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By CHARLIE COOPER US Government/US History Teacher, MVHS Every year everyone gets excited for Halloween. Seeing the kids dressed as ghosts and goblins, knocking on doors and yelling “Trick or Treat!” brings back memories of when we were young. The fun and the excitement take hold of us, and it brings us joy and happiness in the process. Are we as happy about other … [Read more...] about Nevada Day, not just Halloween
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Nevada, A Jobs Market
By Greg Kaza For the third time in the 21st century, Nevada tops the U.S. in jobs creation in an economic expansion. Nevada’s nonfarm payroll employment growth rate has expanded 41.2 percent versus the U.S. average (22.2%) since the last recession ended in April 2020, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) records show. The growth is through June 2025, the last month with … [Read more...] about Nevada, A Jobs Market
Making the most of Medicare open enrollment
When you turn 65, Medicare becomes a vital part of your health care coverage. But signing up is just the beginning. Many people don’t realize that Medicare isn’t a “set it and forget it” program. In fact, you have the opportunity — and often the need — to review and adjust your coverage every single year. The annual Medicare Open Enrollment period, which runs from Oct. 15 … [Read more...] about Making the most of Medicare open enrollment
County Commissioners must deny illegal Moapa development
The MPC-25-0332 “Moapa West” development violates Clark County regulations and ignores overwhelming community opposition. County Commissioners must vote NO. Legal Violations: The proposal places 1,037 acres—over 50% of development—in FEMA Flood Zones A and AE, directly violating Title 30 Section 30.01.03(B)(6) which mandates protection of “life and property in areas … [Read more...] about County Commissioners must deny illegal Moapa development
The Stinson Brotherz return to play a tribute to Brooks and Dunn
The Ear sat down for an interview with Ricky and Bobby Stinson before their recent Stinson Brotherz show at the Virgin River Events Center. Here is what they had to say. The Ear: Tonight it is a Brooks and Dunn review. You two must like coming to Mesquite, as you were here recently for Margarita World, a tribute to Jimmy Buffett Alan Jackson. Bobby Stinson: We love it … [Read more...] about The Stinson Brotherz return to play a tribute to Brooks and Dunn
How to dance with the sun
There are many organizations that provide assistance to veterans and civilians alike, and they are located all around the state. One such group can be found in Pahrump, Nevada, not exactly in the center of things, unless one is located in southern Nye County. But wherever you are in Nevada, it is certainly worth traveling to. The Nevada Sundance Ranch has a worthwhile … [Read more...] about How to dance with the sun
Living Under the Plume
Long gone are the days of living under the plume of the Reid Gardner coal fired power plant. The clean air we enjoy as residents of Moapa is under a new threat. The Utah-based company, Clyde Corporation, doing business in Nevada as Bridgesource, LLC, is proposing to bring the third dirtiest industry in the world to Moapa. Bridgesource proposes to build a cement manufacturing … [Read more...] about Living Under the Plume
Local newspapers keep communities strong
By DEAN RIDINGS America’s Newspapers Editor’s note: This op-ed is published to mark National Newspaper Week. We are grateful for the continued support of our readers, subscribers and advertisers. Strong communities don’t just happen. They rely on connection — residents knowing what’s going on, businesses reaching the customers who keep them open and citizens having the … [Read more...] about Local newspapers keep communities strong
Letter to Residents of Moapa Valley
Although I’m only a second generation Moapa resident, I love this community and have lived here since 1981. If you haven’t heard about MPC-25-0332-Moapa North Village, LLC, here is a brief description: Total Acreage: 2.046.9 200.9 acres for residential uses with a density of 7.57 units per acre with a total 5,600 residential units. 2046.9 acres is 3.20 square miles. … [Read more...] about Letter to Residents of Moapa Valley
Changes in store for Moapa
In April, Moapa West filed their Concept Specific Plan with the county for development of over 2000 acres of land in Moapa with housing, commercial and industrial areas planned. Their plan includes 5600 residences. This would change the population density of Moapa from 54 people per square mile to over 1300. Some of their parcels will need rezoning from the 2 acre lots to … [Read more...] about Changes in store for Moapa