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Puccinelli to face Melcher for regent postSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 10:13AMELKO — Great Basin College Dean of Health Sciences and Human Services Margaret Puccinelli filed Friday in Carson City for the Board of Regents seat now held by Dorothy Gallagher of Elko.

Tobacco compliance for city downSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 10:13AMTobacco sales to minors have dropped across Elgin county, but, in St. Thomas, the figures among retailers are not as encouraging. Information released by Elgin St. Thomas Public Health shows overall compliance in St.[...]

Locals weigh in on possible ag cutsSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 10:13AMELKO — The possible closure of the University of Nevada, Reno’s College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources could affect Elko County.

Science fair begins MondaySaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 10:12AMELKO — More than 400 student science projects will be on display next week at the Elko Convention Center.

School Board continues to stew over boiler troubleSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 10:12AMBy Jeanne Marcello Staff Reporter MONTROSE – The Montrose Community Schools Board of Education will mull over whether to accept the recent offers for added warranty on the middle school boiler that misfired on its first start. read more

Bennett remains master of the early risersSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 10:12AMWayne Bennett's an early-season genius. The Dragons produced the perfect round-one football in their disposal of the Eels on Friday night.

Parent praises all-day kindergarten in MontroseSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 10:11AMBy Jeanne Marcello Staff Reporter MONTROSE – Kathleen Swart went before the Montrose Community Schools Board of Education to talk about the education of her children. Swart told the board that she is a Montrose alumna from the class of 1989, who moved back to Montrose because of the school system. read more

Brewer informed on community's needsSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 10:11AMThelma Grimes/San Pedro Valley News-Sun Elected officials and area business leaders told Gov. Jan Brewer about local programs aimed at economic growth and talked about what the community needs from the state to continue recovering from the recession.

Montrose competes for grant funds onlineSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 10:11AMBy Jeanne Marcello Staff Reporter MONTROSE – Montrose Community Schools has applied for a $50,000 grant that (if won) would provide security cameras for Hill- McCloy High School, Kuehn-Haven Middle School, Carter Elementary School and the Choice School. McCloy High School Principal Jim Ply submitted the schools’ application. read more