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Arts: Performances, events around the county

A roundup of upcoming arts news, classes, and events.

Bighorn news: Back to school updates, playground upgrades

News, events and updates from Oasis Academy College Prep.

Churchill County School District back-to-school information

CCSD first through 12th grades begin the 2024-25 year Monday.

CAPS: High fliers looking for lost pets

New-age “eye in the sky” technology gives new hope to lost pet owners.

Judge rules in favor of TCID’s contract with Reclamation

Fernley residents claim latest move is taxation without representation.

Bill would support service members transitioning to civilian life

Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto's Transition Improvement by Estimating Risk (TIER) act would improve the Transitional Assistance Program.

Northern Nevada military news briefs

Military news and events from around the region.

Fallon Vipers conclude competitive summer soccer season

Since 2018, the Sierra Nevada FC-Fallon Vipers soccer team has given local athletes an opportunity to improve in the high school offseason.

Court to hear TCID repayment contract for canal lining project Friday

A hearing is scheduled for 9 a.m. Friday in Churchill County District Court where the court will consider the Truckee-Carson Irrigation District’s petition for a repayment contract with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation for the repair the Truckee Canal in Fernley.

Fallon Community Day celebrates back-to-school on Aug. 10

Students to receive free school supplies, attend a barbecue and go swimming

Free school supplies will be available to all local students during Fallon Community Day from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Aug. 10 at the Rafter 3C arena on Sheckler Road. Children must be present to pick up the supplies and organizers encourage families to come early.

Community Briefs: Elder abuse training Sept. 9

“Responding to Abuse in Later Life: Promoting Respect & Safety for All Older Victims” will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9 at the Churchill County WNP Life Center, 952 S. Maine St., in Fallon.

Churchill County Sheriff’s deputy recognized for quick response

Churchill County Sheriff’s deputy Michael Hardin was recently recognized for his quick response during a medical emergency on June 25 near Interstate 80 east of Jessup. Sheriff Richard Hickox said a man was having a medical emergency. Upon arrival, Hardin located the juvenile patient, who was found to have a laceration on his right arm. Hickox said the laceration had been wrapped with a shirt to control the bleeding before the arrival of law enforcements personnel.

CCSD launches back-to-school information

The release of back-to-school information for Churchill County School District has begun on Infinite Campus, Facebook and the recently updated churchillcsd.com website.

CCHS back-to-school kickoff: Students, parents set dreams in motion

Churchill County High School will host its annual Back-to-School Kickoff Aug. 8 at the Rafter 3C arena from 6-7:30 p.m. with doors opening at 5:45 p.m.

Arts & Entertainment items: Community Reunion entertainment

The annual Community Reunion at Oats Park evening caps off on Aug. 17 with a free concert at 7:30 p.m. with Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley. Ickes and Hensley meld blues, bluegrass, country, rock and other string band music of all kinds to form a signature blend of music.