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Hance named to Curry College spring semester dean’s list

Curry College is proud to announce that Elizabeth Hance of Boulder City has been named to the dean’s list for the spring 2017 semester at Curry College in Milton, Massachusetts.

To qualify, students must earn a 3.30 GPA, have no incompletes, and have no grade lower than a C for the semester. Full-time students must carry 12 or more graded credits for the semester.

Barth earns degree in geoscience from Texas A&M University

Paul Barth, a Boulder City native and 2005 graduate of Boulder City High School, recently completed his degree in geoscience at Texas A&M University.

After serving four years in the Air Force, Barth enrolled at the College Station, Texas, university, graduating in May. As a student, he worked on campus for a professor in the Chevron Basin Modeling Center with the College of Geosciences Berg-Hughes Center and also interned with ConocoPhillips.

He recently obtained a position with Chevron in Houston, Texas, and will work as a geospatial analyst.

He is the son of John and Debbie Barth of Boulder City.

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A relatively small but appreciative crowd turned out Saturday evening for Jazz in the Park, sponsored by the Boulder City Parks and Recreation Department and the Las Vegas Jazz Society. The evening featured the Marlane Coker Quintet and guest at Bicentennial Park.

Flushing faux pas may lead to clogs, costly repairs

When it comes to plumbing clogs, we can definitely apply the adage “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”…or in this case, a quart of Liquid Plumr.

Art exhibition to showcase work of Connie Ferraro

Connie Ferraro has worn many hats in her life. They have included Broadway dancer, actress, wife of longtime Boulder City Mayor Bob Ferraro and these days, artist.

Year ending on high note at Mitchell Elementary

From the first day to the last, it takes a great deal of energy to get through a school year. The students, staff, and families are ceaseless in their efforts to ensure that we have a great year from beginning to end. We are successful because we are supported by our community.

Mental health in an aging population

The American Psychiatric Association defines mental illness as health conditions involving changes in emotion, thinking, and behaviors.

Sunflower Breakfast celebrates King’s parent volunteers

Boulder City’s commitment to community was on full display at this year’s annual Sunflower Breakfast, a heartwarming event dedicated to honoring the incredible volunteers who help our school thrive.

Reframing language in mental health

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), mental illness is nothing to be ashamed of.

A busy day at Mitchell Elementary

Thursday, April 17, 2025 was an especially magical day at Mitchell Elementary.

Annual Junior Ranger Day goes off as a hit

Junior Ranger Day is all about “inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards and connecting our community with Lake Mead in a fun, hands-on way,” Park Ranger Max Dotson said.

New tradition starts at King Elementary

Nearly a decade ago, a longstanding tradition at King Elementary came to an end.