Local sentenced for attempted sexual assault with minor

A local man has been sentenced to at least five years in state prison in connection with grabbing a 6-year-old girl in a Henderson park in March.

Local named Reclamation area manager

Boulder City resident Rob Skordas has been selected as the area manager of the Lower Colorado Dams Office for the Bureau of Reclamation’s Lower Colorado Region. Regional Director Terry Fulp said Skordas, who was previously the acting area manager for the office, is known for his dedication to his work and his commitment to safety.

Hacienda sale announced to employees

The Hacienda Hotel and Casino is being sold, the employees were told in a meeting Thursday.

Hacienda to be sold

The Hacienda Hotel and Casino is being sold, the employees were told in a meeting Thursday.

City dispels rumor of Tiny Tots’ demise

A rumor recently surfaced regarding the closure of the city’s Tiny Tots program.

Errors by motorcycle clubs’ attorney lead to dismissal

A federal judge last week dismissed former Police Chief Thomas Finn and Detective Scott Pastore from a lawsuit that claimed they violated the civil rights of Mongols Motorcycle Club members last year.

City wants to minimize loop’s negative effect

Mayor Roger Tobler said the City Council wants to minimize the negative effect a bypass could have on business by starting a discussion now on what could be done lure visitors to Boulder City once the Interstate 11 loop opens.

Why are police blamed for enforcing state, city laws?

Is accountability a personal issue? I’d like to think it is. We learn about it in grade school and it’s taught to us by our parents. So, I wonder, why do the people police meet during enforcement activities have every story under the sun about why they were breaking the law?

National Night Out event returns Tuesday

It’s that time of year again: The annual National Night Out hosted by the Boulder City Police Department will start at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the baseball fields at Veterans Memorial Park.

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Hardy honored for community service work in medical field

Although it is nearly impossible to elicit a serious response from Dr. Joe Hardy about receiving the Harold Lee Feikes, MD Memorial Award from the Clark County Medical Society, but keep him talking long enough and what emerges is a serious physician dedicated to caring for the community.

Local gets four years with forgery plea

The leader of a group of six arrested in a counterfeit bust in February was sentenced to four years in state prison July 23.

Better than ever, but worse than before

When I was a boy, one of my favorite fruits was the tangerine. In those days, there was only one tangerine. I think it was called the Dancy. The fruit was loose inside the skin, which made it easy to peel, and the sections came apart easily so it wasn’t messy like an orange. And it tasted better, less bitter, than an orange.

Officials address Jewish war veterans

At an installation breakfast of officers of the Jewish War Veterans last month, Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., told members that she sits on the House Veterans Affairs Committee “and I requested that committee because in District 1, there are a number of veterans … and I wanted to be in a position where I could fight for those who deserved the best services and the best attention because of all the sacrifices they made for us over the years … and let me tell you that I will always be there as your advocate.”

A memorable three years overseeing the paper

This issue marks my three-year anniversary as editor of the Boulder City Review. It has been such an honor and a privilege to be the editor of the newspaper as it has tried to find its footing in your community.

Ronald Reagan was delusional!

In a recent MuthsTruths.com blog post, I wrote that conservatives in Nevada should put a slate of conservative GOP candidates together to challenge Gov. Brian Sandoval (R&R Partners) and the establishment slate of moderate Republican candidates he’s assembling for the six constitutional offices next year. That elicited this overwrought email from a longtime Republican activist in Las Vegas:

Briefs for Aug. 1 edition

The summer reading program, “Dig Into Reading,” runs through Aug. 8. Call Kimberly Diehm, youth services librarian, at 293-1281 for more information. The Boulder City Library is at 701 Adams Blvd.

Segerblom: Nevada to make bundle on medical marijuana

Future pot dispensary owners in Nevada are in a perfect position to make millions of dollars because the state is the only one in the country that plans to accept out-of-state medical marijuana cards, state Sen. Tick Segerblom told a 200-plus crowd Saturday.

Capitol Reef full of geologic wonders, fruit

Capitol Reef National Park, in south-central Utah’s red rock country, is a special jewel in our national park system. While most people visit to see, hike, or climb in the natural landscape, or to see the prehistoric rock art, many others go there to pick fruit or nuts. The park is home to the largest historic collection of orchards in our national park system with more than 3,000 fruit and nut trees.

Gebhart, Molisee win events at Junior Olympics

Nineteen local swimmers competed in the long-course competition July 24-28 in USA Swimming’s Junior Olympic Summer Championships at Mission Viejo, Calif.

Emergency Aid facilitated more than $200,000 in assistance last year

Don Walker, a director of Emergency Aid of Boulder City, walks into his office with a smile on his face. Walker, who has been a volunteer with Emergency Aid since 1990, is familiar with this building, and has seen his fair share of people who are in need of help walk in the doors.

Former Eagles track star Hollywood comedy writer

Mike Upchurch, Boulder City class of 1983, has gone from school track and field star to Emmy winner for his work in television.

New CVS to open Sunday morning with ribbon-cutting

The new CVS pharmacy will hold a ribbon-cutting at 7 a.m. Sunday before opening the doors to it newest location on the southeast corner of Buchanan Boulevard and Nevada Way.

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