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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 and local officials answered audience questions during the two-hour panel held in the White Pine High School gymnasium on Oct. 11. Housing was the first […]
Rural Nevada leaders discuss critical issues at economic forum
Board of Eureka County Commissioners designates new sheriff
In an additional meeting pursuant to law on Oct. 31, the Board of Eureka County Commissioners designated Miles Umina as interim sheriff of Eureka County, effective Nov. 1. Umina began his law enforcement career in 2005 and served as a lieutenant for the Eureka County Sheriff’s Office. The move comes as the commissioners unanimously agreed […]
Lady Vandals volleyball team heads to regionals
The Eureka Vandal varsity volleyball team, led by Head Coach Kati Benson and Assistant Coach Shara Talbot, is headed to the regional playoffs in Elko on Saturday, Nov. 2 as the number one seed in the 1A Eastern League. The Lady Vandals have a 24-4 overall record this season, and an even more impressive 12-0 […]
ECJPO sponsors successful Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week, sponsored by the Eureka County Juvenile Probation Office (ECJPO), concluded on Thursday night, Oct. 24, with a viewing of the movie “Inside Out 2” at the Eureka Opera House. Over 50 participants attended the event. Previously in the week, students at Eureka Elementary School and Eureka County High School were treated to […]
Fourth annual Halloween Costume Ball is a success
The fourth annual Halloween Costume Ball held on Oct. 26 at the Eureka Opera House went well. Hosted by Carrie Schweble-Clark and Kristan Umina, the event consisted of a costume contest, pizza from the Urban Cowboy, a bar hosted by the Owl Club, small raffles and plenty of dancing. DJ Jim Schweble provided music for […]
Harnessing the power of cooperatives for rural Nevada
Submitted by USDA Rural Development Cooperative Services Rural cooperatives have long been the lifeblood of our nation, providing essential goods and services that help rural communities not just survive but thrive. Here in Nevada, these cooperatives support everything from energy to agriculture, healthcare, and local businesses, playing a vital role in fostering rural prosperity. This […]
BLM seeks input for Pancake Complex wild horse herd management plan
ELY – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input to inform the development of a Pancake Complex Herd Management Area Plan for wild horses. “We’re asking the public to review and provide comment on the preliminary environmental assessment and proposed herd management area plan, which is being prepared to ensure that we maintain […]
November 1, 2024
Mona Lee Zumwalt
Mona Lee Dillard Zumwalt, 75, went home to be with her Lord and Savior September 26, 2024. She was born December 9, 1948, in Klamath Falls, Oregon to Uel Sterling Dillard and Wilma Dorthy Dawson Dillard. Mona grew up on her parent’s potato farm in Merrill, Oregon. She was the third and youngest daughter and […]
Bureau of Land Management hosts wild horse adoption event
The Bureau of Land Management and the Nevada Department of Corrections teamed up to hold a wild horse adoption event Oct. 12 at the Northern Nevada Correctional Center. Thirty-five bidders who went through a pre-qualification assessment and adopters from all across the United States were in attendance. Twenty-one horses and a burro that were saddle-started […]