On a seemingly perfect autumn day, the residents of Crescent Valley gathered on Oct. 22 with their local town advisory board to talk about the opposite of perfection: disaster. The […]
Crescent Valley Town Advisory Board
Sheriff preps for population growth as mining industry booms
An influx of mining activity is poised to impact Eureka County, with Sheriff Miles Umina informing the Crescent Valley Town Advisory Board on Sept. 17 that impending population growth requires […]
Crescent Valley residents get update on geothermal project and county services
The Crescent Valley Town Advisory Board’s August 20 meeting addressed a range of community issues, from public works projects and library visitor numbers to a major update on the new […]
Community concerns take center stage at Crescent Valley town meeting
Vickie Etchinek came forward during public comment at the Aug. 6 Crescent Valley Town Advisory Board Meeting to voice her concerns about the impact Ormat is having as they commence […]
Crescent Valley board addresses fire dept., power issues and community services
The Crescent Valley Town Advisory Board convened on July 2, 2025, addressing a range of community concerns and updates. Key discussions included the Crescent Valley Volunteer Fire Department’s potential new […]
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 […]
Crescent Valley gears up for summer fun and community improvements
The Crescent Valley Town Advisory Board’s May 21 meeting provided updates on upcoming fire department training, plans for the annual Fun Days, ongoing efforts to strengthen local medical services, and […]
New deputy, EMS training, and road improvements discussed at CVTAB meeting
At the April 2 Crescent Valley Town Advisory Board meeting, Sheriff Miles Umina shared that a new hire will be starting April 14 for the north. The new officer, who […]
Crescent Valley meeting highlights: Sheriff hiring, Fun Days planning and county updates
The Crescent Valley Town Advisory Board met March 5. Medical services Laura Shivers, who is also a member of the Crescent Valley Medical Services Committee, related they will be having […]
Crescent Valley addresses EMS needs following EMT departures
Crescent Valley Town Advisory Board Vice Chair Jeremy Rice spoke with the Sentinel Feb. 27 and gave an optimistic update on the Crescent Valley EMS situation since the last impassioned […]




