Hood named state’s principal of year

Jamey Hood, principal at Garrett Junior High School, has been recognized as Nevada’s Middle School Principal of the Year by the National Association of Secondary School Principals.

Boldt wont face criminal charges for violating city code

Boulder City Administrative Officer Bryce Boldt will not face misdemeanor charges for violating municipal code by sleeping in a city building as the statute of limitations has passed, according to the city attorney’s office.

Ex-officer Grasso faces new felony charge

A former Boulder City police officer was arrested for his 15th felony charge after threatening to shoot up courthouses, judges and attorneys late last week.

Preliminary ideas for River Mountain Loop Trail unveiled

Improvements to the River Mountain Loop Trail to make it more accessible are in the works, and officials are seeking public opinions about what changes they would like to see.

School to strictly enforce safety measures recently put into place

Following a 14-year-old student’s arrest last week for allegedly making terrorist threats against other students, Garrett Junior High School is strictly enforcing safety measures recently put into place.

Spring Jamboree returns

Boulder City residents and visitors are set to have a great time this weekend at the town’s 41st annual Spring Jamboree.

‘Shrek’ to christen new theater

Students at Boulder City High School will be performing “Shrek the Musical” next week, the first drama production in the new theater.

Reese named top scholar-athlete

D.J. Reese, a senior multisports star at Boulder City High School, earned praise far beyond the local community as he was named one of Southern Nevada’s top 10 student-athletes on April 24.

Eagles clinch league title

Boulder City High School boys baseball captured its first championship of the season, winning the 3A Sunrise League after defeating Southeast Career Technical Academy, Moapa Valley and Chaparral during their three-game slate.

Lady Eagles knock off league champ

Coming through in the clutch, Boulder City High School softball team knocked off 3A Sunrise League champion Moapa Valley 8-3 on April 27, proving its season is far from over.

Lake tourists give local economy $336 million boost

Visitors to Lake Mead National Recreation Area spent $336 million in communities near the park during 2017, according to a new report released by the National Park Service.

In Memory of Michael

Celia Shortt Goodyear/Boulder City Review

Arbor Day Celebration

Boulder City second-grader Lilly Potter reads an original poem about Arbor Day with Parks and Recreation Director Roger Hall on April 26. The city also planted a Chinese pistache tree near Bravo Field.

Seen on Scene: At Superhero Saturday

Serge “Math Dad” Ballif performs an experiment at Superhero Saturday at the Boulder City Library.

City’s true identity remains hidden

Millenials and our offspring comprise the me, me, me generations. Social media entices us to daily reveal to the world who we think we are. We go to great lengths to define ourselves on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Pinterest and Snapchat. But many of us struggle with online authenticity, exaggerating our strengths and minimizing our weaknesses.

City has many wonders, including parks department

After I retired, my wife, Amy Garcia, and I wanted to leave the increasingly urbanized Sonoma County, California, area with our newly adopted infant, Maida.

Wildlife best left alone

Almost all the agencies in the valley have been receiving an increased amount of calls concerning wildlife, specifically coyotes and waterfowl. Spring is the season when wildlife and their young are more frequently seen by the public walking around these areas.

News Briefs, May 3

Cooler conditions delay completion of I-11’s first phase

Weekend’s Best Bets, May 3

1 SPRING CELEBRATION: The Spring Jamboree returns for two days of family fun. Bicentennial, Wilbur and North and South Escalante parks will be filled with booths and activities. Highlights include the Little Miss and Little Mister Pageant at 9 a.m. Saturday and Bark in the Park at 11 a.m. Saturday. There also will be a classic car show, gem and mineral show, business showcase, antiques, arts and crafts, and climbing wall. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. Visit www.springjamboree.com for more information and a full schedule.

Community Briefs, May 3

National Day of Prayer service set

Senior Center, May 3

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.

City Recreation, May 3

Women’s volleyball league starts tourney play