Sarah Drinkwine

Reporter

With Nevada News Group since 2021

Job duties:
As the community reporter I write a bit about everything including crime, education, business, and features.

About me:
I am a Douglas High School graduate. In my free time, I enjoy spending time at home with my boys.

2023 Nevada Press Association Awards
• First Place in Special Section (Carson Valley Almanac)
• Second Place in Community Service
• Second Place in Special Section (The Best of Carson Valley)
• Second Place in Multiple Photo Gallery

Recent Stories

Superintendent search closes again

The superintendent application round up closed Friday and applicants should be available to the public May 7 on the Douglas County School District website.

Hot Air for Hope soars back into Carson Valley

Returning for its second year, Hot Air for Hope coordinators included homeschool and Diamond Valley Elementary School students in the community outreach program this year, kicking off Thursday with a demonstration at Balloon Nevada.

Coffee on Main gives pooches smooches

Coffee on Main customers got some puppy loving with their cup of joe Tuesday during the “Puppies on Main” adoption event.

Meth transporter receives 2-8 years in prison

Court Report

Showcase connects businesses, consumers

Nearly 1,000 people connected with the dozens of different businesses and organizations during the 26th annual Carson Valley Business Showcase Thursday at the Douglas County Community and Senior Center.

Volunteers the glue that binds library together

The Douglas County Public Library feted its volunteers on Thursday

Restaurant burglar sent to prison

The Carson City man who broke into his former employer’s restaurant and cleaned out the till was sentenced to 2-5 years in prison Monday.

Victims’ rights key to law enforcement

Whether it’s preventing a crime from happening or assisting someone once a crime has occurred, law enforcement in Douglas County focuses on the survivors of crime.

Douglas students swim with mock sharks

Douglas High School students had the opportunity to demonstrate their entrepreneurial skills with their own version of the hit television show “Shark Tank.”