By Dennis Cassinelli Many of Nevada’s old cemeteries have long existed in a state of neglect and abandonment. Many of them have little to mark the graves of the long departed pioneers but a few markers of wood or stone. Unlike many of these historic cemeteries, the one at the old Nevada State Asylum did not have a single grave marker left to identify the graves of … [Read more...] about The Historic Nevada State Asylum Cemetery
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Zion National Park: Spectacular … and safe
By Kirk Kern Self-quarantining restriction have lightened up, but that doesn’t mean it’s necessarily safe to go out in public. Do you want to be trapped on an airplane with a bunch of people you don’t know for a couple of hours? Not me. How about staying a a big hotel with thousands of guests? Again, that would be a no. But there are still vacation options, particularly … [Read more...] about Zion National Park: Spectacular … and safe
Summerlin Parade goes ‘virtual’
The annual Summerlin Patriotic Parade may not actually take to the streets of Summerlin this year due to the coronavirus crisis, but that doesn't mean there won't be something to celebrate. The master-planned community will host a virtual parade, beginning at 9 a.m. Just go to http://summerlinpatrioticparade.com to check it out. … [Read more...] about Summerlin Parade goes ‘virtual’
Las Vegas artist and UNLV team dentist to exhibit at Overton museum in July
OVERTON — The Lost City Museum in Overton is proud to present the artwork of Jim Callaway July 10-31. Born and raised in Las Vegas, Callaway graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno, with the intention of being an art teacher. But in 1969, he attended dental school in Detroit and art was put on the back burner as he built his practice. Years later, he learned of the … [Read more...] about Las Vegas artist and UNLV team dentist to exhibit at Overton museum in July
Neighborhood Justice Center Offering Mediation by Phone
The Neighborhood Justice Center (NJC) offers free mediation to Clark County landlords and tenants who have experienced rent collection or payment difficulties during the COVID-19 pandemic. All landlords and tenants are encouraged to enter into payment plans pursuant to the Governor’s Emergency Directive 008 and Emergency Directive 025. Landlords and tenants will benefit … [Read more...] about Neighborhood Justice Center Offering Mediation by Phone