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Commissioners meet Monday August 6, 2012

Forest service travel management plan slated for 10:45 a.m.

WINNEMUCCA - The Humboldt County Commissioners will be holding their next meeting on Monday, Aug. 6 at 9 a.m. in room 201 of the courthouse.

GBC announces spring 2012 Deans' List

WINNEMUCCA - Dr. Mike McFarlane, Great Basin College's vice president of academic affairs, and Lynn Mahlberg, vice president of student services, announced the Deans' List of Great Basin College students for the spring 2012 semester. The Deans' List honors students with a 3.5 great point average for the semester.

Great Basin College Offers Healthcare Career Training for Low-Income Individuals

Great Basin College has secured a Nevadaworks grant to help thirty low-income individuals attain job skills in several healthcare related careers. Course work will begin this fall, when classes resume at GBC.

Two local physicians on board for three more years following contract renewals

WINNEMUCCA - The Humboldt County Hospital District Board of Trustees has unanimously approved new contracts for two hospital physicians.

'Healthy Year, Healthy You' presentations to continue under new leadership

WINNEMUCCA - Humboldt General Hospital's "Healthy Year, Healthy You" seminar series will continue this month under new leadership.

Man arrested on suspicion of luring a minor

WINNEMUCCA - A Winnemucca man was arrested July 30 on suspicion of attempting to lure a minor over the Internet, according to a news release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office.

Poke and Peek thanks community, calls for volunteers

WINNEMUCCA - Volunteers with the Poke and Peek Thrift Shop say they could not be successful without the generosity of the Humboldt County community.

NDOT plans work on Airport Road

WINNEMUCCA - Airport Road (State Route 796) is scheduled to be closed at the Union Pacific Railroad crossing southwest of Winnemucca Aug.13 to Aug. 16 to improve the crossing's road surface.

SBA offers tips to tackle Business Recovery Plan

First steps shared at free webinar hosted by SBA and Agility Recovery

WASHINGTON - You've gone online to get the checklists, seen the articles, joined the webinars, and you have a lot of good information when it comes to building a disaster preparedness plan for your business. But what should you tackle first? Is it the financial protection that comes with good insurance coverage? Should your priority be protecting your employees? And how do you find the time to work on a disaster recovery plan?

Stronger Economies Together Team Meets in Winnemucca Aug. 8

Team Focuses on Assets and Removing Obstacles to Economic Development

WINNEMUCCA - The Stronger Economies Together (SET) Regional Team will meet in Winnemucca Aug. 8 to continue its work to develop a regional strategic plan for an eight-county area of western Nevada. The team will be identifying additional assets and potential barriers to economic development in the region.

WDVS 'Tryathlon' coming in September

WINNEMUCCA -Winnemucca Domestic Violence Services is gearing up for the annual Natasha Eden Memorial Tryathlon.

VERSATILE MUSICIAN DAVE BADILLA TO PLAY 'FIFTIES FEVER'

WINNEMUCCA -One of California's most versatile musicians will make his way to Winnemucca this August to headline "Fifties Fever" 2012.

DR. KURT KRACAW JOINS STAFF AT HGH WALK-IN CLINIC

WINNEMUCCA - Dr. Kurt Kracaw closed his private family medical practice July 19 after 19 years on the job. Starting Monday, August 6, he'll staff the hospital's Walk-In Clinic from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Wednesday of each week.

Nevada Outdoor School Offers ATV Certification Opportunities

WINNEMUCCA - Nevada Outdoor School is offering multiple routes to safety certification. Available opportunities include ASI (ATV Safety Institute) and OASYREP (Oregon ATV Safety and Youth Rider Endorsement Program) courses.

Joining Forces is Aug. 2 - 13 Targeting speeding and distracted driving

WINNEMUCCA - It's summertime and motorists are out traveling to and from their favorite vacation destinations. The Nevada Highway Patrol wants everyone to have a safe, accident free summer when traveling across Nevada's highways.