Crescent Valley Baptist Church (CVBC) would like to welcome Virgil W. Christophersen as its new church pastor. The vote was held at the church’s monthly business meeting on Sunday, June 1. Virgil and his wife Kate are graduates of Corban University (formerly Western Baptist College) in Salem, Oregon. Kate is a third-grade teacher at Battle […]
Crescent Valley welcomes new pastor
Confirmed rabies cases in Nevada
Nevada Department of Agriculture urges public to protect household pets The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) Animal Disease Laboratory has confirmed two positive cases of rabies in bats within the state since the beginning of the year. Positive detections occurred in big brown bats in Carson City and Washoe County. Bats are indigenous to Nevada, […]
Missoula Children’s Theater presents ‘Blackbeard the Pirate’ at Eureka Opera House
Missoula Children’s Theater is bringing “Blackbeard the Pirate,” a play adapted by Micheal McGill, to the Eureka Opera House on June 28. Children six years and older are encouraged to audition for the play, with auditions starting at 10 a.m. on June 23 and rehearsals following 15 minutes after auditions. Students will be expected to […]
Essential tips for Rural Nevada small business success
Nevada Central Media Business Matters is here to provide market analysis, strategies, economic outlooks, and financial news, as well as feature everything that matters to Rural Nevada Small Businesses. The White Pine Chamber of Commerce provides business support to 200 members throughout the Great Basin Region. Here, they provide insights into how small businesses might […]
4-H offers summer camps to keep youth engaged and learning
Extension offers overnight and day camps As the school year comes to a close, University of Nevada, Reno Extension’s 4-H Youth Development Program is offering overnight and day camps throughout the state to keep youth engaged, learning and having fun throughout the summer. Preteens and teens in southern Nevada have the opportunity to take part […]
Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation launches dark skies toolkit
New statewide resource empowers communities to combat light pollution and protect one of Nevada’s most awe-inspiring natural treasures In a significant step toward preserving Nevada’s night skies, the Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation (NDOR) and Travel Nevada announced the launch of the Nevada Dark Skies Toolkit—a “stellar” new resource designed to help communities, entities, and […]
June 6, 2025
School board tackles tech overhaul, budget, AI and celebrates year-end successes
The Eureka County School District board tackled a comprehensive agenda on May 20 as the academic year draws to a close, highlighted by the approval of a significantly revamped technology plan—the first in five years—addressing everything from cybersecurity to the integration of Artificial Intelligence. Alongside this crucial update, board members approved a tentative budget while […]
Eureka County announces Snapshots of Summer: Youth Photo Challenge
Eureka County has announced a Snapshots of Summer: Youth Photo Challenge for children within the county aged 18 and younger. The challenge is for kids to take a snapshot of something within the county that encapsulates the beauty of summer through landscapes, events, portraits, abstract pieces or anything that represents the community. Submissions will be […]
Historic Opera House hosts Eureka Grant Summit
Eureka Opera House will host a Eureka Grant Summit, presented by the Nevada Office of Federal Assistance, June 2-4. The summit will be open to individuals eager to make a difference, nonprofit organizations and community leaders. Individuals will have the opportunity to learn from grant experts as it pertains to successful grant applications and budgeting. […]







