“Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” So said John Dalberg-Acton, the first Baron Acton.
Boulder City Library Director Lynn Schofield-Dahl is on paid administrative leave after she was offered a one-week period to consider a severance package presented by the library’s board of directors during its meeting March 16.
City Council members on March 16 met with heads of departments and Boulder City’s finance director to discuss the budget for fiscal year 2017.
Swim season kicked off this past week for both of Boulder City High’s state championship hopeful squads, with a meet against Southeast Career Technical Academy March 17 at Heritage Park.
The Boulder City Museum and Historical Association is introducing a new interactive exhibit it hopes will be educational and economically beneficial to the Boulder City Historic District.
Area science and nature enthusiasts scoured more than 4 square miles around Lake Mead on Saturday, as part of the National Park Service’s 100th anniversay celebration, cataloging and learning about the national recreation area’s plethora of flora and fauna.
Each week the coaches at Boulder City High School nominate an athlete to spotlight for contributions made to his or her team. This week’s honoree is junior Jordyn Trobiani, a member of the track and field team. A first-year member of the team, Trobiani has shown her skill as a jumper while being a key part of relays, according to coach Steve Roe. He also commended her for her toughness and willingness to try a variety of events. She is the daughter of Dennis and Jennifer Trobiani.
Despite the wagging tails of a trio of dogs, the mood was decidedly somber on the afternoon of March 16 as several area residents gathered in Bicentennial Park to say a prayer for local animals, especially those that fell victim to animal cruelty.
What a crazy, fantastic, strange thing. Sunday morning the resurrection flips everything over. It messes everything up. It’s kind of Jesus’ pattern — you know, he never went to a funeral without turning it into a resurrection. The Apostle Paul says three interesting things about the resurrection of Jesus: “What I received I pass on to you: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day.” (1 Cor. 15:3-5)
For four years, senior Sam Gomez has built a legacy at Boulder City High School.
The Boulder City Department of Motor Vehicles is available for residents of the city or those working for local businesses by appointment each Wednesday at the police department’s records window. You can make your appointment by calling 702-293-9257.
The Drug Enforcement Administration on Tuesday confirmed it is investigating the alleged mismanagement of euthanasia drugs at the Boulder City Animal Shelter.
The sun sparkling on Lake Mead as it rises will provide the backdrop for an Easter sunrise service at 6:30 a.m. Sunday at Hemenway Park.
The number of candidates who filed to run for a two-year term as representative of the 3rd Congressional District capped at 15 on Friday, according to the Clark County Election Department site.
In many ways Howard Cannon is Nevada political history’s forgotten man.
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.
Following last week’s Division I riddled Pahrump Valley Invitational at Mountain Falls, the Boulder City golf program continued its stacked preseason schedule with a match against Division I Green Valley.
Traveling to Utah this past weekend for the March Warm-Up Tournament, the Boulder City High’s Lady Eagles advanced to 11-3 on the season, compiling a 6-1 record on the road.
1CHEERS FOR BEERS: The fourth annual festival returns to downtown Boulder City as 30 local, regional and national brewers showcase their beers in Wilbur Square Park. The fest also includes entertainment and informational sessions about brewing beer. VIP admission begins at 1 p.m. and general admission starts at 3 p.m. VIP tickets are $45 in advance or $60 at the gate; general admission tickets are $30 in advance or $40 at the gate. Visit www.bouldercitybeerfest.com for more information.