The Boulder City boys basketball team, betrayed by poor free-throw shooting, lost 49-45 to visiting Faith Lutheran on Friday.
Christmas will get a little merrier for 275 Boulder City families thanks to Boulder City Elks Lodge No. 1682.
Hours of operation: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday to Friday at 813 Arizona St., 702-293-3320. Visit the senior center’s website at www.seniorcenterbouldercity.org.
Well if you did it again — waited till the last minute to buy Christmas presents for your favorite hiker or camper — you’re not in as much trouble as you may think. Some of the most practical and appreciated gifts for outdoorsmen can be purchased at your corner CVS, Walgreens or hardware store, right through Christmas Eve.
A Boulder City woman’s mysterious death in September was from natural causes, according to the Clark County Coroner.
Most of Nevada’s beleaguered taxpayers focus on the fact that Gov. Brian Sandoval broke his word not to raise taxes by not once, but twice raising the “temporary” tax increases approved in 2009; taxes that were supposed to “sunset” in 2011. But the governor also is responsible for another tax hike coming to Nevada e-shoppers everywhere on New Year’s Day.
The Boulder City flag football team, one of the few unbeaten teams in the county, is earning respect among opponents countywide but the girls are still fighting for respect at home.
Continuing a 57-year-old family tradition started by his father in New York, Rich Angora has set up a Nativity scene, complete with twinkling stars, running water, glowing fires and holiday music, just outside his home at 1296 Lynwood St. in the Gingerwood Mobile Home Park. He welcomes visitors to see the scene, which he embellishes every year, that features papier-mâché and carved wood figurines from Italy. Angora said he does research to make the scene as authentic as possible and enjoys offering this gift to the community. He has a guest book and provides hot chocolate.
Think back. Remember the excitement you experienced as a child standing in front of the ice cream cooler? Or how about when you waited up for Santa? Wow! I remember jumping up and down, thinking my feet would never touch the ground.
It is still unknown when or if GoatFeathers and GoatFeathers Too vendors will be paid for items that were recently sold on consignment at the antique and gift stores, according to management.
Flour. Check. Sugar, brown, granulated and colored crystals. Check. Vanilla. Check. With all this baking going on, it can only mean one thing: It must be December.
Hours of operation: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday to Friday at 813 Arizona St., 702-293-3320. Visit the center’s website at www.seniorcenterbouldercity.org.
Members of the Boulder City High School girls varsity basketball team have been getting their holiday spirit into shape in preparation for serving as elves aboard the Santa Train for the Nevada State Railroad Museum.
Linda Burdno knows firsthand the benefits of Boulder City Hospital’s Home Health Agency. Even though she has worked in this field for a number of years, it wasn’t until she used its services that she truly learned the value of the service.
Grace Christian Academy recently honored its outstanding students during its quarterly Awards Chapel.
It’s early in the season but already Tyler Newby and Marcus Walker have shown they will be two of Boulder City’s leading scorers. Xavier Steel showed signs of dominating the boards for rebounds and Lane Worrall’s game energy gave opponents fits.
The Boulder City High School student council decorated its way to a second-place finish and a $2,000 prize in the 16th annual Christmas Tree Decorating Contest sponsored by Valley Automall in Henderson.
When it comes to colossal product launch flops, you’d be hard pressed to top the epic failure of New Coke. People perfectly content with “the real thing” had no interest whatsoever in the product despite a massive marketing and public relations campaign.
Nevadans are encouraged to take advantage of free radon test kits from the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension to test their homes for the dangerous gas.
First-year coach Paul Dosch knows that despite the easy wins, his Lady Eagles basketball team still has plenty of hard work ahead.
Sunrise Rotary Board members Harold Begley, far left, and Jeff Breeden present a $2,000 check on behalf of the club to Emergency Aid representatives Sue McCullough and Marilyn Phillips. The money will be used to provide food and help those in need during this holiday season.
The winter months are almost officially upon us. Temperatures have been steadily decreasing, getting close to or below freezing at night. As the weather changes around us we become more conscious of how it affects our bodies.
The way Boulder City girls flag football coach Chris Morelli sees it, there is a difference between a young team and a team that is young and talented.
It’s had a long, hard life, but the Boulder Dam Hotel will celebrate its 80th birthday Saturday.