Anniversary of Vietnam War marked

The 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War was marked during a special ceremony March 27 at the Nevada State Veterans Home in Boulder City.

Secluded Bowl of Fire worth the hike to see

Ask any local nature lover if he or she has visited The Bowl of Fire, and the answer will usually be “Of course!” But a great many of those answers are incorrect, because people confuse it with the similarly named Valley of Fire State Park.

Spring sunshine makes everything bloom

Spring is definitely in the air. I can feel it, I can see it and I can smell it.

City ‘painted’ purple in support of cancer event

A group of local Relay for Life volunteers took to the street and “painted the town purple” April 12 in anticipation for Friday’s fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.

Preservation efforts recognized

Victor Aceves wasn’t trying to make major changes to his home on 433 Birch St. in Boulder City’s Historical District.

Senior center

Hours of operation: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday at 813 Arizona St., 702-293-3320. Visit the center’s website at www.seniorcenterbouldercity.org.

Faisses to be honored at gala

A deep love for Boulder City doesn’t have to come from being born in the city.

Coalition receives donation

The Nevada Community Prevention Coalition received a $20,000 donation from the Boulder City Sunrise Rotary Club on April 17 at City Hall with the hopes of promoting education of prescription drug abuse in rural Clark County.

Family history drives Medeiros to beat cancer

Lisa Medeiros has been driving a truck since she was 21. For the past 24 years, she’s relied on her legs to pay the bills.

Thinking first prevents unwanted attention

I’d like you to take a moment and think of someone you love. Whether it’s a parent, child, spouse, other family or a friend, think about what that person means to you.

Lake Mead wraps up park celebration

As Lake Mead National Recreation Area continues its observance of National Park Week, several special events and activities have been planned for visitors through Sunday.

Museum visitors invited to get feel for history

Think back to your childhood field trip experiences to any museum, local or national — even international.

Journalists blow the Bundy story

There are flaws in news coverage. By its very nature, conflict is news and normality is not. We don’t report the banks that have not been robbed each day.

Teams still on winning streaks

The Boulder City baseball and softball teams have returned from spring break and games in California to start the second half of the season this week.

Barlow to be missed at Boulder City

Whitney Barlow knows with each toss in the shot put and each leap over a hurdle that she is closer to the end. It is an end, though, that she wishes was a little further away.

News briefs

Sabin inducted into Phi Kappa Phi honor society

Church briefs

Boulder City Churches will be holding a variety of special services to mark Easter.

Man jumps off bridge Tuesday

A man died after jumping off the O’Callaghan-Tillman Memorial Bridge on Tuesday.

Police blotter

April 8, 2:50 p.m.

News brief

Free Cone Day raises funds for St. Jude’s Ranch

Fine Festival

Photos by Hali Bernstein Saylor/Boulder City Review

Love of outdoors inspires Williams

From the time she came to the United States as a 4-year-old from Guatemala, Jana Williams has always had a fondness for the outdoors.

Walker’s ethics hearing postponed

City Councilman Cam Walker’s appearance before the Nevada Ethics Commission over allegations that he broke state law by voting on agenda items in which he had a financial interest has been postponed.

Reality of extended benefits can be harsh

Quick show of hands: How many of you think it’s OK for a parent to do their child’s homework?

Time closes some doors, opens others

Their enthusiasm was contagious, as was the fun they were having.

Early-season track meet tests teams’ mettle

Although few Boulder City boys or girls finished in the top five places at their own Ron Resler Track and Field Invitational Friday, the Eagles coaches were happy with the efforts of the athletes.

Raft trip ends five-year lesson about Lake Mead

For 83 Boulder City High School sophomores, enjoying a rafting trip from Hoover Dam through Black Canyon to Willow Beach was five years in the making.

Senior center

Hours of operation: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday at 813 Arizona St., 702-293-3320. Visit the center’s website at www.seniorcenterbouldercity.org.

Bypass work moves forward; asbestos could cause delays

The Regional Transportation Commission is moving forward on the next phase of the 15-mile portion of Interstate 11 that will circle Boulder City to the south.

Ex-BCHS champion wrestler continues winning streak

Former Boulder City High wrestler Brandon Foster, a two-time state champion, will wrestle in Las Vegas today through Saturday when Embry Riddle Aeronautical University competes in the Asic Invitational at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

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