At the recent Washoe County Republican convention a resolution was passed declaring that the local party was “manifestly opposed” to the preprimary endorsement “scheme” being pursued by the leaders and members of the Nevada Republican Central Committee. Not just opposed, manifestly opposed … whatever that means.
Baseball’s opening day at the ballpark is just around the corner. It usually falls in early April near our birthdays and it’s a good time for my Dad and me to catch up and even play a little catch if we’re together.
The spring and summer months are upon us. This, for many people around town, means they will be starting to go outside and enjoying the great weather. Unfortunately, with the hotter temperatures and the weather steadily becoming warmer, the bugs, snakes and other insects become more active. I’m sure, if you haven’t already, you will begin to see the bugs and insects more frequently.
Communication comes in many forms. I’d like to look through a scope into language. In the policing business, proper language can be a liberating fact. Conversely, poor language could be intellectually condemning.
Boulder City has filed a criminal complaint against attorney Stephen Stubbs of Boulder City, charging him with one count of battery, a misdemeanor.
Two local burglary suspects pleaded guilty to felony charges at a District Court arraignment March 13.
When it comes to getting dirty, several first-grade students at Mitchell Elementary School are becoming experts. And that’s a good thing.
The City Council got its first look at the budget for the 2015 fiscal year during a Tuesday morning workshop.
In honor of Arbor Day, celebrated in Nevada at the end of April, the Boulder City Public Works Department planted a Raywood ash near Whalen Field on Avenue B. It was assisted by Rhonda Gatlin’s second-grade class from Mitchell Elementary and Sara Carroll’s third-grade class from King Elementary. Roger Hall, Park & Recreation director, began the ceremony and David Duncan, in yellow vest, an irrigation technician for the city, gave an informative presentation. The students discussed topics such as why trees are important. The tree was planted early to give it a better chance of survival before temperatures soar.
As long as the ladies are willing to sing, Chet Williams is ready to play their musical accompaniment on his accordion.
Long, dark straight hair or curly, short light hair? Not sure? A boy or a girl? How much did they weigh? Were there any recognizable features? Which way did they go? You get the point. Can you paint the picture? All of these questions are important, especially when we’re looking for a family member or a best friend.
Jared Smith, Alex Hubel and Sammy Sauerbrei won events as the Boulder City/Henderson Heatwave Swim Club finished seventh overall among 77 teams in the combined competition at the recent Southern California Swim Club Championships.
Credit Union reminded everyone why it is the No. 1 seed, advancing to the championship round of the Boulder City Parks &Recreation Men’s Basketball League with hard-fought wins over Woodbury Law 40-34 and gRIM reap 58-45.
Boulder City girls basketball forward Whitney Barlow was selected All-State first-team and sophomore forward Megan Morton was chosen All-State second team in announcement March 3.
A growing trend of the past few years is coming to a close this Fourth of July.
A Henderson man who allegedly took an airplane for a drunken joyride at Boulder City Municipal Airport March 2 was released from jail during his Tuesday arraignment at Boulder Township Justice Court but ordered to stay out of Boulder City and not consume alcohol.
A group of Boulder City residents arrested recently on drug-related charges made their first court appearances Tuesday at Boulder Township Justice Court.
Four former athletes, two coaches and two contributors have been selected for induction as the Class of 2014 into Boulder City High School’s Golden Eagle Hall of Fame in April.
Carlsbad, Calif., is a destination in itself, especially for those who love the ocean. Yet the area offers other outdoor activities. If you stay several days, you can do something different each day, making this a great place for a well-rounded getaway.
Former Boulder City Police Chief Thomas Finn has raised concerns with the Nevada Ethics Commission about City Attorney David Olsen.
Tierra Carranza, a sophomore at Boulder City High School, was honored as winner of Boulder Dam Credit Union’s recent card photo contest.
Long before I ever had the notion of becoming a journalist, I wanted to be a paleontologist.
If anyone ever needed proof that guardian angels exist, all they would need to do is ask Margaret and Robert Kolar of Boulder City.
The only thing more annoying these days than Miley Cyrus’ “Wrecking Ball” song is the incessant bleating by Nevada’s teachers union that education is underfunded and, therefore, we have to penalize the state’s job providers by slapping them with a new “margins tax.”
In 2002 I was riding by train across the United States from Pennsylvania to Nevada. During one meal in the dining car, I was seated with three other folks. One businessperson was complaining about the subsidies the railroads receive from the government, even as he enjoyed their benefits.
