek Thrift Shop announces Saturday 'Yard Sale' winners

WINNEMUCCA - There were plenty of happy winners Saturday following a daylong yard sale at the Poke & Peek Thrift Shop.

Friends of Nevada Wilderness seeking volunteers

WINNEMUCCA - Friends of Nevada Wilderness is dedicated to preserving all qualified Nevada public lands as wilderness, protecting all present and potential wilderness from ongoing threats, education the public about the values of - and need for - wilderness and improving the management and restoration of wild lands. This non-profit organization has done stewardship projects throughout the state and one of their greatest focus areas for 2012 is the Santa Rosa/Paradise Peak wilderness area.

Candidate filing opens March 5

WINNEMUCCA - Candidate filing will open in the Humboldt County Clerk's Office on Monday, March 5, and run through Friday, March 16. Filing packets are now available in the clerk's office.

Council to discuss Local Government Consolidated Tax

WINNEMUCCA - The Winnemucca City Council will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday beginning at 2 p.m. at City Hall, 90 W. Fourth St.

Sonoma Industries to discuss funding needs with commissioners

WINNEMUCCA - The Humboldt County Board of Commissioners will hold their regular meeting on Tuesday beginning at 9:30 a.m. in courthouse meeting room #201.

Flu season off to a late start Vaccines still available locally through Community Health Clinic

CARSON CITY - According to a recent MSNBC report, this year's flu season may be off to a late start. Researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggest that this year's flu season is just now on the move especially through certain parts of the country, California being the first state to report widespread influenza activity.

Gas prices on the rise across Nevada Winnemucca records 15-cent increase from last month

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. - Gas prices across Nevada are moving upwards like a Lake Tahoe ski lift. All but one of the Silver State metro areas tracked by AAA saw double-digit increases in month-to-month price comparisons.

Project WET workshop: Teachers, community educators join NDEP and Nevada Outdoor School to splash into water education

WINNEMUCCA - Calling all educators, pre-service teachers, day care providers and community educators!