Battle Mountain News

Battle Mountain student Ali Plzak reads her literary piece from Spilled Ink!, a collection of creative writings and art from the Battle Mountain student body, during its release party Tuesday at the Bookworm in Edwards.

The company is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and development of precious metals deposits across the US and Canada.

Two fires about 60 miles southwest of Battle Mountain in Antelope Valley burned more than 6,000 acres.

One thing is for certain, we have some local students who sure can write. If you don't believe me, show up at The Bookworm of Edwards on Tuesday, where Battle Mountain High School students will read their work aloud during the fourth-annual Spilled Ink! release party.

Although the terms "prospector" and "prospecting" generally refers to searching for minerals, also included in the meaning is an expectation of finding other things, especially when aware of the wonders of nature.