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USDA invites rural small businesses and agricultural producers to apply for funds

CARSON CITY - Funds are now available to help rural small businesses and agricultural producers improve energy efficiency or install renewable energy systems.

Variety of hawks, owls attract birders to Pershing County

Highest winter birds of prey count in Nevada

LOVELOCK - The Lovelock area is a prime winter haven for winged hunters escaping colder northern temperatures, according to local bird watchers Debbie and Randy Pontius.

Spring snow -

ALICIA CRAIG • The Lovelock Review-MinerResidents of Imlay and Rye Patch woke up Monday morning to a surprise. What started off as evening rain turned into snow at some point during the night."It was a big old surprise. I didn't want to see it. I want it to warm up already," said Imlay resident Amanda Storey. Storey estimated a couple of inches of the white stuff was outside her door when she woke up Monday morning.NOAA weather services in Reno said they have no way of knowing how much snow was dropped that night due to a lack of weather spotters in the area."We really need some spotters out in that area," NOAA Meteorologist Zach Tolby said. Tolby referred would-be spotters to sign up for weather spotter training on the NOAA website www.wrh.noaa.gov/rev/spotter/spotter.php."If we can get enough interest in that area we would come out and do some training," he said.To sign up just go to the NOAA webpage and scroll down to the portion that asks the question 'How do I become a SkyWarn weather spotter' and email Kathrine Hohmann, a link to her email is provide on the page.

MSHA preliminary data show record low fatality, injury rates in mining in 2012

ARLINGTON, Va. - The U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration released preliminary data for 2012 that indicate the lowest fatality and injury rates in the history of U.S. mining.

BLM plan to raze historic mine site criticized

RENO (AP) - Nevada's state historian is criticizing the federal government's plans to demolish the last of what remains of a historic mining mill built near Virginia City nearly a century ago.

Steve Kellers wins Wayne E. Kirch Conservation Award

RENO - Steve Kellers, of Reno, has won the Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioner's 2012 Wayne E. Kirch Conservation Award.

Ready to get your garden started? Here are some helpful tips

LOVELOCK - I have talked to many people this last week who have already started their vegetable garden. Planting a vegetable garden is an American pastime that is rapidly regaining popularity. Some people grow their own for economic savings and others for environmental reasons.

The deadline to nominate a farm or ranch for Centennial Award is June 1

RENO - Families who have owned and operated their farm or ranch for 100 years or more are encouraged to submit an application to receive a Nevada Centennial Farm and Ranch Award.

Nevada gas prices sliding down, according to AAA

LAS VEGAS - Nevada drivers are experiencing relief at the pump, as gas prices continue their journey downward for the fourth consecutive week, according to the latest AAA Nevada monthly gas survey.

Country Quilters show features variety of textile creations

LOVELOCK - The Country Quilters' Quilt Show on April 13 was well attended.

PCHS students display their artwork

You can now vote for People's Choice

LOVELOCK - The Pershing County High School Art Show is on display at the Pershing County Library.

Get your green thumb at gardening classes

LOVELOCK - Did you know that the average carrot travels over 1,800 miles before landing on your dinner plate, or that about 93 percent of your food dollar pays processors, packagers, distributors, wholesalers and truck drivers?

Jensen named student of the week at middle school

LOVELOCK - Sydney Jensen was Student of the Week at Pershing County Middle School for the week of April 8 - 11.

Prepare your lawn, landscape for the warm months ahead

LOVELOCK - Spring has arrived and I see many people working in their lawns. So, what should you be doing to your lawn and landscape to prepare for the upcoming growing season?

$1 million grant will fund additional services in drug court

LOVELOCK - Humboldt County commissioners completed the paperwork necessary to accept a nearly $1 million federal grant on behalf of the three counties, Lander, Humboldt, and Pershing, which receive drug court services through the Sixth Judicial District.