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- Crescent Valley Town Advisory Board Meeting
The Crescent Valley Town Advisory Board convened on December 17, 2025. During the agenda-setting portion of the meeting, Dale Kersey requested a discussion regarding the high cost of water meter installations. While Chairwoman Diana Kersey suggested a presentation from Public Works Director Jeb Rowley, Mr. Kersey emphasized that his primary concern was the significant price… Read more: Crescent Valley Town Advisory Board Meeting - Elementary principal retiring; Else named ‘Superintendent of the Year’At the Dec. 16 Eureka County School Board meeting, Reagan Mello, school board student representative, reported that from Nov. 10 through the 20, they had a food drive, and extra food was put into boxes “and handed out at the winter clothing drive.” The students sorted all the clothing donated in November, and “leadership went… Read more: Elementary principal retiring; Else named ‘Superintendent of the Year’
- Crescent Valley Parade of Lights and CelebrationCrescent Valley Volunteer Parade of Lights Winners 1st place: Debbie Addenbrooke 2nd place: Kim and John Aldrich, Teresa and Keeith Evans 3rd place: Bernard Addenbrooke Crescent Valley House Decorating Contest Winners 1st place: Mike and Nona Kellerman 2nd place: Terry and Nancy Foster 3rd place: Joe and Ashley Bowser
- Mining, new businesses and public safety focus of network meetingCommunity leaders, business owners and public service representatives gathered Dec. 9 for a joint meeting of the Eureka Business Network and Eureka Main Street to discuss ongoing projects, upcoming milestones and the challenges facing Eureka County as it grows. A central topic of the meeting was continued mining activity and its role in the local… Read more: Mining, new businesses and public safety focus of network meeting
- Stronger together: Willis family rebuilds its future at the Colonnade HotelA devastating accident, a leap of faith and a historic Nevada landmark have come together to shape a new beginning for Clint and Jamie Willis and their daughters, Reagan and Carter. Today, the Willis family stands at the heart of a major revitalization effort in downtown Eureka as the new owners of the Colonnade Hotel,… Read more: Stronger together: Willis family rebuilds its future at the Colonnade Hotel
- Holiday cheer and civic concerns: Crescent Valley Board charts course for community safety and celebrationThe Crescent Valley Town Advisory Board convened on Wednesday, Dec. 3, at the CV Town Center, marking a pivotal meeting that balanced the excitement of upcoming holiday festivities with serious discussions on public safety and essential town infrastructure. Chairwoman Diana Kersey, Vice Chair Jeremy Rice and member Laura Shivers guided the proceedings, which commenced promptly… Read more: Holiday cheer and civic concerns: Crescent Valley Board charts course for community safety and celebration
- Eureka County adopts 4/10 workweek pilot, engages counsel in high-profile caseThe Eureka County Commission, with Chairman Rich McKay and Commissioner Mike Schoenwald physically present and Commissioner Marty Plaskett attending via telephone, held a meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 2, in Crescent Valley. The commissioners tackled a range of critical issues, including retaining legal counsel in a lawsuit against the county, approving a major change to county… Read more: Eureka County adopts 4/10 workweek pilot, engages counsel in high-profile case
Sports
Vandals run over Wells, Jackpot
The Eureka County High School boys basketball team got wins over Wells on Friday, Jan. 2 and Jackpot on Saturday, Jan. 3. The Vandal defense was suffocating against the Leopards and mostly responsible for the 68-42 win. “We were able to frustrate them defensively, causing 36 turnovers which led to easy buckets in transition for…
Leopards’ late comeback sinks Lady Vandals
The Eureka County High School girls basketball team entered the fourth quarter against the Wells Leopards leading 19-13, but a 10-2 run by Wells completed the 23-21 comeback win over the Vandals on Friday, Jan. 2. Junior Quil Filippini led ECHS with 12 points, four steals and four rebounds. She was two-for-three from three-point range…
Williams wrestles to first-place finish at Sparks Invitational
Eureka County High School sophomore Mason Williams, wrestling at 215 pounds, went 4-0 with three pinfall victories to take first place at the Sparks Invitational on Jan. 2-3. Williams earned a 7-0 decision over South Tahoe’s Ethan Garza in the championship match. His other three matches all ended via first-period pinfalls. Preston Auch, wrestling at…
Eureka boys, girls crush Tonopah
Eureka High School sophomore Anna Mckay scored 17 points and grabbed five rebounds and three steals to go along with three assists in the Lady Vandals’ 47-10 home rout of Tonopah on Saturday, Dec. 20. The Vandals allowed just one point to be scored in the first quarter, and allowed just two in the next…
Vandal boys basketball starts season 4-4
After hanging with Mineral County last week, the Eureka County High School boys basketball team got a 45-40 win over Pyramid Lake on Saturday, Dec. 13, while falling later in the day to Smith Valley, 78-58. They lost to Virginia City at home on Friday, Dec. 12, 46-30. “We knew it was going to be…
Community
Obituaries
A Celebration of Life: Jennifer Sue Palmore
October 4, 2025, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Eureka County Opera House Wear a Jennifer-inspired, bright, fabulous outfit. Bring a memory…
Johnny Cunningham
On the 5th of July, 2025, the world lost a great man. Johnny Cunningham left this earth to join his…
Local Stories
Stronger together: Willis family rebuilds its future at the Colonnade Hotel
A devastating accident, a leap of faith and a historic Nevada landmark have come together to shape a new beginning for Clint and Jamie Willis and their daughters, Reagan and…
Read More Stronger together: Willis family rebuilds its future at the Colonnade Hotel
Christmas tree and Winter Wonderland Parade light up Main Street
Members within the community congregated on Main Street in jubilation to witness the Christmas tree lighting and participate in the first Winter Wonderland Parade on Dec. 2 from 5 to…
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Eureka group’s ‘An Irish Christmas Concert’ to bring holiday spirit to Elko
The Elko community will be treated to a lively celebration of Celtic music and holiday cheer as 2 Blokes and a Squeezebox, an acclaimed musical group from Eureka, Nevada, presents…
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Announcements
Fireman’s Ball to ring in New Year at Eureka Opera House
The community is invited to celebrate the arrival of 2026 at the annual Fireman’s Ball, set for Dec. 31 at…
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Eureka Swimming Pool seeks volunteers for first Christmas carnival
The Eureka Swimming Pool is gearing up for its first-ever Christmas carnival, scheduled for Friday, Dec. 19, from 5 to…
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Opinion
The original AI: Newspapers run on accurate information
By Ken Paulson Artificial intelligence is going to transform everything we watch, hear and read. You can already see it happening. Asking an AI search engine a question about an obscure…
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Nevada: A jobs magnet
By Greg Kaza For the third time in the 21st century, Nevada had topped the U.S. in jobs creation in an economic expansion. Nevada’s nonfarm payroll employment growth rate has expanded…
The never-subtle Mr. Trump
This may seem like a minor writing point, but it’s significant, and it is happening right now in the mainstream media. News organizations have taken to substituting the president’s name for…
The economics of rural Nevada small businesses in 2025
Provided by the White Pine Chamber of Commerce Rural Nevada’s small businesses have faced a dynamic and challenging economic landscape so far in 2025. While Nevada’s overall economy shows resilience, rural…
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