Crescent Valley Fun Days kicked off at 10 a.m. on June 21 and saw a good turnout with games overseen by Tracy Moylan; and a bounce house, burgers and hot dogs grilled by Deputy Nick Collins. The EMS service with EMTs Brent Jones and Adam Barron were on site, as well as the Crescent Valley […]
Community enjoys Crescent Valley Fun Days
Eureka schools navigate literacy, AI and state oversight
The Eureka County School Board convened on June 17, addressing a range of topics from the approval of the upcoming academic year’s literacy plan and high school activities to financial updates, advancements in artificial intelligence integration, and the potential implications of recent Nevada Senate Bills on education. Local Literacy Plan In considering the Local Literacy […]
EMS challenges continue to plague Crescent Valley
The Crescent Valley Town Advisory Board wrestled with ongoing EMS challenges during its June 18 meeting. With all board members present, a passionate discussion ensued on how to improve EMS services following the recent resignation of paid EMT Adam Barron. Commissioner Mike Schoenwald said he had just heard about the resignation and related there had […]
An Independence Weekend patriotic event: Top Gun pioneer shares story in Eureka
“Chronicles of A Top Gun Pioneer” with Captain Kevin M. Smith U.S. Navy (Ret.) is a film screening and live discussion event. Smith will be appearing two times during Independence Week. All are invited to this free public event. Showtimes at the Eureka Opera House are July 3 at 3:00 p.m. with an encore performance […]
Eureka pool prepares for a summer of fun
With summer in full swing, the Eureka pool will offer tons of summer fun activities beginning June 9. Local youth are encouraged to join SUMFUN, a summer program where students participate in boat-making, swim and dive lessons and outdoor fun now through the end of summer on Mondays- Fridays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. […]
Eureka County Juvenile Probation releases upcoming July events
The Eureka County Juvenile Probation (ECJP) department creates and promotes programs dedicated to educate youth and promote lifestyle enrichment. With a fun summer itinerary, ECJP announced their July schedule: July 7-10 and July 14-17 Starting off July is the YEP! (Youth Enrichment Program), which offers engaging activities exploring agriculture, science, robotics and different crafts for […]
Beautiful Roots enrollment offered for toddlers in community
Beautiful Roots Education offers play-based learning for children between the ages of one and a half to four years old, providing nature-inspired programs that encourage exploration, strengthen fine motor skills, encourage creativity, provoke critical thinking and enhance problem-solving abilities. Children will embark on a developmentally appropriate curriculum centered around nature themed-play activities. Beautiful Roots will […]
June 27, 2025
Eureka VFW: A visit with Commander Doug Dickover
The Sentinel was honored to visit with Commander Doug Dickover of the Eureka Veterans of Foreign Wars. Commander Dickover, a member of the VFW for over 20 years and the Eureka VFW Post 8194 for almost six, served and saw combat in the Marines for 25 years. The Post “was formed by World War II […]
Juvenile Probation Board reviews robust youth programs
The Eureka County Commissioners convened a quarterly meeting of the Juvenile Probation Board (JPB) on May 15. The agenda for recreation programs included: Youth Basketball – The youth basketball program consisted of 45 participants in grades three through six who engaged in a six-week season of intramural play. The COVID-19 pandemic has presented challenges in […]



