By Dennis Cassinelli For 19 years, I worked for the Nevada Department of Transportation. During that time I made numerous trips to Elko County Nevada while working on the Interstate 80 Freeway when it was under construction through Carlin, Elko and Wells. Many of the NDOT employees I met in Elko became good friends of mine and I knew several of the resident … [Read more...] about Elko County Nevada
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e7 Health now offers at-home COVID-19 saliva test kits
Through its offices in Chicago and Las Vegas, e7 Health now offers a COVID-19 saliva test kit that can be taken in the privacy of your own home. To accommodate different patient needs, e7 will arrange contactless pickup or overnight shipping to anywhere in the country for the FDA-authorized test kit. Results can be received by email within two or three … [Read more...] about e7 Health now offers at-home COVID-19 saliva test kits
The Carson and Colorado Railroad
By Dennis Cassinelli On Wednesday, June 17th, Dayton was dealt a tragic blow when the historic 1881 Carson and Colorado Railroad Depot on the corner of Highway 50 and Main Street burned to the ground, fanned by strong winds out of the north-northeast.The depot is one of three remaining Carson and Colorado Depots and the only one remaining in Nevada. This … [Read more...] about The Carson and Colorado Railroad
McRib alternative?
By Kirk Kern Ok, I'll admit it. I'm a fan of the McRib sandwich from McDonalds. When I hear it's back on the menu, I make a point to go to McDonalds at least a few times until it's gone again. And those are basically the only times I go to McDonalds But I saw a television commercial the other day where Subway advertised its new BBQ Rib sandwich. Since it's not … [Read more...] about McRib alternative?
Crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains
By Dennis Cassinelli Probably the greatest difficulty for the westward migration in America was crossing the high Sierra Nevada Mountains. Early on, California and Oregon became the destinations for emigrants seeking to settle and prosper. In the 1700s, Spanish settlers and missionaries came to California "around the horn" by sea. Others, choosing to make new homes for their … [Read more...] about Crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains