By Dennis Cassinelli I started my career as a Highwayman in 1960 when I went to work for the Nevada State Highway Department on the first Interstate 80 construction project in Nevada at Verdi. After working in various capacities, I was appointed to work in the NDOT construction office in Carson City. On a team with two other engineers, we processed payments to the … [Read more...] about The Highwaymen
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Library District Announces Curbside Services and YouTube Virtual Programming during COVID-19 closure
If you’ve missed that wonderful feeling of stopping by your neighborhood library to pick up the latest book, movie, or music release, or to catch an educational program or live concert, you’ll be glad to know that the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District has announced two new library services that will get you back in the library groove during the COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Library District Announces Curbside Services and YouTube Virtual Programming during COVID-19 closure
More eateries offering dine-in
*Updated 5:25 p.m. Saturday, May 16, to add Dream Kabob and D'Augustino's Trattoria open. Here are a couple more restaurants that have now opened up their dining rooms. The Pint, at 9941 W. Charleston Blvd., announced it has now has table and patio dining. Hours are noon to 8 p.m. daily. Texas Meltz, 4504 W. Sahara Ave., is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday - Friday … [Read more...] about More eateries offering dine-in
From this week’s CooksSalon
Tip for the times - Take a can of beans. And then – wow – look what you can do. This pantry staple can be transformed into soups, stews, chili variations, salads, casseroles, skillet dinners, dips and ethnic treats. Some nicely spicy stuff too including the honey chipotle steak hot dip. And even goes sweet with bean spice cake, brownie truffle bites and chocolate … [Read more...] about From this week’s CooksSalon
County Gearing Up for Busy Wildland Fire Season
** story updated at 6:38 p.m. on Friday, May 15 The Clark County Fire Department is preparing for a busy wildland fire season and reminds residents about the potential for wildfires during the spring and summer months when vegetation is driest. This year, CCFD has a new utility vehicle that can be deployed in hard-to-reach desert areas and fire crews will be practicing … [Read more...] about County Gearing Up for Busy Wildland Fire Season