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Steve Ranson

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Fallon small business forum examines community needs

'We need to look at the issues through the lens of business owners' says Nevada secretary of state.

Battle Born Shield helps bind Pack with state's history

Nevada football players help unveil shield, which honors university’s sesquicentennial.

Fallon prepares for Labor Day weekend

Junior rodeo begins Friday with queen contest.

Football: Fallon shuts down Panthers in 28-0 win

Melendy scores four touchdowns as Greenwave evens record at 1-1.

Area growers put best items forward for three-day festival

Lattin Farms among those supplying melons, produce for annual Fallon Cantaloupe Festival.

Senators push ahead on local water projects

Funding will upgrade gates on Lahontan Dam’s input tower.

Luciano returns to Rafter 3C Arena

Sparks singer was a hit last year for music lovers at Cantaloupe Festival.

Cantaloupe Festival celebrates 39th year in Lahontan Valley

From its early days in the mid-1980s, Fallon's festival features the highly desirable Hearts of Gold cantaloupe.

Reed’s experience overwhelms Greenwave in football opener

Raiders cruise to 38-7 win; Fallon plays North Valleys on Friday.

Navy: Sailors injured in Fallon training exercise

The sailors were transported to Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno at approximately 9:15 p.m. Thursday.

Federal funding will upgrade gates on Lahontan Dam input tower

The upgrade on the input tower gates will annually save more than 782 million gallons of water and help Northern Nevada combat drought conditions, officials said.

A green-and-white weekend for the tenth time

Tenth annual community reunion recognizes graduates from previous classes.

Oasis Academy: Building a future in Fallon

Ribbon-cutting marks the opening of new high school — and ahead of schedule.

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.

Whistle-stops across the West: Big Boy hits Hazen

Local train enthusiasts gather for a glimpse of the legendary Big Boy locomotive.

Fastest Gun Alive event begins this week

Competitors from the U.S. and three countries face off this week in Fallon.

Nevada’s adjutant general announces retirement

Berry has served in the military for 38 years

Maj. Gen. Ondra Berry announced Wednesday he is retiring as Nevada’s 30th adjutant general effective Oct. 31. Berry, who has served 38 years in the military and the last five years as the state’s adjutant general, said he will work with Gov. Joe Lombardo to ensure a smooth transition. It is expected Lombardo will appoint a new adjutant general to replace the longtime Nevada Air National Guard leader.

Fallon's Wohle remembered as advocate for soldiers, students

76-year-old Henry “Hank” Wohle died unexpectedly in June at his ranch east of Fallon.

Mountain lion attack results in warning for valley

Navy notifies NDOW of incident at May Ranch stables.

New WNC Fallon director offers campus, programs update

College invites students to learn more about its aviation program this weekend.

Area, state temperatures to remain in triple digits

NWS: Temperatures will hover around the 100-degree mark going into the weekend, with Friday being the hottest day at 104 degrees.

New funding announced for Nevada housing projects

Lahontan Valley, Wadsworth among communities to benefit.

Battle of the Badges pits CCSO against police

Friendly rivalry taps into community for blood donations.

Lahontan Valley, Wadsworth get funding for housing projects

The Federal Housing Loan Bank of San Francisco announced funding for affordable housing that will include 200 homes in the Lahontan Valley.

Locals attend D-Day 80th anniversary ceremonies

The worlds of Army soldier Anthony “Tony” Pagano of Sparks and Holocaust survivor Leon Malmed of South Lake Tahoe, Calif., intersected June 6 at the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion in northern France.

Tedford, Hyde and Blakey win their seats

A low turnout of Churchill County voters cast ballots Tuesday night in the primary election, re-electing Fallon’s mayor, retaining the justice of the peace and selecting two new commissioners. The tally is unofficial until the county receives the rest of the mail-in ballots, which must be received no later than Friday, and the approval of the current commissioners who canvas the final results.

Voting calendar down to a few days

Early voting ends Friday, while the final in-person day is Tuesday.

Memorial Day ceremony honors veterans from all wars

Observance at Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery focuses on duty, honor and service.

Oasis graduation: ‘The world is yours to conquer’

Former CEO, graduates reflect on their years at Oasis Academy.

Churchill graduates receive Adult High School diplomas

The Churchill County School District Adult Education program graduated 27 students this spring.

Assembly speaker highlights Churchill Democrats dinner

Yeager touts 2023 Legislature and the passage of education spending.

Ranson: Beach is Greenwave's angel in the dugout

Jack Beach’s presence was strongly felt in the title-winning 2018 season, as it was last weekend when Fallon defeated Fernley twice to again take home the 3A trophy.

Memorial Day weekend: Northern Nevada events, services

Operation Battle Born to carry dog tags from three wars.

Reno’s Day of Remembrance details Jewish resistance to Nazis

Doris Rappaport spoke at this year’s Day of Remembrance on May 6 in Reno and told of one story after another of how the Jews resisted the onslaught of the Nazis who invaded their homelands.

Fallon Armed Forces day gives back to military

Annual event features vendors, veteran groups.

Candidates Night coming up for local offices

The Churchill County Republican Central Committee is sponsoring the event on Monday (5:30 p.m.) at the Fallon Convention Center.

Fallon street dance coming Friday

For the third straight year, the Fallon-Churchill Volunteer Fire Department is celebrating with a street dance in front of the fire house on Carson Street.

Night of Fights: 'Destroyer' claims main event

Annual boxing night features 24 bouts, with proceeds helping Greenwave wrestlers.

Fallon baseball's Baylor Sandberg signs with Sacramento State

Senior standout will continue his career after leading Greenwave to a perfect league record.

Amazon to build ‘last mile’ distribution center in Fallon

Facility will distribute goods to customers within a 60-mile radius

The Oasis of Nevada has become the newest member of the Amazon family by approving the sale of 10.59 acres in the city’s industrial park for a Last Mile Facility of distribution center, the final destination before packages are delivered to customers with a 60-mile radius. The Fallon City Council approved on Wednesday the sale for $635,000 during a special meeting. Both the city and the buyer, PDC RENO/LV/PHX/LPIV, LLC., first began discussing the parcel at the New River Business Park in 2023. New River Business Park was formed in 2004.

Candidates Night slated for May 20 in Fallon

Featured candidates will come from the contests for Churchill County Commission districts 1 and 3, Justice of the Peace and Fallon mayor.

Day of Remembrance: 'Beyond Courage' author highlights Reno event

Doreen Rappaport brings attention to resistance fighters and others who defied the Holocaust during WWII.

Justice of the Peace candidates speak at chamber luncheon

The New River Township Justice Court nonpartisan office is for a six-year term.

Commission candidates address housing, water

Candidates for Churchill County Commission Districts 1 and 3 offered perspectives on the issues critical to the Lahontan Valley at an April 25 gathering.

Senator’s aide known for reaching out to the rurals

After moving to the West, Kurt Englehart made the needs of Nevadans as a top priority.

Mustang 22 memorial adds another static display

Nevada helicopter was shot down in southern Afghanistan, killing entire crew.

CEDA candidates’ forum set for April 25

Breakfast meeting will feature county commission races.

Month of the Military Child: Captain thanks students for resolve

Navy Capt. Shane Tanner speaks at every county school to help promote April honor.

Senator’s aide dies in Reno crash

Kurt Englehart was a speaker Friday at Fallon’s Child Abuse and Prevention ceremony.