Steve Ranson

LVN Editor Emeritus

With Nevada News Group since 2021

2023 Nevada Press Association Awards
• First Place in Community Service
• First Place in Profile
• First Place General Excellence – Lahontan Valley News
• First Place – Sports Feature Story – Lahontan Valley News
• Second Place in Local Column
• Third Place in Business Feature Story

Recent Stories

New command master chief considers Fallon home

“I volunteered to come here. I enjoy Fallon," CMC Monica Kuhl says.

Volunteers ready for Wreaths Across America

Ceremony honors almost 10,000 veterans at state cemetery.

American Legion volunteers deliver holiday meals to area seniors

At the end of November, civilian and military volunteers delivered 135 meals — but the prep time begins days before the holidays.

Camos to Classroom awards scholarships to 4 veterans

The annual From Camos to Classroom scholarship gala Nov. 16 recognized four veterans from Northern Nevada who are furthering their education.

First responders' food drive yields more than 28K pounds

'Highest year yet' reverses recent trend of falling totals.

Veterans groups seek volunteers for military, civilian events

Three major organizations that assist with veterans’ events and funerals in Northern Nevada are seeking new members to bolster their ranks.

NDVS director: Veterans to see changes, improvements

Changes and improvements are coming for the thousands of veterans who live in Nevada.

Wreaths Across America remembrance set for Dec. 14

The Nevada Veterans Coalition is still seeking donations for the Dec. 14 event at the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

Front and center: Navy Junior ROTC program gets annual inspection

Active-duty sailors from Naval Air Station Fallon helped conduct the in-ranks inspection for four platoons of students from grades 9-12.

American Legion seeks volunteers for Thanksgiving meals

The post prepares, packs and delivers meals to the county’s seniors, as well as opening its dining room for a homemade Thanksgiving meal.

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Photos by Steve

The Wolf Pack’s Nick Davidson led Nevada on Wednesday night, …

Volunteers placed thousands of wreaths during the 2023 Wreaths Across …

The volunteer servers, back row from left, are Jim Dakin, …

Bull riding returns for New Year’s Eve at the Rafter …

Nevada’s K.J. Hymes goes up for a shot against Washington …