COURTESY PHOTOLovelock Correctional Center employees collected 16 backpacks and various school supplies during their annual Back-to-School drive. LCC employees AAI Susan Sparke (left) and correctional officer Michael Hamling (right) show two of the 16 backpacks collected by prison employees. Prison officials donated the backpacks, along with some school supplies, to the Imlay Elementary School. The rest of the school supplies were donated to the Lovelock Elementary School. "We just try to give back to the community in any way that we can," Lt. Valaree Olivas said about why the LCC employees do their annual school supply drive. LCC was recently nominated for an American Red Cross Real Hero award for its community involvement. In addition to its annual Back-to-School drive, the prison holds quarterly blood drives, participates in the Relay for Life and supports a Peace Corps volunteer.
LOVELOCK - Although alfalfa production was limited this year because of the lack of irrigation water, it is still important to maintain proper soil nutrient levels to prevent any further stress on the plants.
RENO - The Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Palomino Valley National Wild Horse and Burro Center will begin testing three different shade options for the wild horses and burros over the next two months.
CARSON CITY - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Carson City District, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Western Nevada Agency, would like the community to be aware of the risk of wildfire when target shooting due to continued dry conditions, low precipitation and hot temperatures.
ALICIA CRAIG • The Lovelock Review-MinerApproximately 80 people attended the ordination of Imlay Baptist Church Deacon Jerry Greene (left). During the ordination Greene encouraged those present to read their bible. The ordination sermon was presented by Grass Valley Baptist Pastor John Thomas (right). He challenged Greene to stay faithful to the calling of God and Jesus in his life and to learn from the mistakes the future holds. "God will touch the hearts of the people he wants to touch, even with the worst sermon you've ever preached," Thomas told Greene. Thomas also challenged the congregation to pray for and encourage their new pastor. The service was followed by a pot luck dinner and time of fellowship.
OREANA, Nev. - Not every boom camp had a railroad. Rochester was one of the lucky ones. Well, sort of. When the railroad ran.
ELKO - On Sept. 6, fire restrictions were lifted on lands administered by Jarbidge, Mountain City, and Ruby Mountains Ranger Districts of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest; all BLM public lands in northeastern Nevada; Nevada Division of Forestry Protection Districts in northeastern Nevada; U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and Bureau of Indian Affairs administered lands.
CARSON CITY - The Bureau of Land Management will meet with the Sierra Front-Northwestern Great Basin Resource Advisory Council (RAC) on Tues., Sept. 24, for a one-day field tour within the Winnemucca District.
IMLAY - The Imlay reunion is an annual event that brings former Imlay residents together with current residents for an afternoon of reminiscing about days gone past. The get together is held during Labor Day weekend each year.
RENO - The Eastern Great Basin and Western Great Basin Coordination Centers will merge and be located in a new facility in Salt Lake City. The consolidation will save money and improve response time in getting resources to wildfires and other incidents.
CARSON CITY - As of Sept. 9, the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation had processed 48,000 claims through its new unemployment insurance system that was launched last week finalizing a four-year implementation process.
CARSON CITY (AP) - West Nile virus is turning up in more mosquitoes tested by the Nevada Department of Agriculture.
RENO - University of Nevada Cooperative Extension is inviting Nevada students to showcase their artistic talents and promote radon awareness by entering the 2014 Nevada Radon Poster Contest. 
CARSON CITY - In line with National College Savings Month, the Nevada state treasurer's office has worked with the Nevada College Savings Plan program manager to lower the required minimum amount to open an SSgA Upromise 529 college savings plan account from $250 to a mere $15, one of the lowest in the nation.
LOVELOCK - After taking the summer off, Lovelock's American Legion Post No. 6 is gearing up for their next round of fundraisers.