LOVELOCK - The Pershing County Senior Center has farmer's market vouchers that can be used at any participating farmer's market by older adults who meet the income requirement of $1,679 per month for one or $2,268 per month for two or more. This is a USDA program to encourage better nutrition among the older population. Vouchers are limited to $30 per family and can be picked up at the senior center, 630 Western Ave., weekdays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
LOVELOCK - Much as the moon did late in the afternoon on May 20, the planet Venus made its way between Earth and the sun on Tuesday, June 5.
LOVELOCK - Author Anita Fisk, a familiar name in educational circles, is a graduate of Pershing County High School and the University of Nevada, Reno. Her second novel, "Unintended Sacrifices" (createspace.com), will be hot off the press in a few weeks.
LOVELOCK - Current recommendations regarding cutting height of alfalfa are designed to maximize yield while maintaining high quality forages and stand longevity. Forage growers frequently cut forages at a height of 3-inches or more.
LOVELOCK - The Nevada State Bank Relay for Life team has been a regular with the Lovelock event for a few years now. This year marks the third year the team's captain, Jeff Meyers, has also co-chaired the local event.
LOVELOCK - The Wells Fargo Relay for Life team has been part of the Lovelock Relay scene since the beginning in 2007. Team captain Jennifer Hill said they first began with the event because the bank employees thought it was a good way to give back to the community, but the reasons have expanded since then.
LOVELOCK - Nevada has been named in the headlines as one of the key "battle ground" states that may determine the winner of the race between President Barack Obama and former Governor Mitt Romney.
LOVELOCK - As we move into the hot dry summer months, many lawns may require additional irrigation. As everyone knows in this area the main factor in having a nice yard is water. All plants need water. When to apply water and how much are decisions anyone growing ornamental plants or watering lawns must make.
IMLAY - Star Peak Arts Retreat Center in Imlay hosted a photography showing June 8 - 10.
LOVELOCK - If anyone has taken a drive around the Lovelock Valley recently, you may have seen a crop other than alfalfa being grown. Due to the proposed milk plant being built in Fallon and the need for more dairy feed such as corn and corn silage, some local farmers are trying their hand at producing corn as a rotational crop with their alfalfa hay.
LOVELOCK - Randy Pontius may have a challenging job ahead as new leader of the Pershing County Democratic Party. The Lovelock custom machine-shop owner, recently handed the party reins by long-time party Chairman Roger Mancebo, intends to rally local support for President Obama and state Democratic candidates opposed by local GOP supporters.
LOVELOCK - After adjustments to multiple straps and buckles, Jade Hill was ready to ride in her new pink car seat. The 3-year-old had cheerfully endured the procedure as Debra Hill learned more about maximizing her granddaughter's safety.
LOVELOCK - A county gaming license was approved last week in time for this week's opening of the Big Wheel Casino inside the new Golden Gate Auto-Truck Plaza near downtown Lovelock.
