Archive
2012 | Feb 22
Dace Round-Up Held At Warm Springs
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
A two-day snorkel survey of the Moapa dace, tiny endangered fish ...”
Permit Issued For Road Access To St. Thomas Event
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
The National Park Service (NPS) last week issued the first of ...”
County Addresses Downtown Complaint
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Moapa Valley Town Advisory Board (MVTAB) members were presented with a ...”
Local Team Seeks Members For Children’s Heartwalk Fundraiser
“Mikheala lost her life in 2001 at the age of five years old. The youngest ...”
MV Art Guild To Paint A Multi-media Canvas For 2012
“By Catherine Ellerton
Moapa Valley Progress
An ambitious calendar is underway for the MV Art Guild through ...”
No One Asked Me But... (February 22, 2012)
“By DR. LARRY MOSES
No one asked me but… The issue in Syria has become toxic ...”
OPEN FORUM: Are We Up to the Challenge?
“By ESTHER RAMOS
In the Declaration of Independence, it is noted that King George was establishing ...”
LETTER: Thanks For The Help In A Pinch
“We would like to thank Mike Otero (the only one we knew by name) and ...”
ENGAGEMENT: (February 22, 2012)
“Brinkoetter / Harris
Tony and Dorothy Brinkoetter of Winnemucca/Logandale, Nevada along with Jack and Chyrel Harris ...”
Hometown Servicemen Chosen As Ceremonial Marchers
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
PFC Jacob Ham and PFC James Martin, both of Moapa Valley, ...”
M.V. Residents Run For A Wish
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The 11th Annual Run For a Wish was held on February 4 in Las Vegas. ...”
Pirate Wrestlers Compete At State
“By Gregg Chappell
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley Pirates ended the season by participating in the ...”
State 3A Basketball Roundup
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
Southern 3A Boys
The championship game at Durango last Saturday will go ...”
Fishing The Overton Arm of Lake Mead
“By Loren Brooks
Everyone has been looking for a break in the weather. Saturday February 18, ...”
Pirates End Season With Loss To Virgin Valley
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
It wasn’t a game that Pirate fans will want to remember ...”
Boulder City Shuts Down Lady Pirate Team
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
The Lady Pirate Basketball team got blown out by Boulder City ...”
Moapa Valley Justice of the Peace Speaks To Chamber of Commerce
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Justice of the Peace Lanny Waite was the guest speaker at ...”
Regional Transit Service Finds Way To Continue Moapa Valley Service
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Silver Rider Transit company will begin providing a once a month ...”
The Delights Of “A Midsummer Night”
“By Catherine Ellerton
Moapa Valley Progress
Once again the Utah Shakespeare Festival has taken the immortal words ...”
RURAL RANTS: Showing Respect For The Emblem Of Our Country
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
The U.S. flag, the good old Stars and Stripes, is a ...”
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Reservation Hosts Mountain Man Rendezvous
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The sights and sounds of the American frontier were reborn for ...”
Sandoval Unveils Economic Development Plan, Cuts Regulations
“By SEAN WHALEY
Nevada News Bureau
Gov. Brian Sandoval unveiled his economic development plan last week and ...”
Local Dance Groups Perform In Invitational
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Moapa Valley dancers of many different ages and styles were featured ...”
Local Actors Prepare For “St. Thomas Alive”
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Some 50 actors -- kids, teens and adults -- have been ...”
“Evening Of Music” To Feature Local Organists
“The next in the series of community Evening of Music programs will be held Tuesday, ...”
Moapa Restaurant Building Damaged By Motorist
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Customers of the Muddy River Bar and Grill in Moapa had ...”
Local Group Circulating Petition To Re-Open Overton Beach Road
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
A group of local residents have begun circulating a petition in ...”
EDITORIAL: Still Tied Down In The Dark Ages
“Last week, Governor Brian Sandoval revealed an aggressive new plan for economic development in the ...”
No One Asked Me But... (February 15, 2012)
“By DR. LARRY MOSES
No one asked me but… The Clark County School District (CCSD) has ...”
Retiring the Colors With Dignity
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
More than 50 American flags were retired at a Moapa Valley ...”
MISSIONARY (February 15, 2012)
“Jayce Chalfant
Elder Jayce Benjamin Chalfant has been called to the Anchorage Alaska Mission for the ...”
NEW ARRIVAL (February 15, 2012)
“James Hardy
James and Charity Hardy of Minot, North Dakota are excited to announce the birth ...”
WEDDING (February 15, 2012)
“Winzenried/Hansen
Greg and Mary Lee Winzenried of Logandale are pleased to announce the marriage of their ...”
OBITUARY: Elizabeth Sozzoni
“Elizabeth Sozzoni
Elizabeth Louise Sozzoni - Sullivan, age 36, died Thursday, February 9, 2012 in Las ...”
OBITUARY: Francis Black
“Francis J. Black
Francis J. Black returned to his Father in Heaven Thursday, February 9, 2012. ...”
MV Justice Court Now Accepting Online Payments
“Moapa Valley Justice Court has begun accepting traffic fines and court payments online. The program, ...”
Eleven MVHS Wrestlers Advance To State
“By Gregg Chappell
Moapa Valley Progress
The Pirates traveled to Boulder City on Saturday to compete in ...”
State 3A Basketball Roundup (February 15, 2012)
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
Southern Boys 3A
Boulder City won the league regular season title with ...”
Pirates Take Losses From Boulder City, Cheyenne
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley High School Boys Basketball team finished its regular ...”
Lady Pirates Take A Beating From Boulder City
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
The Boulder City Eagles came to town on Tuesday, February 7 ...”
Fishing The Overton Arm
“By Loren Brooks
The weather and the full moon, has made for good fishing at Lake ...”
A Story Worth Telling
“By Catherine Ellerton
Moapa Valley Progress
For 13 hours, the sailors formed a circle and clung together ...”
HEALTHLINE: CANCER - Low Or No Cost Treatment Starters
“By Dr. Mom
Guest doctor at Sage Health and Empowerment
Overcoming cancer is a process of reversing ...”
Farm Foundation Holds 2nd Food Swap
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
The Educational Farm Foundation (EFF) Food Swap was held on Saturday, ...”
Moapa Valley Garden Spot: Getting Into The Zone For Gardening
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
We Southern Nevada gardeners are often overwhelmed with all the nitpicking ...”
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Romney Wins By Landslide Among M.V. Republicans Despite Low Caucus Turnout
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Despite reports of widespread confusion at many Clark County precincts, the ...”
MTAB Discusses Urging Public Access To Warm Springs Property
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The members of the Moapa Town Advisory Board (MTAB), in a ...”
Shakespeare-In-The-Schools Coming To Dalley Theater
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The Utah Shakespeare Festival is hitting the road with its Shakespeare-in-the-Schools touring production of A ...”
MTAB Approves 2 Year Time Extension For Riverview
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Town Advisory Board (MTAB), in a meeting held Tuesday ...”
NO ONE ASKED ME BUT... (Feb. 8, 2012)
“By Dr. Larry Moses
No one asked me but…As I listen to the Republican debates, I ...”
LETTER: Progress Is The Best Valentine
“No one asked me either, but...Valentine’s Day is approaching and it helps remind us of ...”
LETTER: Still In Need Of Community Support
“In this community, there is a grave misunderstanding of how the Senior Center operates. I’ve ...”
MISSIONARIES: February 8, 2012
“Tyler Williams
Elder Tyler Jordan Williams has returned from honorably serving a mission for the Church ...”
NEW ARRIVALS: February 8, 2012
“Maddon James Staton
Kennen and Lucas Staton are excited to welcome their new baby brother, Maddon ...”
Yard-Sailing For Local Kids
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Members of the local Cactus Cruisers Car Club have been perusing area yard sales with ...”
Pirates End Regular Season Strong In Two Duals
“By Gregg Chapell
Moapa Valley Progress
The Pirates ended the wrestling season with two duals last week. ...”
A Family Where Dirt-Biking Runs In The Blood
“Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Motorcycles are a family affair for Moapa Valley’s Brent Bush and family.
Brent, ...”
State 3A Basketball Roundup
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
Southern 3A Boys
Boulder City is running away with the south. Unless ...”
Lady Pirates Lose Agains Virgin Valley In Home Rivalry Game
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
Friday night the Virgin Valley Bulldogs made their annual visit to ...”
Pirate Boys Fall To Bulldogs At Home
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
Frustration was the feeling that the Moapa Valley High School boys ...”
Muddy Valley Youth Wrestlers Compete In Boulder City
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
The Muddy Valley youth wrestling team traveled to Boulder City on ...”
"St. Thomas Alive" Community Event Coming Together
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Local residents with family ties to historic St. Thomas, which was ...”
Vandalized Valley Of Fire State Park Monument Repaired
“By Jessica Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Local residents with family ties to historic St. Thomas, which was ...”
Taking Stock Of Kitchen Vegetable Scraps
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
Making your own stock is easy, and it generally costs less ...”
RURAL RANTS: Rural Experimentation WIth Alternative Building Materials
“By Mike Donahue
Logandale’s Larry Barnum is experimenting with a new and inexpensive method of construction; ...”
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OBITUARY: Jerry Matthews
“Jerry Williams Matthews passed away Sunday January 22nd in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the Valley ...”
OBITUARY: Robert “J.R.” Eisenman
“Robert John “J.R.” Eisneman, age 46, died Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at his home in ...”
OBITUARY: Karen Benn
“Karen Alma Benn, age 57, died Wednesday, February 1, 2012 in Moapa, Nevada. She ...”
EDITORIAL: The Pebble That Starts An Avalanche
“American government is messy and inefficient. The Founding Fathers designed it that way for a ...”
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Up, Up and Away At Balloon Festival
“By Catherine Ellerton
Moapa Valley Progress
Slowly the Smiley Face Balloon rises into the air to the ...”
PUCN Officials Tour Reservation & Reid Gardner
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Members of the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN) took a ...”
Overton Dollar Store To Start Construction
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Nearly thirteen months after beginning the County approval process, the developer ...”
Nevada Republican Caucus To Be Held Saturday
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The Nevada Republican Party caucus will take place on Saturday, February ...”
M.V. Residents Sought To Help Stage “St. Thomas Alive” Event
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
A community event is currently being planned that aims to bring ...”
Farm Food Swap To Be Held
“The Moapa Valley Educational Farm Foundation (EFF) is hosting its quarterly food swap on Saturday, ...”
Workshop To Be Held At Lost City
“The Lost City Museum will be holding a free Artifact Preservation Workshop on Saturday, February ...”
No One Asked Me But... (February 1, 2012)
“By DR. LARRY MOSES
No one asked me but… The trial of Staff Sgt. Frank Wuterich, ...”
LETTER: Just Voting For the “Party’s Man” Isn’t Enough
“Many people I’ve spoken with have expressed to me that they think Ron Paul is ...”
LETTER: The Politics Of Illegal Immigration
“I don’t know about you, but I am sick and tired of all of the ...”
WEDDING (February 1, 2012)
“Farnsworth/Whipple
Mark and Dianne Whipple are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter Jennifer, to ...”
OBITUARY: Malinda Robison
“Malinda Robison
Malinda Ruth Robison, age 65, died Thursday, January 26, 2012 at Dixie Regional Medical ...”
OBITUARY: Irene Benn
“Irene Benn
Irene Elsie Benn, age 89, died Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Highland Manor in ...”
Man Killed In Logandale Trails ATV Accident
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
A man was killed in an ATV accident in the Logandale ...”
MVHS, Adelson Clinic To Start Drug Testing Of Students
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Some 325 Moapa Valley High School (MVHS) students will participate this ...”
A Busy Week Of Wrestling For The Pirates
“By Gregg Chappell
Moapa Valley Progress
The Pirates had a hectic wrestling schedule last week as they ...”
State 3A Basketball Roundup
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
Northern 3A Boys
Elko is really taking control over the northern schools ...”
Pirates Lose Games To Meadows, Shadow Ridge
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Boys basketball team started the week coming off of ...”
3A Football All-State Team
“Coach of the Year: Robert Shaffer (Truckee)
MVP: Jace Billingsley (Lowry)
Offensive Player of the Year: Kenney ...”
Lady Pirates Defeated By Shadow Ridge
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
The Lady Pirates travelled to Shadow Ridge High School last week ...”
Lyon Students Show School Spirit In The Black Hole
“By Jessica Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Members of the “Black Hole” loudly embraced their Mustang pride at ...”
Recent Snowstorms Restore Hope To Lake Mead Levels
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Several ferocious storms that pounded the upper tier of the nation ...”
A Family That Plays Together Stays Together
“By Catherine Ellerton
Moapa Valley Progress
The Nelson Family Heritage concert held on January 23 at the ...”
MOAPA VALLEY GARDEN SPOT (February 1, 2012)
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Sad Loss For Local Gardeners
For those who aren’t aware, Moapa Valley ...”
New Dance Studio Holds Open House In Downtown Overton
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
Studio B Academy of Dance in Overton held an open house ...”
HEALTHLINE: Stinking To High Health
“By Brent Hauver
What is good is not always what is pleasant. I mean, it’s difficult ...”
Soothing Remedy For The Winter Sniffles
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
It’s that time of year – cold season. The weather is ...”
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Firefighter Funeral Procession In Downtown
“Moapa Valley Progress
Downtown Overton became the setting for an honorary funeral procession on Saturday at ...”
BLM Urges Public Involvement in Gold Butte Analysis
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) officials have announced the kickoff of ...”
Farm Owners Testify Before State Legislative Committee
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The owners of the Quail Hollow Farm in Overton testified before ...”
New Overton Dance Studio To Hold Open House
“Brandie Wisniewski, owner and artistic director of Studio B Academy of Dance, is holding an ...”
Non-profits Team-up To Sponsor Campaign Academy
“Two Campaign Academies open to any candidate, campaign worker or activist are being jointly sponsored ...”
Local VFW Holds Annual Awards Ceremony
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8336 held its annual award ...”
No One Asked Me But... (January 25, 2012)
“By DR. LARRY MOSES
No one asked me but… Thank goodness our county commissioners are debating ...”
LETTER: Appreciation For A Local Business
“We want to express our appreciation to Sugars and its proprietor Judy Metz. Over many ...”
LETTER: Two SNHD Inspections No Different
“The Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) recently inspected two commercial food establishments, Quail Hollow Farm, ...”
New Technology At Mack Lyon Middle School
“By Jessica Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Mack Lyon Middle School has recently gone through a technology upgrade ...”
OBITUARY: Sylvan Wittwer
“Sylvan Wittwer
Sylvan Harold Wittwer, age 95, passed away peacefully at his home Friday, January 20, ...”
OBITUARY: Zachary Gifford
“Zachary Gifford
Zachary James Gifford, age 25, died Monday, January 16, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. ...”
OBITUARY: Randall Jones
“Randall Jones
Randall L Jones, age 56, passed away peacefully at his home in Overton, Nevada ...”
OBITUARY: Lavonne Tatro
“Lavonne Tatro
Lavonne Jean Nelson Tatro, uur beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away peacefully ...”
OBITUARY: Mike Rowland
“Mike Rowland
Mike Dale Rowland, age 70, died Friday, January 20, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. ...”
MISSIONARIES (January 25, 2012)
“Cody Wood
Cody Ray Wood has been called to serve a mission for the Church of ...”
NEW ARRIVALS (January 25, 2012)
“Autumn Judy Young
Jay and Willow Young areexcited to share the news of the birth of ...”
The Hunt Of A Lifetime!
“By Kevin Sease
for Moapa Valley Progress
After 21 years I had finally succeeded in drawing a ...”
Pirates Win A Nail-Biter Against Virgin Valley
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
Throw them out! The records that is. Because in this war ...”
Pirate Places 1st in Pine View Tournament
“By Gregg Chappell
Moapa Valley Progress
Due to final exams this week, the Pirate wrestling team was ...”
State 3A Basketball Roundup
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
Southern 3A Boys
Boulder City hosted Cheyenne on Friday night. The Desert ...”
Lady Pirates Have A Tough Night In Mesquite
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
In a week where the Lady Pirates were taking their semester ...”
A Renewed Focus On Crime Prevention
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
“Do you keep your car in good running order with plenty ...”
Overton Woman Dies After Auto Accident Injuries
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
One of the victims in a Logandale auto accident died last ...”
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Entries Show Up And Show Off At Car Show
“By Catherine Ellerton
Moapa Valley Progress
Stock cars, custom jobs, modified, chopped, flamed, tubed and shaved are ...”
Concert to Celebrate a Local Legacy
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The Moapa Valley Performing Arts council will celebrate a musical legacy that spans six generations ...”
County To Replace Ballfield Berm With Fence, Neighbors Told
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Clark County officials announced last week that a chain link fence ...”
Volunteers Sought For Hot Air Balloon Fest
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A Hot Air Balloon Festival is slated for Jan. 28-29 in Mesquite. And the festival ...”
Local Metro To Hold Crime Prevention Meeting Tonight
“The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is inviting residents of Moapa Valley, Moapa, Bunkerville, and ...”
Recruiting A Local Team Now To Run For A Wish
“Moapa Valley residents are being encouraged to help put a local team together for the ...”
Two Injured In Early Morning Auto Crash
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
An early morning collision occurred on Moapa Valley Blvd. at the ...”
No One Asked Me But... (January 18, 2012)
“By DR. LARRY MOSES
No one asked me but… My son who has moved to Denver ...”
LETTER: Courtesy Of Local Students Noticed
“On Wednesday, Jan. 11, my wife and I were witness to something that everyone should ...”
LETTER: Thanks For The Christmas Cheer
“I wanted to thank Roxanne at Graphx Sign and Banners for her Christmas craft classes ...”
LETTER: Volunteering Brings Compassion
“Secret Santa’s are, of course, most prevalent during the Christmas season; however, they work throughout ...”
LETTER: Little League Needs Volunteers
“With spring just around the corner it is once again time for the great American ...”
OBITUARY: Zach Gifford
“Zach Gifford
Zachary James Gifford, age 25, died Monday, January 16, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. ...”
OBITUARY: J. Lynn Whipple
“J. Lynn Whipple
J Lynn Whipple past away peacefully January 14, 2012 in Hurricane, UT. He ...”
Phase 1 Trails Project To Begin Construction
“By vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The first phase of the Moapa Valley Trails system is expected ...”
MISSIONARY (January 18, 2012)
“Allen Fabbi
Allen Nelson Fabbi has been called to serve a mission for the Church of ...”
Pirate Wrestling Travels North
“By Gregg Chappell
Moapa Valley Progress
The Pirates traveled north last week to wrestle in the Kiwanis ...”
Fishing The Overton Arm
“By Loren Brooks
Here’s the big striper that Bradley Taylor of Logandale, caught on Saturday. According ...”
Lady Pirates Lose In A Close Shave With Spring Valley
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
The Spring Valley High School Lady Grizzlies travelled to Moapa Valley ...”
MVHS Boys Basketball Continues Losing Streak
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
Spring Valley High School in Las Vegas hosted the MVHS Boys ...”
Local Volunteer Firefighters Receive Live Burn Training
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
Volunteer firefighters from Logandale station 73 and Overton station 74 participated ...”
MOAPA VALLEY GARDEN SPOT: The Indoor Garden
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
As most gardeners know planting, nurturing and keeping a variety of ...”
HEALTHLINE: Go to Sleep, You’ll Feel Better
“By Brent Hauver
You heard it as a child and chaffed at it as a teenager ...”
Quail Hollow Gets More National Attention
“Quail Hollow Farm, a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm in Overton has made yet another ...”
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Bowler Elementary Students Spend School Day With No Running Water
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Grant Bowler Elementary school was without water for most of the ...”
Office Move Returns M.V. Progress Back To Its Roots
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The Moapa Valley Progress changed its quarters last week. After being located in downtown Overton ...”
Layoffs Made To Staff At Lin’s Market
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
A major Moapa Valley retailer and local employer experienced layoffs last ...”
No One Asked Me But... (January 11, 2012)
“By DR. LARRY MOSES
No one asked me but… The Iowa Caucus is over and Mitt ...”
LETTER: Local Service You Can Depend On
“There may not be much that people can depend on in the world these day. ...”
LETTER: Reporting Both Sides Of The Story
“Congratulations on being such an amazing investigative reporter! Last week’s article “Former Overton Bank Manager ...”
LETTER: My Family Still Won’t Go
“Sugars recently got a C rating by the Health Department (SNHD Inspection Hits Overton Restaurant ...”
LETTER: Blessed To Live In Overton
“Where but in Overton, Nevada would the following ever happen? The following is an example ...”
County Clerk Office In Mesquite To Close
“The Mesquite branch of the Clark County Clerk’s Office will close after Friday, Jan. 13 ...”
OBITUARY: Kimberly Hafen
“Kimberly Hafen
Kimberly Ann Overson Hafen, age 45, passed away from a cerebral hemorrhage, Sunday, January ...”
SNHD Restores Sugar’s ‘A’ Health Rating
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Sugar’s Restaurant, a long-time fixture in downtown Overton was restored to ...”
Results From The 2012 Muddy River Bird Count
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Eighty-two species of birds were identified during the 12th Annual Christmas ...”
Pirates Wrestlers Compete at Silverado High School and Iron Town Duals
“By Gregg Chappell
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley High School wrestling team had a busy schedule ...”
State 3A Basketball Roundup
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
Boys Southern 3A
Virgin Valley started the week off last week by ...”
Pirates Lose To Boulder City In First League Game
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
A lot of motivation was trapped within the hearts and minds ...”
Lady Pirates Beat Clark; Lose To Boulder City
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
The Lady Pirates basketball team returned to its full force last ...”
Fishing The Overton Arm Of Lake Mead
“By Loren Brooks
Fishing was fun on Saturday January 7. We (John, Boyd, & myself) used ...”
VVHS Head Football Coach Resigns
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
Virgin Valley High School has announced the resignation of Head Football ...”
New Dean of Students At MVHS
“By Catherine Ellerton
Moapa Valley Progress
Moapa Valley High School welcomed a new Dean of Students during ...”
M.V. Telephone Offers Faster Internet Speeds
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley Telephone Company (MVT) is now offering increased internet ...”
Local Doctor Airs Insurance Concerns In CNN Money Interview
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Obtuse and apathetic fiscal practices toward doctors by insurance companies were ...”
RURAL RANTS (January 11, 2012)
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
We can learn what makes us human by watching the animals
One ...”
This Week In M.V. History (January 11, 2012)
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
10 Years Ago
From Progress: January 9, 2002
Fire Destroys Home
Fire completely destroyed ...”
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IMPORTANT NOTICE! M.V. PROGRESS HAS MOVED IT'S OFFICE
“The Moapa Valley PROGRESS has moved its office. Last week the newspaper moved out of ...”
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Ringing In The New At Senior Center
“By Catherine Ellerton
Moapa Valley Progress
There were no bright lights, no loud noises, no confetti, no ...”
Former Overton Bank Manager Accused of Embezzlement
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
A former branch manager at Bank of America in Overton, was ...”
Tour Company Works To Make Moapa Valley A Tourist Destination
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Even as local tourism continues to suffer the devastating effects caused ...”
Motor Mania and Double Header Chili Cookoff Coming To Mesquite
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If there is anything better than a good old-fashioned car show, it’s the addition of ...”
Works of Golden Millward On Display At Lost City Museum
“The majesty of a lone cowboy and his trusty steed. Breathtaking sunsets a dozen shades ...”
SNHD Inspection Hits Overton Restaurant Favorite With Violations
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The week of Christmas was a tough one for owners and ...”
No One Asked Me But... (January 4, 2012)
“By DR. LARRY MOSES
No one asked me but… After reading last week’s PROGRESS I guess ...”
OPEN FORUM: Have I Quoted Jefferson Lately?
“By ESTHER RAMOS
It’s come to my attention, that our own Thomas Jefferson was one of ...”
LETTER: Valuable Lessons From Good Neighbors
“As a fireman of 14 plus years with the City of Las Vegas, it is ...”
WEDDING (January 4, 2012)
“Humes/Eliason
Dennis and Judy Humes are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter Kristen, to ...”
MVTAB Approves Waivers For Overton Business
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
A new ATV repair facility in downtown Overton was moved one ...”
Lady Pirates Struggle Through L.V. Holiday Classic
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
Is it over yet? I mean the after-Christmas nightmare which haunted ...”
State 3A Basketball Roundup
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
3A Boys
The top ranked Sparks played one game last week against ...”
MVHS Boys Go 0-3 At Hodgson Cancer Classic
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley Boys Basketball team had a rough week on ...”
Fishing The Overton Arm
“By Loren Brooks
Paul Bernardo, of Logandale, Nevada, who has great enthusiasm for going after the ...”
Interstate 15 Segment Through Arizona Being Considered For Toll Road
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
The segment of I-15 running through the corner of Arizona could ...”
Local CSAs Lauded In Statewide Seminar
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Subscription farming or community supported agriculture (CSA) is rapidly growing in ...”
MOAPA VALLEY GARDEN SPOT: Never Too Early To Plan For Spring
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Christmas is gone, we’re four days into 2012 and a lot ...”
Boosting Your Retirement Plan Contributions
“By JASON ALDERMAN
For the first time since 2009, the IRS has increased the amount people ...”
HEALTHLINE: Literally The Breakfast Of Champions!
“By Brent Hauver
I am not sure if there is a man out there that does ...”
Recycle Your Christmas Tree At Coop. Extension
“Recycle your Christmas tree and bring it a second life as a gift to the ...”
This Week In M.V. History (January 4, 2012)
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
5 Years Ago
From Progress: December 27, 2006
Break-In at Sugar’s Restaurant
Sugar’s Restaurant ...”
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IMPORTANT NOTICE! MV Progress To Move It's Offices This Week
“The Moapa Valley PROGRESS will be moving its office this week. The newspaper will be ...”
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2011 | Dec 28
Muddy River Christmas Bird Count To Be Held New Year’s Day
“Those interested in discovering what kinds of winter birds come to Moapa Valley are invited ...”
Community Invited To New Years Party At Overton
“The Overton Senior Center is proud to present a free New Year’s Eve concert featuring ...”
Handel’s Messiah Sing A Luminous Labor of Love
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
In many places around the country it has become a commonplace ...”
EDITORIAL: Review of Progress Opinion Section 2011
“As we come to the end of another year, it is time once again to ...”
No One Asked Me But... (December 28, 2011)
“By DR. LARRY MOSES
No one asked me but… Santa Claus did not come to Moapa ...”
LETTER: Important To Register To Vote
“In 2012 we will elect a president. It is important that all Americans are registered ...”
OPEN FORUM: You May Already Be A Winner!
“By ESTHER RAMOS
Oh really? You also may be not a winner. And if you’re one ...”
MISSIONARIES (December 28, 2011)
“Brendan Watkins
Brendan Robert Watkins has been called to serve as a missionary for The Church ...”
‘Golf Fore Kids’ Brings Toys For Local Kids
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Christmas was a made little brighter for some Moapa Valley families ...”
Year 2011: Moapa Valley News In Review
“Editor’s Note: The past year has been another active year for news events in Moapa ...”
Lady Pirates Compete In L.V. Invitational
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
Last week the Lady Pirates basketball team participated in the Las ...”
State 3A Basketball Roundup
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
Northern 3A Boys
We start off with Sparks who played one game ...”
Fishing The Overton Arm
“By Loren Brooks
Izaak Walton (1593 – 1683) who was best known as the author of ...”
RURAL RANTS: The Rural Side Of 2011
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Twenty-eleven has been a brutal year around the world; a year ...”
A Story Worth Telling: Tribute To Local Veteran, Al Biederman
“Editor’s Note: This is the first installment in a year-long series of articles telling the ...”
Colorful Holiday Canning Project
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
This is a fun jelly that combines the taste of pomegranate ...”
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2011 Moapa Valley Tour Of Lights
“
Every year, members of the Progress staff drive up and down through the Moapa ...”
Logandale Residents Petition County To Remove Barricade
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley Town Advisory Board (MVTAB) met on Wednesday night ...”
Valley Voices Joyfully Announce Coming Of Christmas
“By Catherine Ellerton
Moapa Valley Progress
Dear readers, last you heard I was in a dilemma of ...”
Local Volunteers Sought For Christmas Bird Count
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Volunteers are being sought throughout Moapa Valley for this year’s annual ...”
Local Resident Lauded For Assisting Police In Holdup
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Moapa Valley resident Susan Chapman was presented with a special certificate ...”
Mack Lyon Middle School Students Donate Christmas Toys For Local Kids
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The members of the Mack Lyon Middle School Beta Club delivered ...”
Local Students Help In OPD Food Drive
“By Jessica Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Grant M. Bowler Elementary School named two grand prize winners during ...”
EDITORIAL: Christmas Cheer Is All Around Us
“Christmas is a time of giving. This is nowhere more evident than in a small ...”
FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK: If Only We Had Asked For It!
“By Vernon Robison
A small crowd of angry Logandale residents showed up to the Moapa Valley ...”
No One Asked Me But... (December 21, 2011)
“By DR. LARRY MOSES
No one asked me but… Merry Christmas! Yes, Merry Christmas! You may ...”
LETTER: Puzzled By Local Fuel Prices!
“I do not make it a habit of criticizing the local merchants of the Valley, ...”
MISSIONARIES (December 21, 2011)
“Nathan Merkley
Elder Nathan Joshua Merkley has faithfully served for two years in the Missouri Saint ...”
WEDDINGS (December 21, 2011)
“Ham / Medley
Jason and Martha Ham of Overton, NV announce the upcoming wedding of their ...”
OBITUARY: Robert Lamb
“Robert Lamb
Robert Carl Lamb, 82, passed away on December 11, 2011 at his home in ...”
Christmas, the Christ Event
“By FR. BOB PUHLMAN
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
Can you imagine that first Christmas, Jesus ...”
Sharing The Spirit Of Christmas
“By Pastors Bill and Anita Lang
Moapa Christian Church
The Christmas Spirit is alive and well on ...”
Face Time With Santa At M.V. Library
“By Catherine Ellerton
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley Library in Overton held its annual Christmas Open ...”
Draft EIS Released On Paiute Solar Power Facility
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
A new 350 megawatt solar power generating facility on the Moapa ...”
Pirates Compete in the L.V. Holiday Classic
“By Gregg Chappell
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa wrestlers were off from competition during the first part ...”
State 3A Basketball Roundup
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
Boys 3A Basketball
Sparks is on a roll as they have won ...”
Lady Pirate Basketball Has Up - Down Week
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
MVHS
47
Del Sol
36
MVHS
21
Arbor View
58
MVHS
30
Rancho
38
Girls basketball circuit Pirate fans were left scratching their ...”
Pirate Boys Struggle Through Week Of Three Losses
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
MVHS
45
Del Sol
61
MVHS
42
Arbor View
67
MVHS
39
Rancho
61
The Moapa Valley High School Boys Basketball team just ...”
Junior Wrestlers Compete In Regional Tournament
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
The Muddy Valley Wrestling Club attended the Junior Longhorn Stampede Wrestling ...”
MTAB Approves Use Permit For Exotic Pet
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Town Advisory Board approved a zoning request from Moapa ...”
MOAPA VALLEY GARDEN SPOT (December 21, 2011)
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Perfect Gifts For The Gardener
If you’re still looking for just the ...”
Bank Makes Donation To Cappalappa
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The Mesquite branch of Bank of Nevada presented a check on ...”
HEALTHLINE: Eating Greens and Feeling Fine
“By Brent Hauver
I know that I think all of our Sunwarrior products are particularly exciting, ...”
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Perkins Students Perform Patriotic Holiday Program
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Ute V. Perkins Elementary School presented its annual Christmas program to ...”
Youngsters Bring Show Animals For Weigh-in
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Twenty-seven young Southern Nevadans converged on Logandale last Saturday with a ...”
Grants Available For NV Agricultural Startups
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Beginning and/or prospective farmers and ranchers in Moapa Valley who may ...”
Zip Through The Holidays
“
Awesome Adventures and Adventure Glide have recently opened a new Ropes Course and Zipline in ...”
Lost City Museum Holds Holiday Open House
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
The Lost City Museum was filled to overflowing during its annual ...”
MVWD Board Reverses Policy On Dual Residences
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Peogress
The Moapa Valley Water District Board, in a meeting held December ...”
Local Kids Get To “Shop With A Cop” For the Holidays
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Nine young students at Grant Bowler Elementary school were rounded up ...”
From The Editor’s Desk: Still Waiting At The Back Of The Line
“By Vernon Robison
Despite a difficult economy, the City of Mesquite has much to celebrate. This ...”
No One Asked Me But... (December 14, 2011)
“By DR. LARRY MOSES
No one asked me but… The contract talks between the Clark County ...”
LETTER: Selling ‘Snake Oil’ of Safety
“Let the buyer beware, Dr. Long is selling the “snake oil” of safety through government ...”
GRADUATIONS (December 14, 2011)
“Samuel Leatham
Delmar and Joan Leatham are proud to announce the graduation of their son Samuel ...”
MISSIONARY (December 14, 2011)
“Haydn Waite
Scott Haydn Waite Jr. has been called to serve as a missionary for The ...”
OBITUARY: James Younghans
“James Younghans
James “Jim” Whitney Younghans, 76, of Boulder City, NV passed away at his home ...”
OBITUARY: Eula Cluff
“Eula Cluff
Eula Roberts Cluff, age 81, died Friday, December 9, 2011 at her home in ...”
OBITUARY: Walter T. "Tommy" Stone
“Walter T. "Tommy" Stone
Services for Walter T. “Tommy” Stone, 89, of Emmett, Idaho, who died ...”
WEDDINGS (December 14, 2011)
“Wilson/Bodily
Justin Charles Bodily and Bethany JoAnn Wilson will be married for time and all eternity ...”
Tough Week’s Schedule For MVHS Boys Basketball
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
MVHS
48
Chaparral
57
MVHS
44
Silverado
78
MVHS
54
Lowry
63
MVHS
40
Enterprise
42
MVHS
71
White Pine
34
It was a full schedule for the Pirates last week. ...”
State 3A Basketball Roundup
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
Northern 3A - Boys
The Lowry Buckaroos travelled south last week and ...”
Pirates Beat the Eagles In First Encounter Of Season
“By Gregg Chappell
Moapa Valley Progress
Moapa Valley wrestlers traveled to Boulder City to compete in a ...”
Lady Pirate Basketball Takes Two Tough Losses
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
MVHS
48
Chapparal
51
MVHS
28
Silverado
69
In a game the Pirates should have won, Chaparral beat the ...”
Lyon Drama Students Perform A Double Feature
“By Jessica Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The W. Mack Lyon Drama class held its first production of ...”
Debate Tournament Halted Due To Vandalism Incident
“By Kenna McMurray
Moapa Valley Progress
The Spring Valley High School debate tournament was interrupted on Saturday ...”
Change In Ownership At Valley Service Center in Overton
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The Valley Service Center auto shop in Overton has recently undergone ...”
Small Business Help Center Opens
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
A new Small Business Help Center devoted to helping new businesses ...”
RURAL RANTS (December 14, 2011)
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Bringing The Whole World To Rural Residents
As regular readers are aware, ...”
Record Turnout At ‘Golf Fore Kids’ Event
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Mesquite - The numbers alone were staggering. The final count of players was 440 that ...”
A Merry Little Christmas Celebrated By Zephyr Singers
“By Catherine Ellerton
Moapa Valley Progress
“O Hearken Ye!” “O Hearken Ye!”
The call went out to the ...”
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Festival Of Trees Offers A Winter Wonderland
“By Catherine Ellerton
Moapa Valley Progress
I eagerly entered the Old Logandale School last weekend to see ...”
Local WWII Veterans Remember Pearl Harbor Day
“By Catherine Ellerton
Moapa Valley Progress
. - - . . .- .-. .-..
The code continued relentlessly ...”
Quail Hollow Farm Holds Annual Seed Exchange
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Seeds from some 50 different open-pollinated vegetable varieties representing everything from ...”
Gearing Up For 2011 Messiah Sing
“The old saying goes: “Some observe, others participate.” Whatever your category, you are needed for ...”
Moapa TAB Approves Land Use Plan And Glendale Waivers
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Town Advisory Board (MTAB) approved a series of proposed ...”
No One Asked Me But... (December 7, 2011)
“By DR. LARRY MOSES
No one asked me but… Today is National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day ...”
LETTER: SNHD Did NOT Crash A Private Party
“The article and editorial on the Quail Hollow Farm (QHF) Dinner (Health District Crashes Party ...”
LETTER: Thanks To Friends Of The Library
“The Moapa Valley Library staff would like to express our sincerest gratitude to The Friends ...”
MISSIONARIES (December 7, 2011)
“Grant Pray
Grant Robert Pray has been called to serve as a missionary for The Church ...”
NEW ARRIVAL (December 7, 2011)
“Chloe Ellyn Harter
Mathew and Brandie Harter are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, ...”
OBITUARY: Dennie George Nichols, Jr.
“Dennie George Nichols, Jr.
Dennie George Nichols, Jr. passed away Saturday, November 19, 2011 at his ...”
Mack Lyon Health Students Get Parenting Practice
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Being a single parent is a daunting, oftentimes thankless task and ...”
Mesa View Home Care named to 2011 HomeCare Elite
“
Mesa View Home Care has been named to the 2011 HomeCare Elite™, a compilation of ...”
MVHS Wrestlers Take Team Title at Ely Lions Club Tournament
“By Gregg Chappell
Moapa Valley Progress
The wrestling season started last week and already the Pirates are ...”
MVHS Girls Defeat Sunrise Mtn.
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
MVHS
44
Sunrise Mtn.
36
The MVHS girls’ basketball season began last week and the ...”
MVHS Boys Start Season With Dual Losses
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
MVHS
47
Sunrise Mtn.
81
MVHS
36
Pine View
63
As the Moapa Valley High School Boys Basketball season ...”
State 3A Basketball Roundup
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
Boys Southern 3A
Within four days of starting the season, Boulder City ...”
Caliente Pepper Team Wins Park and Rec Softball Tournament
“
The Caliente Pepper’s had a perfect 14-0 season through the entire adult co-ed schedule during ...”
Fishing The Overton Arm
“By Loren Brooks
With a weather forecast calling for high winds on November 30, John Ratliff, ...”
Livestock Feed Experts Teach Seminar For Local 4-H Kids
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Raising and preparing animals to compete and win in the Clark ...”
Helping Locals To Dress Well On a Budget
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Open for about a month now, the trendy new Mesquite clothing ...”
HEALTHLINE: Taking In The Light
“By Brent Hauver
Chances are when you feel tired, sluggish or lack mental clarity–there’s something missing. ...”
Management Changes At Logandale Storage
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In recent months, the Logandale Storage facility has seen some significant changes in management. The ...”
MOAPA VALLEY GARDEN SPOT (December 7, 2011)
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Gardening During The Holiday Season
It’s almost a given that as December ...”
A Local Source For Slithery Reptile Pets
“By Jessica Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Home True Value Hardware in Overton is selling reptiles as pets. ...”
| Nov 30
Holiday Bazaar Attracts Weekend Gift Shoppers
“By Catherine Ellerton
Moapa Valley Progress
For a mere dollar and a donated canned good, holiday shoppers ...”
OLSHACS Festival Of Trees To Be Held This Weekend
“
The Christmas holiday season has returned to Moapa Valley again. And with it comes the ...”
MVTVD Installs New Receiving Antenna Structure
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Over the past few weeks, board members from the Moapa Valley ...”
Seventh Annual ‘Golf Fore Kids’ To Be Held In Mesquite
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The seventh annual Golf Fore Kids four-player scramble scheduled for Dec. 8 is expected to ...”
Zephyr Singers Set To Make A Holiday Come-back
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Moapa Valley residents won’t want to miss a special Christmas concert coming up on Tuesday, ...”
Lost City Museum To Hold Holiday Open House
“The Lost City Museum will host its annual holiday open house on December 10 from ...”
Moapa Valley Gardeners Learn How To Build A Hoophouse
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
In a modern take on an old fashioned barn raising, a ...”
No One Asked Me But... (November 30, 2011)
“By DR. LARRY MOSES
No one asked me but… In November, 1998, the people of Clark ...”
MVWD To Change Its Bills This Month
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Moapa Valley residents will see significant changes to the look of ...”
MISSIONARIES (November 30, 2011)
“Robert and Barbara Jones
Elder Robert and Sister Barbara Jones are returning home December 1, 2011 ...”
OBITUARY: Dianna Snedden
“Dianna Snedden
Dianna Lynn Snedden, 58, passed away November 18, 2011 at her home in Overton, ...”
OBITUARY: Nathan Lee
“Nathan Lee
Nathan Lee, age 58, died Sunday, November 27, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He ...”
Businessowners Urge M.V. Residents To Shop Local
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Moapa Valley business owners are hoping a nationwide campaign that kicked ...”
Lady Pirates Train With UNLV Legend
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
Back in the 1970s, a boy of the age of about ...”
Fundamentals Are The Goal For Parks & Rec Volleyball
“Moapa Valley Progress
The local Parks and Rec youth girls volleyball program is in full swing ...”
State 3-A Basketball Preview
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
MVHS Girls Basketball
The Moapa Valley Lady Pirates Basketball season has begun. ...”
Fitness Options For M.V. Residents
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
With Thanksgiving already a week gone, the National Institutes of Health ...”
MVHS Students Attend Youth Forum
“By Tucker Abbott
MVHS Student
Four students from Moapa Valley High School were selected to attend the ...”
Overton Senior Center Offers Something For Everyone
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
You know you’re getting old when the clothes you put away ...”
Kids Have Fun At GraphX Workshop
“By Catherine Ellerton
Moapa Valley Progress
Toothpicks, bows, candles, cupcake papers, glass candle holders, sun glasses, stickers, ...”
Unique Home Furnishing Ideas In A Local Store
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Moapa Valley homeowners looking for unique and fresh furnishings and accessories ...”
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County Commission Approves Ag Ordinance
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
A new county ordinance designed to ease restrictions on agricultural land ...”
MVWD Board Hears Complaints From Ratepayers
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Several local residents attended the Moapa Valley Water Distict (MVWD) board ...”
Senior Center Holds Annual Holiday Bazaar
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley Senior Citizen Center was a beehive of commerce ...”
Students Chosen For Select School District-Wide Honors Orchestra
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Four Moapa Valley students participated in the 2011 Clark County School ...”
Mack Lyon Middle School Holds Student Showcase
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
Mack Lyon Middle School invited students and their parents to a ...”
Local Non-profits Receive County Grants
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Five non-profit organizations in the Moapa Valley community will be the ...”
EDITORIAL: Rare Glimmers of Common Sense Governance
“We live in a society which is leaning toward an ever-increasing governmental role in the ...”
No One Asked Me But... (November 23, 2011)
“By DR. LARRY MOSES
No one asked me but… Thanksgiving is tomorrow. For many of us, ...”
LETTER: Couldn’t Do It Without Help From Community
“I wish to thank all of the valley residents for making the American Legion Veterans ...”
MISSIONARY (November 23, 2011)
“Chase Witter
Chase Nathaniel Witter has been called to serve as a missionary for The Church ...”
WEDDING (November 23, 2011)
“Gates/Spiller
Wayne and Judy Gates of Overton are pleased to announce the marriage of their son ...”
OBITUARY: Malcolm Kirk
“Malcolm Glenn Kirk
Malcolm Glenn Kirk, age 49, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at his ...”
OBITUARY: Anastacio Huerta
“Anastacio Huerta
Anastacio Huerta, age 77, died Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at Valley Hospital in Las ...”
OBITUARY: Mary Van Leuven
“Mary Van Leuven
Mary Beatrice Van Leuven, age 85, died Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at her ...”
OBITUARY: Dennis Clark Williams
“Dennis Clark Williams
Dennis Clark Williams of Mesquite, NV, age 69, known to most as “DC”, ...”
OBITUARY: Ula May Cahoon Day
“Ula May Cahoon Day
Ula Day died Tuesday November 15, 2011 at the age of 89. ...”
New Convenience Store At Glendale Opens For Business At Last
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The new AM/PM mini-mart store and ARCO gas station at Glendale ...”
Pirates Fall To Truckee In State Championship
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MVHS
6
Truckee
21
By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
Battered and bruised, the Pirates came up short in the state ...”
Moapa Kids Get To Compete For A Thanksgiving Turkey
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Seven kids from three Moapa families took home all but one ...”
MVHS Girls Soccer Awards
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley girls’ soccer held an awards banquet last week ...”
Youth Wrestling Program Gets Started
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
The Muddy Valley Wrestling Club program got its start last week. ...”
Lake Mead Fishing Report
“(NDOW) Anglers continue to find shad from Vegas Wash to Government Wash and a few ...”
MVHS Drama Students Perform In The Government Inspector
“By Jessica Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley High School Drama Department once again stunned its ...”
MVHS Holds College & Career Fair
“By Jessica Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Moapa Valley High School’s third annual College and Career Fair was ...”
MVHS Debate Travels To Dixie
“By Kenna McMurray
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley Forensics team vanquished their opponents at Dixie High ...”
RURAL RANTS (November 23, 2011)
“By Mike Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
Thanksgiving: A God-given Holiday
Thanksgiving is the most wonderful holiday of the ...”
HEALTHLINE: The Warrior Way
“By Brent Hauver
I am quite aware this article may seem like a shameless plug for ...”
Boy Scouts and Volunteers Work To Restock The Local Food Bank
“
By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
Local Boy Scouts teamed up this weekend to gather food donations ...”
Bowler Students Welcome Dads To School
“By Cyndi Goodrich
Moapa Valley Progress
Passersby at Grant Bowler Elementary on Thursday morning might have seen ...”
The Challenges Of Safe Driving
“By Catherine Ellerton
Moapa Valley Progress
Although the AARP Driver Safety Program is designed for drivers age ...”
16
Moapa Valley Celebrates Veterans Day
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Hundreds of spectators turned out lined the main street in Overton ...”
Cooper Bridge Project Jumps To Top Of Funding List
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The Clark County Regional Flood Control District (CCRFCD) board, at a ...”
Native American Culture Celebrated At Lost City Museum
“By Catherine Ellerton
Moapa Valley Progress
The stories and culture of Native Americans were celebrated at The ...”
Local Toys for Tots Efforts In Full Swing
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The 2011 Toys for Tots East Clark County headquarters opened recently in Overton, located at ...”
Senior Center To Hold Fall Bazaar
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley Senior Center is seeking vendors to participate in ...”
Giant Chili Cookoff Doubleheader Coming To Mesquite Thanksgiving Weekend
“If turkey becomes your least-favorite food after Thanksgiving, the first annual High Desert Robinson Regional ...”
No One Asked Me But... (November 16, 2011)
“By DR. LARRY MOSES
No one asked me but… The Penn State scandal has destroyed an ...”
OPEN FORUM: Recognition Does Not Equal Protection
“By DUSTIN NELSON
The dialog surrounding Gold Butte over the last few years has focused on ...”
LETTER: Thanks From Logandale Firefighters
“The Logandale Volunteer Fire Department deeply appreciates all our generous neighbors, friends, and businesses who ...”
LETTER: Patriotism Is Alive In Moapa Valley
“Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8336 Moapa Valley wishes to express their appreciation to American ...”
OBITUARY: Paul M. Ozaki
“Paul M. Ozaki
Paul Motohiko Ozaki passed away on Monday, October 31, 2011 at his home ...”
NEW ARRIVALS (November 16, 2011)
“Shelby Dale Black
Proud parents Britta and Brandon Black announce the birth of their daughter Shelby ...”
MVTAB Approves Minor Changes To Land Use Plan
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley Town Advisory Board (MVTAB) approved a series of ...”
Educational Farm Foundation Holds First Local Food Swap Event
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
The Educational Farm Foundation of Moapa Valley held its first Food ...”
Pirates Defeat Lowry, Advance To State
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MVHS
19
Lowry
6
By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
Do you think we can win this game against Lowry? How ...”
State 3-A Football Roundup
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
The Green Wave of Fallon travelled to Truckee and nearly beat ...”
MVHS Girls Soccer Season Has Exciting Finish
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
The girls soccer season came to an amazing close earlier this ...”
Fishing The Overton Arm
“By Loren Brooks
The rising water at Lake Mead, particularly the water in the Overton Arm, ...”
Lin’s Market Ushers In It’s Holiday Season
“By Catherine Ellerton
Moapa Valley Progress
Visions of Boar’s Head Turkey, sweet sliced ham, pumpkin mousse and ...”
Music Students Perform Americana For Seniors
“By Catherine Ellerton
Moapa Valley Progress
The Overton Senior Center opened its doors on Monday November 7 ...”
MOAPA VALLEY GARDEN SPOT (November 16, 2011)
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Perfect Time To Start That Compost Pile
Mid-November is an excellent time ...”
Lake Mead Fishing Report
“(NDOW) Vegas Wash and the surrounding area continues to produce striped bass and some good ...”
This Week In M.V. History
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
5 Years Ago
From Progress: November 15, 2006
Logandale Resident Appointed as Northeast ...”
A Holiday Crowd Pleaser
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I also wanted to focus ...”
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Adventure Seekers Return To Logandale Trails
“By Jessica Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The Vegas Valley 4-Wheelers (VV4W) club held its 31st annual Hump ...”
M.V. Celebrates Pomegranate Festival
“By Catherine Ellerton
Moapa Valley Progress
Sweet sixteen and still going strong! The Pomegranate Arts Festival sponsored ...”
Veterans Day Parade Planned For Friday
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Members of the American Legion Post 75 are making final preparations ...”
Lyon Middle School To Hold Student Showcase
“W. Mack Lyon Middle School will open its doors to the community on Thursday, November ...”
Lund Recognized For Volunteerism
“By Catherine Ellerton
Moapa Valley Progress
Last month at the 7th annual Southern Nevada Interagency Volunteer Recognition ...”
Moapa Valley Judge Commended By State Supreme Court
“Moapa Valley Progress
Moapa Valley Justice of the Peace Lanny Waite was recently recognized by the ...”
No One Asked Me But... (November 9, 2011)
“By DR. LARRY MOSES
No one asked me but…While my wife and I were on our ...”
OPEN FORUM: Pay No Attention to the Inflation
“By WILLIAM WILSON
According to legend, in Czarist Russia, Grigory Potemkin constructed fake villages to make ...”
LETTER: Mandatory Protection.... For A Fee
“In the first several decades of the 1900’s there were a breed of ruthless vermin ...”
OBITUARY: Dianne Sosa
“Dianne Sosa
Dianne Mitchler Sosa passed on Sunday, November 6, 2011 at her home in Overton, ...”
WEDDINGS (November 9, 2011)
“Terril/Rowberry
Robert and Lori Terril are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter Nicole Terril ...”
MISSSIONARIES (November 9, 2011)
“
Zachary Staley
Zachary Ammon Staley has been called to serve as a missionary for The Church ...”
NEW ARRIVAL (November 9, 2011)
“Matthew Stowell Dalley
Corey and Kristi Dalley are happy to announce the birth of their sixth ...”
EAGLE SCOUT (November 9, 2011)
“Nathan Witter
Nathan Witter, son of Greg and Kimberly Witter, has achieved the rank of Eagle ...”
Valley Of Fire Gift Shop Opens
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
A new state-operated gift shop in the Valley of Fire State ...”
First Customer Hooks In To New Moapa Valley Sewer Line
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The new Moapa Valley sewer pipeline received its first customer last ...”
Pirates Squeak By In Division Win Vs. Bulldogs
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MVHS
13
VVHS
12
By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
How long does it take to win a football game? For ...”
State 3-A Football Roundup
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
This week only four football games were played in the Nevada ...”
Lady Pirates Go Down Fighting In Division Loss To Boulder City
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
BOULDER CITY -- A mere seven points spread over three heart-stopping ...”
MVHS Runners Compete At State Meet In Reno
“By Kenna McMurray
Moapa Valley Progress
Members of the Moapa Valley High School cross country team experienced ...”
Paiutes Honor Spiritual Leader In Annual Veterans Day Pow-wow
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
In a vibrant and poignantly beautiful colorful display, more than 140 ...”
Community Celebrates Spookiest Night Of The Year
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The spooks came out en masse on Halloween night and attended ...”
RURAL RANTS: November 9, 2011
“Lessons From Covering MVHS Ladies’ Volleyball
By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
I graduated from high school a ...”
HEALTHLINE: Eat your ARRrranges!
“By Brent Hauver
If you are ever tempted to doubt the power of good nutrition, I ...”
The Comforting Taste Of Autumn
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
One of the many things I love about the cooler weather ...”
02
Halloween Jubilee At The Valley of Fire
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Some 270 ghosts, goblins and other ghoulish figures gathered at atlatl ...”
SNHD Meets With Owners Of Quail Hollow Farm To 'Resolve Concerns'
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
Quail Hollow Farm owners, Monte and Laura Bledsoe met with Southern ...”
M.V. Pomegranate Festival This Weekend
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
An army of local entrepreneurs have swept Moapa Valley from top ...”
Locals Invited Hump N Bump Event At Logandale Station 73
“The Vegas Valley 4 Wheelers (VV4W) will be holding its annual Hump N Bump event ...”
Paiute Veterans Pow-wow To Be Held
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
The 20th Annual Southern Paiute Veterans Pow-Wow will be held this ...”
Lost City Museum To Hold Native American Day
“The Lost City Museum will hold Native American Day Saturday November 12, 2011 from 10 ...”
Local Food Swap To Be Held
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
The Educational Farm Foundation of Moapa Valley is hosting a food ...”
Chamber Meets With Park Service On Promoting North End of Lake Mead
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
A group of local business owners met last week with Lake ...”
No One Asked Me But... (November 2, 2011)
“By DR. LARRY MOSES
No one asked me but… I just finished reading a column in ...”
OPEN FORUM: When Did Things Change?
“By LAURA & MONTE BLEDSOE
We love our valley! Our little family moved to this valley ...”
LETTER: Open Letter Of Thanks To Sheriff Gillespie
“Dear Sheriff Gillespie,
I am a long time resident of Logandale and I want to commend ...”
LETTER: Too Much Control
“I feel compelled to set aside my anonymity and come out in support of the ...”
ENGAGEMENT: (November 2, 2011)
“
Burbank/Douglas
The parents of Sarah Lu Burbank and Evan M. Douglas, along with their daughter Gracie ...”
OBITUARY: Mignon Ruby
“Mignon Ruby
Mignon Ruby was a mother, a friend, an incredibly colorful, unique lady and she ...”
OBITUARY: Shelby Williams
“Shelby Williams
Shelby John Williams, age 79, died Wednesday, October 26, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. ...”
Pet Grooming Shop Moves To Downtown Overton
“By Catherine Ellerton
Moapa Valley Progress
Blueberry facial – hydro massage – Mmmmmm - could it get ...”
Pirate Volleyball Trips Up In Two Division Rival Matches
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
The Lady Pirates varsity volleyball team has been training extra hard ...”
Pirates Send Boulder City Back To The Lockers
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MVHS
41
Boulder City
19
By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
The Pirates traveled to Boulder City on Thursday, October 27 ...”
Local Youth Wins 2nd Straight All-Around
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Logandale resident Jordan Taylor competed in the season final event of ...”
State 3-A Football Roundup
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
In Fallon the Green Wave, with 2nd string quarterback Dylan Tedford, ...”
MVHS Runners Compete At Laughlin Divisionals
“By Kenna McMurray
Moapa Valley Progress
The Pirate Cross Country team competed at the regional tournament in ...”
Moapa Photographer Hosts ‘Night Of The Vampires’
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
A Moapa home hosted a council of the undead last week ...”
Desert Valley Academy Announces Scholarships For Local Students
“Moapa Valley high school seniors may benefit from a decision just announced by Dr. Raymond ...”
MOAPA VALLEY GARDEN SPOT (November 2, 2011)
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
November Gardening
It’s finally November and if you don’t have your winter ...”
A Season For Fall Festivals
“By Catherine Ellerton
Moapa Valley Progress
The sliver of a moon hung low in the sky creating ...”
Cupcake War Declared At 4-H Kick Off
“By Catherine Ellerton
Moapa Valley Progress
Local 4-H members joined together at the Logandale Fairgrounds on Tuesday, ...”
Christmas Shop Opens for The Holidays
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
GraphX Design and La Belle Maison in the Little Pink House ...”
| Oct 26
Health District Crashes Party At Quail Hollow Farms
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
What promised to be an evening of fresh, local food under ...”
Homecoming Celebration In The Grand MVHS Tradition
“By Jessica Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Moapa Valley High School celebrated Homecoming last week. High school students, ...”
Old Gym To Hold Annual Fall Carnival
“
The Old Overton Gym will be holding its fourth annual Old-Time Carnival on Friday, October ...”
Parks And Rec To Host Halloween Party
“The local Clark County Parks and Recreation staff will be hosting a Kids Halloween Party ...”
Ann Romney Stumps For Mitt In Mesquite
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
In a crowded field of choices, Mitt Romney is best suited ...”
FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK: A Day Of Reckoning!
“By VERNON ROBISON
With the Thanksgiving holiday approaching, our minds will be turned towards the pilgrims ...”
No One Asked Me But... (October 26, 2011)
“By DR. LARRY MOSES
No one asked me but… on November 4-5, the Moapa Valley Art ...”
LETTER: Just A Drop In The Bucket
“I find it difficult to believe that the Park Service can’t find $50,000 dollars to ...”
LETTER: Nothing New
“In Ecclesiastes 1:9 it states, “There is nothing new under the sun.”
Having said this, not ...”
MISSIONARY (October 26, 2011)
“Shelby Bennett
Shelby Sloane Bennett has been called to serve as a missionary for the The ...”
Bowler Students Learn Fire Safety Skills
“By Cyndi Goodrich
Moapa Valley Progress
Local volunteer firefighters put on a Fire Safety Day for Grant ...”
Commissioner Collins Speaks To M.V. Chamber Members
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Clark County Commissioner Tom Collins said last week that he plans ...”
Pirates Take Down Skyhawks In Homecoming Game
“
MVHS
27
Silverado
0
By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley High School football team battled its way to ...”
Local Boys Chosen For State All-Star Team
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Local youngsters, Jose Rios and Dennis Whitmore are embarking next month ...”
Pirate Volleyball Continues Winning Streak
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley High School Lady Pirates varsity volleyball team played ...”
State 3-A Football Roundup
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
In Lowry the northern game of the year was played and ...”
Station 73 Now Equipped With Emergency ATV
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The Logandale Fire Station #73 is now home to a rather ...”
MVHS Forensics Competes At Green Valley Tournament
“By Kenna McMurray
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley High School Forensics team dominated at Green Valley ...”
Commissioners Appoint Markle To MVTAB
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The Clark County Board of County Commissioners, at a meeting held ...”
Echo Bay Concessioner Moves Marina As Lake Levels Rise
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Echo Bay Marina workers last Sunday put the finishing touches on ...”
Cinnamon Creek Singers Provide Wistful Trip To Past
“By Catherine Ellerton
Moapa Valley Progress
Quietly and serenely the Monday, October 17th, concert goers were taken ...”
HEALTHLINE: An All Around Healthy Heart
“By Brent Hauver
It is arguable that health is the most precious asset that a person ...”
Cool Weather Beet Salad
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
As the cool weather approaches, the winter root vegetables are starting ...”
19
Car Show Brings Crowd To Downtown Overton
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
The 13th annual Overton Car Show was held on Saturday, October ...”
MVHS Seeks Parent Support For Free Drug Testing Program
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Moapa Valley Empowerment High School (MVHS) officials are seeking permission to ...”
Former So. Utah Police Officers Arrested In Lin’s Robbery
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The pharmacy at Lin’s Marketplace was robbed at gunpoint on Monday, ...”
4-H Season-Opening Event To Be Held
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
The 4-H program in northeast Clark County is inviting anyone interested ...”
Veterans Health Fair To Be Held
“Mesa View Hospital along with Sun City Mesquite and the Mesquite Veterans Center will be ...”
Plans Are In The Works For Veterans Day Parade
“The American Legion Diamond Jubilee Post 75 will be presenting the annual Veterans Day Parade ...”
Tire Blowout On Engine 74 Causes Accident
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
A fire engine from Overton Fire Station 74 sustained damage in ...”
MTAB Approves ‘Roos N More’ Zoning Item
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Roos-N-More Zoo owners last week received approval from the Moapa Town ...”
Park Service Officials Pledge To Work With Local Business Owners
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Though water levels have risen significantly at Overton Beach, National Park ...”
EDITORIAL: Why Not Leave It To The Professionals?
“Amid an hour-long Moapa Valley Town Board discussion last week dealing with the National Park ...”
No One Asked Me But... (October 19, 2011)
“By DR. LARRY MOSES
No one asked me but… Rumors are they are building two round-a-bouts ...”
LETTER: A Continual Probing For Weakness
“I think the article reporting the recent community meeting on Gold Butte (Federal Official Urges ...”
LETTER: Social Security As Ponzi Scheme
“In a recent article (No One Asked Me But...: Progress, October 5, 2011), Dr. Larry ...”
LETTER: Economic Death Of A Thousand Cuts
“Doc Moses your article (No One Asked Me But....: Progress, Sept. 28, 2011) should encourage ...”
MISSIONARIES (October 19, 2011)
“Austriana Messer
Austriana Messer has been called to serve as a missionary for The Church of ...”
NEW ARRIVAL (October 19, 2011)
“Oakley Lawrence Buttery
On Monday, September 26, 2011 at 10:08 p.m. Paityn welcomed her little brother ...”
MILITARY (October 19, 2011)
“Jeffrey Nelson
Jeffrey Scott Nelson, a 1984 graduate of Moapa Valley High School, was promoted September ...”
WEDDING (October 19, 2011)
“Tovar/Jones
Walter and Kathy Tovar are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter Alayna Tovar ...”
Pirates Pound Bulldogs In Hammer Game
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MVHS
18
VVHS
0
By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
The Bulldogs came to town on Friday for the annual “Hammer ...”
State 3-A Football Roundup
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
As the football season progresses one thing is for sure. Competition ...”
MVHS Volleyball Defeats Bulldogs At Home
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley High School Lady Pirates varsity volleyball team showed ...”
Pirate Soccer Storms On Shadow Ridge Parade
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
The greatest three minutes in Pirate Soccer history took place a ...”
Community Gets More Than It Pays For, Collins Tells MVTAB
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
County Commissioner Tom Collins appeared before the Moapa Valley Town Advisory ...”
Procrastinate Change: Saving Your Marriage
“By Glen Horlacher, MS, MFT
I have noticed that one of the most frustrating things for ...”
MVWD Board Appoints Interim General Manager
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley Water District (MVWD) Board of Directors appointed Water ...”
New Venue And Menu At Grandparents Day
“By Cyndi Goodrich
Moapa Valley Progress
The Grant M. Bowler Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) hosted ...”
HEALTHLINE (October 19, 2011)
“A Naturally Better Medicine
Irene Hauver, Owner and Operator of Sage Health and Empowerment
Laughter’s undisputed reign ...”
RURAL RANTS (October 19, 2011)
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Autumn is a wonderful time of year. As summer rapidly dwindles ...”
Hope of the Harvest
“By PENNIE RUMSEY
I still remember the first time I planted a seed in my first ...”
Perkins Students Rewarded For Fundraising
“By Jessica Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Students at Perkins Elementary School enjoyed an ice cream party last ...”
Local Talent Featured At ‘Evening Of Music’
“By Catherine Ellerton
Moapa Valley Progress
A beautiful full moon, as only can be experienced in this ...”
12
St. John’s Fall Fiesta Tradition Continues
“By Jessica Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Logandale held its annual ...”
Confusion Over Ag Ordinance Delays Vote
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
A new ordinance, designed to ease restrictions in the county code ...”
Cinnamon Creek Folk Singers To Perform In Logandale
“
The Cinnamon Creek Folk Singers will be performing at the Ron Dalley Theatre at Moapa ...”
Overton Car Show To Be Held This Saturday
“The Moapa Valley Chamber of Commerce will be holding its thirteenth annual Fall Festival Car ...”
MVHS Homecoming To Honor 1956 State Champ Coach
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Moapa Valley High School (MVHS) celebrates homecoming next week with a ...”
No One Asked Me But... (October 12, 2011)
“By DR. LARRY MOSES
No one asked me but… The Republican Party never ceases to amaze ...”
LETTER: Taxpayer-Funded Fitness Classes?
“I am always excited to see an advertisement or read an article in the Progress ...”
LETTER: Missed Opportunity
“Two weeks ago a Town Hall Meeting was held in Mesquite with Senator Joe Hardy, ...”
NEW ARRIVALS (October 12, 2011)
“Drake Matthew Massaro
Drake Matthew Massaro was born September 3, 2011 in Las Vegas, NV. He ...”
MISSIONARY (October 12, 2011)
“Dallin Barlow
Elder Dallin Barlow has returned home from serving in the Chile Santiago West Mission ...”
Semi-Truck Fire Closes I-15
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Traffic in both northbound and southbound lanes of Interstate 15 was ...”
MVHS Soccer Girls Beat Bulldogs In Rain
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
Despite a steady rain, the Lady Pirate soccer team beat the ...”
Legacy Steals Wind From Pirate Sails
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
MVHS
30
Legacy
33
The big play did the Pirates in again.....and again.....and again on ...”
MVHS Loses First League Game To Eagles
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
The Lady Pirates varsity volleyball team lost its first league match ...”
Nevada State 3-A Football Roundup
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
In the north at Winnemucca the Spring Creek Spartans came close ...”
Lake Mead Fishing Report
“(NDOW) Anglers continue to find good action for striped bass and catfish in the Hemenway ...”
MVHS Runners Compete In Two Meets
“By Kenna McMurray
Moapa Valley Progress
The Pirate Cross Country team competed at the Desert Breeze Park ...”
Couple Narrowly Escapes House Fire
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
A Logandale couple was hospitalized for treatment of smoke inhalation after ...”
TV District Board Drops Stipend Increase
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley Television Maintenance District (MVTVD) Board of Directors, at ...”
Nurse Practitioner Joins Local Physician
“
Moapa Valley Family Practice (MVFP) in Logandale now has a new health service provider. Bridget ...”
MOAPA VALLEY GARDEN SPOT (October 12, 2011)
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Preparing Gardens For Cooler Weather
Autumn landed in Moapa Valley last week ...”
This Week In M.V. History (October 12, 2011)
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
5 Years Ago
From Progress: October 11, 2006
MVHS Forensics Shine in California, ...”
HEALTHLINE: Cinnamon: the Ancient Taste of Goodness
“By Brent Hauver
Owner, Sage Health and Empowerment
Fall is finally here. The weather is cooler, the ...”
Acceptance: Saving Your Marriage
“By Glen Horlacher, MFT
As I have observed all types of relationships I have come to ...”
Cool Weather Is The Time For Soup!
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
The cooler weather has really jump-started my craving for soup! Soup ...”
New Pediatric Dental Office Opens Doors
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley Chamber of Commerce held a brief ribbon cutting ...”
05
Federal Official Urges Local Plan For Gold Butte
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
David Hayes, deputy secretary of the Interior, stressed the importance of ...”
Lost City Museum Holds Semi-Annual Kids Day Event
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
Clouds, cool weather, and a little bit of rain didn’t keep ...”
St. John’s Fiesta To Be Held Saturday
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
St. John’s Catholic Church is holding its annual Fall Fiesta on ...”
‘Evening Of Music’ Events To Begin Next Week
“The first in a series of performances featuring local musicians will take place on Tuesday, ...”
EDITORIAL: Just Another Empty Promise
“In recent weeks the special interest that has been pushing for a National Conservation Area ...”
No One Asked Me But... (October 5, 2011)
“By DR. LARRY MOSES
No one asked me but… One of the greatest myths being perpetrated ...”
LETTER: No Such Thing As A Tax Roll-back
“When I was a preteen growing up in Las Vegas in the early ‘70s the ...”
WEDDINGS (October 5, 2011)
“Robison/Pearce
Todd and Denise Robison are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter Ashley Rachel ...”
OBITUARY: Alice Mills Madril
“Alice Mills Madril
Alice Mills Madril (76), wife of Richard (Dick) F. Madril, Jr. returned to ...”
U.S. Postal Service To Consider Broad Cost Cutting Measures
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is in appalling financial shape and ...”
Pirates Thrash Faith At Home
“
MVHS
59
Faith Lutheran
26
By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
“Coach, they’re for real!” was the comment of one Faith ...”
State 3-A Football Roundup
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
When Boulder City traveled to the Virgin Valley Dawg pound last ...”
Eighth Grade Pirates Dominate Canyon View Team
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The Pirate youth football teams played a full morning of games ...”
MVHS Volleyball Beats Cheyenne
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley High School Lady Pirates varsity volleyball team rolled ...”
M.V. Chamber Receives USDA Grant For Small Business Help Center
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded a $22,930 grant to ...”
Fitness Class Offered By Coop. Extension
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
A new Zumba exercise class is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, ...”
THE MOAPA VALLEY GARDEN SPOT (October 5, 2011)
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
The Ancient Pursuit Of Gardening
Gardening or home agriculture – the intentional ...”
MVHS Forensics Performs Well In First Tournament
“By Kenna McMurray
Moapa Valley Progress
Moapa Valley Forensics returned to competition this weekend for the first ...”
This Week In M.V. History (October 5, 2011)
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
5 Years Ago
From Progress: October 4, 2006
Outdoors Event in Logandale
The Las ...”
‘Knit/Crochet For Others’ Meeting To Be Held Saturday
“The next in an ongoing series of “Knit/Crochet for Others” Meetings will be held on ...”
| Sep 28
The Grass Is Always Greener
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Local residents Bob and Peg Smiley enjoyed an unexpected visit from ...”
Proposed Ordinance Allows For Ag Uses In Residential Zones
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The Clark County Board of Commissioners introduced a new ordinance at ...”
OPD Board Votes To Raise Power Rates
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The Overton Power District (OPD) Board of Directors voted unanimously to ...”
‘Ancient Inscriptions’ On Display at Lost City Museum
“The Lost City Museum presents an art exhibit by Joyce and Brian Spavin through the ...”
Local Blood Drive Tomorrow
“The Junior National Honor Society of Lyon Middle School is hosting a community blood drive ...”
Annual Scrap-A-Thon To Be Held
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 75 is hosting its Tenth Annual ...”
NDOT Studies A ‘Miles-Travelled’ Alternative To Gas Tax
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The State of Nevada is currently looking at the possibility of ...”
EDITORIAL: Just A Drop In The Ocean Doesn’t Change Much
“The new ordinance introduced in Las Vegas last week to the Board of County Commissioners ...”
No One Asked Me But... (September 28, 2011)
“By DR. LARRY MOSES
No one asked me but… America has the agricultural capability to produce ...”
OPEN FORUM: I Don’t Get It!
“By ESTHER RAMOS
Group-thinking. Gang activity. Peer pressure. Mob mentality. I don’t understand the draw to ...”
OBITUARY: Edwin Kay
“Edwin Kay
Edwin Kay, age 45, died Monday, September 19, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He ...”
WEDDINGS (September 28, 2011)
“Jaqueline and Logan Whitmore
Please join us at an Open House celebrating the marriage of Logan ...”
NEW ARRIVAL (September 28, 2011)
“Megan Anne Matheson
Megan Anne Matheson was born July 12, 2011 at 8:28 am in Las ...”
MVPAC Season Opens With “The Perfect Gentlemen”
“By Jessica Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The Perfect Gentlemen arrived at the MVHS Ron Dalley Theater to ...”
MVHS Volleyball Wins Close Home Match Against Western
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley High School gym was rockin’ and rollin’ last ...”
Pirate Football Surprises Del Sol
“
MVHS
49
Del Sol
40
By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
The Pirates sailed to Del Sol High School in Las ...”
MVHS Tennis Hosts Valley & Sunrise Mtn.
“By Cyndi Goodrich
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley High School Tennis teams hosted Valley High School ...”
State 3-A Football Roundup
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
In Elko Lowry shut out Elko last Friday night with a ...”
Historic DUP Headquarters Missing Stolen AC Unit
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Overton resident Joyce Leavitt, who is president of the local chapter ...”
This Week In M.V. History (September 28, 2011)
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
5 Years Ago
From Progress:September 27, 2006
Semi -Truck Accident Closes I-15
A major ...”
21
Locals Celebrate U.S. Constitution Day
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
The 224th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution was ...”
MVTAB & Chamber Seeks Easing Of Restrictions On Public Lands
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley Town Advisory Board (MVTAB), at a meeting held ...”
M.V. Volunteers Respond To Apex Industrial Fire
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Moapa Valley volunteer firefighters were called out on Wednesday, September 14, ...”
New Dentist To Open Shop In Logandale
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
Moapa Valley will have a new dentist beginning in October. Dr. ...”
Mesquite Festival of the ARTS Coming Soon
“The 5th annual Greater Mesquite Festival of the ARTS will host an exciting array of ...”
Plans To Rehab Overton Sewer System Outlined
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Plans are being made to rehabilitate problem areas of the Overton ...”
MVTAB Hears Report On Cooper Bridge Construction
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Construction on a new bridge at the Cooper Street crossing in ...”
FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK... Making It A Land Of Opportunity Once More
“By Vernon Robison
The Old West was once a land of opportunity. The great expanses and ...”
No One Asked Me But... (September 21, 2011)
“By DR. LARRY MOSES
No one asked me but… I guess I will have to admit ...”
LETTER: Accident Waiting To Happen
“It is rather concerning that a hunting accident occurred where OWMA officials are monitoring and ...”
OBITUARY: Sandy Sanderson
“Sandy Sanderson
Melvin “Sandy” Sanderson quietly left this earth on September 17, 2011 with his loving ...”
EAGLE SCOUT (September 21, 2011)
“Curtis Jay Huntsman
We are pleased to announce that Curtis Jay Huntsman has achieved the rank ...”
MISSIONARIES (September 21, 2011)
“Ron and Connie Dalley
Elder Ron and Sister Connie Dalley have been called to serve in ...”
MVHS Volleyball Scores Back-To-Back Wins
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley Empowerment High School Lady Pirates varsity volleyball team ...”
MVHS Soccer Loses Against Sunrise Mtn; Ties Mohave
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Sunrise Mtn
8
MVHS
2
Mohave
1
MVHS
1
By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
Just as the momentum began to build for the MVHS ...”
Nevada 3A State Football Roundup
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
3A Team Standings
North
Lowry
4-0
Truckee
3-0
Spring Creek
3-0
Elko
2-1
Dayton
2-2
Fernley
2-2
South Tahoe
2-2
Fallon
1-2
Sparks
0-4
South*
Moapa
3-1
Virgin Valley
3-1
Boulder City
1-2
*No southern teams have yet ...”
Lake Mead Fishing Report
“(NDOW) Shad can be found throughout the lake and that has translated into some good ...”
MVHS Cross Country Travels To Chaparral Meet
“By Kenna McMurray
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley High School Cross Country Team competed against three ...”
New Hope Christian Church Hosts “Kidz Jam” Activity
“By Jessica Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The New Hope Christian Church held its first local “Kidz Jam” ...”
M.V. Woman Offers Massage For Horses
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
A new service will soon be available in Moapa Valley to ...”
RURAL RANTS (September 21, 2011)
“A Fond Farewell To 'Pig'
By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Rural life is in my blood. I ...”
Weekly Apologia Forum Introduced At Overton Library
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
The Apologia Forum held its first meeting on Wednesday, September 14 ...”
14
Tarantula Training At The Moapa Library
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
An inquisitive group of kids learned all about tarantulas on Saturday ...”
Delays Expected With Changes To LDS Chapel Plans
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Members of the LDS Logandale Stake who have been waiting, somewhat ...”
A Capella Vocal Group To Perform In Logandale
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
A concert featuring “The Perfect Gentlemen,” a Southern California quartet that ...”
Kids Day Coming Again To Lost City Museum
“The Lost City Museum will present Kid’s Day starting at 9:00 am on Saturday, October ...”
Constitution Day Events To Be Held
“The Quintilian School of Oratory will be holding a special Constitution Day event at the ...”
MV Water District Adopts Tougher Stance On Water Theft
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley Water District (MVWD) is cracking down hard on ...”
EDITORIAL: A Provocative Parallel
“On May 17, 2009, just three months after the LDS Logandale Chapel was destroyed by ...”
No One Asked Me But... (September 14, 2011)
“By DR. LARRY MOSES
No one asked me but... I spent four days last week in ...”
OPEN FORUM: A Lot Of Positive Change To Gold Butte
“By DUSTIN NELSON
On Wednesday August 31, Stan Hardy, Elise McAllister and I had the opportunity ...”
LETTER: A Glimpse At Moapa Valley From The Outside
“Once again last week I was reminded why I love the people who live in ...”
OBITUARY: Helen Sargent
“Helen Sargent
Helen Sargent, age 83, died September 4, 2011 in Des Moines, IA. She was ...”
OBITUARY: Margaret Valentine
“Margaret Valentine
Margaret Valentine, age 90, passed away peacefully at home on September 11, 2011. She ...”
WEDDING (September 14, 2011)
“Turner / Rollins
Linda and Harry Duncan, and the late Terry Turner announce the marriage of ...”
NEW ARRIVAL (September 14, 2011)
“BriAnne Perkins
We have a new grand baby. BriAnne Perkins came to us on Sunday, September ...”
Local Businesses Host Riders In 9/11 Memorial Run
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
An estimated 200 motorcycle riders from all over Southern Nevada roared ...”
MVHS Volleyball Has Winning Week
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley High School Lady Pirates varsity volleyball team crushed ...”
3A State Football Round-up
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
When Truckee traveled to Elko last Friday, it figured to be ...”
MVHS Football Shuts Out Sunrise Mtn.
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By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
The MVHS Football team travelled into Las Vegas on Friday ...”
A First For MVHS Boys Soccer
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
When was the last time the MVHS Boys’ soccer team started ...”
MVHS Cross Country Competes In Two Meets
“By Kenna McMurray
Moapa Valley Progress
The MVHS Cross Country teams have hit the ground running, competing ...”
Angling On The Overton Arm
“By RANDY HEGG
It was a weird time on the Lake for a holiday weekend. it ...”
MVTVD Board Discusses Modest Spending Proposal
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley Television District (MVTVD) Board of Directors, at a ...”
Warm Springs Residents Finally Feel The Pressure
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Quality of life has gone up just a little bit for ...”
School Drops Senior Program, Still Welcomes Volunteers
“Shortly before the current school year started, administrators at Grant Bowler Elementary school in Logandale ...”
HEALTHLINE: Carrots: Still Extraordinary After All This Time
“By Brent Hauver
Owner of Sage Health and Empowerment
When something becomes common, it loses its glamor. ...”
Lake Mead Ends Successful Summer Season
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Echo Bay Marina enjoyed its busiest weekend of the year over ...”
This Week In M.V. History (September 14, 2011)
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
5 Years Ago
From Progress: September 13, 2011
West Nile Virus Detected in ...”
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Congressman Heck Listens To M.V. Residents
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
U.S. Congressman Joe Heck made a stop at Sugar’s Restaurant in ...”
Fire Dept. Puts Long-Awaited MVFD Vehicle Order Up For Bid
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
After more than 18 months of unwarranted foot dragging, the Clark ...”
Regional Hunters Come To M.V. For Dove Hunt Opening
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The hunting season got started last week as the dove hunt ...”
Metro Police Manhunt Takes Place In Logandale Neighborhoods
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Metro police went on an extensive manhunt on Thursday afternoon, September ...”
Changes In Bus Drivers Doesn’t Affect Service
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Fourteen Clark County School District (CCSD) buses scheduled to deliver some ...”
No One Asked Me But... (September 7, 2011)
“By DR. LARRY MOSES
No one asked me but... Clark County School teachers are back to ...”
LETTER: Be Responsible Pet Owners!
“As a resident of this lovely community of Moapa Valley, I really enjoy getting out ...”
LETTER: Why Cut Foster Grandparent Program?
“With the Clark County Schools being in the crises of budget cuts, classes have doubled ...”
LETTER: Community Spirit Award
“Ah Wednesdays! A day when I actually look forward to getting the mail because I ...”
Property Management Co. Now Serving M.V.
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
Falcon Ridge Realty has expanded into Moapa Valley to help residents ...”
OBITUARY: Donnie Paynter
“Donnie Paynter
Donald Cameron “Donnie” Paynter, age 56, died Friday, September 2, 2011 in Las Vegas, ...”
OBITUARY: Leroy Spotted Eagle
“Leroy Spotted Eagle
Leroy Spotted Eagle, age 61, died Wednesday, August 31, 2011 in Las Vegas, ...”
Warm Springs Wildlife Refuge Opens
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
For untold eons Moapa Valley and the surrounding desert were hidden ...”
Pirates Rout Cowboys In 1st Home Game
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
When Chaparral came to Moapa Valley last Friday they came in ...”
State 3A Football Roundup
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
Last week the southern 3A teams all played 4A schools from ...”
MVHS Takes 2nd in Meadows Invitational
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
The Lady Pirate Varsity Volleyball team played some excellent ball last ...”
MVHS Cross Country Competes In Labor Day Classic
“By Kenna McMurray
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley Pirates left everything on the course at their ...”
MVHS Sports Digest
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
The Boys’ Soccer Team travelled to play Chaparral High School. In ...”
New Gift Shop Opens Despite Slow Local Economy
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
Shopping in Moapa Valley just got a little bit easier. The ...”
Working With Bright Kids Who Can’t Learn
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
How does a parent solve the problem of a bright son ...”
HEALTHLINE: Getting in the Mood . . . Essentially!
“By Irene Hauver
Owner, Sage Health and Empowerment
You get stuck in the slowest line at the ...”
This Week In M.V. History (September 7, 2011)
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
5 Years Ago
From Progress: September 6, 2011
Jack Carter Speaks to Local ...”
Idea For Preparing A Gourmet Meal On The Go
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
One of my tricks to getting dinner on the table once ...”
| Aug 31
M.V. Schools Enrollment Numbers Stay Flat
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Local schools started a new year Monday with almost the same ...”
New C-Store At Glendale To Be Open Soon
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The long wait is nearly over for die-hard fans of the ...”
Friendly Competition All In The Family At BBQ Cookoff This Weekend
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Jennifer and Tommy Duncan are veteran barbeque experts whose love of competition even extends to ...”
Congressman Joe Heck To Visit Moapa Valley Today
“Congressman Joe Heck will be visiting the Moapa Valley this afternoon from noon to 2:00 ...”
Warm Springs Refuge Open To Public Beginning Labor Day Weekend
“Moapa Valley Progress
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announced, last week, its weekend hours ...”
Body Recovered In Apparent Drowning At Echo Bay
“The body of a 19-year-old Las Vegas man who is believed to have drowned was ...”
No One Asked Me But... (August 31, 2011)
“By DR. LARRY MOSES
No one asked me but... School has started. The best thing we ...”
LETTER: Subsidizing Big Banks....Again!
“Once again the lowly tax payer is being asked to subsidize the high and mighty ...”
LETTER: When Math And English Collide
“I’d like to comment on an interesting choice of words in the article “OPD Board ...”
MISSIONARIES (August 31, 2011)
“Cecil and Carol Leavitt
Elder Cecil & Sister Carol Leavitt have been called to serve for ...”
OBITUARY: Clarence Kellar
“Clarence Kellar
Clarence Herbert Kellar Jr., age 81, passed away Saturday August 20, 2011 at his ...”
OBITUARY: Fred Thomas
“Fred Thomas
Frederick “Fred” Samuel Thomas, age 78, died Friday, August 26, 2011 at his home ...”
Cooperative Extension Plans Programs To Fill Community Needs
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension (UNCE) office in Logandale is ...”
Paiute Farm Receives USDA Grant For New Equipment
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Paiute Farm program on the Moapa River Indian Reservation ...”
Commissioners Approve Redistricting Ordinance
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The Clark County Commission unanimously approved a proposal on August 16 ...”
Girls Show Spirit At Jr. Cheer Camp
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley High School (MVHS) gym was filled with young ...”
MVHS Pirate Football Loses To Desert Hills
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By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
When the Pirates traveled to St. George, Utah on Friday ...”
MVHS Volleyball Kicks Off Season At L.V. Invitational
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
The Lady Pirate Volleyball team held its own against some powerful ...”
Nevada State 3A Football Roundup
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
It only took 11 carries for Jace Billingsley to rack up ...”
Kids Have Summer of Fun With Parks and Rec.
“By Laura Lynn Robison
Clar County Parks and Rec
Even as the school year ended in June, ...”
PTA Mom Recognized For Impact On Local School and Education
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
A Las Vegas family with local ties will be recognized next ...”
Public Urged To Assist In Eradication Of Noxious Weeds In Nevada
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDOA) is in the midst an ...”
Healthline: What A Wonderful (Colorful) World!
“By Brent Hauver
The world is a beautiful place. It’s full of color and splendor in ...”
RURAL RANTS (August 31, 2011)
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Winning Isn't Everything
The Moapa Valley Empowerment High School varsity football team ...”
This Week In M.V. History (August 31, 2011)
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
Article reprinted from Valley Herald and Lake Mead Monitor: August 27, ...”
Former MVHS Coach Recognized For Work With Students
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James “Koko” Davis, a former girl’s JV basketball coach at Moapa Valley High School (MVHS), ...”
Making A Unique Home-made Pizza On A Busy Schedule
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
School has started, and schedules have suddenly gotten more hectic. Now ...”
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First Ever NV Win At Sollenberger Classic
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By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
When the Moapa Valley High School Varsity football team left the ...”
Local Parents Take A Look At Back-To-School Alternatives
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By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
School starts on Monday next week. On ...”
Two Local Schools Fall Short On AYP But Perform Well In NV Growth Model
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
Two of the four schools in Moapa Valley did not make ...”
CSN Classes Start Soon
“Classes at the Moapa Valley center of College of Southern Nevada (CSN) are set to ...”
Bowler Remodel Ahead Of Schedule
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By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Construction to refurbish Grant Bowler Elementary School in Logandale will still ...”
OPD Board Considers Rate Increase
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Residents of the Moapa and Virgin Valleys may see a moderate ...”
No One Asked Me But... (August 24, 2011)
“By DR. LARRY MOSES
No one asked me but... This last week I talked with the ...”
OPEN FORUM: Wilderness as a Trophy
“By DUSTIN NELSON
I vividly remember my first deer hunt. I got a little forked horn, ...”
MISSIONARY (August 24, 2011)
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Jeffrey Hardy
Elder Jeffrey Elston Hardy has been called to serve in the Washington Everett mission ...”
OBITUARY: Jared Day
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Jared William Day
We have lost our son, brother, friend, and hero. Jared William Day was ...”
OBITURAY: Glen Van Beveren III
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Glen Van Beveren III
Glen Van Beveren III of Las Vegas, NV passed away Thursday, August ...”
OBITUARY: Blair Perkins
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Blair Bruce Perkins
Blair Bruce Perkins, age 38, died Wednesday, August 17, 2011 in Las Vegas, ...”
Senior Center Gets New Van
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By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
The Overton Senior Center has received a new 12-seat transport vehicle ...”
Pirate Football 2011 Season Preview
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By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley High School Varsity Football squad have some new ...”
A Look At The Northern 3-A Football League
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
Lowry is the favorite in the northern 3A to win the ...”
MVHS Volleyball Sets It Up For A Successful Season
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By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
After a year when the Lady Pirate Volleyball Team struggled going ...”
MVHS Tennis Teams Gearing Up For Tough Opponents
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Moapa Valley Progress
The high school tennis season is brief, only lasting a few weeks in ...”
MVHS Cross Country In Rebuilding Mode
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By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley High School Cross Country team has been spoiled ...”
MVHS Soccer Program Gathering Steam
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By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
The soccer program at Moapa Valley High School is a growing ...”
Local Photographer Exhibits Work At Paiute Center
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By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Photographer Calvin Meyers received accolades last weekend from visitors to his ...”
A Treat To Ease The Back-To-School Blues
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
As a new school year approaches, I’ve been consumed with the ...”
Student Artists Add Color To Their Classroom
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A pair of Mack Lyon Middle School eight graders have teamed up to add a ...”
Local Music Teacher Selected To Sing In L.V. Tosca Production
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By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Moapa Valley soprano Mitzi Bender has been selected to perform in ...”
This Week In M.V. History (August 24, 2011)
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
5 Years Ago
From Progress: August 23, 1996
New Pizza Place Coming Soon ...”
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Summer Count Shows Rise In Dace Numbers
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By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The number of tiny Moapa dace swimming in the headwaters of ...”
MVWD Board Delays Hiring New General Manager For Now
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The authority of the Moapa Valley Water District (MVWD) General Manager ...”
Local Youth Rides At Moto-Cross National Finals
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By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
Local resident Alexis Schraft, 11, recently attended the 36th Annual Ponca ...”
Homeowner Foreclosure Workshop To Be Held In Mesquite
“The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in conjunction with HUD approved non-profit organizations ...”
Photo Exhibit To Be Held At Moapa Paiute Reservation
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
The public is invited to a photo and slide show presentation ...”
County To Work With Property Owners To Clear Fire Hazards
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Clark County Code Enforcement officers are going to work with property ...”
No One Asked Me But... (August 17, 2011)
“By DR. LARRY MOSES
No one asked me but... I went to the movies last week. ...”
LETTER: It Is Up To Us
“I read with great interest the continuing saga of the Clark County Fire Department (CCFD) ...”
WEDDINGS (August 17, 2011)
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Beard/Dalley
Jodi Smith is pleased to announce the marriage of her daughter Brittani Heather Beard to ...”
MISSIONARIES (August 17, 2011)
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Bryce Mortensen
Elder Bryce Mortensen returns home August 18, 2011 after serving two years in the ...”
OBITUARY: Elayne Muhlestein Eastman
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Elayne Muhlestein Eastman
Elayne Muhlestein Eastman 82 of Mapleton, UT passed away from heart problems on ...”
NEW ARRIVAL (August 17, 2011)
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Carter Tyler Nelson
Tyler and Lindsey Nelson would like to announce the birth of their first ...”
GRADUATION (August 17, 2011)
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Vicki Wendt
Vicki Wendt participated in commencement ceremonies on July 23, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona. She ...”
Local Eagle Scout Travels To Sweden For World Jamboree
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By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
For 16-year-old Pace Maughan, summer 2011 will surely become one of ...”
MVHS Track Gets A New Surface
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By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
Driving by the Moapa Valley High School stadium might cause people ...”
MVHS Football Up Against AZ State Champ In First Game Of Season
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By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
Well it’s finally here. It’s football season again and the Pirates ...”
RURAL RANTS (August 17, 2011)
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
A Stop On The California Trail
In May 1841, a line of ...”
Lake Mead Fishing Report
“(NDOW) Anglers are finding shad throughout the Boulder Basin, and that is translating into fair ...”
Estate Planning for Your Most Precious Assets
“By Jeffrey J. McKenna
The use of a revocable trust (sometimes referred to as a “living ...”
HEALTHLINE: Stop the Insanity, Restore the Balance
“By Brent Hauver
People are weak. Trying to change their diet only results in cravings, discouragement, ...”
Back-to-school Budgeting Tips
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The days when you could send your kids off to the first day of school ...”
Two Recipes For Ripe Summer Peaches
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
It’s really getting to be the peachy season of the year, ...”
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Tamarisk Beetle Arrives In Moapa Valley
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By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
It all happened rather gradually over the past month or so. ...”
Community Works Together To Help Needy Neighbors At ‘Freebay’ Event
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By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
Moapa Valley’s first “Freebay” event was held on Friday and Saturday, ...”
West Nile Virus Found In Logandale Mosquitos
“Moapa Valley Progress
The Southern Nevada Health District reported last week that two mosquito pools in ...”
Mesquite Store To Hold Anniversary Sale Celebration
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Three years ago the Sears Hometown Store opened its doors in Mesquite. Located at 1085 ...”
Many Trees Planted But Few Jobs Created In Clark County Federal Stimulus Project
“By SEAN WHALEY
Nevada News Bureau
If a $490,000 grant to plant trees in Clark County public ...”
Nevada Ranks Poorly In Entrepreneurship Index
“By SEAN WHALEY
Nevada News Bureau
Nevada finds itself at the bottom of another economic analysis, this ...”
EDITORIAL: Facts Are Stubborn Things
“Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates ...”
No One Asked Me But... (August 10, 2011)
“By DR. LARRY MOSES
No one asked me but… Senator Harry Reid is back in the ...”
LETTER: Same Laws Over and Over
“Why do we let our legislators, both state and federal, rewrite the same laws over ...”
WEDDING (August 10, 2011)
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Thorn / Wilson
Dennis and Ellen Wilson are pleased to announce the marriage or their son, ...”
OBITUARY: Louise Kelly
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Louise Kelly
Louise Kelly, age 88, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2011 in Phoenix, AZ. The ...”
OBITUARY: Nancy Case
“Nancy Case
Nancy Case, 78, of Plankinton, South Dakota died Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at Avera ...”
Facing A Long And Difficult Ordeal With A Smile
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By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
A little over a month since being seriously injured in a ...”
Artist Unveils Religious Painting After 10 Years Work
“Moapa Valley Progress
Logandale resident Raina Stump and her family travelled recently to Enterprise, Utah to ...”
MVHS Pirates Hit It Hard At Boot Camp
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By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valey Progress
Pirate football is getting underway again. The Moapa Valley High School ...”
Youth Rodeo Champ Finishes First High School Rodeo Season
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By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Moapa resident and youth rodeo champion Aspyn Civil ended a successful ...”
Student Requirements For The Fall Sports Season
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley High School fall sports season officially begins next ...”
BOOK REVIEW: Moses’ Sequel Strong In Western Fiction Tradition
“By Ace Robison
I have just finished Dr. Larry Moses’ latest contribution to the world of ...”
Friendly Recipe For Summer Cherries
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
One of the amazing things about living in a small town ...”
This Week In M.V. History (August 10, 2011)
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
5 Years Ago
From Progress: August 9, 2006
Moapa Valley Gets 2-1-1 Service
Thanks ...”
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DJ Tony Entertains Kids At Library
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By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
Local residents who happened to drive by the Overton Library on ...”
Fire District Faces Long Delays In Replacing Aged Vehicles
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By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Clark County has finally started action on an equipment purchase request ...”
Historic Monument At Valley of Fire Vandalized
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By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
A historical landmark in Valley of Fire State Park honoring Civil ...”
MV Art Guild Now Exhibiting Work At Lost City Museum
“The Lost City Museum proudly presents an art exhibit by The Moapa Valley Art Guild ...”
GMAF Encourages Community Involvement In Festival Of The ARTS
“The organizing committee for the Greater Mesquite Festival of the ARTS has called a meeting ...”
Tree Removal Makes Way For Improvements
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By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley Water District offices in Overton have a new ...”
No One Asked Me But... (August 3, 2011)
“By DR. LARRY MOSES
Last spring the Clark County Board of School Trustees sent district personnel ...”
OPEN FORUM: Thank Heavens For Boy Scouts
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By Laura Hines-Jurgens
We were driving to Utah through the Virgin River Gorge when suddenly, as ...”
LETTER: Don’t We Deserve Better Than This?
“I live on the east side of the airport in Overton. I have noticed several ...”
OBITUARY: Beth Elda Despain Scott
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Beth Elda Despain Scott
Beth Scott, age 95, died Tuesday, July 27, 2011 in Overton, Nevada. ...”
MISSIONARIES (August 3, 2011)
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Jonathan Wilson
Elder Jonathan Wilson has been called to serve in the Chile Vina del Mar ...”
WEDDING (August 3, 2011)
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Hansen / Roemer
Robert and DeeAnn Hansen are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter ...”
Park Run Gift Shop Coming To Valley Of Fire Visitors Center
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By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
A new gift and souvenir shop in the Valley of Fire ...”
Kids Participate In Summer Art Projects At Art In The Park
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By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
Clark County Parks and Recreation’s held the last session of its ...”
Youth Learn Skills To Be Leaders Of The Future
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By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
Clark County Parks and Recreation is continuing its Leaders of the ...”
HEALTHLINE: A Younger Brain and Muscles for Life!
“By Brent Hauver
I have exciting news for you. Would you believe me if I told ...”
This Week In M.V. History (August 3. 2011)
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
5 Years Ago
From Progress: August 2, 2006
Funding Found for Logandale Ballpark ...”
Gearing Up For MVHS Sports
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
Boy, was it ever a quick summer? Moapa Valley High School ...”
RURAL RANTS (August 3, 2011)
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
You Can Learn A Lot From A Duck:
Experiential learning is learning ...”
Dealing With An Abundance Of Peaches
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
Peaches are starting to come into season, and if you’re lucky ...”
| Jul 27
Paiute Farm To Bring Water To Fallow Fields
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By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Paiute Farm is just weeks away from completing a ...”
Assemblyman Hardy Sees Need For More Self Reliance
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By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Nevadans should move toward being more self-reliant and less dependent on ...”
Moapa Christian Gives Kids “Undersea” Bible Adventures
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By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Water and its significance throughout biblical history was the theme of ...”
Final Preparations Being Made For “Freebay” Event
“A large group of volunteers met on Sunday, July 17 for a final planning meeting ...”
VFW Nevada State Scout Of Year Awarded To Local Youth
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By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Eighteen-year-old Calvin McMurray of Logandale was named last week as Nevada’s ...”
Local Veterans Chosen To State/District VFW Positions
“Local Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 8336 quartermaster Bruce Hollinger of Logandale was recently ...”
Lost City Museum Retains State Funding, Remains Open
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By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
The Lost City Museum will be open for business as usual ...”
No One Asked Me But... (July 27, 2011)
“By DR. LARRY MOSES
No One Asked Me But... Ex-president Bill Clinton said if he were ...”
OPEN FORUM: Dumbing Down The American Public
“By SCOTT KING
One of the first things that Adolf Hitler did upon seizing power (or ...”
OBITUARY: Warren Spooner
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Warren Spooner
Warren Horace Spooner, age 80, died Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at his home in ...”
OBITUARY: Dolores Williams
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Dolores Williams
Dolores Ann Williams, age 76, died Friday, July 22, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. ...”
MISSIONARIES (July 27, 2011)
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Benjamin Rebman
Elder Benjamin Vaughn Rebman has been called to serve in the Antofagasta, Chile Mission ...”
Calvary Community VBS Travels To Hometown Nazareth
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By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
Calvary Community Church held its annual Vacation Bible School last week. ...”
Moapa Valley Art Guild Sponsor Youth Art Workshops
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By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Seven budding young artists took an exploratory dive into creativity Saturday ...”
JADDE Sports Moves To New Location
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By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
A Mesquite store that has long been a mainstay for many ...”
Getting Ready To Can It Forward
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
Food preservation is seeing an upsurge in today’s society. Even in ...”
This Week In M.V. History (July 27, 2011)
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
15 Years Ago
From Progress: July 24, 1996
Elsie the Borden Cow Visits ...”
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Youngsters Play On A World-Class Course
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By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
COYOTE SPRINGS -- Five new young golfers used the driving range, ...”
M.V. Incorporation Chairman Quietly Ends The Process
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley incorporation process is officially at an end. Members ...”
Pioneer Day Fun To Be Offered At Pine Valley Heritage Center
“Pine Valley, Utah - The Dixie National Forest and Dixie Arizona Strip Interpretive Association (DASIA) ...”
Moapa Valley Credit Union To Close Logandale Branch
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By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The Board of Directors of the Moapa Valley Federal Credit Union ...”
EDITORIAL: If It’s All Been Decided Then Where Are The Answers?
“Last year at this time the idea of Moapa Valley Incorporation was in the air, ...”
No One Asked Me But... (July 20, 2011)
“By DR. LARRY MOSES
No one asked me but… With both the Republicans and Democrats more ...”
LETTER: “Seeing Red” Over Warm Springs Article
“I was “seeing red” after reading the recent PROGRESS report on the concept plan for ...”
MISSIONARIES (July 20, 2011)
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Joshua Garlick
Elder Joshua Garlick has been called to serve in the Puebla Mexico Mission for ...”
WEDDINGS (July 20, 2011)
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Kezerian / Waite
An open house for N John-Evan Waite and Rachel Kezerian Waite will be ...”
NEW ARRIVAL (July 20, 2011)
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Rodney Byron Leavitt
Tyson and Annie Leavitt of Overton, Nevada are pleased to announce the arrival ...”
EAGLE SCOUTS (July 20, 2011)
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Jacob Rebman
Samuel Rebman
Tyler Winzenried
We are pleased to announce that Jacob Rebman, Samuel Rebman and Tyler ...”
Muddy Valley Reflections Final Two Volumes To Be Released Next Week
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By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Local historian Beezy Tobiasson finally received shipment last week of the ...”
Reading Program Brings Magic To Overton Library
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By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
Approximately 200 people flooded the Moapa Valley Library on Friday to ...”
Kids Enjoy The ‘Summer Of Fun’ With Parks and Rec Sports Camp
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By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
School may be out, but local Parks and Rec staff has ...”
Returning To Defend Title In
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Moapa Valley Progress
Fifteen-year-old Marco Magdaleno has been boxing since he was just eight years old. ...”
Mesquite Resort Association Awards Grants To Local Organizations
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The Mesquite Resort Association (MRA) announced the recipients of its community grant awards at a ...”
Estate Planning for Your Most Precious Assets
“By Jeffrey J. McKenna
In doing estate planning, you should remember that your most precious asset ...”
An Eye-Witness View Of The 1925 Lost City Pageant
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Editor’s Note: The following are excerpts from a letter written around 1925 by Melinda Baum ...”
This Week In M.V. History (July 20, 2011)
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
5 Years Ago
From Progress: July 19, 2006
St. John’s Celebrates With Father ...”
RURAL RANTS: Troubles with Rural School Bus
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Five Clark County school bus drivers responsible for Moapa Valley routes ...”
Healthline: The Pod That Packs a Powerful Punch!
“By Brent Hauver
You may have rebelled against this vegetable as a kid, but I’m afraid ...”
Local Farmer Sells Produce At Overton Lin’s
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By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
Dave Sterling is a geologist turned gentleman farmer. Twelve years ago, ...”
Shrimp Tacos Prepared With Local Twist
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
Dave Sterling’s melons are incredibly flavorful, and you could really just ...”
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Water Returning To Overton Beach, No Plans To Re-Open
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By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Water levels have been steadily rising at Lake Mead thanks to ...”
County Unveils First Drafts Of Redistricting Maps
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Preliminary county redistricting maps, unveiled to the public for the first ...”
First Mesquite Jazz Festival To Be Held This Weekend
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Bert and Rose Marie Barr travel around the world playing in a jazz band called ...”
Moapa Valley CSN Is Spared From Budget Axe Once Again
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By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) Moapa Valley campus at Moapa ...”
Local Teen Reaches Out For Challenging Career Goal
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By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
For as long as he can remember, 17-year-old Tanner Maughan has ...”
EDITORIAL: Representing The Rural Minority
“Tremendous resources are expended in attempts to level the playing field for minority voter groups ...”
No One Asked Me But... (July 13, 2011)
“By DR. LARRY MOSES
No one asked me but... Amendment VI of the United States Constitutions ...”
LETTER: M.V. Blvd Now Narrower Than Ever
“For over a year I waited while Moapa Valley Blvd. was cut up, turned into ...”
LETTER: Toilet-Papering The House Of God!
“Toilet papering! Yes I am sure as kids most of us have done it to ...”
LETTER: Reading Declaration Of Independence An Eye Opening Experience
“I’m once again a supporter of Dr. Larry Moses and his choice of having us ...”
WEDDING (July 13, 2011)
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Rossiter / Czeczok
Susan Angel-Bernadette Rossiter and Ryan Matthew Czeczok announce their marriage on May 7, ...”
NEW ARRIVAL (July 13, 2011)
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Paisley Rae Muir
Proud parents Deserae and Ryan Muir are excited to announce the birth of ...”
MISSIONARIES (July 13, 2011)
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Jennifer Booth
Sister Jennifer Booth has returned home after serving in the Alaska Anchorage Mission for ...”
FFA Kids Attend Tahoe Leadership Camp
“By Kenna McMurray
MVHS FFA Reporter
Local members of the National FFA Organization traveled to Lake Tahoe ...”
High Winds Cause Logandale Power Outage
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By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
About 500 homes in Logandale were without power for a time ...”
Craft Buffet For Kids At The Library
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By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley Library continued its smorgasbord of summer activities last ...”
Eye On Sports: Update On NIAA Realignment
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
Moapa Valley is making the move to the 4A after one ...”
Coming Up In MVHS Sports
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
Moapa Valley football will open the season at 12:01 a.m. on ...”
Lake Mead Fishing Report
“(NDOW) With temperatures pushing past the century mark striped bass are seeking respite in deeper ...”
Healthy Dessert From Fresh Fruit
“By Wnitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
Summer in the desert usually involves extreme temperatures and crazy egg ...”
This Week In M.V. History (July 13, 2011)
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
15 Years Ago
From Progress: July 10, 1996
Local Boys Win Motocross Events
Matt ...”
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Celebrating Independence Day
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Moapa Valley Progress
Local residents celebrated Independence Day in traditional Moapa Valley style on Monday. The ...”
SNWA Releases Concept Plan For Warm Springs Natural Area
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By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
This week marks one year since a major wildfire ripped through ...”
Stormy Weather Dampens Fun At Paiute Travel Plaza
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By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
An early summer thunderstorm with high winds forced the cancellation of ...”
Cappalappa FRC To Offer Safe Sitter Program
“The Cappalappa Family Resource Center in Overton will be holding its Camp Babysitting for kids ...”
Lost City Museum Presents ‘Legends of the Past’ Exhibit
“The Lost City Museum features the work of artists Jo Tame and Betty Halverson during ...”
BLM Seeks Public Input On Management Of Wilderness
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By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) officials held a series of open ...”
Local Teen Attends Leadership Summit In Georgia
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Tabitha Witsken, a MVHS junior, traded broad desert vistas for the green woods of the ...”
No One Asked Me But... (July 6, 2011)
“By DR. LARRY MOSES
No one asked me but... Last week I let my old friend ...”
OPEN FORUM: Tribute To Community Leader
“Editor’s Note: The strong tradition of the Moapa Valley 4th of July celebration has had ...”
MISSIONARY (July 6, 2011)
“Cory Diamond
Elder Cory Diamond has returned home after serving honorably in the Iowa Des Moines ...”
WEDDING (July 6, 2011)
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O'Mara / Dotson
Satrina Stivers and Cliff O’Mara are pleased to announce the marriage of their ...”
Moapa Valley Residents Learn Food Preserving Skills
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By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
A two-day class hosted by the northeast office of the University ...”
MVTAB Approves Waiver For Logandale Property Owner
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley Town Advisory Board approved a waiver of development ...”
Mesa View Hospital Awards Scholarship To MVHS Grad
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By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Mesa View Regional Hospital awarded a $500 Doctor’s Day Scholarship to ...”
MVRH Makes 30 Minute ER Service Pledge
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By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Last week, the Mesa View Regional Hospital (MVRH) stepped out into ...”
HEALTHLINE (July 6, 2011)
“Slim and Sassy: The Way You Were Meant to Be
Irene Hauver, Owner of Sage Health ...”
MVHS Cheerleaders Attend Summer Camp
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The Moapa Valley High School Varsity Cheer squad attended a Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) Elite ...”
RURAL RANTS (July 6, 2011)
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Nancy Glazier is an incredible artist. Her work is renowned for ...”
Kids Find Summer Fun & Learning At Moapa Rec Center
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By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Over the past few weeks, the Moapa Rec Center has been ...”
This Week In M.V. History (July 6, 2011)
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
5 Years Ago
From Progress: July 5, 2006
MVTAB denied approval for Omega ...”
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Local Farm Holds Tomato Festival
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By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Sweet tomatoes, delectable salsas and pleasant company converged in near ...”
Logandale Woman Injured In I-15 Crash
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By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Logandale resident Tracy Rodgers was seriously injured on Thursday morning, June ...”
Kids Hit The Mother Lode of Fun At Lake Mead Baptist Vacation Bible School
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By Jessica Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The Lake Mead Baptist Church held its annual Vacation Bible School ...”
Public Comment Sought On Changes To Commission District Boundaries
“After receiving citizen input through public hearings and other means over the last two weeks, ...”
Community July 4th Celebration Schedule
“American Legion Post 75 and VFW Post 8336 will be assisted by Marine Corp PFC ...”
Geese Hitch A Ride To Overton From Reno
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By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
A whole flock of new residents arrived on Monday afternoon, June ...”
EDITORIAL: More Than One Way To Pee In A Town’s Drinking Water
“Last week a news story out of the northwestern United States had everyone in the ...”
No One Asked Me But...(June 29, 2011)
“By Dr. Larry Moses
No one asked me but... Next Monday is the 4th of July ...”
OPEN FORUM: Tips For Safe and Sane July 4th Fireworks
“By BRIAN BURRIS
As we all know Fourth of July is quickly approaching.
We can all also ...”
LETTER: Warm Springs Still Has Fire Danger
“It has been a year since the fire in the Warm Springs area.
During this past ...”
OBITUARY: Orville Andrew Tatro “Tate”
“Our loving husband, father, grandfather, brother & friend, Orville Andrew Tatro departed his life peacefully ...”
Weddings (June 29, 2011)
“Brown / Qualheim
Michael and Beverly Qualheim are pleased to announce the marriage of their son ...”
Fatal Accident On Lake Northshore Road
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Moapa Valley Progress
A man was killed and eight others injured when an SUV spun ...”
Operator Rolls Construction Equipment Into Ditch
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Moapa Valley Progress
A 50,000-pound Pipe Maintenance truck flushing out manholes on the newly installed ...”
The Spirit Of Elvis Is Alive And Rockin’ In Mesquite
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By Beth Amick
#1 Elvis Fan
The second “Elvis Rocks Mesquite” took place at the Casablanca Resort, ...”
Puppet Masters Entertain Kids At Moapa Valley Library
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
An enchanting cast of dancers, singers and performers made up of ...”
Moapa Valley Community Icon Honored On His 80th Birthday
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
In 1940, 9-year-old Glen Hardy moved to Moapa Valley with his ...”
Fourth of July Reflections 2011
“By Robert W. Smiley, Jr.
Chairman
Benefit Capital Companies Inc.
With the early days of summer 2011 underway, ...”
Mesa View Hospital Welcomes New Director of Business Development
“Mesa View Regional Hospital in Mesquite announced last week the addition of Rob Fuller to ...”
Local Artist Provides Free Portraits To Local Veterans
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Each Saturday from now through the end of July, portrait artist Tammy Neilsen Symons will ...”
This Week In M.V. History
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
5 Years Ago
From Progress: June 28, 2006
Former Employee Destroys Simplot Facility
A ...”
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Final Paving Underway On M.V. Sewer Project
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By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
After more than 18 months of extra dust, delays and discontent ...”
MVHS Holds Summer Track Camp For Youth
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By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
Coach Shane Hickman and his coaching staff hosted around twenty students ...”
BLM Officials Report On ACEC Roads Monitoring
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Bureau of Land Management representatives gave a report to the local ...”
Independence Day Fireworks On Display At Travel Plaza
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By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Thousands of spectators are expected to attend two days of fun, ...”
Moapa Valley Native Son To Return For Booksigning Event
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Moapa Valley native son Ute Perkins of York, PA, has completed ...”
Church Women’s Organization To Host Community ‘Free-bay’ Event
“The LDS Logandale Stake Relief Society is hard at work on a summer project which ...”
No One Asked Me But... (June 22, 2011)
“By DR. LARRY MOSES
No one asked me but... The birthday of our nation is coming ...”
OPEN FORUM: Raising The Dreaded Debt Ceiling
“By ESTHER RAMOS
Where is it? What does it mean? How do you know when it’s ...”
MISSIONARIES (June 22, 2011)
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James and Larene Robison
James and Larene Robison have been called to serve in the Jacksonville, ...”
OBITUARY: Elaine Danley
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Elaine Danley
Elaine Seereen Danley, age 84, died June 17, 2011 at Valley Hospital in Las ...”
OBITUARY: Kathryn Johnson
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Kathryn Johnson
Kathryn Elizabeth Johnson, age 52, died at her home in Overton, Nevada. She was ...”
WEDDINGS (June 22, 2011)
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Marshall / Solomon
Mr. & Mrs. Ken Marshall are pleased to announce the marriage of their ...”
NEW ARRIVAL: (June 22, 2011)
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Tyce Thomas Smith
Jayden and Grant Smith are excited to announce that their little brother is ...”
2nd Annual Elvis Rocks Coming To Mesquite
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Elvis Rocks Mesquite enters its second year June 23-26 at the CasaBlanca and 76 year-old ...”
Day Of Small Town Fun Being Planned For July 4
“Clark County Parks & Recreation along with the Logandale, Overton and Moapa Fire Departments, the ...”
Public Comment Sought for Lime Canyon, Jumbo Springs Wilderness Plan
“The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold open house meetings in four locations to ...”
Fire Destroys Overton Structure
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By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
A small storage structure on Alma Ave. in Overton caught fire ...”
Injured Eagle Rescued At Valley Of Fire State Park
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By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
A wild golden eagle was found and rescued near the roadway ...”
MVTAB Approves Blue Point Materials Zoning Request
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley Town Advisory Board (MVTAB) approved a zoning request ...”
MTAB Delays NV Energy Request To Await Public Input
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Town Advisory Board (MTAB) heard a zoning item requested ...”
Sugar’s Celebrates State Champs
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By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
For many years now Sugar’s restaurant in downtown Overton has recognized ...”
Assistance Coming For Homeowners
“By BOB CHALLINOR
Reprinted with permission from the Desert Valley Times; May 27, 2011 edition.
A foreclosure ...”
Healthline: Essential Oils, The Simple Solution
“By Brent Hauver
It’s that sweet feeling that overtakes you when you chance to catch the ...”
What is “Intestate Succession”?
“By Jeffrey McKenna
Even if you have never signed a will or trust, you have an ...”
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County Commissioners Begin To Tackle Redistricting
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By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Population shifts in Clark County over the past decade have brought ...”
MVHS Class Of 2011 Moves Onward & Upward
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By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley High School held its 2011 Commencement Exercises on ...”
A Summer Of Reading Fun Planned At The Library
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By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Nearly 150 kids attended the first of Moapa Valley Library’s 2011 ...”
EDITORIAL: Unification Is Best Hope In Redistricting
“About three decades ago, then-County Commissioners Bruce Woodbury and Jay Bingham did a curious thing ...”
No One Asked Me But... (June 15, 2011)
“By DR. LARRY MOSES
No one asked me but... Are politicians just nuts or don’t they ...”
Citizens, Firefighters Stop Moapa House Fire
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Local volunteer firefighters responded to a house fire at 1745 Meadow ...”
NEW ARRIVALS (June 15, 2011)
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Kristner Zane Uri
Ashlynn Presley Uri
Hunter Thomas Uri
Proud Mom’s Dawn Uri and Melissa Beckworth are happy ...”
GRADUATION (June 15, 2011)
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Sean Nelson
Sean Trevar Nelson graduated from Touro University Medical School on May 15, 2011.
Sean was ...”
WEDDING (June 15, 2011)
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Jenkins / Bush
Christopher and Cynthia Jenkins are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter ...”
MVWD Board Changes Delinquent Account Policy
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley Water District (MVWD) Board of Directors made another ...”
5th Graders Celebrate D.A.R.E. Completion
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By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
A party was held on Tuesday, June 7, for local fifth ...”
5th Grade Buccaneers Advance To Middle School
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By Cyndi Goodrich
Moapa Valley Progress
“Ladies and Gentlemen”, the ceremony began, “we are looking at the ...”
Warm Springs Resident’s Dispute With SNWA Settled...For Now
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By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
A contentious brouhaha between a Moapa couple, Bill and Linda Parson, ...”
Water Fun At Bowler Elementary
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By Cyndi Goodrich
Moapa Valley Progress
Grant Bowler Elementary held its annual Water Day on Wednesday, June ...”
Lake Mead Fishing Report
“Striped bass are taking cut anchovies or sardines as well as shad imitating lures and ...”
RURAL RANTS (June 15, 2011)
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
There’s something positive about knowing who your neighbors are and a ...”
Tiffany’s Pies & Subs Holds Outdoor Movie Night
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By Jessica Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Tiffany’s Pies and Subs held its second free local event in ...”
Coldwell Banker in Logandale Changes Name To Foremost Realty
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By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
A local real estate group that has operating for over 15 ...”
Father’s Day Drawing Offered At Overton Ace
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By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Ace Hardware is inviting everyone to come into the store on ...”
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8th Graders Recognized For Excellence
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By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The members of the outgoing eighth grade class at Mack Lyon ...”
MVHS Class of ‘61 Holds 50 Year Reunion
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By Jessica Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley High School graduates of 1961 gathered on Saturday ...”
MTAB Discusses Updates To County Land Use Plan
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
The Clark County Comprehensive Planning Department has fine tuned its Land ...”
Eureka Casino To Host POPS & Fireworks on The Fourth
“For the second year, the Eureka Casino Resort in Mesquite will be proud to host ...”
M.V. ‘Make A Wish’ Team Grants Wish For Local Kid
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By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The 90 members of Team Moapa Valley that participated in the ...”
Bowler 5th Graders Put Talents On Display
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By Cyndi Goodrich
Moapa Valley Progress
The fifth graders at Grant M. Bowler Elementary School shared some ...”
No One Asked Me But... (June 8, 2011)
“By DR. LARRY MOSES
No one asked me but... I have just returned from a 4100-mile ...”
LETTER: Keep Patriotism Alive
“I wish to thank everyone who came to the Memorial Service at Pioneer Cemetery on ...”
LETTER: Wind And The Internet?
“There’s a slight problem with the Internet connection out here, and the weather. I’ve been ...”
MVHS Baccalaureate Service Held
“Baccalaureate services were held for the Moapa Valley High School 2011 graduating class on Sunday, ...”
OBITUARY: Gabriel Green
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Gabriel Green
Gabriel Richard Green 31, of Klamath Falls, OR passed away May 29 2011.
He was ...”
OBITUARY: David Lee Wynne, Jr.
“David Lee Wynne, Jr.
David L. Wynne, Jr. age 25, passed away at his home on ...”
MISSIONARIES (June 8, 2011)
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Logan Waite
Elder Logan Waite has returned home from serving faithfully in the Washington DC North ...”
EAGLE SCOUTS (June 8, 2011)
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Brad Mulcock, Cody Adams, Haydn Waite, Daniel Gourdin
An Eagle Scout Court of Honor will beld ...”
WEDDING (June 8, 2011)
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Kimie/Yamashita
Samuel and Lisa Kamoe are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter, Amber PuaOlena ...”
75th ANNIVERSARY (June 8, 2011)
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Arnold and Myrle Hannig
Arnold and Myrle Hannig will celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary on June ...”
ANNIVERSARY (June 8, 2011)
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Marvin and Elaine Danley
Marvin and Elaine Danley celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on June 3, ...”
NEW ARRIVAL (June 8, 2011)
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Alissa Pink Rose
Landon and Heather Rose are happy to announce the birth of their first ...”
Bowler Elementary Readers Rewarded With Pool Party
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By Cyndi Goodrich
Moapa Valley Progress
The students at Grant M. Bowler Elementary have been earning points ...”
Perkins 5th Graders Advance To Middle School In Ceremony
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By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
All 31 Ute V. Perkins Elementary 5th graders were honored on ...”
Assemblyman Hardy Hosts MVHS Students On Trip To Carson City
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By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
A group of four Moapa Valley High School students were invited ...”
Regional Races Feature Local Riders
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Local Boys of Dark Side Motorcycle Club attended a Motorcycle Racing Association of Nevada (MRAN) ...”
Lake Mead Fishing Report (June 8, 2011)
“(NDOW) The beat goes on in the Overton Arm as anglers continue to find fast ...”
Healthline: A Good Seed Shedding a Bad Name - Hempseed
“By Brent Hauver
An unfortunate fact of life is that judgment is not always based on ...”
Black Gaming Selects New Golf Director
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Scott Sullivan looked south from his hometown of Cedar City, Utah eight years ago searching ...”
Sunset Ceremony On Memorial Day
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By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
More than 40 Moapa Valley residents attended a poignant Memorial Day ...”
This Week In M.V. History (June 8, 2011)
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
5 Years Ago
From Progress: June 7, 2006
MVTAB Approves Microwave Communication Tower
Representatives ...”
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Homeowners Encouraged To Act Early On New Flood Requirements
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
If they don’t act soon, some residents of Logandale could be ...”
Parks & Rec Gearing Up For Summer Activities
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By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The summer fun began as the community public pools opened over ...”
Overton Artist’s Work On Display At Lost City Museum
“From burned, carved and stained gourds, gemstones and silver jewelry, bronze and clay sculptures, to ...”
Master Gardener Registration Session To Be Held
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Registration for the fall semester of the University of Nevada Cooperative ...”
Local Scout Organizing Book Drive
“Local Boy Scout, Kevin Bessey, was looking for a project that could involve a wide ...”
MVHS Awarded Global Education Excellence
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Moapa Valley High School toreceived national recognition last week for excellence in global education by ...”
Coop. Extension To Offer Master Food Preserver Course
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
A two-day Master Food Preserver course hosted jointly by the University ...”
Museum Visitors Explore Techniques Of Archaeology
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By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Fifteen budding archeologists learned the basic techniques used in archeological digs ...”
Pet Shot Clinic To Be Held In Moapa
“Animal Kindness Veterinary Hospital from Las Vegas will be offering a dog and cat shot ...”
EDITORIAL: Budget Stalemate May Be Broken But The Education Crisis Is Still Alive
“Last week the five-month stand-off in the Nevada State Legislature over whether new taxes ought ...”
No One Asked Me But... (June 1, 2011)
“By DR. LARRY MOSES
No one asked me but... Have you ever wondered where all those ...”
LETTER: Compromise?
“Really? Are you new? Now I’m being told that I should be more willing to ...”
NEW ARRIVAL (June 1, 2011)
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Emerie Mae McCormick
Bently is excited to announce the birth of her baby sister Emerie Mae ...”
WEDDING (June 1, 2011)
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Zundel/Schwartz
Chris and Dena Zundel are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter Ashley Kate ...”
60th Wedding Anniversary
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Val D. and Elva (Todd) Smith will celebrate their 60th Wedding Anniversary on Saturday, June ...”
MVHS Orchestras Perform Evening Of Crowd Pleasers
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By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley High School Orchestra program treated its audience to ...”
Local Veteran Organizations Honor Fallen Soldiers
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The American Legion Post 75 held it’s annual Memorial Day flag raising and retreat to ...”
Bowler 3rd Graders Study Historical Figures
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By Jessica Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The halls and classes at Grant M. Bowler Elementary School were ...”
New Lyon School Garden Program Gets Help With Irrigation Water
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By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Four classes of Mack Lyon Middle School students over the past ...”
EYE ON SPORTS: Re-alignment In The 3-A
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
When the 2012-2013 high school sports season starts there will most ...”
Echo Bay Floatel Concept Gets A Strong Start
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By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
The new “Floatels” at Echo Bay were booked solid for Memorial ...”
The Survivor’s Checklist
“By Jeffrey McKenna
One of the greatest challenges in this life is the loss of a ...”
RURAL RANTS: (June 1, 2011)
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Memorial Day has come and gone. Originally called Decoration Day, it ...”
MVHS CLASS OF 2011: Senior Spotlight
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By Jessica Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Marissa Watkins smiles when she thinks about high school graduation and ...”
Professional Women’s Support Group to Begin at Overton Psychological Services
“By Ginger Petersen
Women often experience problems that are generally exclusive to their gender. Hardly an ...”
This Week In M.V. History (June 1, 2011)
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
5 Years Ago
From Progress: May 31, 2006
Teens Hike Grand Canyon
A group ...”
| May 25
MVHS Seniors Presented Awards/Scholarships
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By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Moapa Valley Empowerment High School (MVHS) recognized the best of the ...”
Bowler 4th Graders Visit Exotic Places With Around The World Week
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By Cyndi Goodrich
Moapa Valley Progress
It was time to grab the passports last week and head ...”
Desert Tortoise Sighting Halts Work On Pipeline
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
The presence of at least one juvenile Mojave Desert tortoise, perhaps ...”
Echo Bay ‘Floatels’ To Be Open In Time For Holiday Weekend
“Just in time for the launch of the busy summer travel season, Forever Resorts has ...”
Memorial Day Service To Be Held
“Memorial Day services honoring all deceased Moapa Valley military personnel will be held on Monday, ...”
MVWD Board Declares Intention To Retain Independence
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley Water District Board of Directors in a meeting ...”
MVWD Changes Delinquent Account Practices
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley Water District Board of Directors instructed staff to ...”
No One Asked Me But... (May 25, 2011)
“By DR. LARRY MOSES
No one asked me but... In the film Shawshank Redemption Morgan Freeman ...”
LETTER: A Sinking Ship
“Picture Congress as officers on a luxury liner that is taking on water and about ...”
OBITUARY: Pete Kesl
“Pete Kesl
Elmer Pete Kesl, age 71, passed away Monday, May 16, 2011 at his home ...”
MISSIONARIES (May 25, 2011)
“
William Sheldon
William Sheldon has been called to serve as a missionary for the Church of ...”
Local Veterans Speak To MVHS Seniors
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By Jessica Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Two members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 8336 ...”
Choir Students Perform Vintage Music
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By Jessica Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley High School and Mack Lyon Middle School Choral ...”
Lyon Drama Stages A Pair Of Plays
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By Jessica Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The Mack Lyon Middle School Drama Department held its final production ...”
Mack Lyon NJHS Inducts New Members
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By Juanie Prisbrey
Moapa Valley Progress
The Mack Lyon Middle School National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) recently ...”
MVHS Golfers Play In State Tournament
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
Two Pirate golfers competed in the state championship last week. The ...”
MVHS Track Competes At State
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley High School Track and Field team traveled to ...”
A Sweet Berry with a Dirty Job
“By Brent Hauver
Let me introduce you to the cranberry, a mighty but underappreciated fruit. Cranberries ...”
Youth Pirate Football To Hold Early Signups
“Though the fall football season still seems far away, it is just around the corner ...”
Horse Owners Warned Against Potentially Deadly Equine Disease
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Moapa Valley horse owners are being cautioned about letting their animals ...”
This Week In M.V. History (May 25, 2011)
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
5 Years Ago
From Progress: May 24, 2006
State GOP Convention In Mesquite
Clark ...”
MVHS CLASS OF 2011 Senior Spotlight
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By Jessica Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Kimberly Sprague is eager to graduate from Moapa Valley High School. ...”
Don’t Be Caught Unprepared In The Desert
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Memorial Day is the unofficial start of the summer holiday season ...”
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Lake Levels On The Rise At Last
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By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Near-record snowpack in the far reaches of the upper Colorado River ...”
MVHS Seniors Share Talents For Peers
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By Jessica Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley High School Class of 2011 had the opportunity ...”
Legislative Digest 2011: Revising Rules On Fire Districts
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
A bill currently working its way through the Nevada State Legislature ...”
Community Fundraiser To Help Local Boy
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The Pink Ladies of the Moapa Valley are at it again. This group of local ...”
Events At Lost City Museum
“Have you ever wanted to know the ins and outs of archaeological research? The Lost ...”
Community Blood Drives Scheduled
“The American Legion Auxiliary is sponsoring a community Blood Drive on Thursday, May 19 in ...”
MVHS Freshman Wins Mr. M
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By Jessica Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
As part of the M week celebration, the Moapa Valley High ...”
MVHS Bands Perform Spring Concert
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By Jessica Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Moapa Valley High School Concert and Jazz bands held a Spring ...”
EDITORIAL: The Best Talent In The Show!
“Last week was ‘M’ Week at Moapa Valley High School. On Thursday evening, as part ...”
No One Asked Me But... (May 18, 2011)
“By DR. LARRY MOSES
No one asked me but… Educated people should use terms correctly.
Now I ...”
OPEN FORUM: Advice About Cars...And Life
“By Lori Collins
Our family moved from Moapa Valley to Austin Texas at the beginning of ...”
LETTER: Education Not The Place To Cut
“I would like to address the issue on making the school year shorter. It is ...”
LETTER: Plea For Riders to Slow Down
“We’re so pleased to read Jack Morgan’s letter in a recent Progress (Noisy ATVers, The ...”
LETTER: Thanks To Fire Department & Neighbors
“I want to say thank you to the local firefighters and all of the people ...”
American Legion Aux. Selects Girls State Delegation
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The American Legion Auxiliary Diamond Jubilee Unit 75 of Logandale, Nevada is proud to announce ...”
Lin’s Announces Its Mother Of The Year
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Lin’s Marketplace announced the winner of its Mother of the Year contest drawing on Monday, ...”
MVHS Swimmers Compete At Regionals
“By Kenna McMurray
Moapa Valley Progress
Local swimmers from the Moapa Valley High School swim team competed ...”
Eye On Sports: NIAA Anticipates Actions On Possible Budget Cuts
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
The Nevada Interscholastic Athletic Association (NIAA) has some ideas and scenarios ...”
MVHS Runners Qualify For State Competition
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley High School track and field teams traveled to ...”
MVHS Baseball & Softball
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
Moapa Valley High School hosted the regional baseball and softball championships ...”
RURAL RANTS (May 18, 2011)
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Nevada’s universities, UNLV and UNR, last Saturday held graduation ceremonies and ...”
Asset Protection and Estate Planning
“By Jeffrey McKenna
Many individuals are concerned about asset protection. By doing estate planning, you can ...”
MVHS CLASS OF 2011 Senior Spotlight
“By Jessica Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Brandon Reeves is excited to think that, in less than a ...”
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Perkins Students Perform Spring Dance Festival
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By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
All 184 students at Ute V. Perkins Elementary School in Moapa, ...”
Pipeline Construction Project In Moapa
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By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Construction crews working on building a major petroleum pipeline brought the ...”
Learning Stone Tool-Making Skills At Lost City Museum
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By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
The Lost City Museum in Overton returned to its living roots ...”
Logandale Station 73 Hosts Open House
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By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
The Logandale Fire Department held its annual Open House on Friday, ...”
May Bazaar To Be Held In Mesquite
“With summer right around the corner, the Virgin River in Mesquite offers a way to ...”
Outdoor Music In The Evening Offered At Local Eatery
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Local band sensation “Wreck Chords” performed in the Wally’s Plaza parking lot outside of Tiffany’s ...”
No One Asked Me But... (May 11, 2011)
“By DR. LARRY MOSES
No one asked me but… Osama Bin Laden is dead. The national ...”
LETTER: Wonderful Jr. Cheer Coach
“I would like to add to your article about the local youth cheerleading team (Local ...”
LETTER: Insulted Cat Lover
“I have a few issues with a recent column by Dr. Larry Moses regarding cats ...”
LETTER: Thank You Mutton-Bustin’ Volunteers
“I want to thank and recognize all the volunteers of the Mutton Bustin Rodeo event ...”
This Week In M.V. History
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
10 Years AgoFrom Progress: May 9, 2001
Golf Coach Named Coach of ...”
OPEN FORUM: Take Back Party, Nation & Freedoms
“By Chloie Leavitt
It is being said that America’s day is drawing to a close; our ...”
OBITUARY: Ronald Waters
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Ronald Waters
Ronald Morgan Waters, age 85, died Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at his home in ...”
OBITUARY: Joy Kendall
“Joy Kendall
Joy Kendall, age 55, died May 8, 2011 at her home after a courageous ...”
May Day Tradition Receives A Few Updates
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By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
A crowd of fond parents, grandparents and relations assembled at the ...”
Moapa Cafe Holds It’s Annual Car Show Event
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By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The Muddy River Bar and Grill in Moapa held its third ...”
MVHS Hosts Bushman Track Meet
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By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
Moapa Valley hosted the annual Grant Bushman Invitational Track Meet. Thirteen ...”
MVHS Baseball Defeats Rattlers
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
After a week of being beaten badly by Boulder City, the ...”
Pirate Softball Beats Mojave
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley High School Girls Softball team went up against ...”
Final Tournament For Lyon Debate
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Eight Mack Lyon students attended the last middle school Forensics Tournament of the year on ...”
HEALTHLINE: No, You’re Not Defenseless Against Radiation
“By Brent Hauver
For the past several weeks I’ve been keeping a close eye on the ...”
Flooring Specialist Opens New Showroom
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By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Country Cottage Interiors has opened in its new Moapa Valley location, ...”
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Cappalappa FRC Opens New Thrift Store In Overton
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By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
Cappalappa Family Resource Center held a ribbon cutting event for its ...”
MVFCU Maintains Stability Despite Challenging Year
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The struggling area economy caught up with the Moapa Valley Federal ...”
Car Show To Be Held In Moapa
“The Muddy River Bar & Grill in Moapa will be hosting its third annual Cars, ...”
Fun with Flintknapping At Lost City
“The Lost City Museum is welcoming visitors during May, Archaeology Awareness Month in Nevada, to ...”
Logandale Fire Station To Hold Community Open House
“Logandale Fire Station 73 is inviting everyone to attend its 2nd Annual Community Open House ...”
Local Family Advocacy Group To Hold Meeting
“The Moapa Valley unit of Family Watch International is inviting all interested people to attend ...”
EDITORIAL: An Apple For The Teacher Doesn’t Quite Say It All
“This week we celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Week. Here in the greater Moapa Valley, we ...”
No One Asked Me But... (May 4, 2011)
“By DR. LARRY MOSES
No one asked me but… A number of people in the Moapa ...”
LETTER: Noisy ATVers, The Pleasure Is All Yours
“So, you love to ride a motorbike? We, as Overton residents, who live along the ...”
LETTER: Did She Really Say That?
“Hillary Clinton needs to have her handlers and speech writers drug tested. She recently asked ...”
NEW ARRIVALS (May 4, 2011)
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Jayden Nicols
Billy and America Nicols, along with big sister Jordyn would like to announce the ...”
GRADUATION (May 4, 2011)
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Dustin and Emily Seely
Dustin and Emily Seely have both graduated from Brigham Young University on ...”
Student Work Exhibited At Second Annual MVHS Photo Show
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By Jessica Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley High School Advanced Study Computers class held its ...”
FFA Kids Work To Raise Funds For Trip To Soils Judging Nationals
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By Mike Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
Six Moapa Valley High School members of Future Farmers of America ...”
Books Etc. Holds Booksigning Event For Local Author
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By Catherine Ellerton
Moapa Valley Progress
Local author and Progress columnist, Dr. Larry Moses, held a book ...”
Mack Lyon Teacher Awarded Horace Mann-Abraham Lincoln Fellowship
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Mack Lyon Middle School Social Studies teacher Jared Meyer, will be the recipient of a ...”
Fishing On Lake Mead (May 4, 2011)
“By Loren Brooks
I think it’s good to have a little wind, even though we think ...”
Local Cheerleading Teams Compete In Mesquite
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By Tasha Gorman
Moapa Valley Progress
Decked out in sharp blue and white cheerleading uniforms, sporting identical ...”
Rural Rants (May 4, 2011)
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Sunday is Mother’s Day a day on which we traditionally pay ...”
This Week In M.V. History (May 4, 2011)
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
5 Years Ago
From Progress: May 3, 2006
A Piece of Moapa Valley ...”
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Moapa Paiutes Celebrate Earth Day
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By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Scores of people from every community in the greater Moapa Valley ...”
Reid Gardner Landfill Expansion Draws Protest
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By Mike Donahue & Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Members of the Moapa Band of Paiutes joined ...”
The Hunt Was On In Moapa
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
A field covered with colorful eggs enticed hundreds of local children ...”
“Southwest Visions” Of Local Artist To Be The May Exhibit At Lost City Museum
“The Lost City Museum presents the art exhibit “Southwest Visions” by Joan Rainey Day. She ...”
MVPAC To End Season With Community Talent Event
“The Moapa Valley Performing Arts Council proudly presents their season finale, “Be Our Guest” ...”
Final Stretch of Fundraising For MVHS FFA Soils Judging Team
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By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
It’s crunch time for the Moapa Valley High School FFA Soils ...”
Cappalappa FRC To Open Thrift Store
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By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Beginning next week, Cappalappa Family Resource will be offering a new ...”
No One Asked Me But... (April 27, 2011)
“By Dr. Larry Moses
No one asked me but…Senator John Ensign resigned.
While it was the right ...”
OPEN FORUM: Who Decides The Value Of A Dollar?
“By Esther Ramos
Did you know, there’s a government office that decides if your dollars will ...”
LETTER: Public Apology
“I am writing on behalf of my actions I chose to do on your local ...”
LETTER: Old Engines Need Coverage Too
“I read, with interest, the editorial about the lack of printed coverage of the Pro ...”
OBITUARY: Mary Stratton
“Mary Truman Stratton, age 83, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. ...”
NEW ARRIVALS: April 27, 2011
“Westyn Salazar
Creed and Ashley Salazar are proud to announce the birth of their son, Westyn ...”
Lost City Museum Takes A Look At Region In The Age Of Dinosaurs
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By Catherine Ellerton
Moapa Valley Progress
In celebration of Paleontology Awareness Month, the Lost City Museum hosted ...”
Crowds Interact With Animals At Local Zoo
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By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
More than 860 people took advantage of Animal Enrichment Day at ...”
Kids Make Short Work Of Logandale Fairgrounds Egg Hunt
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By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
In the blink of an eye -- or about two minutes, ...”
Air Force Band Takes Local Audience Into The Wild Blue Yonder
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By Catherine Ellerton
Moapa Valley Progress
Mr. Polzien, Alexis Cooper and Calvin McMurray you did us ...”
This Week In M.V. History: April 27, 2011
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
5 Years Ago
From Progress: April 26, 2006
MVHS Plays in Old Gym ...”
HEALTHLINE: Why My Friend Got Sick and Turned “Green”
“By Brent Hauver
My buddy and business partner, Nick, lives an unusual combination of lifestyles— he ...”
Inheriting Retirement Accounts
“By Jeffery J. McKenna
You or someone you know may own unmarketable assets as a result ...”
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Valley Of Fire Holds 2nd Annual Car Show
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By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
With the natural magnificence of fiery majestic sandstone formations as a ...”
School District Superintendent Visits M.V.H.S.
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By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Clark County School District (CCSD) Superintendent Dwight Jones and Trustee Chris ...”
Roping Raises Funds For Local Health Care Needs
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By Shyla Marshall
Moapa Valley Progress
The 4th annual “Rope for Life,” was held at Max Maserang’s ...”
Paleontology Talk To Be Presented At Lost City Museum
“The Lost City Museum will host a paleontology talk by PhD candidate Josh Bonde on ...”
Moapa Paiutes To Hold Earth Day Celebration
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By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Band of Paiutes is encouraging the public to come ...”
MVWD Board OK’s Backhoe Purchase
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
After significant deliberation over several months, the Moapa Valley Water District ...”
MVWD General Manager Accepts Retirement Offer
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Moapa Valley Water District (MVWD) General Manager, Brad Huza stepped down ...”
EDITORIAL: When The Letter Of Law Is Just Not Enough
“Last week, significant changes made to the top leadership at the Moapa Valley Water District ...”
NO ONE ASKED ME BUT... (April 20, 2011)
“By DR. LARRY MOSES
No one asked me but… Our Democratic Legislators have no plan to ...”
OPEN FORUM: Simply Garbage
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By DUSTIN NELSON
If we could have half as much rain as we do politics at ...”
LETTER: Poor Coverage of The Clark County Rodeo
“Upon reading the stories of the Progress coverage of the events at the Fair, the ...”
MISSIONARIES: April 20, 2011
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Aaron Starnes
Elder Aaron Patrick Starnes has returned home from serving in the Spokane Washington Mission ...”
WEDDING: April 20, 2011
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Houston / Palmer
Gene and Margaret Houston are so excited to announce the marriage of their ...”
OBITUARY: Sidney Hysell
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Sidney (Sid) Oren Hysell, age 77, passed away on March 30 in Las Vegas, Nev., ...”
OBITUARY: Gregory Smith
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Gregory Alan Smith, age 60, died Monday, April 11, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He ...”
MVTAB Traffic Safety Concerns On State Hwy.
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley Town Advisory Board (MVTAB) expressed concerns, in a ...”
Metro Sergeant Recognizes Job Well Done
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Nineteen Moapa Valley volunteers and residents were recognized last week for ...”
Local Business Moves To New Quarters
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By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Overton small business, GraphX held an open house event on Thursday ...”
MVHS Track Hosts Richard Lewis Invitational
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By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley High School stadium lights were on Friday night ...”
5th Graders Compete In Regional ‘Olympics’
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By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Nearly 500 students from greater Moapa Valley, Virgin Valley and Beaver ...”
MVHS Senior Selected As NIAA Top Ten Student Athlete
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
MVHS Senior, Shae Bryant will be presented a $1,500 scholarship at ...”
Virgin Valley Baseball Beats Pirates In Double Header
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By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley High School Baseball team hosted the Virgin Valley ...”
Farewell To Community-minded Couple
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By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
Volunteerism is alive and well in Moapa Valley in the form ...”
Rural Rants
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
LaRue “Barney” Barnum has been around for a long, long time. ...”
Historical Marker Placed At Overton Restaurant
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By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
Moapa Valley has a new historic marker on display, located at ...”
This Week In M.V. History
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
15 Years Ago
From Progress: April 24, 1996
County Commissioners Vote Not to ...”
Coop. Extension Offers Springtime Trees on Wheels
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By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
The first Spring edition of the Trees on Wheels program in ...”
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Wintry Weather Puts Freeze On Fair Attendance
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By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Fierce winds, frigid temperatures, falling rain and even snow dealt a ...”
Major Marijuana Grow Found In Warm Springs
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By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
A major marijuana-growing operation hidden on Bureau of Land Management property ...”
Air Force Band To Perform In Logandale
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A free community concert by the United States Air Force Band of the Golden West ...”
Reading Week At Lyon Middle School
“Mack Lyon Middle School will be hosting a Scholastic Book Fair in the school’s library ...”
Spring Bazaar To Be Held In Mesquite
“The Casablanca Resort Event Center in Mesquite will be hosting its 3rd Annual Spring Bazaar, ...”
CCJLA Holds Annual Livestock Show and Auction
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By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Exhibitors, family members, buyers and bystanders trudged ...”
Interacting With Ag At The Clark County Fair
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By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
The Agriculture/Small Animal pavilion at this year’s Clark County Fair and ...”
No One Asked Me But... (April 13, 2011)
“By DR. LARRY MOSES
No one asked me but… We are half way through the 2011 ...”
LETTER: Not Ready For Democracy?
“Who helped us? I mean with the Democracy and the Capitalism and the free enterprise ...”
Television District Continues Assessment
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
The $24 annual property tax assessment local residents are charged via ...”
WEDDING: (April 13, 2011)
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Cooper/Barrett
Joe and Denice Cooper with Sean and Tammy Barrett are pleased to announce the marriage ...”
MISSIONARY: (April 13, 2011)
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Taylor Houston
Elder Taylor Houston has been called to the Honduras Tegucigalpa Mission for the Church ...”
The Magical Land Of Oz Visits The Fair
“By Catherine Ellerton
Moapa Valley Progress
As I approached the Fairgrounds on Thursday, April 7, a burst ...”
Princesses Everywhere At Cinderella Pageant
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By Jessica Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The 2011 Cinderella Pageant was held on Thursday evening, April 7 ...”
MVHS Violist Plays In All-State Orchestra
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By Jessica Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Moapa Valley High School senior, Marya Romero, travelled to Reno on ...”
Pro-Rodeo Excitement
“The blustery weather last week made for light crowds in the stadium but it didn’t ...”
Mutton Bustin’ Continues Gaining In Popularity At Fair
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By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
The terrible weather had little impact on the 90 young entrants ...”
MVHS Hosts Track Meet
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
Moapa Valley High School hosted its first track meet of the ...”
Fishing On Lake Mead
“By Loren Brooks
Laura Brooks Omana, (daughter of Loren Brooks) spent “Spring Break” in Overton, with ...”
The Week In MVHS Baseball
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
Moapa played host to the Spartans from Cimarron on Tuesday, April ...”
MVHS Softball Sustains Losses
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
The Lady Pirates were beaten by the Cimarron Lady Spartans 10- ...”
Flex-It Gymnastic Team Competes At State Meet
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By Catherine Ellerton
Moapa Valley Progress
The beam, floor routine, uneven bars and the vault were skills ...”
Business Spotlight: CBQ Carpet Cleaning
“By Shyla Marshall
Moapa Valley Progress
Bigger isn’t always better. Local carpet and tile cleaning business, CBQ ...”
Produce Co-op Founder Visits Moapa Valley
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
Sally Stevens, co-founder of Bountiful Baskets, visited Moapa Valley one day ...”
Second Marriages and Estate Planning
“By Jeffrey McKenna
Love knows no bounds. Many couples have experienced the extent and truth of ...”
The Puzzle Is Complete
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By Catherine Ellerton
Moapa Valley Progress
“Stop! You’re killing me!” exclaimed Rhonda Gamboa when she was contacted ...”
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C.C. Fair To Offer Fun For All Ages
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By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
The 2011 Clark County Fair and Rodeo, “Horns and Hides, Laughs ...”
Local Schools Hit By CCSD Budget Cuts
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Local school administrators found themselves scrambling last week to institute deep ...”
Echo Bay Makes The Best Of Challenging Times
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By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Echo Bay on Lake Mead has experienced some drastic changes over ...”
“Spirit Within” Exhibit At Lost City Museum
“The Lost City Museum presents an exhibit by Overton artist Janet Trobough during the month ...”
Logandale Volunteer Firefighters To Raffle Off 2011 Polaris RZR At The Fair
“The Logandale Volunteer Fire Department, Station 73 will be raffling off a 2011 Polaris RZR ...”
RTC Club Ride Visits Overton
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By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada was at Lin’s Marketplace ...”
Legislative Digest 2011: Requiring The Election Of TABs
“By Vernon robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The question of who should select members of a Town Advisory ...”
MTAB Approves SNWA Zoning Request
“By vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Town Advisory Board, at a meeting held on Tuesday, ...”
Robbin’s Nest Village Has New Manager
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
The Robbins Nest Mobile Village is under new management. Overton resident, ...”
EDITORIAL: A Plague On All Their Houses...
“The ongoing drama being played out on the Nevada political stage over funding for K-12 ...”
NO ONE ASKED ME BUT... (April 6, 2011)
“By DR. LARRY MOSES
No one asked me but… Smokey is a cat who lives in ...”
MISSIONARIES: (April 6, 2011)
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Brandon Clifford
Brandon Clifford has safely returned home from his service in the Alabama Birmingham Spanish ...”
OBITUARY: Linda Bohn
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Linda Lyman Bohn, age 79, died Monday April 4, 2011 in Saint George, Utah. She ...”
OBITUARY: Neal Williams
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Neal Hearley Williams Jr., age 68, died Saturday April 2, 2011 at his home in ...”
OBITUARY: Julie Kirk
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Julie Anne Kirk, age 45, died Saturday, April 2, 2011 peacefully at her home in ...”
MVHS Drama Performs Delightfully Quirky “Twelfth Night”
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By Jessica Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley High School Drama Department performed William Shakespeare’s “Twelfth ...”
Perkins Elementary Is Presented Solar Panels At Science Day Event
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By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Ute V. Perkins Elementary students enjoyed an extra special science day ...”
July 4th Fundraising Begins With Tank Day Event
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By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
The American Legion Post 75 held its annual Tank Day event ...”
MVHS Debaters Compete At District Tournament
“Moapa Valley Progress
Debaters for Moapa Valley High School competed in the last official tournament of ...”
MVHS Track Travels To Cheyenne H.S., Boulder City
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley High School track teams traveled to Cheyenne High ...”
MVHS Baseball Splits With B.C.
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley High School Varsity Baseball team split a two ...”
MVHS Softball Loses Against Eagles
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley High School softball team lost to Vo-tech 1-6. ...”
Local Health Store Moves To New Shop
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By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
Sage Health and Empowerment Center has moved from 257 S Moapa ...”
Rural Rants
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
There are all kinds of heroes recognized for all kinds of ...”
This Week In M.V. History
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
5 Years Ago
From Progress: April 5, 2006
MVHS Forensics Student Qualify for ...”
| Mar 31
RTC To Organize Club Ride Services For Local Commuters
“Representatives from the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) Club Ride program will be at the Lin's ...”
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Fishing On Lake Mead
“By Loren Brooks
I counted fourteen boats up in the Overton arm of Lake Mead on ...”
Mint Race Draws Off-Road Enthusiasts
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By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Nearly 200 off-road vehicles in more than 20 individual classes including ...”
Logandale Sub Shop Celebrates 10th Year
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By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Tiffany’s Pies and Subs restaurant is celebrating its tenth anniversary of ...”
Local CSA Farm Starts Spring Season Stronger Than Ever
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By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Quail Hollow Farm CSA (community supported agriculture) last week launched its ...”
MVHS Drama To Present “Twelfth Night”
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By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley High School Theatre Department has taken on William ...”
Annual Overton Tank Day Fundraiser To Be Held
“The American Legion Post 75 will be hosting it’s annual Tank Day on Saturday, April ...”
Lost City Museum To Host ‘Art On The Rocks’
“The Nevada Rock Art Foundation will present a one hour informational event called Art On ...”
EDITORIAL: How To Help Clear Stormy Skies Brewing Around The CC Fair
“The Logandale Fairgrounds is a flurry of activity these days. A small army of staff, ...”
NO ONE ASKED ME BUT... (March 30, 2011)
“By DR. LARRY MOSES
No one asked me but… I warned you at the first of ...”
LETTER: Local Decisions Have Helped Students
“I currently work at Moapa Valley Empowerment High School as the dean of students. I ...”
MISSIONARY: (March 30, 2011)
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Joshua King
Elder Joshua King has been called to serve as a missionary in the New ...”
NEW ARRIVAL (March 30, 2011)
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Ava Peri Hartson
A tiny miracle happened on March 10, 2011 at 2:42 p.m. Ava Peri ...”
OBITUARY: Albert Powers
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Albert Oliver Powers died On March 20, 2011, at the Nevada State Veterans Home in ...”
OBITUARY: Keith Tacy
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Keith Harold Tacy, 81, of Overton, NV, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2011. He ...”
WEDDINGS (March 30, 2011)
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Hughes / Smith
Mads and Karen Hughes with Wes and Patti Smith are pleased to announce ...”
2011 Clark County Rodeo Royalty Named
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By Catherine Ellerton
Moapa Valley Progress
The Old Logandale School was the setting of the Clark County ...”
Desert Valley Academy Appoints New Chairman
“Status Update On Proposed Local College Will Be Given In Local Meeting
By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley ...”
Mack Lyon Fun Run Held
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By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
The 2nd Annual Fun Run to benefit the Mack Lyon Middle ...”
Moapa Valley Little League Holds Season Opener
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By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley Little League baseball/softball league held its opening day ...”
MVHS Track Teams Compete In Tri-Meet
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By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley High School track teams traveled to Shadow Ridge ...”
Pirate Baseball Has Mixed Week
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley High School Baseball team spent a busy week ...”
MVHS Swimmers Go Up Against Valley H.S. In L.V. Meet
“By Kenna McMurray
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley Swim Team competed at the Pavilion Center Pool ...”
This Week In M.V. History
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
10 Years Ago
From Progress: April 4, 2001
Touring Nevada’s Back Roads
Thirteen 1928, ...”
20th Annual Atlatl Contest Held At Valley Of Fire
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By Catherine Ellerton
Moapa Valley Progress
The World Atlatl Association (WAA) held its 20th annual Atlatl Throwing ...”
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Mojave Max Has Emerged
“Mojave Max, the famous Southern Nevada desert tortoise, officially emerged from his burrow at ...”
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Hands-On Learning For The Fair
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By Catherine Ellerton
Moapa Valley Progress
When you are dealing with chickens, peacocks, turkeys, snakes, guinea pigs, ...”
6th Straight State Win For MVHS Debate
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By Kenna McMurray
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley debate team erupted from their seats in a ...”
Legislative Digest 2011: Proposed Bill Would Regulate Tractors On The Highway
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Moapa Valley residents have long been accustomed to seeing tractors and ...”
Ribbon-cutting Ceremony For Overton Bar
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By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony ...”
Nevada State College To Conduct Town Hall Meeting
“The Nevada State College will be conducting a Town Hall meeting at Moapa Valley High ...”
Blood Drive To Be Held At Bowler Elementary
“Bowler Elementary School will be hosting a community blood drive on Thursday, March 24 from ...”
Specialized Wound Treatment Medical Clinic To Hold Open House
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A new specialty medical clinic has recently opened in northeast Clark County to service the ...”
Offroad Mint 400 Race To Be Held At Paiute Plaza
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
The Mint 400, one of the largest off-road races in the ...”
Trees On Wheels To Have Spring Sale
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley Educational Farm Foundation and the University of Nevada ...”
Bowler Elementary To Hold Art Contest
“Similar to the PTA’s Reflections, the Pirate Arrrrt contest is a program at Bowler to ...”
FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK: Whether Spending Or Cutting, Local Decisions Are Best
“By Vernon Robison
Editor
For nearly two years now, I have had the privilege of serving as ...”
NO ONE ASKED ME BUT... (March 23, 2011)
“By DR. LARRY MOSES
No one asked me but… Recently, the principals of our local schools ...”
LETTER: A Bike Lane Would Be Great
“In last week’s issue of the Progress the question was posed of what to do ...”
LETTER: Grateful to Live In Overton
“Once more I’m grateful to be living in Overton!
Being the “brilliant” woman I am, I ...”
NEW ARRIVALS (March 23, 2011)
“Jesse Zeus Navarro III
Jesse and Lorena Navarro are proud to announce the birth of their ...”
MISSIONARIES (March 23, 2011)
“Ryan Bessey
Elder Ryan Bessey has been called to serve The Lord as a missionary for ...”
EAGLE SCOUT (March 23, 2011)
“Brendan Watkins
We are pleased to announce that Brendan Robert Watkins has achieved the rank of ...”
OBITUARY: Guy Whitmore
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Guy Gentry Whitmore age 74, died Saturday, March 19, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He ...”
OBITUARY: Brandon Quintal
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Brandon D. Quintal, age 39, of Reno, Nevada died Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at his ...”
State Health Assistance Open House Held In Overton
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Moapa Valley residents in need of assistance with health care related ...”
Northshore Inn Opens Under New Owners
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By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The Northshore Inn motel in Overton opened its doors for business ...”
Japanese Exchange Student Inspires Mack Lyon Humanitarian Effort
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Mack Lyon yearbook students will be holding a raffle to help in the Red Cross ...”
MVHS Students Sit In On Justice Court Case
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By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Court was in session for the junior and senior classes at ...”
MVHS FFA Retires One State Officer, Seats Another
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By Kenna McMurray
Moapa Valley Progress
Moapa Valley High School Alumnus Alyssa O’Toole was retired last week ...”
Bowler Elementary Students Celebrate Annual Reading Week
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By Cyndi Goodrich
Moapa Valley Progress
Last week was Reading Week at Grant M. Bowler Elementary. Reading ...”
New Pediatrition Arrives In Mesquite
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By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The Mesa View Medical Group has a new pediatrician who is ...”
MVHS Track Holds Its Own In Competition With Bigger Schools
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By Gregg Chappell and Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley Pirates track team traveled to ...”
Lyon Middle School Cheer Takes Top Honors
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By Juanie Prisbrey
Moapa Valley Progress
The Mack Lyon Middle School Cheer Team competed in the Las ...”
Fishing On Lake Mead
“It’s a 12 hour drive from Woodland, California, to go fishing in Overton, Nevada. My ...”
Resort Association Awards Grants
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The Mesquite Resort Associate held its quarterly meeting on March 16 at the CasaBlanca in ...”
Old Gym Receives More Restoration
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By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
A team of Utah stone masons this week completed a nip ...”
Why You May be Suffering from Binge Eating Disorder
“By GINGER PETERSON
Almost everyone over-eats from time to time. You may help yourself to an ...”
LDS Heritage Park Under Construction In Logandale
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By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
A park which is planned to celebrate the pioneer history of ...”
This Week In M.V. History
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
5 Years Ago
From Progress: March 22, 2006
Speakers Win
State Championship
Cheers of jubilation ...”
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Fundraising At Pre-Fair Pigout Event
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By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
Lin’s Marketplace in Overton held its first-ever Pre-Fair Pigout on Saturday ...”
Parents Discuss Education Cuts In CCSD Town Hall Meeting
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Principals of the four local schools hosted a town hall meeting ...”
Preliminary Paving Nears Completion
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By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Las Vegas Paving crews working on the valley-wide sewer pipeline project ...”
Children’s Theatre To Present The Tortoise Versus The Hare
“Audiences of all ages will get a fresh look at an old favorite when the ...”
Blood Drive To Be Held At Bowler Elementary
“Bowler Elementary School will be hosting a community blood drive on Thursday, March 24 from ...”
Craft Show To Be Held At The Virgin River
“Spring is sneaking it’s way into the region and it’s time for some fun--and what’s ...”
Southwest Art On Display At Lost City Museum
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The Lost City Museum features works of artists Lucile Carstensen and Jan Hansen during the ...”
MVTAB Approves Zoning Request; Discusses Road Paving List Criteria
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley Town Advisory Board (MVTAB) approved a request by ...”
MTAB Approves Exotic Animal Permit
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Town Advisory Board (MTAB) approved a request from private ...”
NO ONE ASKED ME BUT... (March 16, 2011)
“By DR. LARRY MOSES
No one asked me but… Moammar Gadhafi is a thug. He is ...”
OPEN FORUM: Human Equality?
“By Esther Ramos
Think about it. Have you considered what it would really mean to all ...”
LETTER: Scam Hits Valley – Again
“Recently two dear friends received a phone call from an emotionally stressed out women who ...”
OBITUARY: Darlene Gentry
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Darlene Gentry
Darlene Gentry, age 77, died Thursday, March 10, 2011 at her home in Overton, ...”
WEDDINGS (March 16, 2011)
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Logue/Foulke
Eugene and Julie Logue are happy to announce the marriage of their daughter Jaci Kaye ...”
MISSIONARIES (March 16, 2011)
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Jaren Gates
Elder Jaren Scott Gates has recently returned home from faithfully serving two years in ...”
FFA And Scouts Get Early Start On Highway Cleanup
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By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
In an unusual turnaround, local FFA students and Boy Scout from ...”
BLM Seeks Public Comment On Travel & Recreation Plan
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By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Fewer than 15 Moapa Valley residents turned out to an Overton ...”
Local Artists Display Artwork At Spring Art Show
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By Catherine Ellerton
Moapa Valley Progress
The inspirational and insightful work of over thirty-five local artists was ...”
Local Artist Wins Award At Virgin Valley Spring Art Show
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Overton resident Janet Trobough won a first place blue ribbon prize in the Virgin Valley ...”
Crowds Hunt For Deals At The M.V. Community Yard Sale
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By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley Community-wide Yard Sale was held on Saturday, March ...”
Budget Woes Likely To Affect Local Coop. Extension
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
The future of the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension (UNCE) office ...”
MVWD Board Discusses Easing Focus On Water Acquisition
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley Water District (MVWD) Board of Directors last week ...”
MVHS Football Player Signs On To Play For Dixie State
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By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
Moapa Valley High School football player, Hayden Cooper signed a letter ...”
3A All-State Basketball Teams Chosen
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
After a Basketball season that will be remembered by Pirate fans ...”
Golden Glove Regionals To Be Held In Mesquite
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Some of nation’s top young boxers will invade the CasaBlanca Event Center in Mesquite March ...”
MVHS Baseball Plays In Cactus Classic
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
It is baseball season and the Moapa Valley High School Pirates ...”
Estate Planning When Relocating To A New State
“By Jeffrey McKenna
Relocating to a new state often creates issues affecting estate planning. Many people ...”
Rural Rants
“By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
Last week the University of Nevada provost announced a proposal that ...”
This Week In M.V. History
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
5 Years Ago
From Progress: March 15, 2006
Snow in Moapa Valley!
It wasn’t ...”
MVHS Culinary Students Prep For The Fair
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By Catherine Ellerton
Moapa Valley Progress
They’re at it again. The Moapa Valley High School Culinary Students ...”
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Gaining Respect For The Disabled
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By Jessica Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
Youth members, ages 14-18 of the LDS Logandale Stake attended an ...”
Public Input Sought On Power Line Project
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By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
A scoping meeting in the Overton Community Center last week considering ...”
Law Enforcement Agencies Team Up On I-15 Speed Control
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By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Robison
Law enforcement officers from all over the region worked together on ...”
Lin’s To Hold Pre-Fair Pigout
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
Overton Lin’s Marketplace will be holding an event called the Pre-Fair ...”
Lost City Museum Kids Day
“The Lost City Museum will present Kid’s Day starting at 9:00 am on March 19, ...”
Spring Art Show And Sale
“The Moapa Valley Art Guild will present its Spring Art Show and Sale at the ...”
Valley-wide Yard Sale This Weekend
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
It’s that time of year again! Moapa Valley Rotary has organized ...”
No One Asked Me But... (March 9, 2011)
“By DR. LARRY MOSES
No one asked me but…Nevada Senate Resolution No. 6, supported by all ...”
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Farewell Letter To Overton/Logandale
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I am writing to you all to say that my job has come to an ...”
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Food for thought - a look at your world.
“We are so lucky to have a government that looks out for us so well.
Take ...”
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The Pot and The Kettle
“It has been said that you should not throw rocks if you live in a ...”
WEDDINGS (March 9, 2011)
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Jamie and Sherrie Jackson are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter Alicia Rae ...”
OBITUARY: Randall Leavitt
“Randall Wayne Leavitt (Randy) of Spring Creek, NV died unexpectedly Saturday February 25, 2011 at ...”
A Dramatic Success Amid Toil And Trouble
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By Catherine Ellerton
Moapa Valley Progress
T’is not e’en a fortnight when last I took myself to ...”
Senior Thrift Store Receives Long-Awaited Business License
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
After nearly two years of struggling through complications and difficulties, the ...”
Learning All The Moves At Pirate Motion Junior Dance Camp
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By Jessica Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley High School Pirate Motion dance team held its ...”
Fishing On Lake Mead
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By Loren Brooks
What a day it was on the Overton Arm of Lake Mead on ...”
MVHS Baseball/Softball Holds Youth Training Camps
“By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
It was a beautiful morning on Saturday, March 5, when the ...”
New Mesquite Center Offers Support To Area Veterans
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By Catherine Ellerton
Moapa Valley Progress
The long-time dream of Ret. Army Sgt. Major Ed Fizer has ...”
Drafting Your Own Will Or Trust
“By Jeffrey McKenna
In this article I would like to talk a little about doing your ...”
This Week In M.V. History
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
5 Years Ago
From Progress: March 8, 2006
Drilling Team Takes Soil Samples ...”
Lyon Middle School Garden Fare For The Fair
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By Catherine Ellerton
Moapa Valley Progress
Once more a Fair puzzle is being assembled; each piece put ...”
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Pirate Basketball Wins State Championship
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By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
With a 16 game win streak, Lowry came to the State ...”
Advocates For MVHS Gym Take Fight To CCSD Trustees
“By Vernon Robison
Moapa Valley Progress
A group of Moapa Valley residents numbering more than 30 people ...”
Grants Brings New Trees To Perkins Elementary
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The display in the auditorium said it all, “Working together to make a difference”, succinctly ...”
Volunteers Get Together To Quilt For A Cause
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By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
The Logandale LDS Stake Center on St. Joseph Street was a ...”
Churches Bring Low Cost Food Program To Community
“By Misti McDonald
Moapa Valley Progress
Members of many local families gathered early on Saturday morning at ...”
No One Asked Me But... (March 2, 2011)
“By Dr. Larry Moses
No one asked me but…The state of Wisconsin is in a battle ...”
RURAL RANTS (March 2, 2011)
“By Mike Donahue
Late last year it was reported that new studies have found rural teens ...”
MISSIONARIES (March 2, 2011)
“Danica Whitmore
Hermana Danica Whitmore returns today from the Argentina Mendoza Mission where she has faithfully ...”
OBITUARY: David Kelley
“David Allen Kelley, age 64, Died Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at his home in Overton, ...”
OBITUARY: Ruth Doxey
“Marion Ruth Doxey, age 71, died Saturday, February 26, 2011 in Mesquite, Nevada. She ...”
Overton Youth Sings In Carnegie Hall
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By Misti McDonald
Moapa Valley Progress
Megan Potter of Overton returned last week from the experience of ...”
Moapa Paiutes Plan Solar Power Facility
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By Mike Donahue
Moapa Valley Progress
The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) last Wednesday began a year-long ...”
Moapa Beats South Tahoe in State Semi-final
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MVHS
72
South Tahoe
64
By Dave Belcher
Moapa Valley Progress
Moapa Valley High School Varsity Basketball won its state semi-final ...”
What Are You Entering At The Fair?
“By Catherine Ellerton
Moapa Valley Progress
The pieces of the CC Fair and Rodeo puzzle are slowly ...”
This Week In M.V. History
“By Whitney Donohue
Moapa Valley Progress
5 Years Ago
From Progress: March 1, 2006
Perkins Receives $140,000 for Reading ...”
New Therapist To Join Overton Psychological
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A female therapist will begin seeing patients at Overton Psychological Services next week. Ginger Peterson, ...”
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Braving The Elements In Off-Road Race
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By Francis Ortiz
Moapa Valley Progress
The weather forecast predicted rain over the weekend, but that didn’t ...”
Five Pirate Wrestlers Take Medals at State Tournament
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By Gregg Chappell
Moapa Valley Progress
The 2010-2011 wrestling season came to an end for the Pirates ...”
Public Meetings To Be Held On Power Transmission Line Project
“The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Western Area Power Administration (Western) are holding ...”
MVTAB To Meet Tonight
“The Moapa Valley Town Advisory Board will meet tonight at 7:00 p.m. in the Overton ...”
Ute Perkins Elementary Students Enjoy Dudes and Donuts Event
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By Francis Ortiz
Moapa Valley Progress
On Friday, February 18, 2011 Ute V. Perkins Elementary School held ...”
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