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Memorial Service Monday for Shannon Hickey

A service is Monday for Carson Valley native Shannon Hickey

Jacks Valley students help Douglas Animal Shelter

Jacks Valley Elementary School recently completed its seventh annual fundraising drive to support the Douglas County Animal Shelter.

Remembering a life well lived

A Celebration of Life is planned for Sierra poet Sallie Joseph and will be at Jan’s Ranch here in Smith Valley.

Historical Society recognizes three women in history

Three Douglas County women in agriculture were recognized at the Douglas County Historical Society on March 20.

The March 26, 2021, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley

Teen creative writing group meets virtually

The Douglas County Public Library hosts The Writer’s Block, a creative writing group for teens ages 13-17 that meets virtually the first Friday of each month from 3:30-5 p.m.

Remembering Cis, Hope and Courage

A celebration of life is May 15 for Helen "Cis" Kemp who took in starving horses Home and Courage in May 2008.

County celebrates Social Work Month

Celebrated each March, National Professional Social Work Month recognizes the dedication and empathy social workers and social service case managers across the country deliver while providing services.

Medical center renews scoreboard naming rights

Carson Valley Medical Center has renewed its pledge again to be the Douglas County Community Services Foundation 2021 Naming Rights sponsor for all eight scoreboards in the Douglas County Community Center gymnasium located on Waterloo Lane in Gardnerville.

Spirituality finds a place in the new ‘school house’

When school buildings shuttered their doors in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, many Jehovah’s Witness families turned the challenges of remote learning into an opportunity to expand their children’s educationthrough spiritual activities.

Deputies raise $12,597 through CoCoMoes deliveries

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office thanked CoCoMoes for hosting a fundraiser for Douglas County dispatcher Kristin Oilar on March 12.

Partnership releases anti-vaping video

Partnership Douglas County, in collaboration with public health agencies, substance use prevention coalitions and DreamPilot Films, announced the first of two mini-documentaries on youth substance use in Nevada as part of a 2021 Nevada Youth Advocacy series.

Items belonging to prolific Nevada architect up for auction

Frederick J. DeLongchamps designed the Douglas County Courthouse, Minden Inn and Minden Wool Building