Nevada Day closures

Friday is Nevada Day. Several businesses and services will be closed as they mark the holiday.

Schafer explores life’s wild side

Boulder City artist Sharon Schafer is ready to embark on a new adventure when she heads to Africa next summer to lead a group of tourists through the country of Namibia.

Gala helps transform city into art gallery

It’s nearly impossible not to notice the sculptures that accent the sidewalks in downtown Boulder City. If you are not careful, you will run into them when walking around.

Police report: Hammer attacker was high on meth

The Las Vegas man who Henderson police said attacked 10 people with a sledgehammer, including three in Boulder City, was high on methamphetamine hours before the attacks Friday evening, according to a police report.

Council stews over chicken issue

The City Council postponed voting for two weeks on an ordinance that would allow single-family residences to have chickens in their backyards.

8-year-old Kidd takes bull by the horns

Jaxson Kidd pulled up to the Boulder City Horseman’s Association in a white carriage, anxiously awaiting to see the surprises in store for him.

Voting is the right thing to do

If there is one thing I know for certain, indecision may or may not be my problem.

Lady Eagles head to playoffs

The Boulder City girls volleyball team has clinched its 18th consecutive playoff berth.

Eagles advance to playoffs despite loss

A late touchdown run and a 2-point conversion by quarterback Trenton Carmell helped the Boulder City football team reach its goal of returning to the Southern Region playoffs despite losing its season finale Friday to Virgin Valley, 27-21.

Lady Eagles in good shape for today’s cross-country regionals

The Boulder City boys and girls cross-country team prepped for today’s Southern Region Championship meet by turning in several personal best efforts in Saturday’s Divisionals Meet at Foothill.

Sonoran Desert filled with Southwestern icons

Longtime Southern Nevadans who love the Mojave Desert nevertheless often develop a yen to explore other arid landscapes. Typically they dream of the Sonoran Desert, whose scenery may have inspired them to live in the Southwest.

Battle Born, Nevada proud

When did you become a Nevadan? Birth? Forty years ago? Last year? Most Nevadans come from somewhere else and are often instead asked how long they’ve lived in Nevada. There is a difference.

Getting Into Characters

Hali Bernstein Saylor/Boulder City Review

Community Briefs

Bethany church to hold Family Fun Fest Friday

Police Blotter

Oct. 21, 10:08 a.m.

Leach Tourney Leaders

Courtesy photo

Love of language forges friendship

KINGMAN, Ariz. — The very mention of his sun-bleached hometown made Charlie Waters smile and always brought to mind a story.

Athlete of the Week

Each week the coaches at Boulder City High School select an athlete to spotlight for contributions made to his or her team. This week’s honoree is senior Trenton Carmell, who plays quarterback and defensive back for the Eagles. During Friday’s 27-21 loss to Virgin Valley, Carmell made a key play, stretching the ball into the end zone to make a touchdown in the game’s final minutes and advancing the team to the Southern Region playoffs. He also was instrumental in the team’s 49-48 win against Sunrise Mountain earlier this month.

News Brief

City to join statewide 150th birthday singalong

Money, not issues, determines elections’ outcome

About a year ago, I interviewed political scientist Fred Lokken about Nevada’s changing politics. Among other things, he said that Nevada’s demographics were falling the Democratic Party’s way, essentially making the state blue.

Ways of Old West might serve U.S. well

Under cross-examination in an opening scene of the movie classic “True Grit,” John Wayne’s character, U.S. Marshal Rooster Cogburn, was being grilled over a confrontation with some suspected outlaws he was trying to arrest who ended up dead.

Letters to the editor

Leach Memorial Fund appreciates support

Truth, or consequences? Your call …

Is truth or honesty a matter of perception? Some nefarious souls would have you believe it is.

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.

Wondering where all those years go

It has often been said that the older you get, the quicker time passes. In my experience, I have found this to be true.

Faith, family fortify Jones

Chey Jones clings to her family and her faith when times are tough. As a lifelong Southerner, faith and family are two of the most important things in her life. It’s in her blood.

Residents tout convenience of early voting

Boulder City residents made their way to City Hall Tuesday and Wednesday as they anxiously waited to cast ballots for the upcoming election.

Veterans home earns award

For the second straight year, the Nevada State Veterans Home in Boulder City won the Quality Award from HealthInsight, a private nonprofit community organization that reviews and recognizes Medicare-certified providers for demonstrating high-quality health care.

Concerns about asbestos aired during public meeting

Despite rigorous testing that determined naturally occurring asbestos would not be a health concern during construction of Interstate 11, Nevada Transportation Department officials tried to ease some residents’ lingering concerns.

Golfers Advance to State

Boulder City’s Lani Potter shot an 87 in Tuesday’s final round of the Division I-A girls golf state tournament to finish in 10th place with a 174 total for the two-day event at Elko’s Ruby View Golf Course.

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