Broken roof tiles from the old water filtration plant are giving the city’s historic past an artistic future.
Tent camping is now allowed in Boulder City’s RV Recreational Zone after City Council unanimously approved a code amendment Tuesday, Oct. 23.
To discourage the presence of weapons on campus, the Clark County School District has instituted random searches of students at all of its middle and high schools, including those in Boulder City. The program comes after more than 10 instances in which students, including a 9-year-old, brought guns to school during the first few weeks of the school year.
Boulder City residents got their first look Tuesday, Oct. 23, night at a proposed energy storage project that would tie into power lines at the Eldorado Substation.
Early voting for Nevada’s general election started Saturday, Oct. 20, and continues through Friday, Nov. 2.
Cruising its way through the 3A tournament, the Boulder City High School boys tennis team routed South Tahoe and The Meadows to claim its second consecutive state championship.
The Boulder City High School football team claimed its first postseason bid since 2014, defeating Sunrise Mountain 48-12 on Friday, Oct. 19.
The Boulder City High School girls tennis team finished as the 3A state runner-up Friday, Oct. 19, at the Tahoe Donner Tennis Center in Truckee, California, after an 11-4 defeat by The Meadows but saw success individually Saturday, Oct. 20, as junior Olivia Mikkelson won her second consecutive state title.
The life and commitment of local softball enthusiast Daniel McMahon was celebrated at Hemenway Valley Park on Oct. 18 when a softball field was dedicated in his memory.
Ready. Aim. Gobble. Boulder City Parks and Recreation Department will hosts its annual Turkey Shoot from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Nov. 13 and 14.
Motel occupancy has rebounded since Labor Day thanks to special events and the change of weather, which attracts tourists from other nations as well as regional locals.
Actor Tony Todd and I have a lot in common. We were both at Tom Devlin’s Monster Museum on Oct. 6. He was there promoting his latest movie, “Hell Fest” (in theaters now), and I was there watching horror fans pour into the Boulder City-based business to get autographs and selfies with the Broadway-trained actor. Todd, who is known for his many roles in horror films, was raised in Connecticut, which is the other thing the actor and I have in common.
Veterans and their representative organizations are a strong part of Boulder City. Throughout the year there are tributes, memorials, celebrations and gatherings that honor those individuals and their families who wear the various uniforms of the United States. One organization, consisting only of family members of fallen servicemen and women, is identified by a Gold Star.
Boulder City is going to the dogs for a day when local canines are invited to strut their stuff at the first Pooch Parade on Saturday, Nov. 3, in Bicentennial Park.
Grafton, Utah, located about 20 minutes before the main entrance to Zion National Park, is a pioneer town established in 1861.
Among those attending Brews and Choo-Choos on Friday, Oct. 19, were, from left, Ross Johnson, Mark Fastow, Susan Johnson and Peggy Leavitt.
Chris Ward, left, and Nancy Loudin package pints of chili on Friday, Oct. 19, to sell at the 71st annual Country Store hosted by Grace Community Church. Loudin said they make and sell about 180 pints of chili each year.
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.
1 SAY BOO: Tom Devlin’s Monster Museum, 1310 Boulder City Parkway, will present a haunted house Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Hours are 7-10 p.m. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased by visiting http:// tomdevlinsmonstermuseum.com. Call 702-294-1313 for more information.
For many people, the seasonal flu is a mild illness. But sometimes, the flu can be serious or even deadly.
This week I end my informational series on trauma and some of its possible side effects.
