City proposes adding 15 employees

Boulder City will be able to hire 15 new full-time employees under its tentative budget for the 2018-2019 fiscal year.

Judge recuses self from crosswalk protest case

Boulder City Municipal Court’s judge has recused himself from the city’s crosswalk protest case because his impartiality has been questioned in district court.

Citizens voice support for historic parcels

At a packed City Council meeting Tuesday, residents expressed their opposition to selling Boulder City’s historic properties.

Dorothy Gale was right

It’s been said by many a wise person that you can’t go home again.

Library to mark 75th anniversary

The Boulder City Library is hosting a free celebration to commemorate its 75 years of being part of the community.

 
Backup to aging electrical transformer arrives

Boulder City’s power supply is getting a new backup transformer that will increase the system’s reliability.

Eagles score wins with late runs

Playing championship caliber baseball, Boulder City High School baseball defeated rivals Virgin Valley on Monday and Moapa Valley on Friday, April 6, in dramatic fashion with a pair of walk-offs.

Lady Eagles charge ahead after tough loss

Boulder City High School softball team members reclaimed their composure Monday with a 14-8 rout of rival Virgin Valley, after falling to rival Moapa Valley 5-2 on Friday, April 6.

Roundup: Swimmers, golfers remain tops in league

Swimming at Heritage Park on Saturday, both Boulder City High School swim programs were dominant against 4A opponent Las Vegas.

Kodachrome’s colorful landscape picturesque

If you plan on a spring outing to Southern Utah, especially along Scenic Byway 12 to Bryce Canyon National Park or the Escalante area, an easy yet rewarding side trip is Kodachrome Basin State Park.

Sworn to Serve

Celia Shortt Goodyear/Boulder City Review

Filters help keep allergy season out of home

Over the Easter weekend I watched Cecil B. DeMille’s classic “The Ten Commandments.” In the dramatic scene when Moses receives the tablets, it reminded me that while Mount Sinai had a burning bush, Boulder City has smoking trees. OK, maybe not actually smoking, but the mulberry trees here sure look like they are when releasing pollen.

Rumors made headlines for Harlow

Actress Jean Harlow has two very prominent ties to Boulder City. While the actress’s life was short-lived — she died at the age of 26 from cerebral edema, a complication of kidney failure — she lived loudly.

Letters to the Editor

All efforts to ensure Sunrise celebration’s success appreciated

News Briefs, April 12

Neighborhood watch meeting scheduled for April 19

Keen observation helps ensure safety

More this week on personal safety and some things to watch out for.

Tools for the Future

Boulder City High School

Senior Center, April 12

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, April 12

1 HOWDY PARTNER: Grab your best western duds for Saturday’s Best Dam Wine Walk, which will have a western theme. Check-in is from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at Grace Christian Academy, 512 California Ave., and the walk continues to 8 p.m. at more than 20 locations downtown. Tickets are $25 per person or $45 a couple.