Volunteers are an integral part of Eureka County. From the schools and churches to the VFW, senior centers and civic organizations, a dedicated team of locals ensures that essential services […]
The business of Eureka: A labor of love and tenacity
Running a small business in Eureka County is in many ways a labor of love, and most likely, will not make one rich. Many small business owners in the area […]
Boys and Girls Club breaks ground on Eureka Early Learning Center
Note: The Eureka Groundbreaking Ceremony, previously scheduled for October 15 at 2 p.m., has been postponed due to scheduling conflicts with key partners. A new date will be shared once it’s confirmed. A […]
Holding history: The Eureka Sentinel brings back print edition
In January 2024, Nevada Central Media purchased The Eureka Sentinel from Battle Born Media. Had that not happened, the newspaper would have ceased operations. We chose not to continue the […]
Beyond boom and bust: Building sustainable growth in rural towns
Take it to the bank. A rural board meeting somewhere is grappling with the question of growth. These passionate discussions happen constantly in small towns. On one side are those […]
Small Business Saturday? How about Small Business Every Day?
News articles throughout the U.S. each Thanksgiving week promote “Small Business Saturday.” It’s the day following “Black Friday,” when consumers are encouraged to support local, independent retailers with their Christmas […]
From the Publisher’s Desk: Vernon did it right
Before acquiring three newspapers this year in Nevada, I looked at opportunities to expand to several communities as a small-town news publisher. What I found probably won’t surprise you: newspapers […]
Rural Nevada leaders discuss critical issues at economic forum
A lack of housing and essential infrastructure, coupled with a shortage of skilled workers, dominated discussion at a recent Rural Nevada economic forum in Ely. A panel of nine state […]
Bringing community journalism fully into the digital age
The first decision I made as owner of The Ely Times and The Eureka Sentinel was a difficult one. I had been in talks with the previous owners for a […]
Rural Communities Taking Aim at Tourism
With tourism growing, many rural areas are working to capitalize on humanity’s wanderlust. Travel and tourism generates $7.6 trillion globally and $1.6 trillion for the U.S. economy, according to the […]








