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Shakespeare Ranch event raises $315,000
A weekend event at the Shakespeare Ranch raised $315,000 for the nonprofit Keep Memory Alive ( KMA ) and the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health.
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Movement responds to Arizona law
The Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada, the Common Roots Collaborative and others have joined forces to build voter power in Latino neighborhoods of northern Nevada.
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Fundraisers for paralyzed teen
Two fundraising events are being held to benefit local Minden resident Dillon McKenzie, who is an uninsured, paralyzed 15-year-old swimming accident survivor. All proceeds from the eve
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Children’s Cabinet named administrator of AmeriCorps
The Children’s Cabinet has announced that it has been selected as the Washoe County administrator of the AmeriCorps program. The Children’s Cabinet will begin administering the program on Sept. 1,...
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Gerry and Peacemakers cancel tour
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RENO — Due to personal issues, Gerry Marsden with Gerry and the Pacemakers has canceled all of his concert dates in the United States, including an appearance at Hot August Nights. In lieu of Ger...
TMCC students earn awards in SkillsUSA competition
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RENO — Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) student Katie Hildreth-Knapp of Sparks recently won a gold medal in commercial baking at the National SkillsUSA Conference held in Kansas City, Mo. ...
Reno sex offender arrested in Minnesota
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A sex offender wanted by the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office and the United States Marshals Service was arrested Friday in Saint Paul, Minn.
Ratti fills in for Girl Scouts
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Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada announced this week that Sparks City Councilwoman Julia Ratti has been appointed interim chief executive officer.
Reno swears in new police volunteers
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The Reno Police Department swore in 11 new police officers during a badge ceremony Friday morning at Reno City Hall.
Fight for Air Run in half-marathon
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Join the American Lung Association in Nevada for the 2010 Fight for Air Run/Walk on Sept. 12 at Damonte Ranch High School.
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