Fernley News Archives

Submitted By Sunni Kay Leggate Boy Scout Publicity FERNLEY--This year has been busy for Boy Scout Troop 494 in Fernley.

Virginia City and its silver and gold deposits helped put Nevada on map: Economy doesn't keep tourists away Jun.

FERNLEY--Officials from the Lyon County Sheriff's Office are disappointed with the City of Fernley's handling of the U.S. Department of Justice, Bryne Discretionary Grant in the amount of $300,000. Speaking on behalf of Sheriff's Allen Viel, Lieutenant Albert Torres told Fernley City Council members during a Reports session of last Wednesday's ...

Submitted Story Charlie and Sherry Blim of Vasefinder.com will host an opening reception at the new Charlie B Gallery located at The Prather Building at 200 East Main Street, Suite 101, in Fernley on Saturday, July 11, from 12:00-5:00 p.m. The gallery features many local artists, as well as nationally known contemporary artists.

Submitted By Nancy Sanders Good Morning to all of you, I hope you've all had a pleasant week and are still enjoying the rain were getting, although I know a lot of people are waiting patiently for the warmer weather.

FERNLEY--A number of activities are being planned for a Fernley High School Reunion for the classes of 1970-1979. An Alumni Mixer will be held on July 31 at 7:30 p.m. at the Wigwam, there will be Hors d'oeuvres. The cost is a $10 cover charge for food.

FERNLEY--Fernley Chiropractic welcomed a new face at the wellness center, Dr. Andrew Bader, DC, who will be working Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

Submitted article FERNLEY--Curves has initiated the CurvesSmart personal coaching system according to a press release from Nancy Dibble, owner of the Curves located in Fernley.

FERNLEY--Recently Fernley Intermediate School students who maintained a 4.0 grade point average throughout the entire school year were treated to a steak and chicken dinner.

At Fernley Fabric & Design Center you can find great fabrics, thread and patterns for every occasion.

The Nevada Commission on Economic Development has been invited to Fernley by the Fernley Chamber of Commerce to provide two half-day workshops on Monday, July 13th designed to help businesses be more prosperous and to help the community be more involved in its planning and growth.

All prospective artists must be residents of Nevada and be over 18 years of age.

Relentless Martial Arts in Fernley is pleased to host Mr. Eric Momberg from the High Desert Fencing Alliance for a special week long ½ day camp.

This event is open to the public and free. Donations will be accepted for the Fernley Community Garden and the Relay for Life.

Dominique Romero is the first recipient in a new scholarship program to receive a check for $500. Romero was chosen over 50 applicants.

The City of Fernley will participate along with the City of Yerington and Lyon County in applying for a grant to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Brownfield Coalition Grant for $1 million, which would be divided among the three agencies.

The Bureau of Land Management Carson City District Office proposes to sell 320 acres of federally-owned land near the Fernley Airport in Lyon County, by non-competitive direct sale at the appraised fair market value of $450,000 to Toybox Enterprises, Inc.

A bench trial has been set for August 18 in Fernley Justice Court for a Silver Springs man who faces a charge of vehicular manslaughter and failure to maintain a lane.

FERNLEY--The Fernley Branch Library's Summer Reading Program is now underway. The program is geared to children of all ages and is divided into three categories: listeners, readers and young adults.

SILVER SPRINGS--The Salvation Army is offering Camp Del Oro to income-eligible Lyon County residents.

Authorities have issued a warning after a female jogger spotted a mountain lion running toward her near Fernley last week.

Fifth-grade students in Fallon and Fernley were the only children in the United States to pilot the PlayEnergy curriculum and contest sponsored by Enel North America Inc., for the past several weeks.

The Truckee-Carson Irrigation District board of directors raised the annual water allocation from 80 percent to 90 percent at Monday's meeting.

FERNLEY--The American Cancer Society is encouraging community groups and businesses to participate in its signature event the Relay for Life.

The Lyon County Board of Commissioners will consider, at its meeting next Thursday, a proposal to transfer a grant the county received for an after-school/recreation program in Silver Springs to the Boys & Girls Club of Mason Valley.

Silver State Charter High School's youngest valedictorian to date, 16-year-old Parker Stanfield, achieved a 3.97 grade point average to graduate with honors Tuesday, June 2 in Carson City.

A large plume of black smoke could be seen for miles this morning when a old motorhome caught fire at a Sparks scrap yard.

The Fallon campus of Western Nevada College is offering an opportunity for interested individuals to obtain a Commercial Driver's License through its partnership with the Advanced Truck School of Reno.

FERNLEY--At Wednesday's Fernley City Council meeting, council members will address the profession contract agreement with City Manager Greg Evangelatos and the City Manager Negotiation Subcommittee will present the outcome of their meeting.

FERNLEY--St. Mary's Hospice offers Tears & Rainbows Grief Support Group in Fernley on the second and fourth Tuesday's of each month at the Fernley Senior Center.

With little comment, the Lyon County Board of Commissioners approved a project for flooring and security upgrades at the Sheriff's Office Substation in Fernley.

Special to the LVN The Truckee Canal Safety Commission will meet Thursday at 6 p.m. in the council chambers at Fernley City Hall, 595 Silver Lace Blvd.

Construction has begun on a new casino and truck stop complex along U.S. Interstate 80 in Fernley, where 45 construction jobs will be created over the next seven months to build the facility with 240 slots and gaming tables.

James Stewart shaded his eyes from the sun as he gazed at the flags flying half-staff Monday at the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery.