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Fallon rides Bird’s wings — and foot — to state semifinals

Last-minute field goal gives Greenwave a 24-21 win over Elko; next up: trip to Las Vegas.

University salutes the heroism of former student

New pillar, plaque honor Marine Lt. Frederick Williams

The rededication of the flag pole and its pillar and the unveiling of a new POW-MIA chair of honor at Mackay Stadium highlighted this year’s Salute to Service on Nov. 2 prior to the Colorado State-Nevada football game. A halftime ceremony recognized veterans from all branches of the military and Gold Star families who suffered the pain of losing a loved one in service to the United States.

Highly decorated USS Nevada sailor dies

Charles Sehe served his entire career on the battleship during World War II

One of Nevada’s most heralded World War II veterans who survived the attack on Pearl Harbor more than 80 years ago and saw the battleship guns blazing against the shores of Normandy died Sunday at his home in Mankato, Minnesota. Charles Sehe, 101, who served his entire military career during the second world war aboard the battleship USS Nevada (NN36), had been in declining health.

Playoffs roundup: Fallon falls short in volleyball, soccer tournaments

Greenwave's fall athletics season winding down.

Churchill County School District highlights

Churchill County High School student Tieris Williams is getting involved in the community by coordinating a fundraiser for the Churchill Animal Protection Society (CAPS).

WNC program facilitates Fallon student’s pursuit of new professional career, better pay

Leave it to Western Nevada College’s ROADS program to help a student discover the “road” to a new professional career.

Departments return to regular locations following construction

The demolition is complete and the old jail has been removed from the District Court building on North Maine Street.

CAPS: The coming third evolution of dogs

Dear reader, I love science and research, especially the current studies that are being done with canines.

Churchill County shines at the 27th national FFA convention

This year, members of the Churchill County Future Farmers of America (CCFFA) had the opportunity to attend the 27th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, from Oct. 22-25.

Sage Academy preschool celebrates grand opening

Sage Academy preschool co-owners, directors and teachers Janet Renfroe and Katie Moore-Maloney cut the red ribbon on Oct. 18 with the Fallon Chamber of Commerce and then led tours through their new facility at 320 W. B St.

Entertainment briefs: Fall film series features a visit from Godfather

November is a busy month at the Churchill Arts Center. The fall film series features a visit from your favorite Godfather on Nov. 8, 15 and 22 with each moving beginning at 7 p.m.

Northern Nevada military news briefs

Join the Nevada News Group’s Steve Ranson on KKOH Radio (780 AM) on Nov. 15 at 4:30 p.m. as he discusses veterans’ events in the Reno-Sparks area.

Community news briefs for week of Nov. 4

Join the Fallon Elks for its Veterans Day lunch from noon to 2 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 11 at the Fallon Elks Lodge BPOE 2239, 93 W. Center St.

New county building official selected

Jera Reidenbach, a seven-year county employee, was recently selected as the new county building official and follows in the footsteps of her mentor, Marie Henson, who retired earlier this year.

Sharron Angle speaks to Fallon Rotarians

A former politician who almost upset incumbent Harry Reid in the 2010 U.S. senate race recently gave an overview of voting integrity to members of the Fallon Rotary Club.