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Return to the 1980s for a night with Eureka’s 5th Annual Halloween Ball on Oct. 25 at Eureka Opera House. Dress up as any 1980s character from classic movies, music, TV series, horror films and cartoons, and step back into the past. Shenanigans begin at 8 p.m., with tickets set at $10 for all individuals […]
5th Annual Halloween Ball slated for Oct. 25
JPO Youth Basketball League Tipping Off New Season
Eureka Couny Juvenile Probation’s Youth Basketball Program begins October 13.Boys and girls in grades 3-6 are invited to participate. The registration fee is $15 per player. The youth basketball teams will hold practice at the Eureka Old Elementary Gym.Boys’ practice will be held on Mondays and Wednesdsys from 4:30-6 pm, while the the girls’ practice […]
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 41.2% versus the U.S. average (22.2%) since the last recession ended in April 2020, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) records show. The growth […]
Miner dies in underground accident
CRESCENT VALLEY — A worker was killed in an underground mine accident on Monday, Sept. 27, Nevada Gold Mines said in a statement on Tuesday. Jeremy Smokey, who started his job at the Goldrush Underground mine in Eureka County in August, died of “injuries sustained in an accident,” the company said, adding managers were “deeply […]
County eyes four-day work week
Commissioners appoint committee to study schedule change, amidst departmental concerns and support A potential shift to a four-day, 10-hour work week for Eureka County employees dominated the Board of Commissioners’ meeting on Sept. 16, sparking a lengthy and nuanced discussion about efficiency, employee retention, and public service. While the proposal garnered significant support for its […]
Sheriff preps for population growth as mining industry booms
An influx of mining activity is poised to impact Eureka County, with Sheriff Miles Umina informing the Crescent Valley Town Advisory Board on Sept. 17 that impending population growth requires careful pre-planning to maintain public safety and manage resources. His report highlighted a future that could see the town of Eureka’s population double from workers […]
Free walk-in flu shots on Oct. 15
With flu season approaching, the community is invited to receive free walk-in flu shots provided by Central Nevada Health District on Oct. 15 at the Eureka Opera House. Walk-ins are welcome from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Annual Holiday Bazaar set for Eureka Opera House
The annual Holiday Bazaar at the Eureka Opera House is set for Nov. 21 from noon until 7 p.m. and Nov. 22 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. All artists, crafters and vendors are welcome. Registration includes one 30 x 8 table and two chairs. Additional tables and chairs will be available upon request. Limited […]
Eureka County School District shares Preschool Exploration Essentials kit
Eureka County School District shared resources pertaining to preschool-aged children. Preschool Exploration Essentials with Nevada Department of Education offers a free tote bag with fun learning materials to help three- and four-year-old children to get ready for pre-K. The kit includes a board book, a booklet aligning kit with Nevada pre-K Standards, a set of […]
Eureka football gets first win at McDermitt
The Eureka High School football team overcame injuries and illness to win its first game of the season, beating the McDermitt Bulldogs in a 48-0 rout on Saturday, Sept. 19. “It did feel good to get the first win of the season. We were down to 11 players due to injuries and illness, so we […]