City outlines electrical use past, future

Boulder City recently painted a picture of its electrical use for the past five years and gave a forecast for the next five.

Journalism. It’s what we do

The June 28 shooting in the newsroom at The Capital Gazette in Annapolis, Maryland, hit too close to home.

Film festival receive $5,000 grant

Nevada Humanities recently awarded the Dam Short Film Society a $5,000 grant for its annual Dam Short Film Festival.

Project funding shows positive power of partnerships

Last week, the City Council approved an interlocal funding agreement with the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada where RTC committed to provide $10.9 million to fund construction of our Boulder City Parkway complete streets project. RTC previously pledged $1.5 million for design work, bringing its total funding for this project to $12.4 million.

Bypass is here; many will pass it by

For a couple of years, the bypassing of Boulder City by the Interstate 11 freeway has been the subject of endless speculation, and with good reason. To hear the pessimists, some of our valued businesses out along Nevada Highway/Boulder City Parkway will be hurt, maybe even put out of business when all those weekenders stop driving through.

March supports families, denounces immigration policy

Joining in solidarity with thousands of Americans, a group of local citizens marched to City Hall on Saturday as part of the Families Belong Together campaign.

Medals help pave Lagan’s way to Olympics

Alexis “Lexi” Lagan of Boulder City claimed gold and silver medals at the 2018 USA Shooting National Championships June 10-17 in Fort Benning, Georgia.

Hometown Hero: Vietnam vet awarded quilt of valor

Patrick Schneider, a Boulder City resident and Vietnam War veteran, was recognized by the Quilts of Valor Foundation for his service on Sunday, June 24, with the presentation of a homemade quilt.

Seen on Scene: At St. Jude’s Ranch’s Community Garden

Gabriela Loredon, left, of Las Vegas and Breanna Vreeland, daughter of St. Jude’s Ranch for Children’s Executive Director Christina Vela, were among those who volunteered Saturday to help build a community garden. Volunteers created planters and filled them with enriched soil, filled in rock walkways and planted trees.

News Briefs, July 5

Excessive heat warning issued

Protect purse, wallet at all times

When carrying a purse or wallet, there are several steps you can take to help ensure your personal safety. Here are a few ideas.

Big bats bring wins for 14U baseball team

Breaking out the big bats, the Southern Nevada Eagles 14U team in the Connie Mack summer baseball league scored double-digits runs in its three wins this week, two against Pahrump Valley affiliate Trojans Maroon and one against Palo Verde affiliate Southern Nevada Panthers Silver, to finish the week 3-1.

Eagles remain undefeated

The Southern Nevada Eagles 16U swept Faith Lutheran in a doubleheader Saturday, June 30, in the Connie Mack summer baseball league, advancing to 15-0 on the season.

Pioche offers cool look at state’s history

Pioche, in nearby Lincoln County, offers Southern Nevadans a fine one-day or overnight trip to a cooler climate.

Community Briefs, July 5

Landscapes to be featured in guild’s gallery inside hotel

Senior Center, July 5

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, July 5

1 TALES AND SONGS: The Hampstead Stage Co. will bring its show “American Folktales & Songs” to the Boulder City Library at 3 p.m. Friday in the community room. The show, set during the height of the Great Depression, revolves around two traveling workers who find warmth in sharing folk songs and tall tales on a frigid night. The library is at 701 Adams Blvd. Call 702-293-1281 for more information.

Names in the News, July 5

Blatchford represents Nevada in national competition