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Obituary: Hon. James “Jim” C. Shirley
Obituary: Hon. James “Jim” C. Shirley
10/23/2025 05:00 AM
Nanny Joe’s celebrates 12 years in downtown Lovelock
Nanny Joe’s celebrates 12 years in downtown Lovelock
10/23/2025 05:00 AM    1
Nevada Moves to Protect Its Fuel Supply
Nevada Moves to Protect Its Fuel Supply
10/23/2025 05:00 AM
Pet of the Week: Marshmallow — “Flea”
Pet of the Week: Marshmallow — “Flea”
10/23/2025 05:00 AM
Pet of the Week
Pet of the Week
10/17/2025 02:19 PM    1
Lady Colts Capture Sagebrush League Title
Lady Colts Capture Sagebrush League Title
The Pershing County Middle School Lady Colts capped off an outstanding season by winning the Sagebrush League, Lake Division championship, defeating Pyramid Lake 33–22 in the title game at the PCHS Big Gym. 10/16/2025 03:03 PM
Pershing County Rolls Over Yerington, Eyes Another State Title
Pershing County Rolls Over Yerington, Eyes Another State Title
The Pershing County Mustangs are proving once again why they’re one of Nevada’s football powerhouses. Coming off an undefeated 2024 season and a Class 2A state championship, the Mustangs are charging through 2025 with more dominant performances. 10/16/2025 02:59 PM
Nevada Press Association Elects New Board Officers for 2025-2027 Term​ Dahl named Second Vice President
Nevada Press Association Elects New Board Officers for 2025-2027 Term​ Dahl named Second Vice President
The Nevada Press Association (NPA) held its Annual Membership Meeting and elected new officers and directors for the 2025–2027 term. The leadership team will guide the organization’s efforts to support Nevada’s news media, uphold press freedom, and expand resources for member publications. 10/16/2025 02:56 PM
Recreation Board meeting summary
Recreation Board meeting summary
The Pershing County Recreation Board faced a full slate of maintenance concerns at last week’s meeting — including pool repairs, the new pickleball court, and even internet access for security cameras. 10/16/2025 02:53 PM
Locally Funded Fiber Network Brings True High-Speed Internet to Lovelock
Locally Funded Fiber Network Brings True High-Speed Internet to Lovelock
After years of slow and unreliable service, Lovelock residents and businesses now have access to true fiber-optic internet — built entirely by local company Lovelock Highspeed without public funding. The small team — John Schmoker, Cameron Christenson, Gerald Whyte, and Erica Hopkins — has spent six years privately constructing a network that reaches every home and business in Lovelock. It delivers speeds up to 10 gigabits with lightning-fast reliability, rivaling major providers. 10/16/2025 02:50 PM
Fresh Coat, Stronger Community: Marzen House Firehouse gets a glow-up
Fresh Coat, Stronger Community: Marzen House Firehouse gets a glow-up
Thanks to longtime local painter Penny Belanger, the historic Marzen House Firehouse has a fresh coat of paint. Belanger, who has likely painted two-thirds of Lovelock at some point, teamed up with John at Big R, who donated the paint, to match the downtown fire station’s light gray and red trim. 10/16/2025 02:45 PM
Chair Dedication to Honor Pat Rowe This Saturday
Chair Dedication to Honor Pat Rowe This Saturday
10/16/2025 02:43 PM
Student-Led Conferences Return to PCMS
Student-Led Conferences Return to PCMS
10/16/2025 02:36 PM
After the Burn: How Black Rock City Disappears - And What’s Left Behind
After the Burn: How Black Rock City Disappears - And What’s Left Behind
Even after the last art cars leave Black Rock City, cleanup efforts at Burning Man continue. Playa Restoration crews sweep the desert for MOOP (“Matter Out of Place”), smooth burn scars, and remove debris left behind, all under the watchful eye of the Bureau of Land Management. However, Northern Nevada residents report that trash often spills beyond the playa, littering highways and small towns during the Exodus. Concerns include leftover trash, safety hazards, and biohazards. Local groups are stepping in to help. Scout Troop 1847 and Gear Hut host collection events for safe disposal, while Full Circle Compost turns food waste from camps into compost, helping restore the land responsibly. The effort highlights both the challenges of a massive festival and the ongoing work to honor the “Leave No Trace” promise. 10/16/2025 01:59 PM
Pershing Schools Launch “Portrait of a Learner” Initiative
Pershing Schools Launch “Portrait of a Learner” Initiative
Pershing County Middle School Principal Shea Murphy has introduced the “Portrait of a Learner”, a community-driven project aimed at defining the skills and attributes students need to succeed after graduation. The initiative will bring together parents, students, educators, business leaders, tribal representatives, and others to identify key traits like communication, critical thinking, adaptability, and civic responsibility. Murphy says the goal is to create a “North Star” to guide district decisions, ensuring students leave school prepared academically and ready to thrive in life and work. 10/16/2025 01:56 PM