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2 hrs ago | The Record-Courier

Walmart foes take case to county

An artist's rendering of the proposed Walmart south of Gardnerville. Opponents of a Walmart store south of Gardnerville took advantage of a routine hearing Thursday to argue their case in front of Douglas County commissioners.

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Related Topix: Gardnerville, NV

Sun Nov 08, 2009

The Record-Courier

Pair charged in kidnap, battery

A romantic entanglement played out Tuesday near the Douglas County Public Library in Minden when a 54-year-old man reportedly kidnapped his girlfriend's husband and she was charged with kicking the 66-year-old victim as he sat on the curb.

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Related Topix: Minden, NV, Carson City, NV

Sat Nov 07, 2009

The Record-Courier

Free county program aids job seekers

Need help finding a job? Douglas County Social Services has established the Employment Training/Job Development Program financed by the Community Services Block Grant and America Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds.

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Related Topix: Gardnerville, NV

Fri Nov 06, 2009

KTVN Reno

Belt resigns as Douglas County Democratic chairman

Douglas County's Democratic Party chairman has resigned following his guilty plea to hitting his teenage son.

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Thu Nov 05, 2009

The Record-Courier

First Douglas swine flu clinic on Friday

A limited amount of H1N1 flu vaccine will be available to members of priority groups at the Douglas County Community Health Office starting 9 a.m. today.

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Medicine, Influenza, Healthcare Law, Law

Wed Nov 04, 2009

The Record-Courier

State symbol pi on pine under attack from insects

Nevada's state tree is being attacked by two native insects that have partially defoliated about 700,000 acres, according to aerial survey data.

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Related Topix: Entomology, Science

Tue Nov 03, 2009

The Record-Courier

160 swine flu cases confirmed in Douglas

As of the last week in October, 160 cases of the H1N1 swine flu virus have been confirmed in Douglas County.

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Medicine, Influenza, Health Care Provider, Carson City, NV, Clark County, NV

Mon Nov 02, 2009

The Record-Courier

Thanks for doing your best

EDITOR: We would like to take this opportunity to thank the East Fork Fire & Paramedic Districts, 911 operators, Douglas County coroner , and Carson Valley Medical Center emergency room who all tried so hard to save our wife and mother, Carol Fowler, on the morning of Oct.

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Related Topix: Opinion

Sat Oct 31, 2009

KTVN Reno

Probation of murder victim's ex-wife revoked

A judge has revoked probation for the ex-wife of a Douglas County murder victim after she drank in violation of a suspended sentence for a second drunken driving conviction.

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Fri Oct 30, 2009

Reno Gazette-Journal

Lincoln to lead Nevada Day parade in Carson City

Spectators can see President Abraham Lincoln, 200 years old this year, riding in a horse and buggy Saturday in the Nevada Day parade in Carson City.

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Related Topix: Nevada, Nevada Government, Carson City, NV, Virginia City, NV, Washoe County, NV

Wed Oct 28, 2009

The Record-Courier

Sex offenders monitored on Halloween

Nevada parole and probation officials will monitor Douglas County sex offenders on Halloween through "Operation Scarecrow" to ensure compliance with division rules.

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Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Halloween

Tue Oct 27, 2009

RGJ.com

Chief of staff to hold fundraiser for Gibbons

Robin Reedy, chief of state for Gov. Jim Gibbons, will host a fundraiser this weekend for her boss in Douglas County.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Republican, Jim Gibbons, Minden, NV

SignOnSanDiego.com

2 sentenced in NV for sexual assault of teen

Thirty-five-year-old Julie Lynn Fry must serve at least 10 years before she is eligible for release under the sentenced imposed Monday by District Judge Michael Gibbons in Minden.

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Related Topix: Minden, NV

Mon Oct 26, 2009

The Record-Courier

Six months in jail on drug charge

A 24-year-old Carson City man was sentenced Monday to six months in Douglas County Jail as part of a suspended sentence for possession of a controlled substance for sale.

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Related Topix: Drugs, Carson City, NV, State Prisons, Nevada State Prison, Prison

Sat Oct 24, 2009

The Record-Courier

Good first half in fight against flu

One sign that the message about influenza is getting out to the public has been the popularity of seasonal flu vaccinations.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Influenza, Health, Minden, NV, Gardnerville, NV, H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Opinion

Fri Oct 23, 2009

The Record-Courier

Trick-or- treating on Halloween in Douglas

Bailey German, 8, sits in the field of pumpkins at Lampe Park on Oct. 3, during the 4-H Fall Festival.

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Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Halloween, Minden, NV, Carson City, NV, Family, Kids

Thu Oct 22, 2009

The Record-Courier

Lake, Valley divides county

Anyone who believes the division between residents of Carson Valley and Lake Tahoe has been put to rest need only watch the Douglas County School Board.

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Opinion

Wed Oct 21, 2009

The Record-Courier

Douglas County doesn't need another Walmart

I have three points to make: I. Why does Douglas County need a second Walmart? A. Carrying capacity for Walmart 1) It is said that Walmart needs a population of 500,000 to make its stores a financial success; 2) There is already a Walmart in north Douglas County, for which the county commissioners gave redevelopment status for 15-20 years; 3) ...

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Related Topix: Smith Valley, NV, Carson City, NV, Gardnerville, NV, Opinion

Tue Oct 20, 2009

Mason Valley News

Ex-Virginia City teacher gets jail term

Former Virginia City High School teacher William Allen Beeson was sentenced Friday to 12 months in the Storey County Jail, fined $2,000 and ordered to register as a sex offender for 15 years after pleading guilty in August to charges that he sexually assaulted a former student.

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Related Topix: Storey County, NV

Sun Oct 18, 2009

The Record-Courier

Heroin dealer gets drug court

A 21-year-old heroin dealer was ordered Tuesday to participate in Western Regional Drug Court in lieu of a sentence for possession of a controlled substance.

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Related Topix: Gardnerville Ranchos, NV

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