Rain doesn’t dampen spirits of eclipse viewers

Clouds and rain didn’t dampen the spirits of hundreds of people who came to the Alan Bible Visitor Center at Lake Mead National Recreation Center on Monday to catch a glimpse of the solar eclipse.

Letters to the Editor

Contest another sign of disrespect for theater, arts

Vets’ families find compassion at home away from home

When veterans and active-duty military personnel need help, it’s very common for other veterans and service people to step up to lend their collective hands. Providing assistance to their fellow brothers and sisters is ingrained in the hearts and minds of America’s military culture.

Eagles football team ready for action

Boulder City High School football coach Chris Morelli is hopeful his now veteran junior core can lead the Eagles through their next rebuilding phase after players were forced into action as inexperienced sophomores.

Returning soccer players boost girls, boys rosters

Coach Duncan Stark thinks Boulder City High School’s girls soccer team is ready for a return trip after making its first postseason appearance in four years last season.

Girls cross-country team eyes return to state

Finishing sixth at last season’s 3A state championship meet at Craig Ranch Park, the girls Boulder City High school cross-country program is searching for its first state championship since 1999 behind a handful of seasoned veterans.

News Briefs

Emergency Aid begins Saturday pantry hours once a month

Vaccinations safe way to protect health

Vaccinations are not just for children. In fact, you need vaccines throughout your adult life to protect yourself and others from diseases that can be very serious.

Community Briefs

Women in Black to gather Friday evening to promote peace

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 www.seniorcenterbouldercity.org.

Weekend’s Best Bets

1 FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: The Eagles’ football season begins at 7 p.m. Friday with a home game at Boulder City High School, 1101 Fifth St. The team faces Clark High School. Gates open at 6 p.m. Admission is $3 for students and $5 for adults.

Crossing guards needed to help near schools

I begin this week with an opportunity for those of you who may be retired or looking for a little extra spending money and to be of service to your community. The police department is actively seeking crossing guards to work this school year and assist us in safeguarding one of our most precious resources: our children.

Police Blotter

Aug. 15, 9:19 a.m.