Round-trip career steers Corbin to roots

Greg Corbin, director of the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Boulder City, is leaving for Carson City, the place where his career started 33 years ago.

Principal transfer leaves void

Kent Roberts has accepted a job as principal of Green Valley High School in Henderson, leaving a vacancy at Boulder City High School, according to the Clark County School District.

Latest police report details progress within department

Boulder City Police Chief Bill Conger emphasized the importance of community policing during his detailed report of the department at Tuesday’s City Council meeting.

Moderate climate attracts restaurant owner

Array

This article is part of an occasional series showcasing new businesses in town.

Service to others a priceless experience

Saturday, I walked a mile in their shoes. While I wasn’t really wearing someone else’s shoes, for a short time I pictured what it could be like to be homeless.

Deal inked to conserve Colorado River water

Water suppliers from the four largest communities served by the Colorado River have finalized an $11 million agreement to prop up the drought-stricken river by paying cities, farms and industrial operations to cut their use.

Dotty’s taverns are simply complex

The 160,000-square-foot North Las Vegas warehouse and headquarters of Nevada Restaurant Services — parent company of the Dotty’s chain of taverns — is a cross between Costco, Home Depot, a slot machine manufacturing plant and a direct-mail house.

Volleyball team uses camp to boost talent

The Boulder City girls volleyball team prepared for the upcoming season by attending the annual All-American Volleyball Camp held at Boulder City High School this week.

Look for signs of stroke

Living with a disability of any kind can be a struggle. Millions of Americans fight on a daily basis to keep up with their everyday routines.

Police Blotter

Aug. 5, 1:08 a.m.

News Briefs

Body recovered at Lake Mead National Recreation Area

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.

Your words are a gift for others

My inspiration for this column often comes from some (un)official holiday, but not much is celebrated in August. Maybe it’s too hot or folks are busy with vacations. There is also the issue of winding down from the summer and gearing up for the kids heading back to school. Now there is inspiration! Gearing up for learning.

Pop culture helps program our thoughts

Sometimes I participate in a sort of email round robin discussion group with my brother and friends, and recently we were discussing what happened to the Sambo’s restaurant chain and that led to a discussion of the story “Little Black Sambo.”

Campus safety act leaves out safety part

A group of U.S. senators recently announced — with much fanfare, pomp and circumstance — the Campus Safety and Accountability Act for the expressed purpose of fighting “sexual assaults on college and university campuses by protecting and empowering students, and strengthening accountability and transparency for institutions.”

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