Miller easily wins re-election

Boulder City will not be getting a new justice of the peace as Judge Victor Miller was overwhelming re-elected to the position.

Voters reject new debt

With almost double the number of voters coming to its polls, Boulder City residents showed their reluctance to take on more debt in Tuesday’s election by deciding not to move forward with the proposed library renovation and not allowing the city to refinance its debt.

Locals fare well in election

Boulder City will be well-represented throughout the Clark County and the state as several residents were elected to different positions in Tuesday’s election.

Girls look to repeat at state

The defending 3A state champion Boulder City High School girls volleyball team is making a return trip to state after defeating rival Moapa Valley 3-0 in the Southern Region championship Saturday, Nov. 3.

Eagles suffer heartbreaking loss

Battling to the final buzzer, Boulder City High School’s football team gave it their all Friday, Nov. 2, before its heartbreaking 32-30 loss to Pahrump Valley.

Roundup: Lady Eagles take fifth in state cross-country tourney

Keeping pace with expectations, Boulder City High School girls cross-country team finished in fifth place Saturday, Nov. 3, in the 3A state meet at Veterans’ Memorial Park.

 
Grapevine filled with unique petroglyphs

Grapevine Canyon, in the southern end of Lake Mead National Recreation Area just north of Laughlin, is one of our finest petroglyph sites in Southern Nevada.

Ceremony to honor veterans’ service

The annual Nevada Department of Veterans Services Veterans Day ceremony will be held Sunday, Nov. 11, in Boulder City.

Veterans’ service inspires patriotism

In anticipation of Veterans Day, my thoughts turned to our city employees who have valiantly served us in the Armed Forces. I discovered several from each branch — Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard — seven of whom were gracious enough to share their experiences with me.

Americans have much to be thankful for

At the time I submitted this commentary, Election Day was almost a week away.

‘Solaris’ highlights impact of choices

Candy Santana-Moncayo is the owner of Ooh La La in Boulder City. She just celebrated being a local business owner for two years when I found myself standing in her beautifully decorated pink and white striped shop, staring at framed images of Hollywood’s most elite posing with their fur-baby friends.

Lions honor peace poster winners

Images of friendships among people from many nations captured the top awards in the Boulder City Lions Club’s annual peace poster contest.

Seen on Scene: At the Pooch Parade

Councilman Warren Harhay dressed as Herbert for the inaugural Pooch Parade at Bicentennial Park on Saturday, Nov. 3, with his dog, Hoover. Presented by the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce, the event was geared to dog lovers.

Seen on Scene: At the Pirate Party

Joshua Edelstein and Shasta Willett practiced their pirate faces at the Pirate Party at the Boulder City Pool on Saturday

News Briefs, Nov. 8

Police enlists volunteers for speed enforcement

Community Briefs, Nov. 8

Retired public employees set meeting

Senior Center, Nov. 8

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.

Police can help properly dispose prescription drugs

I am focusing this week on medication disposal and specifically the drop box located in the police station’s lobby at 1005 Arizona St.

Police Blotter, Nov. 8

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Weekend’s Best Bets, Nov. 8

1 HOLIDAY SPIRIT: The Boulder City Art Guild has infused its annual winter show with a festive atmosphere and transformed it into a Holiday Fine Art and Craft Show. It will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the city’s recreation center, 900 Arizona St. More than 40 vendors are set to showcase their wares. There also will be art exhibits and a tribute to veterans. Admission is free. Visit www.bouldercityartguild for additional information.