Food Truck Festival feeds 4,000 people
Mouthwatering aromas from a dozen different food trucks wafted across the Carson Valley Inn parking lot Saturday during the casino’s inaugural Food Truck Festival More than 4,000 people dined on hamburgers, hotdogs, pizza, pasta, tri-tip sandwiches, …
Read More »Wilcks named best backyard barbecuer
Having the biggest smoker paid off for Todd Wilcks and his Hay Ewe Barbecue, earning him first place and People’s Choice at the Grillin’ and Chillin’ cookoff Saturday in Minden Park. Wilcks’ pork tacos went head-to-head against nine other backyard g …
Read More »Vandals tear up Glenbrook course
Damage was estimated at $15,000 to Glenbrook Golf Course after someone in a motor vehicle raced around the course early Sunday. Douglas County sheriff’s spokesman Sgt. Pat Brooks said vandals entered the course at 1 a.m. in a motor vehicle. The drive …
Read More »First segment of Tahoe bike path completed
The first section of the 3.2 mile bike path that will ultimately connect Round Hill Pines Beach with Stateline along Lake Tahoe is complete. To mark the occasion, a dedication ceremony for America’s Most Beautiful Bikeway - South Demonstration Projec …
Read More »Tough Mudder brings the pain to Northstar California
Does getting together with a horde of zealous “mudders” to complete a daunting series of creatively challenging obstacles, while getting thoroughly soaked, shocked and covered in mud sound like your idea of an ideal weekend in Tahoe? If so, the upcom …
Read More »Growing kids flock to growing Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada
The Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada threw open its doors Saturday for a birthday party to celebrate 25 years of fun — and learning. “Think of a kid’s birthday party,” said Janet Baker, marketing director of the museum. “That’s what we’re doing.” …
Read More »Consuls get taste of Douglas technology
Five honorary consuls based in Las Vegas toured Douglas County last week, visiting General Electric, North Sails and watching a demonstration from Minden’s Global Sun Wind and Power Corp. Company Vice President Ken Stokes showed a model of Global Sun …
Read More »Miss Carson City wins state crown
Mound House resident Diana Sweeney has achieved her ultimate goal of being crowned Miss Nevada. Sweeney’s win was announced on the Miss Nevada Facebook page on Saturday. Miss Douglas County Bailey Gumm was named 4th runner up. Sweeney, 19, competed …
Read More »Plein Air event showcases Alpine County
The third annual Markleeville Plein Air event is June 25 through 29. Twenty of the most talented artists in our area are going to set up easels out-of-doors, or “plein air,” and the public is invited to watch the artists overcome the challenges of t …
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