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New NHP lieutenant relocates to serve Winnemucca and surrounding communities

WINNEMUCCA - The Nevada Highway Patrol welcomed native Nevadan Lt. Tom Ames, a former sergeant who relocated from Fallon to Winnemucca this past summer.

As Water Availability Increases, Hunting Opportunities Improve

SACRAMENTO- The 2012-2013 waterfowl hunting season opened in October, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service wants to remind hunters that hunting programs on national wildlife refuges in California, Nevada and southern Oregon are in full swing. Wetlands on most refuges have been flooded to capacity, providing prime habitat for the tens of thousands of migrating waterfowl and increasing hunt area availability.

BLM Approves the Mount Hope Moly Mine Project in Central Nevada

BATTLE MOUNTAIN - The Bureau of Land Management's Battle Mountain District signed the Record of Decision approving the Eureka Moly LLC's Mount Hope Molybdenum Mine in central Nevada about 23 miles northwest of Eureka near U.S. Highway 278 on public and private land in Eureka County.

Local blood drive set for Nov. 28-29

WINNEMUCCA - Local residents are invited to "Beef Up the Blood Supply" later this month by giving blood.

New HGH EMS station in McDermitt

DALE HARTLEY • Special to the Humboldt SunParamedics Tyler Lindsay and Kevin Grannis are members of the rescue staff at the new Humboldt General Hospital EMS station on Jaca Road in McDermitt. The new EMS station is just down the street from the fire station and sheriff's office substation. According to HGH officials, the crew members are normally on a 48-hour rotation at the McDermitt substation with one ambulance on site. The ambulance also has extrication capabilities, which are critical in the event of some motor vehicle accidents.

Ready, set, go shopping

Michael Michaelsen • Special to the SunWalmart was one of a number of national retailers that began offering Black Friday specials a day early, on Thanksgiving. Based on popularity and sales, experts say it's a trend that could continue. Here, Terry Chavez loads up her vehicle with merchandise she bought Thursday evening at the Winnemucca Walmart. She is assisted by Nathan Neypes.

Man arrested on suspicion of possessing 17 pounds of marijuana

WINNEMUCCA - Christopher Jay Bullington, 34, of California, was arrested Friday, Nov. 23, on suspicion of sale of marijuana, transport of a controlled substance, and possession of methamphetamine after his vehicle was stopped on Interstate 80, according to a Humboldt County Sheriff's Office press release.

Local bar supports holiday charity with raffle

WINNEMUCCA - For the third year in a row, Cheers Bar on Bridge Street is supporting the local Kidz 'n Cops program by holding a community raffle leading up to a drawing party on Dec. 15 and is in desperate need of donations.

Public Utilities Commission approves trial smart meter opt-out program

Carson City - The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada on Tuesday approved a trial smart meter opt-out program.

SCHOOL DISTRICT INVITES PARENTS TO PRESENTATIONS ON NEW STATE STANDARDS

Participating parents will have the chance to win a new iPod Touch at each school

WINNEMUCCA - School district officials say they will need every parent's support to effectively roll out new state standards that begin to take effect this year.

NURSE SUPERVISOR SANDY STURM RETIRES FROM HUMBOLDT GENERAL HOSPITAL

WINNEMUCCA -Staff members at Humboldt General Hospital reluctantly said good-bye last October to a nurse they agree has been a standard bearer for premium care at the local facility.

Police: Drugs, stolen items found in Wiemucca man's house

WINNEMUCCA - Martin Sampson, 26, was arrested Tuesday morning after a search warrant was executed on his house and stolen items, user amounts of marijuana and methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia were found, according to the Winnemucca Police Department.

Newmont Donation --

Newmont representative Rhonda Zuraff presented a $10,000 contribution for program support to the Winnemucca AVA/CASA (Advocates for Victims of Abuse/Court-appointed Special Advocates) organization on Nov. 21 at the Winnemucca Newmont office. Above picture (left to right) is Maribeth Garner, AVA Volunteer; Rhonda Zuraff, Newmont External Relations Manager; Rebecka Swatman, AVA Executive Director; Chelle Robinson, CASA Director.

HUMBOLDT GENERAL HOSPITAL LAUNCHES NEW DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP

WINNEMUCCA - Humboldt General Hospital is offering a new community resource: a Diabetes Support Group.

HOSPICE INVITES COMMUNITY TO LIGHT CHRISTMAS TREE IN MEMORY OF LOVED ONES

Hospice invites community to light Christmas tree in memory of loved ones