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Steve Ranson

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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.

Home & Garden Show opens this weekend

23rd annual event offers ideas for home and business, and showcases local groups.

April is the Month of the Military Child

Churchill County schools, NAS Fallon partner to support families and students.

Justice of the Peace: Ingram touts county experience

Candidate has been director of the county’s Court Services since 2009.

Vietnam vets ceremony honors service, heroes and sacrifice

The annual Vietnam War Veterans Remembrance Day on March 23 honored the military for their service a half-century ago in Vietnam and recognized those who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Congressman headlines Lincoln Day dinner

Amodei discusses land bills, the Air Guard and local mail processing.

Ranson: Remembering my colleague Norine Arciniega

For almost seven decades, the Arciniegas — Norine and Ed — were the epitome of educators diligently teaching generations of students at Churchill County High School.

Women's History Month: Retired Fallon professor praised for service

For more than three decades, retired WNC Fallon educator Doris Dwyer touched the lives of hundreds through teaching history and her performances in Chautauqua.

Vietnam vets remembrance day Saturday in Reno

This year’s theme is Reflections, and a presentation will be conducted by the veterans of Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan and Gold Star families.

Filing period for local, statewide offices closes

Light turnouts for school board, Assembly District 38, and city council races.

Jardine files for commission’s District 3 seat

Rusty Jardine is a retired general manager for the Truckee-Carson Irrigation District.

Longtime Fallon resident files for commission

Todd Moretto touts growth, housing as main concerns.

Ranson: JaVale makes a nostalgic visit to Reno

Almost two decades ago, the 36-year-old McGee made one of the most important decisions in his life — he accepted coach Mark Fox’s invitation to come play in Reno.

Women's History Month: Judge oversees five-county ‘drug court’

Judge Deborah Schumacher speaks to Rotarians at their weekly luncheon.

State ceremony recognizes veteran award-winners

Nevada’s newest veterans of the month and military support award-winner were recognized Feb. 28 in a ceremony at the Nevada State Library and Archives.

NAS Fallon wraps up Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain exercise

The exercise trains the readiness of Navy security personnel who respond to threats.

Growth continues for Great Basin Bull Sale

Combined sales price for 165 bulls grosses more than $800,000.

Election 2024: Filing opens Monday for local, statewide offices

The primary for most offices is June 11; the general election is Nov. 5.

Guerrero-Goetsch to run for commission

Fallon resident announces her interest for District 1

Julie Guerrero-Goetsch is the latest candidate to file for the Churchill County Commission. Guerrero-Goetsch said she’s seeking the District 1 seat currently held by Dr. Justin Heath. The Fallon physician, who first won election for the commission in 2020, said he wouldn’t file for a second term.

Fallon teacher, student receive state VFW awards

Benjamin named Teacher of the Year; Oasis student Robinson tops Voice of Democracy speech contest.

Two lives of service

Local WWII veteran fought for his country, ministered overseas and at home.

Churchill County voters turn out for Trump

Former President Donald Trump easily won Nevada’s Republican caucus. Churchill County Republicans turned out by the hundreds Thursday night at the Rafter 3C Arena.

Dayton World War II veteran turns 100

Friends and family honored William Jamerson two days after he celebrated his 100th birthday Feb. 2.

School Board's Matt Hyde announces run for Commission

The District 1 seat is currently held by Dr. Justin Heath, who has indicated he doesn’t plan to seek a second term.

CCHS cadets conduct annual inspection

The inspection for the JROTC program was the first since the pandemic shut down programs after January 2020.

Prep work wraps up; Great Basin Bull Sale ready for return

Annual event focuses on several hundred buyers, sellers.

Fallon mayor says he will seek another term

Ken Tedford was first elected in 1995. Before that, he served as a councilman.

Oasis student, CCHS teacher compete at VFW state level

Christina Robinson, a sophomore at Oasis, placed first at the District 4 Voice of Democracy contest.

Cattlemen’s Update makes swing through Northern Nevada

Annual presentation provides research-based information to state’s ranchers.

Hunter Pence shares ‘baseball journey’ with Pack, fans

Former Giants outfielder speaks at annual Bobby Dolan Dinner

Hunter Pence spoke at the annual Bobby Dolan Dinner, the major fundraiser for the University of Nevada’s baseball team.

Retired Gen. Stan Jones known for his commitment to the Nevada National Guard

Jones was known for being an officer with sage advice

Brig. Gen Stan Jones will always be remembered as a mentor both during his career in the Nevada Army National Guard and afterward as a retired soldier who saw the need for veterans to remain in touch with each other.