At the Feb. 4 Eureka County Commission meeting, Chairman Rich McKay called for a moment of silence in remembrance of recently deceased Eurekans Barbara Dugan, Judge John Schweble, Art Miles and Devin Barton. County comptroller Kim Todd answered commission questions about expenditures, which included payment for indigent cremations and an indigent funds payment for someone […]
Eureka County Commission addresses budget, legislation, public safety, and natural resources
Flicks ’N Floats scheduled for Feb. 13
The Eureka Eels Swim Team will present Flicks ’N Floats on Thursday, Feb. 13. The featured film presentation will be “Wicked,” rated PG. The event will be held at the Eureka County Swimming Pool from 6-8 p.m. There is a $5 entry fee. Snack bar concessions and animal floaty rentals will be available. Contact Brenna […]
Saint Brendan’s Catholic Church holds donation drive
St. Brendan’s Catholic Church invites those in need in the community to visit them Feb. 20 at 3:30 p.m. to collect items such as canned and dry goods. Guests must bring their own bags. For more information, contact stbrendans1867@gmail.com or Sally Goicoechea at (775) 318-0065.
Local libraries hold storytimes for youth, Mybrary introduces Libby app
Every Friday, Eureka Library and Crescent Valley Town Center’s Mybrary hold storytimes for local youth. With a variety of stories, songs and different crafts, the community is encouraged to visit Eureka’s Mybrary at 2:00 p.m. and Crescent Valley’s Mybrary at 10:30 a.m. For more information, visit www.exploremybrary.org or call (775) 237-5307 (Eureka) or (775) 468-0249 […]
Abby Sweet sets date for Birthday Paint Night
The next paint night is slated for Feb. 27 and will have a theme of mixed media birthday cake. Students will celebrate Abby Sweet’s birthday month by participating in a paint class, with proceeds going to Sweet’s charity of choice. Students will have the opportunity to choose between a black 11 x 14 canvas, a […]
Volleyball Clinic Camps available for 5th through 11th grade
Coach Heather Wetmore will coach the Volleyball Clinic Camps at the Vandal Athletic Center. Kids between 5th and 11th grade are invited to participate in the camps held March 8 and 15 between 9 a.m to 12 p.m. Registration is free. For more information, call Steve Zimmerman at (775) 293-1837 or email szimmerman@eurekacountynv.gov.
Youth wrestling invitational slated for Feb. 17
Eureka County Juvenile Probation and Eureka Volunteer Fire Department is holding the Youth Wrestling Steve Auch Invitational Feb. 17 at the Vandal Athletic Center. Youth from kindergarten through sixth grade are invited to participate. Weigh-ins will begin at 9 a.m., and a tournament T-shirt will be given to the first 100 participants.
February 7, 2025
Eureka student attends Miss America Pageant
Noelle Gray, a fourth grade student at Eureka Elementary School, attended the 97th annual Miss America Pageant held in Orlando, Florida, Dec. 31-Jan. 5. Noelle is a Silver State Star, a part of the Miss Nevada Scholarship Organization. The Silver State Stars are a chapter of the Miss America’s Little Sisters sorority, the official mentorship […]
Abby Sweet sparks creativity within community with monthly Paint Nights
Abby Sweet, the local preschool through 12th grade art teacher for Eureka County, holds a monthly community paint night at the Lani and Repetto Dance Hall for everyone. Her love of art and flourishing others’ creativity began in 2017, but she began hosting the monthly Paint Nights more consistently in 2022. Sweet typically guides anywhere […]




