A new destination for thrifting needs will be popping up on Main Street before too long. Petrichor will be opening in the Old Raine’s Market next spring, providing an assortment of goods for the community to enjoy. Petrichor, named after an old English word that describes the scent of rain, is expected to provide bohemian […]
Thrift shop set to open on Main Street, donations needed
September 20, 2024
Organizers of petition to recall Eureka County sheriff say they have enough signatures
Amy Jensen, one of the people who organized a petition to recall Eureka County Sheriff Jesse Watts after an investigation into the sheriff claimed he had allegedly made false statements accusing a Eureka resident of sexual assault, posted on Facebook the petition had gained 227 signatures in its first 45 days. The Nevada Secretary of […]
Referee shortage hinders athletics in northeastern and central Nevada
The Eureka County High School Lady Vandal volleyball team was recently scheduled to play the Jaguars in Jackpot, Nevada. The game was canceled due to a lack of referees able to travel to Jackpot to officiate the game. And two weeks ago, during the Battle Mountain Volleyball Invitational in which the Lady Vandals participated, the […]
September 13, 2024
September 6, 2024
Eureka and Crescent Valley celebrate National Night Out
The Eureka County Sheriff’s Office recently held its annual National Night Out celebration in Eureka on Aug. 6 and in Crescent Valley on Aug. 7. Residents from both communities turned out to enjoy music, a free barbecue dinner and the highly anticipated raffle prize giveaway. National Night Out was established in August of 1984 by […]
Vandals came to play Thursday night against Wells
by Harper Wines With the need to prove they were better than the team that took the field the week before, the Vandals demonstrated their dominance in the game mere minutes after the first whistle. Sophomore Dean Benson took responsibility for the first end zone appearance and the extra points, starting the game with an […]
Registered sex offender arrested in Crescent Valley
A registered sex offender was arrested in Crescent Valley, Nevada, and is being held in Ely due to a contract between Eureka and White Pine County. On Saturday, Aug. 31, the Eureka County Sheriff’s Office (ECSO) arrested Fenton “Wade” Jones of Eureka, a registered sex offender, for several new sex offenses. Initial information was shared […]
Small Eureka business provides free events to benefit community
A local small business, Balance Beam Healing, originated from Eureka resident Josie Heokenga, holds free meditation circles open to anyone needing an “open, safe, and peaceful spot” to decompress from their everyday stress. Balance Beam offerings is a business dedicated to alternate and holistic services to members in need of meditation/ therapeutic services, but in […]





