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- ‘Stinky fish’ and water rights: Eureka County grapples with jail issues and BLM overreach
The Eureka County Commission faced a reality check during its March 17 session, as Sheriff Miles Umina warned that the county’s lack of a local jail is turning Eureka into the “stinky fish” of regional law enforcement. The meeting, led by Vice Chair Marty Plaskett, also saw officials push back against a federal Record of… Read more: ‘Stinky fish’ and water rights: Eureka County grapples with jail issues and BLM overreach - Sheriff, DA cite evidence processing in temporary dismissal of Owl Club caseA local drug case was dismissed “without prejudice,” giving prosecutors more time to gather evidence before going to court. The Sentinel had initially reported on March 1 about the Feb. 26 operation at the Owl Club. A Feb. 28 Sheriff’s Office press release announced the arrest of Owl Club owner Eleny Mentaberry on drug-related charges.… Read more: Sheriff, DA cite evidence processing in temporary dismissal of Owl Club case
- Nevada Gold Mines unveils $500 million rail line concept for Crescent ValleyIn a standing-room-only meeting of the Crescent Valley Town Advisory Board, representatives from Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) presented a proposal on Wednesday, March 18, to replace a fleet of over-the-road trucks with a 55-mile common carrier rail line. The project, estimated to cost $500 million, aims to transport gold ore from the Cortez Mine south… Read more: Nevada Gold Mines unveils $500 million rail line concept for Crescent Valley
- School board celebrates student success while navigating state mandatesThe Eureka County School Board convened on Tuesday, March 10 for a session that celebrated student achievements and discussed the increasing “reporting burden” imposed by state-level mandates. A full quorum was present — including board members Lynn Conley, Melinda Filippini, Hallee Dechambeau, Dillon Pollock and Doug Dickover, alongside Superintendent Tate Else and Principals Lisa Hutchison… Read more: School board celebrates student success while navigating state mandates
- Local mines set the global pace for America’s strategic futureWhile many leaders recognize the importance of diversifying rural Nevada’s economy, the mining industry remains a primary engine that drives it. Major mining operations in Eureka County employ around 2,500 company and contract workers, according to the Nevada Division of Minerals’ Major Mines of Nevada 2024 report. With the United States in an era of… Read more: Local mines set the global pace for America’s strategic future
- Crescent Valley board tackles exotic rescue and rural crimeThe Crescent Valley Town Advisory Board gathered for a meeting that spanned the spectrum from African servals to Indiana fugitives. The session highlighted the arrival of a major exotic animal sanctuary, a significant law enforcement crackdown on narcotics and the ongoing struggle to navigate a rapidly changing Medicaid system. The meeting was led by Chairwoman… Read more: Crescent Valley board tackles exotic rescue and rural crime
- Greenlink North and $5,000 gold highlight Eureka Commission meetingThe Eureka County Commission March 3 session, led by Chairman Rich McKay alongside Commissioners Martin Plaskett and Mike Schoenwald, featured a heavy focus on land use, public safety and rising tax revenues. Greenlink North A significant presentation came from Brian Buttazoni of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), who provided an update on NV Energy’s… Read more: Greenlink North and $5,000 gold highlight Eureka Commission meeting
Sports
Vandal boys second, girls third at Battle Mountain
Eureka County High School senior Alexander McKay won the 110-meter and 300-meter hurdles at the Battle Mountain Invitational to lead the Vandal boys track and field team to a second-place finish out of 14 teams on Friday, March 27. Fellow senior Nathan Tudor also performed well, posting a personal best long jump of 17 feet,…
Lady Vandals drop wild one at Smith Valley, 20-19
The Eureka County High School softball team started its season 0-5, including a 20-19 extra innings loss at Smith Valley on Friday, March 13. The Lady Vandals countered 13 runs by the Bulldogs in the first two innings with a 13-run fifth before falling in eight innings. ECHS freshman Avery Berg laced a double and…
Vandal track teams compete in Ken Jensen Invitational
Eureka County High School junior Brooke Watts and senior Alex McKay were top finishers for the Vandals in multiple events at the Ken Jensen Invitational on Friday, March 13. Watts was first in the 300-meter hurdles, eighth in the 200 meters and 13th in the long jump. McKay was fifth in the 300-meter hurdles, seventh…
Lady Vandal softball gets frosh reinforcements
You’ll see plenty of new faces in new places around the diamond this season, as the Eureka County High School softball team returns just one senior and two juniors. A freshman class of five players – Avery Berg, Darianna Lopez Cebreros, Julianna Goicoechea, Charlee Sestanovich and Holly Sullivan – offers head coach Lindsay Stith a…
Eureka track and field teams return champions, contenders
The Eureka County High School track and field teams return a pair of 1A State Champions and the 2024-25 Nevada NFHS Girls Track and Field Coach of the Year in Gio Minoletti, who took over the program last season and led the Lady Vandals to their first state title since 2022. The 2025 Lady Vandals…
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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
Crescent Valley Volunteer Fire Department Sonni’s Pancake Breakfast benefit
The Crescent Valley Fire Department opened their doors to the community on Sunday, March 22, serving a donation-based pancake and sausage breakfast that saw a healthy attendance by the local…
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EZ Stop owner announces spring opening for expanded facility
By Garney Damele Nearly three years following the fire that destroyed the EZ Stop, owner Shawn Bansal intends to relaunch the business with an expanded and enhanced operation. Bansal announced…
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Eureka Community Church changes youth group time
Eureka Community Church holds a youth group on the first and third Sunday of every month, offered to youth aged sixth grade and up. Students gather at the old elementary…
Announcements
Value-added producer grant applications close April 15
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program deadline is fast approaching. This competitive grant program is designed…
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2026 Eureka Grant Summit slated for early June
The Eureka Grant Summit, hosted by the Governor’s Office of Federal Assistance, is slated for June 1-3 at the Eureka…
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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