Posted on: September 27, 2023
For more than 20 years, Churchill County has hosted the Jim Regan Memorial Golf Tournament to raise funds for academic scholarships for county staff and their children. Regan was a county commissioner who was heavily involved in the community and died in ...
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Posted on: September 26, 2023
October is “Teentober Month” with several activities geared to teenagers. Come by the Churchill County Library on Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m. for an activity. Find out more about spine poetry, book reviews, Teen Library Club and more during ...
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Posted on: September 20, 2023
At its meeting on Sept. 20, the Churchill County Commissioners recognized nine county employees for their combined 110 years of service to this community. Honored were:
Five years of service:
- Priscilla Baker, District Attorney’s Office
- Sean Hessey,...
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Posted on: September 19, 2023
Churchill County and the Independent Telecommunications Pioneer Association (ITPA) made the difficult decision to discontinue the Wishing Tree Program this year after a 25-year run in the community.
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Posted on: September 12, 2023
Churchill County Social Services is conducting its 2023 Community Needs Assessment and wants to hear your ideas, insights and perspectives to better understand resources, needs and challenges in this county.
Focus groups to gather your thoughts w...
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Posted on: September 8, 2023
Left turn closures will be in place Sept. 12 and 13 at the U.S. 50 and U.S. 50 Alternate junction west of Fallon as the Nevada Department of Transportation repaves and improves the highway.
Intermittent lane closures and shifts have been in place since Jun...
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Posted on: September 8, 2023
Routine testing conducted by the Nevada Department of Agriculture and the Churchill County Mosquito & Noxious Weed Abatement District last week found three positive mosquito pools for West Nile Virus in Churchill County.
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Posted on: August 29, 2023
Fall into autumn at the Churchill County Library with a full calendar of fun events for the community, including some new offerings.
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Learn-to-fly-a-drone workshop happening on September 6 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Drop-in 3D printing workshop tak...
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Posted on: August 9, 2023
Churchill County’s Rafter 3C Arena plays host to a back-to-school kick-off event for Churchill County High School students and families on August 10 at 6 p.m.
This celebratory event is designed to open the new school year, recognize com...
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Posted on: August 7, 2023
The Central Nevada Health District seeks volunteers residing within its membership entities to form the Food Protection Hearing and Advisory Board (FPHAB).
This board will provide independent, unbiased oversight if a food service facility dispute...
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Posted on: August 7, 2023
Churchill County sends out a special thank you to all who participated in Fallon Community Day on July 29 at the Rafter 3C Arena.
This event provided a fun family experience for children and their families in conjunction with back-to-school prepa...
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Posted on: August 3, 2023
Governor Joe Lombardo visited Churchill County on July 21 to sign several bills relating to health care, including Senate Bill 118, which revises the bill to allow counites that are non-adjacent to form health districts.
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Posted on: August 1, 2023
With the Annual Jim Regan Memorial Golf Tournament happening on September 23 at the Fallon Golf Course, organizers say now is the time for 4-person teams and sponsors to sign-up to participate.
Team registration for the 4-person scramble format is open and...
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Posted on: July 27, 2023
Lane closures and travel delays will be in place on Wildes Road (State Route 118) in Fallon Aug.1-3 as the Nevada Department of Transportation resurfaces the roadway.
Travel delays of up to 30 minutes should be expected Aug. 1-3 between 7:30 a.m....
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Posted on: July 25, 2023
At its July 19 meeting, Churchill County Commissioners adopted resolution 24-2024 terminating the State of Emergency in Churchill County due to the threat of flooding.
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Posted on: July 19, 2023
As summer winds down and we look to the start of the fall season, stop by the Churchill County Library for a book, a workshop, computer time or just to say hello in an airconditioned space!
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Posted on: July 17, 2023
The 3C Event Complex wrapped up 15 action-packed days in June at the 3C Summer Gathering in Churchill County. The month kicked-off with the 2nd Annual Moving Forward Together Traditional Powwow, with more than 1,900 local and out-of-town guests visiting t...
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Posted on: July 14, 2023
The creation of Central Nevada Health District was approved by the State of Nevada Board of Health on December 2, 2022 as the third district approved in the state of Nevada and the first to serve rural communities.
As of July 1, 2023, the health district i...
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Posted on: July 12, 2023
Churchill County, the City of Fallon and the Fallon Paiute Shoshone Tribe have launched a planning effort to update the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. The purpose of the plan is to assess risks to life and property posed by natural...
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Posted on: June 29, 2023
Churchill County has long supported local artists and arts in general through several initiatives and programs designed to bolster the image of arts and culture in the community.
Community art at the Pennington Life Center
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Posted on: June 23, 2023
Local residents looking for information or resources on legal questions will now be able to get more information, for free, at the Churchill County Library.
The State of Nevada has announced the launch of the Legal Kiosk Project at 22 libraries across Neva...
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Posted on: June 22, 2023
At its meeting on June 21, the County Commissioners recognized eight county employees for their combined years of service to this community. Honored were:
Five years of service:
- Asela Lopez Vega, Facilities & Grounds
- Kevin McElhannon, Road Department
- Jim ...
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Posted on: June 20, 2023
With warm weather upon us, it is the perfect time to grab a book and settle under a tree…or in front of your air conditioning unit! The library will be closed on July 4 to observe Independence Day.
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Posted on: June 8, 2023
After being introduced to Northern Nevada while attending a professional conference, C.L. Quillen, Churchill County Library’s new director, was hooked on the area. When the opportunity arose to move to Fallon for the library director’s position, she jumpe...
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Posted on: June 1, 2023
Renovations to the second of the three Cottage School buildings were completed in time to welcome children for the 2023 SUMFUN program.
The three-man county facilities crew of Gary Rothery, Sean Hessey and Mike Nolan, along with several local contractors, ...
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Posted on: May 19, 2023
With warm weather upon us, it is the perfect time to grab a book and settle under a tree…or in front of your air conditioning unit!
Summer Reading Program is back!
Patrons and residents of all ages are welcome to join the Summer Reading Program wh...
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Posted on: May 18, 2023
Five local students earned Jim Regan Memorial Scholarships as selected by Churchill County based on applications submitted. Those students received their scholarships at the Board of County Commissioners meeting on May 17.
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Posted on: May 12, 2023
As the weather warms up, local officials continue high-water mitigation efforts to proactively address the potential for flooding in the coming months. The following projects are currently underway:
- Public water systems: City of Fallon and Churchill County...
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Posted on: May 5, 2023
Beginning on Monday, May 8 until Saturday, May 13, the portion of Coleman Road between US 95 and Venturacci Lane will be closed through this entire duration. Passenger vehicles will detour to Venturacci Lane and Hunter Park Way. Commercial trucks will be ...
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Posted on: May 5, 2023
When retiring Library Director Carol Lloyd came to Fallon in 2012, she was drawn to the opportunity to put all her experience in libraries and book selling to use for the good of the community.
“I could say yes to suggestions and ideas without ha...
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Posted on: May 1, 2023
The Central Nevada Health District (CNHD) received a formal letter of resignation from Dr. Antonina Capurro on April 27, 2023. Effective immediately, any inquiries or collaborations with CNHD should be made through Caleb Cage as acting Administr...
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Posted on: April 19, 2023
Churchill County Museum is unlocking the rabbit door with the magic key and entertaining the audience with the “Mad Hatter Luncheon” on Saturday, April 29 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
“Don’t be late” in getting a ticket to this fun event featuring lunc...
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Posted on: April 18, 2023
Spring is in full swing at the Churchill County Library with a full calendar of fun events for the community. No need to sign-up or preregister, except if noted, so just come on down to the library!
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Posted on: April 17, 2023
The Churchill County Junior Livestock Show and Sale returns to the Rafter 3C Arena on April 27-29 and is a wonderful opportunity to see the best in local youth efforts in breeding, raising, and showing livestock.
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Posted on: April 11, 2023
The public is invited to attend a town hall discussion with Churchill County, City of Fallon, Truckee-Carson Irrigation District and Bureau of Reclamation officials regarding current high water mitigation efforts on Thursday, April 13 from 3 to 4 p.m. at ...
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Posted on: April 6, 2023
Churchill County, the City of Fallon and TCID continue high-water mitigation efforts as warm weather starts the spring melt upstream on the Carson River. While there are no absolutes, peak flows on the river are projected for June and July, so there is st...
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Posted on: April 5, 2023
Local youth, working county sandbag crews, will fill, deliver and set-up sandbags for seniors (60+) and disabled people living on the Carson River on Saturday, April 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. as part of the Global Youth Day of Service.
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Posted on: March 29, 2023
Officials with Churchill County, Bureau of Reclamation, TCID and the City of Fallon briefed citizens regarding the expected high water/spring thaw events facing the local community this spring and early summer, noting that while there are some similaritie...
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Posted on: March 27, 2023
Join the Churchill County library, local youth artists and the Karma Box project on Sunday, April 16 from noon to 3 p.m. at the library. Make a non-perishable food donation to the Karma Box or a cash donation to the Churchill Library Association and recei...
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Posted on: March 22, 2023
The public is invited to attend a town hall discussion with Churchill County, City of Fallon, Truckee Carson Irrigation District and Bureau of Reclamation officials regarding current high water mitigation efforts on Thursday, March 23 from 3 to 4 p.m. at ...
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Posted on: March 21, 2023
Join us at the William N. Pennington Life Center for the revealing of “Art on Canvas” on March 30 from 3 to 6 p.m.
“Art on Canvas” is a collection of canvas paintings depicting the local rural lifestyle created by the community through art sessions with pr...
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Posted on: March 20, 2023
Spring is in full swing at the Churchill County Library with a full calendar of fun events for the community. No need to sign-up or preregister, excepted where noted, so just come on down to the library!
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Posted on: March 17, 2023
The local Emergency Operations Center established a High-Water Call Center as a one-stop source of information during the current high-water emergency which is expected to last into early summer.
The Call Center number is (775)867-5923 and it will be staff...
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Posted on: March 16, 2023
The local community once again comes together to raise awareness and help prevention child abuse through the month-long “Pinwheels for Prevention” awareness campaign.
Working with community partners, Churchill County Social Services is heading up the effor...
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Posted on: March 15, 2023
Intermittent single lane closures will take place March 15 through early fall on U.S. 95 north of Fallon as the Nevada Department of Transportation repaves and improves the highway.
Intermittent lane and sidewalk closures and lane shifts will take place on...
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Posted on: March 10, 2023
Churchill County, TCID, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and the City of Fallon continue to coordinate a pre-emptive response by releasing water from Lahontan Reservoir into the Carson River, irrigation canals and V-line weir to lower water levels in the re...
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Posted on: March 8, 2023
With the promise of an atmospheric river weather event this weekend, the Bureau of Reclamation and TCID are ramping up more water releases out of Lahontan Reservoir this week. Flows in the Carson River channel and main canals below the dam will ...
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Posted on: March 8, 2023
Christine Kelly, the Nevada Radon Education Program Manager at the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, will offer a free radon education class at the Churchill County Cooperative Extension Office on March 22 at 1:30 p.m. Anyone interested in learning mo...
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Posted on: March 7, 2023
The Board of the Central Nevada Health District has appointed Dr. Antonina Capurro to serve as its first permanent administrator. During a special meeting held on March 2, 2023, the board voted to approve Dr. Capurro’s contract to lead the new district. S...
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Posted on: March 6, 2023
As part of the Churchill County Emergency Operations Command being activated last week due to the threat of high water from snowmelt in the Sierra Nevada, pre-filled sandbags will start to be assembled and available for pickup on Wednesday, March 8 throug...
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Posted on: March 2, 2023
Churchill County Commissioners approved a precautionary emergency declaration this afternoon to establish the Emergency Operations Center in preparation for flood mitigation efforts due to elevated snowpack from this winter’s snowfall upstream on the Cars...
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Posted on: February 21, 2023
Looking for a new activity as we roll into spring? Check out the events and happenings at the Churchill County Library in March. No need to sign-up or preregister, excepted where noted, so just come on down to the library!
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Posted on: January 31, 2023
Churchill County’s newest commissioner is a fourth-generation farmer with deep roots in the community.
Myles Getto wanted to be a part of his own future and at the urging of his uncle, decided to run for office to make decisions now that young folks like h...
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Posted on: January 20, 2023
Things are ramping up in 2023 with some new and familiar events and happenings at the Churchill County Library.
Need a new job in the new year? Let EmployNV help you with aspects of finding a new job on February 16 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the library...
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Posted on: January 12, 2023
Lane reductions and traffic switches begin Monday, Jan. 16 on Interstate 80 and interstate underpasses in Fernley and Wadsworth as part of a year-long Nevada Department of Transportation project to retrofit interstate bridges.
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Posted on: January 5, 2023
Outgoing County Commissioner Greg Koenig has high praise for Churchill County employees and their ability to work together to address issues affecting residents.
“No one shirks from duty and all work together as a whole toward a common county goal,” he sai...
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Posted on: January 4, 2023
Outgoing County Commissioner Pete Olsen is humbled to have had the opportunity to serve the community over the past 12 years, eight of those as commission chair, saying it has been “a good ride,” but emphasizing that he has done nothing by himself. At his...
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Posted on: December 28, 2022
Jury questionnaires will be mailed out the first week in January to about 3,000 randomly selected individuals in Churchill County to potentially serve as jurors for trials scheduled at the 10th Judicial District Court and Justice Court of New River Townsh...
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Posted on: December 27, 2022
Those who are deaf and hard of hearing will now be able to better connect with family, friends and the community thanks to the Nevada Mobile Communication Access Project.
With funding from the Nevada Governor's Council on Developmental Disabiliti...
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Posted on: December 22, 2022
At its meeting on December 21, the County Commissioners recognized 10 county employees for their combined years of service to this community. Honored were:
Five years of service:
- Jamie Davis, Comptroller
- Jera Pierson, Building Department
- Ashlee Roberts, Justi...
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Posted on: December 20, 2022
Lane shifts and shoulder closures will take place on U.S. 95 south of Fallon on Dec. 21 as the Nevada Department of Transportation installs a new digital highway sign.
Lanes will be slightly shifted on U.S. 95 from Clover to Hacienda Drives between 8 a.m. ...
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Posted on: December 19, 2022
The public is invited to attend a farewell/appreciation gathering for outgoing Commissioners H. Pete Olsen and Greg Koenig on January 11 at 5:30 p.m. at the Rafter 3C Arena on Sheckler Road.
This event is an opportunity for those wishing to show their than...
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Posted on: December 15, 2022
Start the new year with some new and familiar events and happenings at the Churchill County Library.
A representative with EmployNV will be at the library on January 19 from 2 to 4 p.m. to help you find your new job for the new year! Learn about ...
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Posted on: December 9, 2022
The creation of the Central Nevada Health District and Central Nevada Health District Board of Health was approved by the State of Nevada Board of Health on December 2, 2022, in accordance with NRS 439.370. This is the third District approved in the State...
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Posted on: December 7, 2022
With the passage of the Defense Reauthorization Act this week in Washington, DC, Churchill County leadership is pleased to see the process come to a mutually beneficial conclusion for the nearly seven-year-long decision on the Navy range modernization eff...
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Posted on: November 28, 2022
As part of its final offerings as the Churchill County Public Health Department prior to evolving into the Central Nevada Health District, a limited number of COVID and flu testing and vaccine dates will be offered in December.
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Posted on: November 21, 2022
Fallon Barrel Racing, an organization created by local women with a passion for barrel racing, held Veterans Day events at the Rafter 3C Arena that drew in competition from several states and generated proceeds for regional charities.
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Posted on: November 18, 2022
Harry “Bus” Scharmann was sworn in today as Churchill County Commissioner, District 3. Scharmann replaces Dr. Greg Koenig, who was elected to the State Assembly, District 38. Scharmann will serve out the remaining two years of Koenig’s term on the county ...
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Posted on: November 15, 2022
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“1,000 Books Before Kindergarten” encourages youngsters to read age-appropriate books before entering school. Book titles are suggested and offered by library staff. Sign-ups accepted at any time.
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Posted on: October 10, 2022
Voting for this November’s general election can be done by mail or in person. Early voting starts Saturday, October 22.
If you choose to vote by mail, you can mail your ballot to the Clerk/Treasurer’s Office or you can drop it off at the ballot drop off lo...
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Posted on: October 7, 2022
Churchill County Parks & Recreation offers activities and classes for everyone this fall! Registration and payment for activities is all online at: churchillcountyrecreation.org
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Posted on: October 5, 2022
The Churchill County Sheriff's Office received a $30,000 grant from the Nevada Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety, to support their renewed participation in the Joining Forces traffic safety campaigns during the coming year.
With the gra...
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Posted on: September 28, 2022
The Fallon Churchill Fire Department responded to a 6 a.m. call for a fire at the Safety Kleen oil recycling facility on Bango Road in Churchill County this morning.
The department responded in force with multiple engines and trucks to the site and assiste...
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Posted on: September 22, 2022
At its meeting on September 21, the County Commissioners recognized seven county employees for their combined years of service to this community. Honored were:
Five years of service:
- Wendy Bullock, Court Services
- Catherine Richardson, Museum
- Tiffany Timmons, ...
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Posted on: September 21, 2022
For more than 20 years, Churchill County has hosted the Jim Regan Memorial Golf Tournament to raise funds for academic scholarships for county staff and their children. Regan was a county commissioner who was heavily involved in the community and died in ...
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Posted on: September 20, 2022
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“1,000 Books Before Kindergarten” encourages youngsters to read age-appropriate books before entering school. Book titles are suggested and offered by library staff. Sign-ups accepted at any time.
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Posted on: September 2, 2022
Applications for the 2022 Wishing Tree Program will be available September 12 from Churchill County Social Services. Completed applications are due back to Social Services by October 20 at 5 p.m.
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Posted on: September 2, 2022
Churchill County Library will host a public reception for photographer Dennis Doyle on September 13 from 5 to 6 p.m. All are welcome to stop in, meet Doyle and see his new art on display at the library. Refreshments will be served.
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Posted on: August 22, 2022
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“1,000 Books Before Kindergarten” encourages youngsters to read age-appropriate books before entering school. Book titles are suggested and offered by library staff. Sign-ups accepted at any time.
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Posted on: August 19, 2022
Self-described “museum geek” Mel Glover took the reins of the Churchill County Museum last week after a nationwide search to find a director to lead the museum.
“I have a passion for history and telling the stories behind the names and dates to connect wit...
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Posted on: August 18, 2022
At yesterday’s Interim Finance Committee meeting, Churchill, Mineral, Pershing, and Eureka Counties and the City of Fallon received approval for an assessment exemption to NRS.439.4905. This exemption relieves the counties from paying an assessment to the...
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Posted on: August 16, 2022
An update from the Nevada Department of Transportation regarding the work on Highway 50/Williams Ave through the heart of Fallon:
Night work continues on US 50 in downtown Fallon between Allen Road and Rio Vista Drive throughout the week of Augus...
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Posted on: August 12, 2022
Extension’s Alternative Crops Program is hosting seven free online classes. All classes will focus on managing soil health on agricultural lands in Nevada. The classes are every Tuesday morning from 10-11 a.m., August 30 through October 11.
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Posted on: August 11, 2022
Lane closures and travel delays will be in place on Harrigan Road (State Route 115) and Union Lane (State Road 720) in Fallon Aug. 22-Aug. 30 as the Nevada Department of Transportation resurfaces the routes to improve the roadway surface.
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Posted on: August 8, 2022
With the Annual Jim Regan Memorial Golf Tournament about a month away, organizers say there is still room for 4-person teams and sponsors to sign-up to participate.
Team registration for the 4-person scramble format is open and sponsorships and donations a...
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Posted on: July 25, 2022
Stop by the Churchill County Library in August to enjoy activities for all ages.
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Posted on: July 6, 2022
Books, Bites and Beverages: A Literary Adventure is back! This popular fundraiser for the Churchill County Library, on hiatus for a couple of years, returns on Friday, Aug. 5 at 6:30 p.m. for all to enjoy.
Sponsored by the Churchill Library Association, th...
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Posted on: July 6, 2022
Churchill County will host its annual Fallon Community Day event on July 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the new Rafter 3C Arena, 325 Sheckler Road in Fallon.
This event is designed as a fun, family back-to-school outing and will include a free barbecue, free...
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Posted on: June 20, 2022
Stop by the Churchill County Library in July to take advantage of its activities for all ages.
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The summer reading program runs through July 29. Ocean Bingo, with sea-themed bingo squares, happens on July 21 at 1:30 p.m. in conjunction with the summer r...
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Posted on: June 15, 2022
At its meeting on June 15, the County Commissioners recognized eight county employees for their years of service to this community. Honored were:
Five years of service:
- Bryant McCrary, Juvenile Probation
- Joe Salsman, Library
10 years of service:
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Posted on: June 9, 2022
The Churchill County Road Department will repave Bottom Road from Highway 50 to just south of the Top Gun Car Wash from June 21-24. Bottom Road will be closed to all traffic during this time. Drivers are urged to plan ahead for alternate routes.
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Posted on: June 9, 2022
Come out for one of our community’s favorite events: the July 4 parade and, this year, block party on Maine Street! Hosted by the City of Fallon, Fallon Chamber of Commerce and Churchill County Parks & Recreation, this annual celebration is a communit...
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Posted on: May 23, 2022
WHO: Churchill County Commissioners, County Manager and Leadership Team
WHAT: Dedication of Rafter 3C Arena event space. Public invited to attend. Tours available...
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Posted on: May 24, 2022
Stop by the Churchill County Library in June to take advantage of its activities for all ages.
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Kick-off the summer reading program with a carnival with games, prizes, food and fun on June 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the empty lot on the north side of t...
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Posted on: May 20, 2022
Oasis Air Conditioning and Heating, a family owned and operated company here in Fallon, is one of the final local contractors to add their expertise to the construction of the Rafter 3C Arena on Sheckler Road.
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Posted on: May 19, 2022
Five local students earned Jim Regan Memorial Scholarships as selected by the Churchill County Employee Management Committee. Those students received their scholarships at the Board of County Commissioners meeting on May 18.
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Posted on: May 17, 2022
With the opening of the Rafter 3C Arena on June 1, Churchill County Parks & Recreation is updating the names of its facilities at the fairgrounds to better reflect our local heritage.
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Posted on: May 13, 2022
Churchill County residents are invited to attend a community meeting to discuss the proposed Central Nevada Health District, a local public health department.
Come to the William N. Pennington Life Center on June 8 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss public health, wh...
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Posted on: May 12, 2022
Putting together a 75,000 sq. foot metal building would appear to be no easy task, but Clint Jensen Construction specializes in this type of work and won the competitive bid process to erect the Rafter 3C Arena for Churchill County.
They put together the b...
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Posted on: May 6, 2022
Are you a homeowner with low income needing to make home repairs? Or looking to buy a home? If so, representatives from the USDA Rural Development Office will be at the William N. Pennington Life Center on May 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to discuss qualifyi...
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Posted on: May 6, 2022
When Churchill County leadership wanted to build an indoor livestock and event arena, it found a perfect local vendor to supply the steel building that is now the Rafter 3C Arena: H&H Metal Supply of Fallon.
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Posted on: April 29, 2022
With offices in Sparks and Fallon, D&D Plumbing was a natural pick to provide plumbing for the Rafter 3C Arena.
Involved in the concept and final design of the plumbing system, D&D furnished and installed all interior plumbing including water fount...
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Posted on: April 28, 2022
Churchill County continues to offer COVID vaccine and testing opportunities in May 2022 to anyone aged five years and older. Vaccines are offered at both the Miner’s Road Public Health Site and the William N. Pennington Life Center; testing is only offere...
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Posted on: April 22, 2022
Stop by the Churchill County Library next month and take advantage of its activities for all ages.
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Posted on: April 20, 2022
Join the Churchill County Museum in May for its spring lecture series “Because of War” which looks at themes focusing on combat, remembrance and love during wartime.
The four-part series runs on Wednesdays in May at 6 p.m. at the museum and is free to the ...
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Posted on: April 18, 2022
The Fallon/Churchill Volunteer Fire Department will be testing fire hydrants within the City of Fallon during the evenings from April 25 through May 13.
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Posted on: April 18, 2022
As a commissioner for over 11 years, I am aware of the growth that is headed to our community and how important it is to continue planning for sustainable development which helps protect and preserve our natural resources, while improving the value of our...
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Posted on: April 14, 2022
Second in a series of stories on primary local contractors working to build the Rafter 3C Arena.
After being awarded the contract based on their competitive bid, A&K Earthmovers of Fallon has been working on the civil construction and structural concre...
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Posted on: April 12, 2022
Churchill County Social Services & Public Health and the Sheriff’s Office are hosting a 40-hour crisis intervention training course May 9 through 13 at the Buckland Room in the new Rafter 3C Arena at the Churchill County fairgrounds.
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Posted on: April 8, 2022
First in a series of stories on primary local contractors working to build the Rafter 3C Arena.
As Churchill County looks to its early June opening of the Rafter 3C Arena at the fairgrounds, we will highlight several of the local, primary contractors invol...
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Posted on: April 7, 2022
Update (April 21, 2022):
Additional COVID vaccine and testing dates added for the remainder of April:
- April 27: Eureka Senior Center from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Airport and home visits from 1 to 6 p.m.
- April 28: Crescent Valley Clinic a...
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Posted on: April 7, 2022
In keeping with Center for Disease Control guidance issued in late March 2022, Churchill County is now offering second COVID booster doses of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines for individuals age 50 and up as well as a second booster of the Pfizer vac...
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Posted on: April 6, 2022
The Nevada Department of Transportation has announced that additional overnight and weekend lane closures will take place as improvements continue to U.S. 50 in downtown Fallon.
NDOT is repaving two miles of U.S. 50 from Allen to Rio Vista Drive,...
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Posted on: April 6, 2022
The Churchill County Museum, working in conjunction with the Churchill Community Coalition, is looking for youth volunteers to paint its first panel of the new “Our Community, Our Stories” mural on the south side of the museum building located at 1050 S. ...
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Posted on: April 5, 2022
A new art exhibit is up at the Churchill County Library and runs through the end of May. The Flying Artists art group, comprised of artists from Fallon and Fernley, work in watercolor, oil, pastels, acrylics, and pen and ink.
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Posted on: April 1, 2022
City of Fallon and Churchill County officials gathered at the Cottage Schools last evening to cut the ribbon for reopening the newly renovated building as an educational facility.
In his remarks, County Commissioner Pete Olsen thanked the City of Fallon an...
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Posted on: March 30, 2022
With rising construction costs and real estate prices, the Assessor’s Office would like to remind all Churchill County residents to complete and return their Property Tax Cap Claim Forms by June 15, 2022. Returning this form will ensure that the property ...
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Posted on: March 29, 2022
Last month, Churchill County Commissioners approved a $2,500 community support donation for the non-profit Lahontan Valley Claybreakers, a local organization that educates youth about gun safety, the sport of trapshooting, teaches life skills to be carrie...
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Posted on: March 25, 2022
Churchill County continues to offer COVID vaccine and testing opportunities in April 2022 to anyone aged five years and older. Vaccines are offered at both the Miner’s Road Public Health Site and the William N. Pennington Life Center; testing is only offe...
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Posted on: March 25, 2022
Highlighting private correspondence from almost every major conflict in U.S. history, new exhibition War Comes Home: The Legacy opens on April 5 at the Churchill County Museum. The traveling exhibition, rich with historic and contemporary letters, offers ...
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Posted on: March 24, 2022
Working in partnership with Mineral County officials, Churchill County Public Health is offering several opportunities for Mineral County residents to get the COVID vaccine and a COVID PCR test in Hawthorne.
Anyone age five and older may receive a vaccine....
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Posted on: March 24, 2022
Working in partnership with Eureka County, Churchill County Public Health is offering two opportunities for Eureka County residents to get the COVID vaccine or a COVID PCR test.
On Wednesday, March 30, stop by the Eureka Clinic from 1 to 5 p.m. for testing...
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Posted on: March 18, 2022
All are welcome to join Churchill County leadership for a dedication and ribbon-cutting for the middle building of the Cottage School, the new home of Parks & Recreation’s after-school CARE program, on March 31 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
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Posted on: March 17, 2022
So. Much. Happening. Stop by the Churchill County Library next month and take advantage of its activities for all ages.
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Posted on: March 17, 2022
At its meeting on March 16, the County Commissioners recognized 14 county employees for their years of service to this community. Honored were:
Five years of service
- Briana Schwab, Museum
- Mike Heidemann, Emergency Management
- Jeffrey Mello, Juvenile Detention
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Posted on: March 16, 2022
After nine years of outstanding and faithful service, good boy Jax, the K-9 at the Sheriff’s Office, retired last week to the home of his handler, Sgt. Matt Timmons.
Sheriff Richard Hickox honored Jax for his work with the department over the cou...
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Posted on: March 15, 2022
Join the Churchill County Library, local youth artists and the Karma Box project on Sunday, April 3 from noon to 3 p.m. at the library. Make a non-perishable food donation to the Karma Box or a cash donation to the Churchill Library Association and receiv...
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Posted on: March 4, 2022
As a member of the Western Nevada Development District, Churchill County would benefit from a stellar candidate successfully applying for this position. Is that you?
Western Nevada Development District (WNDD) seeks a full-time Executive Director. WNDD is a...
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Posted on: March 3, 2022
Working in partnership with Eureka County, Churchill County Public Health is offering two opportunities for Eureka County residents to get the COVID vaccine, a COVID PCR test and a seasonal flu vaccine at the Eureka Count Medical Clinic, 250 S. Main Stree...
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Posted on: March 2, 2022
From March 7 through summer, periodic roadway shoulder, sidewalk and single lane closures will take place on U.S. 50 through Fallon as the Nevada Department of Transportation resurfaces the highway and upgrades sidewalks for enhanced traffic safety and mo...
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Posted on: February 25, 2022
In the ongoing fight against COVID-19 Churchill County continues to offer COVID vaccine and testing opportunities in March 2022 to anyone aged five years and older. Vaccines are offered at both the Miner’s Road Public Health Site and the William N. Pennin...
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Posted on: February 25, 2022
Working in partnership with Mineral County officials, Churchill County Public Health is offering several opportunities for Mineral County residents to get the COVID vaccine, a COVID PCR test and a seasonal flu vaccine in Hawthorne.
Anyone age five and olde...
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Posted on: February 16, 2022
Fallon Churchill Fire Department is excited to announce that it has recently contracted with Darley Company to custom build two new fire engines for the Fallon/Churchill County community. The new additions will be direct replacements for Darley Engines th...
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Posted on: February 15, 2022
The modern library is not the hush-hush, always-be-quiet place of decades past. Step into the vibrant and busy Churchill County Library next month and take advantage of its activities for all ages.
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Posted on: February 14, 2022
EnviroSafe Demil LLC (ESD) of Fallon, Nevada recaps 2021 as a year of success and awards after seeing amazing breakthroughs throughout the year. ESD began 2021 being awarded a 5-year Indefinite-Delivery-Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract to perform Small...
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Posted on: February 10, 2022
The Nevada State Division of Welfare and Supportive Services (DWSS) reminds Nevadans that the Energy Assistance Program is available to help residents afford their heating and cooling bills.
Additionally, the program can help households get caug...
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Posted on: February 10, 2022
Anyone with an interest in history and firearms, specifically the Springfield rifle, is invited to attend the Churchill County Museum’s spring luncheon on Saturday, March 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the museum.
Speaker Michel Scherschel will present...
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Posted on: February 7, 2022
Churchill County local government was honored on Friday, February 4 at the Fallon Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner as the “Best Place to Work.”
A first-time nominee, the county was also nominated for Outstanding Beautification Project for the new Rafter 3...
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Posted on: February 4, 2022
According to the Centers for Disease Control, people who are immunocompromised may receive an additional “booster dose” or fourth dose of the COVID vaccine.
If an immunocompromised individual received the Pfizer vaccine, then individuals 12+ may ...
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Posted on: February 2, 2022
With the passage of Assembly Bill 321 during the 2021 Nevada State Legislative Session, all registered voters will receive a ballot by mail. If you wish to vote by mail and received a recent letter from the Churchill County Clerk-Treasurer’s office at you...
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Posted on: February 1, 2022
Over the last several days, the Churchill County Public Works, Planning & Zoning department has received numerous calls to report water leaks from residential properties. Most, if not all these leaks have been a result of freezing and rupture of the h...
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Posted on: January 31, 2022
A dedicated and enthusiastic group of volunteers looks after the feral cat population in this community with the hope of finding homes for many of the once-wild felines.
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Posted on: January 27, 2022
In the ongoing fight against COVID-19 Churchill County continues to offer COVID testing and vaccine opportunities in February 2022 to anyone aged five years and older. Vaccines are offered at both the Miner’s Road Public Health Site and the William N. Pen...
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Posted on: January 21, 2022
The Recorder’s Office has heard your requests and now offers Fraud Guard, a simple way to help prevent you from being the victim of property fraud via notification when there is activity on a property with your name on it.
Using the process below...
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Posted on: January 20, 2022
10th District Court Judge Thomas Stockard has announced the appointment of Tiffany Josephs as the Court Administrator Designate pending the retirement of current Court Administrator Sue Sevon in June 2022.
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Posted on: January 11, 2022
The Mary Sauer Memorial Toy Closet made holiday wishes a reality for local foster children. During 2021, the Closet provided 409 brand new toys to children with 361 of those distributed during the Christmas season.
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Posted on: January 4, 2022
The University of Nevada, Reno Extension is offering short- and long-term radon test kits so that homeowners can identify whether their homes have high levels of the cancer-causing gas and can take steps to mitigate risks. Free radon test kits are availab...
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Posted on: January 4, 2022
Former Coalition for Senior Citizens Board President Jill Manha has been named the new manager of the Pennington Life Center effective January 3.
In addition to her experience on the Coalition, Manha brings a passion for helping seniors and many years of h...
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Posted on: December 30, 2021
Jury questionnaires will be mailed out next week to about 3,000 randomly selected individuals in Churchill County to potentially be a juror for trials scheduled at the 10th Judicial District Court and Justice Court of New River Township in 2022.
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Posted on: December 28, 2021
Enjoy a lovely evening and ring in the new year at the Churchill County Museum’s Annual Black and White Masquerade Ball fundraiser on Friday, December 31 at the William N. Pennington Life Center. The event runs from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
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Posted on: December 28, 2021
Churchill County continues to offer COVID vaccine and testing opportunities in January 2022 to anyone aged five years and older. Vaccines are offered at both the Miner’s Road Public Health Site and the William N. Pennington Life Center; testing is only of...
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Posted on: December 22, 2021
Start off 2022 on the right foot by walking into the Churchill County Library and taking advantage of its activities for all ages.
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Posted on: December 22, 2021
The University of Nevada, Reno will host the annual Cattlemen’s Update in person and virtually in 2022, Jan. 10 – 14. For more than 40 years, the University has held several sessions across Nevada in January to provide ranchers with current research-based...
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Posted on: December 15, 2021
At its meeting this afternoon, the County Commissioners recognized two county employees and three citizens willing to serve their community.
Honored for their years of service to this community were:
- Anthony Laca, Road Department for 10 years of service&...
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Posted on: December 14, 2021
For the past 16 years, the Fallon Youth Club has provided high quality, low cost, after-school programming for the children/youth of Churchill County with a focus on at-risk kids.
Open since 2005, the Fallon Youth Club moved to its new 15,500 squ...
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Posted on: November 24, 2021
Churchill County continues to offer COVID vaccine and testing opportunities in December to anyone aged five years and older. Vaccines are offered at both the Miner’s Road Public Health Site and the William N. Pennington Life Center; testing is only offere...
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Posted on: November 10, 2021
Update as of February 2022: Monoclonal Antibody Treatment is no longer offered by Churchill County due to equipment shortages.
To complement its COVID-19 testing and vaccine services, Churchill County now offers a treatment option for eligible in...
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Posted on: November 16, 2021
First in an occasional series of stories highlighting organizations the county financially supports.
Perhaps you’ve been to the dog kissing booth at Walmart prior to the pandemic. Or driven by the corner of Pasture and Berney Roads near NAS Fallon and wond...
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Posted on: November 18, 2021
The William N. Pennington Life Center has been determined to be in a current COVID-19 outbreak with more than two positive cases and an inability to identify all contacts.
Effective Friday, November 19, the Life Center will be closed for all indoor activit...
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Posted on: November 2, 2021
Churchill County water system staff will perform repairs on the water system from 10 p.m. on Tuesday, November 9 until 4 a.m. on Wednesday, November 10. During this time, we ask that water system customers help conserve water by limiting water use during ...
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Posted on: November 1, 2021
Churchill County Public Health will hold a seasonal flu clinic on Saturday, Nov. 6 from 8 a.m. to noon at the public health site at 485 Miner’s Road. Anyone ages six months and older is eligible to receive this free vaccine.
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Posted on: October 28, 2021
UPDATE AS OF NOV. 3, 2021:
With the CDC's approval of the Pfizer COVID vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 years this week, Churchill County will be offering the vaccine to this age group at all vaccine clinics starting on November 4 and continuing throughou...
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Posted on: October 28, 2021
Sixty-eight players participated in the Jim Regan Memorial Golf Tournament, a Churchill County sponsored event for the benefit of scholarships, held on September 18 at the Fallon Golf Course. Regan, a former county commissioner, was heavily involved in ou...
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Posted on: October 25, 2021
Caregivers, you are essential! Are you taking care of an adult relative, partner, friend or parent? If so, consider enrolling in “Powerful Tools for Caregivers,” a 6-week workshop that gives you the skills to take care of yourself while caring for someone...
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Posted on: October 14, 2021
The Churchill County Sheriff's Office has been working with a company called Cordico to develop an app specific to our agency and the community we serve. This app will allow us to provide department links, relay safety and crime prevention tips, meaningfu...
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Posted on: October 12, 2021
The Churchill County Library values and needs input from the public as it embarks on a strategic planning process designed to guide services, programming, and other library needs into the future.
Community input is critical to this process and th...
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Posted on: October 11, 2021
Since so many Fallon/Churchill County residents commute west, we thought you’d like to know:
The Nevada Department of Transportation will begin construction on Oct. 13 of traffic signals to enhance traffic flow and safety at two Alternate U.S. 50 intersect...
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Posted on: October 8, 2021
The Churchill County Museum, Library and Parks & Recreation have several events planned this month for family fall fun.
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Scarecrow Factory on Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (or until supplies run out). At Lattin Farms. Build your o...
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Posted on: October 5, 2021
Churchill County is looking for public-minded citizens willing to serve on the Cemetery Board, an advisory body to the Board of County Commissioners.
The Cemetery Board is authorized and directed to make recommendations to the Commissioners regarding progr...
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Posted on: October 4, 2021
Churchill County Parks & Recreation hosts its annual Scarecrow Factory at Lattin Farms on Saturday, Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This is a wonderful time for a family event to build scarecrows for the autumn season and to scare away ghostly ghouls. S...
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Posted on: September 30, 2021
Join Churchill County Museum’s Donna Cossette as she shares her expertise and knowledge of the Toi-Ticutta people. Working through hands-on projects, she will give step-by-step instructions on the processes used in flint knapping and string making. Those ...
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Posted on: September 21, 2021
Wishing Tree is a program providing holiday gifts for children in our community and is a combined effort between local agencies and community members.
The program is now accepting applications for Churchill County youth ages birth to 17 years whose family ...
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Posted on: September 15, 2021
At its meeting yesterday, the County Commissioners recognized 11 county employees for their years of service to this community. Honored were:
Five years of service:
- Jason Stritenberger, Sheriff’s Office
- Maria Gill, Library
10 years of service:
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Posted on: September 10, 2021
Churchill County Parks & Recreation announces that registration is open for the 2021 No Hill Hundred Century Bike Tour to be held Saturday, Oct. 2 in Fallon, Nevada.
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Posted on: September 9, 2021
Sections of the Lahontan State Recreation Area will be closed Sept. 12-24 as the Nevada Department of Transportation resurfaces park roads.
- Silver Springs side of recreation area closed from 4 p.m. Sept. 12 through 4 p.m. Sept. 17.
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Posted on: September 7, 2021
Churchill County is happy to welcome back Jamie Lee as the new manager of the William N. Pennington Life Center.
She has 15 years of experience managing senior centers in Pershing County, Carson City and here in Fallon and her passion for seniors...
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Posted on: September 1, 2021
Churchill County has opened up 20 acres for RV camping and welcomes evacuees from the Caldor Fire.
Located at 485 Miner’s Road, signage will direct evacuees to the RV camping site from both the Sheckler Road and Highway 95 south entrances in Fallon. Proof ...
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Posted on: August 30, 2021
Churchill County now accepting registrations and entry fees for the Jim Regan Memorial Golf Tournament scheduled for Sept. 18 at 9 a.m. at the Fallon Golf Course.
Form a 4-person team and enter now! Entry free of $50 for members and $80 for non-members inc...
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Posted on: August 27, 2021
Churchill County’s COVID vaccine and testing schedule for September is posted. Due to shortages in Nevada, the county will not be offering rapid COVID tests this month. County will offer PCR tests which take a few days to get results back from the state.
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Posted on: August 24, 2021
Churchill County now offers a third dose of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines to those who self-report as being immunocompromised at any of its regularly-scheduled vaccine events (see below for remaining August schedule).
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Posted on: August 20, 2021
Churchill County will have three booths at this year’s Cantaloupe Festival with a variety of information and activities for festival attendees.
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Posted on: August 19, 2021
The public is invited to attend the William N. Pennington Life Center’s Open House on Aug. 25 from 4-7 p.m. Meet the staff, mingle with friends, see what’s new and enjoy an ice cream sundae.
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Posted on: August 18, 2021
Churchill County has updated its COVID vaccine and testing schedule for the rest of August. We will no longer offer testing at the Pennington Life Center or be at The Grid Farmers’ Market on Wednesdays.
- Mondays and Fridays: Vaccine and testing by appointme...
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Posted on: August 11, 2021
The Churchill County Road Department has several double chip-sealing projects on county roads scheduled this month. Please use caution and/or find an alternative route if traveling on these roads on the following dates:
August 16-19:
- Workman Road (Soda Lake...
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Posted on: August 9, 2021
Just because the package says flushable doesn’t always mean it’s true. Many items marketed as disposable and/or flushable do not degrade like toilet paper, and they wind up clogging pipes, get stuck in pumps, and cause messy sewer backups into streets, bu...
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Posted on: August 3, 2021
Churchill County will host its annual Fallon Community Day event on Aug. 14 from 8 a.m. to noon at the William N. Pennington Life Center, 952 S. Maine Street in Fallon.
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Posted on: July 28, 2021
Churchill County is offering three back-to-school immunization clinics for children in August at the William N. Pennington Life Center:
- Aug. 4 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Aug. 14 from 8 a.m. to noon
- Aug. 19 from 3 to 6 p.m.
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Posted on: July 27, 2021
Progress continues on schedule for Churchill County’s new event space, the Rafter 3C Center, located at the fairgrounds. When completed at the end of this year, the Rafter 3C Center will provide a new event space in rural Nevada for livestock events, auto...
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Posted on: July 27, 2021
UPDATED AUG. 12 (for the rest of August):
- Tuesdays (Aug. 17, 24, 31): Vaccines and testing at Miner's Road Public Health Site from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Wednesdays (Aug. 18, 25): Vaccine only at Pennington Life Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; vaccine and testing a...
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Posted on: July 20, 2021
The Churchill County Museum will hold a fundraising book sale from July 28 through August 15 featuring books from the estate of former Museum Director Dan Ingram.
“Books are priced to sell with most prices ranging from 50 cents to $5.00,” said Teri Hedgpet...
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Posted on: June 29, 2021
Churchill County’s COVID vaccine and testing schedule for July is set. The county has expanded its vaccine and testing delivery points to include The Grid Farmer’s Markets on Wednesdays and the William N. Pennington Life Center on Wednesdays and Thursdays...
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Posted on: June 24, 2021
Churchill County Public Health has developed a vaccine incentive program to encourage county residents to obtain full vaccination from COVID-19.
Full vaccination is defined as receiving the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines or the one-dose John...
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Posted on: June 21, 2021
At its June 16 meeting, the County Commissioners recognized seven county employees for their years of service to this community. Honored were:
- Lisa Nordman, District Attorney’s Office – 10 years
- LaKrisha Ernst, Facilities/Parks & Recreation – 10 years (...
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Posted on: June 16, 2021
Churchill County’s COVID vaccine and testing dates for the remainder of June now posted. Those 18 and older may receive the free Moderna, Pfizer or Janssen vaccine and those ages 12-17 will receive the Pfizer vaccine.
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Posted on: June 14, 2021
As Churchill County seeks to increase service offerings for seniors in our community, Bus Scharmann started as the county’s interim manager for the Pennington Life Center today. He spent the morning meeting with Senior Coalition Board members and staff di...
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Posted on: June 11, 2021
Churchill County’s COVID vaccine and testing dates for the week of June 14 through 18 now posted. Please note due to staffing constraints, vaccines and testing are limited this week.
Those 18 and older may receive the free Moderna, Pfizer or Jans...
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Posted on: June 4, 2021
Churchill County’s COVID vaccine and testing dates for the week of June 7 through 11 now posted. Those 18 and older may receive the free Moderna, Pfizer or Janssen vaccine and those ages 12-17 will receive the Pfizer vaccine.
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Posted on: June 3, 2021
Churchill County is hosting a retirement/farewell gathering for former County Commissioner Bus Scharmann on Wednesday, June 16 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Lariat Courtyard on the south end of the Oats Park Art Center, 151 East Park Street.
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Posted on: June 2, 2021
Churchill County’s COVID testing program is now incentivized! Offering $20 Walmart gift cards on a weekly basis to Churchill County residents who have not been vaccinated, have not tested positive in the last 90 days and who volunteer to be tested.
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Posted on: June 1, 2021
For the month of June, Churchill County’s COVID vaccine and testing dates will vary from week to week and on some days, appointments will be required. Those 18 and older may receive the free Moderna, Pfizer or Janssen vaccine and those ages 12-17 will rec...
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Posted on: May 26, 2021
At a ranch in Eureka, researchers are breeding a unique species of sheep well-adapted to the harsh Great Basin environment and that produces some of the finest wool in the nation. At the same time at a field in Fallon, researchers are using lasers and bel...
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Posted on: May 25, 2021
Back in early March, the U.S. Department of Agriculture declared 14 Nevada counties, including Churchill, as “disaster areas” due to ongoing drought conditions.
Locally, TCID announced reductions in their water deliveries to 70 percent of normal....
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Posted on: May 24, 2021
Churchill County’s COVID vaccine and testing dates for the week of May 24-28 for those 18 and older to receive the free Moderna, Pfizer or Janssen vaccine and those 12 and older to receive the Pfizer vaccine are:
- Tuesday, May 25 from noon to 3 p.m.
- Wednesda...
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Posted on: May 19, 2021
Casey Road from McLean Road to Strasdin Lane will be closed to through traffic May 24-June as the Churchill County Road Department performs routine chip sealing maintenance on that section of county road.
Please use an alternate route as needed.
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Posted on: May 17, 2021
The Emergency Broadband Benefit is a temporary FCC program to help families and households struggling to afford broadband internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Emergency Broadband Benefit provides:
- Up to $50/month discount for broadband service...
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Posted on: May 17, 2021
Churchill County reminds folks of its May dates for those 18 and older to receive the free Moderna, Pfizer or Janssen vaccine and those 12 and older to receive the Pfizer vaccine:
- Tuesdays from noon to 3 p.m. (May 18 & 25)
- Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p....
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Posted on: May 13, 2021
Churchill County leaders encourage those who are asymptomatic and haven’t been vaccinated to consider getting tested for COVID during the weekly testing events.
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Posted on: May 3, 2021
Churchill County’s May dates for those 18 and older to receive the free Moderna, Pfizer or Janssen vaccine and those 16 and older to receive the Pfizer vaccine are:
- Tuesdays from noon to 3 p.m. (May 4, 11, 18, 25)
- Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (May 5, 12...
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Posted on: April 30, 2021
The Churchill County Museum welcomed its new director this month as Teri Hedgpeth settles into her new position with a desire to breathe new life into the museum and take it to the next level.
“I can really affect change here and as I was looking for a cha...
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Posted on: April 26, 2021
The Tenth Judicial District Court will offer live steaming of its Law & Motion docket beginning in May 2021.
Law & Motion docket occurs every Tuesday from 9 to 11 a.m. and is available via the following links:
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Posted on: April 26, 2021
Churchill County announces its next dates for those 18 and older to receive the free Moderna or Janssen vaccine at the Churchill County Public Health Drive-Thru site off Miner’s Road, just south of the county fairgrounds. Please follow the signage and ent...
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Posted on: April 22, 2021
The Churchill County Board of Health and County Commissioners approved a re-opening plan that was sent to the Governor’s office for review on April 22 with an expected re-opening date of May 1.
While the state's mask mandate remains in effect, so...
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Posted on: April 21, 2021
Update: Boil water notice rescinded at 2 p.m. on April 23, 2021 as water system tested negative for bacterial contamination following maintenance work this week.
A precautionary boil drinking water notice was issued today for approximately 90 homes in the ...
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Posted on: April 19, 2021
Churchill County announces its next dates for those 18 and older to receive the free Moderna vaccine at the Churchill County Public Health Drive-Thru site off Miner’s Road, just south of the county fairgrounds. Please follow the signage and enter the fair...
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Posted on: April 15, 2021
As the Churchill County Assessor’s Office begins reappraisal season, residents may see property appraisers visiting parcels, taking pictures and/or measurements, and driving around neighborhoods to follow up on building permits.
If they visit you...
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Posted on: April 14, 2021
Following federal and state recommendations, Churchill County will not administer the J&J/Janssen vaccine until the nationwide pause has been resolved.
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Posted on: April 12, 2021
Churchill County announces its next dates for those 18 and older to receive the free Moderna vaccine at the Churchill County Public Health Drive-Thru site off Miner’s Road, just south of the county fairgrounds. Please follow the signage and enter the fair...
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Posted on: April 9, 2021
The Churchill County Junior Livestock Show and Sale returns to the ring this year April 22-24 at the Churchill County Fairgrounds.
Last year’s event was conducted online due to COVID restrictions.
This is a perfect opportunity to support our local 4-H and F...
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Posted on: April 5, 2021
UPDATED: APRIL 6 at 9:30 a.m.
Churchill County’s announces its next dates for those 18 and older to receive the free COVID vaccine at the Churchill County Public Health Drive-Thru site off Miner’s Road, just south of the county fairgrounds. Please follow t...
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Posted on: March 9, 2021
This spring, Dixie Valley Road (State Route 121) east of Fallon is scheduled to be transitioned from a paved to gravel road as the Nevada Department of Transportation removes and pulverizes the aging asphalt surface starting on Monday, April 12, 2021 and ...
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Posted on: April 2, 2021
Notice the blue pinwheels around town? They are up all this month to recognize April as Child Abuse Prevention Month and remind us we all play a part in promoting the well-being of our children.
City of Fallon and Churchill County leaders held a ...
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Posted on: April 1, 2021
U.S. 95 will be closed between Fallon and Schurz April 19-29 as the Nevada Department of Transportation reconstructs a section of highway.
- Between 7a.m. April 19 and 7a.m. April 29, U.S. 95 will be closed between the Fallon landfill (one and a ha...
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Posted on: March 29, 2021
Fallon, NV – Churchill County’s next date for eligible groups to receive the free COVID vaccine will be Wednesday, March 31 and Thursday, April 1 at the Churchill County Public Health Drive-Thru site off Miner’s Road, just south of the county fairgrounds....
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Posted on: March 23, 2021
The Stillwater Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management announced earlier this year Sand Mountain OHV Area has been added to the recreation.gov website where digital passes must be purchased. This makes fee compliance easier for visitors to this area...
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Posted on: March 23, 2021
The Great Easter Egg Hunt is a geocaching event that is free to everyone. Ten large Easter eggs containing toys and treats will be hidden throughout Churchill County and available to find beginning Saturday, April 3.
The first 10 eggs will includ...
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Posted on: March 22, 2021
Churchill County’s next date for eligible groups to receive the free COVID vaccine will be Wednesday, March 24 at the Churchill County Public Health Drive-Thru site off Miner’s Road, just south of the county fairgrounds. Please follow the signage and ente...
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Posted on: March 18, 2021
Churchill County honored a dozen employees at the Board of County Commissioners’ meeting on March 17. The county recognizes its employees at five-year intervals of service to our community by giving them plaques and lapel pins during a commissioners’ meet...
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Posted on: March 15, 2021
The Pennington Life Center continues to meet the needs of its clientele by providing programming via Zoom calls until restrictions ease and large gatherings can be held again.
The following list of remaining activities in March are scheduled:
March 22 at 10...
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Posted on: March 15, 2021
Churchill County’s next date for eligible groups to receive the free COVID vaccine will be Wednesday, March 17 at the county fairgrounds. Please follow the signage and enter the fairgrounds via Miner’s Road off Hwy 95 South. Vaccines are available on a fi...
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Posted on: March 12, 2021
Using a grant provided by the University of Nevada, Reno’s Cooperative Extension, the William N. Pennington Life Center created a community garden this winter and is inviting those who want to step outside and grow their own food for healthy cooking to si...
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Posted on: March 10, 2021
Churchill County has adjusted its vaccine site from the fairgrounds parking lot to a larger parcel of land just south of Miner’s Road, effective March 10.
Those seeking vaccines should still enter from Miner's Road off of Highway 95 South and follow signag...
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Posted on: March 8, 2021
Churchill County’s next dates for eligible groups to receive the free COVID vaccine will be Thursday, March 11 at the county fairgrounds. Please enter the fairgrounds via Miner’s Road off Hwy 95 South. Vaccines are available on a first-come, first-served ...
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Posted on: March 1, 2021
Churchill County’s next dates for eligible groups to receive the free COVID vaccine will be Thursday, March 4 at the county fairgrounds; please arrive via Miner’s Road off Hwy 95 South. Vaccines are available on a first-come, first-served basis with limit...
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Posted on: February 22, 2021
Churchill County’s next date for eligible groups to receive the free COVID vaccine will be Thursday, Feb. 25 at 10 a.m. at the county fairgrounds, 325 Sheckler Road in Fallon. Vaccines are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Posted on: February 19, 2021
Fallon photographer Mike Herb’s image of downtown Fallon at Christmas caught the eye of District Court Judge Tom Stockard the moment he saw it.
“We felt that this photo captured the essence of what makes Fallon so special and how our community comes togeth...
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Posted on: February 12, 2021
Churchill County’s next date for eligible groups to receive the free COVID vaccine will be Thursday, Feb. 18 at the county fairgrounds, 325 Sheckler Road in Fallon.
First Doses
Feb. 18 at 2 p.m. Drive-in, no appointment needed:
Continuing to serve:
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Posted on: February 8, 2021
Churchill County will continue to administer COVID vaccines to these groups on Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 10 and 11 at the county fairgrounds, via Hwy 95A to Miners Road entrance.
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Feb. 10 and 11 at 2 p.m. drive in, no appointments needed:
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Posted on: February 1, 2021
Churchill Area Regional Transportation, or CART, is available to take eligible vaccine populations who don’t have a ride to the fairgrounds to receive their COVID vaccine beginning with Churchill County’s Feb. 4 vaccination date. Masks are required when r...
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Posted on: January 29, 2021
Churchill County will administer COVID vaccines to these groups on Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 3 and 4 at the county fairgrounds. All persons using the fairgrounds for their vaccine should arrive via Miners Road from Highway 95 south. Sheckler entrances ...
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Posted on: January 26, 2021
COVID testing dates and the vaccination clinic scheduled for the Churchill County Fairgrounds this week have been cancelled based on the incoming storm. This includes the testing events scheduled for Jan. 27, 28 and 29 and the vaccination event on Jan. 28...
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Posted on: January 25, 2021
Churchill County will continue administering COVID vaccines to residents aged 70+, as well as anyone from the Nevada Department of Corrections, law enforcement/public safety and education and child care employees in the county on Jan. 28 starting at 1 p.m...
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Posted on: January 20, 2021
Fallon raised, veteran, physician.
Newly elected County Commissioner Justin Heath’s life is deeply rooted in Fallon and that connection to this community led him to serve.
“I wanted to help my community and people were telling me we needed new fac...
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Posted on: January 15, 2021
With the Small Business Administration resuming their Paycheck Protection Program earlier this week, and other organizations such as Prestamos CDFI joining in to offer other forgivable loan programs, University of Nevada, Reno Extension will offer free on...
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Posted on: January 12, 2021
New County Commissioner Greg Koenig will spend the first few months on the job soaking in all he can to bring himself up to speed on county issues so that he can make a difference during his time in office.
He wants to use his experience on the Churchill C...
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Posted on: January 11, 2021
In accordance with the State of Nevada’s vaccination playbook, Churchill County will begin administering its first Tier 2 COVID vaccines to educators in the county on Jan. 14. This process will be by “appointment only” and scheduled through education empl...
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Posted on: January 8, 2021
Jury questionnaires will be mailed out today to about 3,000 randomly selected individuals in Churchill County to potentially be a juror for trials scheduled at District Court and Justice Court in 2021.
The purpose of the questionnaire is to help the Courts...
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Posted on: January 7, 2021
Notice is hereby given that the Churchill County Board of Equalization will meet during the month of February 2021. The meetings will be held in the Churchill County Commission Chambers, Churchill County Administration Complex, 155 N. Taylor Street, Suite...
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Posted on: January 6, 2021
Casey Road, between street addresses 4433 and 4445, will be closed to all traffic Jan. 11-22 as TCID replaces box culverts under the roadway. Please use an alternate route and reduce your speed if in the area. The county Road Department will provide traff...
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