Boulder City has been accused of retaliation by the attorney of a local resident after the city filed five criminal counts against the man, who was protesting police activity. The city denies the accusation.
Boulder City United Methodist Church has a new home, as the City Council approved its use of a city building for its services.
If the early voter turnout for the current municipal election is any indication, it appears that a greater number of residents are eager to have their say on who will represent them on the City Council and to weigh in on two ballot issues.
Area residents are invited to learn more about the desert bighorn sheep that are often seen in the area around Lake Mead.
When I first joined Facebook years ago, it was a way to keep in touch with old friends from high school who were unable to attend a coming class reunion.
Let’s get to the point. I was born and raised in Boulder City, and I support amendments to the controlled-growth ordinance. However, I believe that a vote of “no” is in the best interest of Boulder City in the case of Ballot Question No. 1, since, as written, it does nothing to ensure the positive goals some of its supporters intend.
I love elections. Being able to have a say in who our leaders will be is wonderful, and I feel blessed to be a part of it. The experience at the polls is exactly what elections should be all about. You get to see your fellow citizens, generally who are kind and full of the camaraderie that you are both helping to shape the future.
Actor Warner Baxter was widely known for his role as the Cisco Kid in the movie “In Old Arizona.” He was one of Hollywood’s top paid actors in the 1930s, too. But what people usually don’t know about Baxter is that he also was an inventor whose contributions to the gun industry are still widely regarded. People also forget that Baxter came through Boulder City for a 1933 movie titled “I Loved You Wednesday.”
1 FISHY BUSINESS: Anglers and those wanting to learn about the sport are invited to participate in Nevada’s Free Fishing Day Saturday. From 8-11 a.m. there will be an event at the pond at Veterans’ Memorial Park, 1650 Buchanan Blvd., featuring fishing, casting lessons, art, prizes and more.
Phyllis Bachhuber of Boulder City was recently named Beta Sigma Phi Sorority’s Lady of the Year for her many philanthropic efforts.
Hours of operation: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday at 813 Arizona St., 702-293-3320. Visit the center’s website at www.seniorcenterbouldercity.org.
As their high school careers draw to a close, the valedictorians and salutatorian of Boulder City High School reflect on their pasts and weigh in on their futures.
Anyone who wants to fish can do so Saturday at the pond at Veterans’ Memorial Park as part of the state’s Free Fishing Day celebration.
King Elementary students and Manteris family members release balloons on Monday in honor of Michael Manteris, a former King student who died at the end of March from cancer complications. Michael, who loved basketball, was also honored on the court, as the backboards were repainted to include phrases he was known by: Be kind, be courageous and be happy.
Boulder City High School softball star junior Bailey Bennett-Jordan was named 3A Southern Region player of the year following her dominant success both on the mound and at the plate this season for the Lady Eagles.
After leading the boys Boulder City High School swim program to its state-record, seventh consecutive 3A state championship, head coach Sara Carroll was named boy’s swim coach of the year by the Las Vegas Review-Journal at its Best of Nevada Preps award banquet Saturday.
Now that local temperatures are soaring into three digits, our hearts seek the highlands when we plan a summer getaway. Some of the most agreeable and accessible highlands are in Cedar Breaks National Monument in southern Utah. The park lies on the Markagunt Plateau at an elevation of more than 10,000 feet, almost guaranteeing cool weather for hiking, wildflower viewing and star gazing.
Boulder City High School celebrated the start of graduation week with its third annual Grad Walk on Monday morning.
Most begin to explain the domestic issue like this: In the beginning, it was perfect, awesome, wonderful, the best. Of course, it was. Otherwise, there would never be a reason for the call today; the relationship would have died a natural death at that point. He (or she) is a felon, a drug dealer, a thief, an abuser, etc., and I’m afraid of them now.
