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Childs named to 4-H Hall of Fame

RENO - Rene Childs was named to the Nevada 4-H Hall of Fame at the Nevada 4-H Leaders Forum Awards Banquet March 10 in Reno. She was accompanied by Don, Neetra and Alec Childs, Frances Gandiaga, Torin Emard and Marianne Papa.

2012 Nevada 4-H Leaders Forum held in Reno

RENO - A total of 70 4-H Leaders, teen leaders and staff from around the state gathered in Reno March 9 - 10 for the 2012 Nevada 4-H Leaders Forum. "4-H Forever Green" was the theme.

Pranksters get ready: April Fool's Day on the way

LOVELOCK - April Fool's Day is the one day of the year a person can prank or joke their friends, family and/or co-workers and get away with it. Some people plan year round for the next elaborate prank they can pull on April 1.

Spring lawn care tips

LOVELOCK - It is easy to get spring fever as the end of winter approaches. Many people want to begin gardening and lawn improvements in late March and early April. Even retailers encourage us to do so by stacking lawn fertilizer in front of grocery stores and garden centers. Spring newspaper and radio ads feature lawn care products and fertilizers. This sign of spring is so widespread; many people assume April is the best time to fertilize lawns

Family Dollar grand opening on Saturday 'Soft' store opening on Thursday

LOVELOCK - Temporary employees toiled for 10 days straight to prepare for Saturday's grand opening of the new Family Dollar in Lovelock.

Economic development workshop to be held April 11

LOVELOCK - The public is invited to a meeting of the Stronger Economies Together (SET) Program at 10 a.m. on April 11 in the Center Club convention room at Sturgeons Casino in Lovelock.

Pesticide applicator training to be held March 30

LOVELOCK - University of Nevada Cooperative Extension will be conducting pesticide applicator continuing education training on March 30. The training will be held at the Pershing County Community Center, located at 820 Sixth St. in Lovelock, from 9 a.m. to noon.

Christ Lutheran Preschool celebrates National Lutheran Schools Week

BATTLE MOUNTAIN - Christ Lutheran Preschool celebrated National Lutheran Schools Week March 5 - 9. This year's theme was "Lutheran Schools: Securing Each Child's Future - Equipped."

Man charged with battery with a deadly weapon in alleged Austin stabbing Preliminary hearing scheduled for May 3

BATTLE MOUNTAIN - A defendant in an alleged stabbing case appeared in the Austin Justice Court March 27 for a first appearance and a bail hearing, according to the court.Richard Alan Joyner's bail was kept at $50,000 and he was assigned to public defender Ted Herrera. As of March 29, Joyner remained in jail.

Enjoying the sunshine

Art Clark III was out enjoying a recent sunny day walking the dog that he inherited from his son, Art Clark IV. Boss Dog is a purebred male pit bull, around 9 years old. The pair was spotted walking along Broad Street with Art Clark's wife, Cindi.