The Boulder City High School girls basketball team advanced to 4-5 on the season, splitting a pair of contests with Pahrump Valley and Sunrise Mountain this past week.
One of the most impressive displays nature affords is the sight of its very largest animals — whales. Las Vegans are well-situated to enjoy that experience because of our access to the Pacific Coast, and the next few months are the ideal time of year. From December to March, gray whales pass the California coast on their annual, 10,000-mile round trip — the longest migration of any mammal on earth.
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.
1 GUITAR LICKS: Rick Berthod will perform Friday evening at Boulder Dam Brewing Co. Berthod is a veteran rocker who has seven album releases under his belt, and his skill on the guitar has amazed audiences in Southern Nevada, Hollywood and beyond as he has shared the stage with such music legends as B.B. King, Gregg Allman and the Yardbirds. Music begins at 8 p.m. The Brewpub is at 453 Nevada Way. Call 702-243-2739 or visit http://www.rickberthod.com/ for more information.
Do you know what a nursing home is? A nursing home, also known as a skilled nursing facility, is a place for people who don’t need to be in a hospital but no longer can be cared for at home. This can include people with critical injuries or serious illnesses, or those needing care after surgery.
In December 1978 a little movie called “Superman,” which was partially shot at Hoover Dam, debuted in theaters. Yes, the likes of Marlon Brando, Gene Hackman and Christopher Reeve have ties to Boulder City. “Superman” was supposed to be directed by Steven Spielberg, but he wanted too much money, and the four production companies tied to “Superman” decided upon director Richard Donner.
As we approach Christmas I am grateful for so many ways in which God’s blessings have been felt among us and mindful of those for whom this holiday season is also a time of difficulty. Those who are sick, those who grieve the loss of a loved one, those in job transition all look for the promise of the angel’s song in the Christmas story: “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
The purpose of this information is to close some of the loopholes in people’s private lives that may make it easier for them to become a victim of crime. Naivety is a thing of the past and all members of society should concentrate on acquiring skills in risk management, strategic living and, above all else, wisdom.
Tuesday marked a somber date in Sharon Tierney’s family history, and she observed it the way she usually does.
Nov. 3, four-person scramble, for Plus 55 Boulder City Men’s/Women’s Golf Association
City Council unanimously approved three plots of land be placed on the land management plan at its meeting Tuesday night.
The Boulder City Planning Commission approved a variance to adjust setbacks to build townhomes on the site of the Boulder City Mobile Home Park on Nevada Highway despite public outcry during its meeting Wednesday night.
It’s gotten ugly out there, and I’m not referring to the cooler temperatures and cloudy skies.
No beating around the bush. No flowery platitudes about what a wonderful time of year it is.
Losing isn’t something that happens often for the Boulder City High School flag football program, but head coach Chris Morelli sounded confident in the way his team would rebound following Monday’s 32-19 loss to 4A opponent Green Valley.
Henderson police conducted a raid Dec. 7 in the criminal investigation into the 2015 death of attorney Susan Winters.
Students at Mitchell Elementary School are getting an early start on learning how to manage their finances with weekly visits to the on-campus banking services provided by Boulder Dam Credit Union.
Sometimes I feel like we are living in a reality show, catering to the fickle and unpredictable whims of the American public. There is an old saying, “May you live in interesting times!” Some say this was an ancient Chinese blessing, others that it was a curse. However you define the saying, we are certainly living in interesting times.
Four Boulder City Homes, the historic Boulder Dam Hotel and the Boulder City Animal Shelter were showcased on the American Association of University Women’s annual Home Tour on Saturday.
For Jim and Gerry Turner, who celebrated their 60th anniversary on Thanksgiving Day, the spark between them was undeniable since their first meeting when they were high school students in Perris, California.
