Year in review: Animal shelter tops city’s news for 2016

The end of 2016 is upon us, and the past 12 months have brought a plethora of issues to the city that have left residents with plenty upon which to reflect.

City hires lobbyist to help with legislative issues

When Boulder City needs representation at Nevada legislative sessions in Carson City it calls on lobbyist Lisa Foster.

Start of new year like getting on roller coaster

The new year is just a few days away. Its arrival brings hope and promise for all the good things to come, as well as a few worries about potential bad news.

Hubel commits to San Diego college

Jake Hubel, a baseball star for Boulder City High School, has verbally committed to San Diego Christian College, where he will play for the Hawks at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics level.

Like moths to a flame: Holiday lights bring visitors, boost business

Dale Ryan and Dyanah Musgrave have seen a big bump in visitors to their home since being announced as winners in ABC’s “The Great Christmas Light Fight” and some local businesses have noticed the uptick in local traffic.

Community supports coach, raises $5,000 in his fight against cancer

Boulder City residents were in a giving mood this holiday season, donating $5,000 to Boulder City High School girls basketball coach Paul Dosch, who is battling stage 4 lung cancer.

Resolution jar keeps track of deeds

It’s that time of year again — that time when we promise ourselves to lose that last 10 pounds, give up smoking or change whatever behavior is most rankling us at that moment. Making New Year’s resolutions is a worldwide habit that is notorious for its dismal failure. So, why do we do it?

New school, challenges await students in 2017

Boulder City High School will welcome students Jan. 2 to a new administration building and new classrooms. It has been a long time coming.

Sports Roundup: Girls soccer stars recognized

Coming off a drastically improved season in which the Boulder City High School’s girls soccer team earned its first playoff berth since 2012, the program fielded five players who received postseason accolades.

Community Briefs

Garden Club speaker to offer pruning tips for trees, shrubs

Tiny bubbles: Therapeutic baths help pets with skin issues

Professional Pet Room and Groom has established a reputation as a reliable home away from home for cats and dogs in need of boarding as well as the place for locals to get their furry friends cleaned up and looking their best.

Athlete of the Week

Laura Hubel/Boulder City Review

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 seniorcenterbouldercity.org.

Weekend’s Best Bets

1 N.Y.E. DOUBLE FEATURE: The Dillinger will be hosting a New Year’s Eve bash that is twice the fun as it teams with Forge Social House for a New Year’s party on Saturday. DJ Ladyfingers will provide the tunes at The Dillinger’s free moonwalk dance party, beginning at 8 p.m. The Forge Social House will host a formal New Year’s Eve party with performances by Brother Mister and Bazooka Zac. Bazooka Zac is a producer and performer born and raised in Boulder City who is currently touring to promote his latest self-produced album, “Patterns in Nature.” Admission to Forge Social House is $10 and will include champagne toasts at the top of each hour, beginning at 9 p.m., as the clock strikes midnight in various time zones.

BCHS grad rings in new year with performance

Since graduating from Boulder City High School in 2010, musician “Bazooka” Zac Haley has played well over a hundred gigs, from Los Angeles up to San Francisco and Portland, Oregon. On New Year’s Eve, he will finally return to perform in his hometown for the first time as a professional.

How did you celebrate the holiday season?

Christmas is over and New Year’s is right around the corner so we asked some Boulder City residents how their holiday went and if they have any plans for the first day of 2017.

Being aware helps keep you safe

Let me provide some information that might help you close up loopholes in your private lives that may make you a crime victim. Naivety is a thing of the past; we should all should focus on acquiring skills in risk management, strategic living and, above all else, using wisdom.

Police Blotter

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