Back to profile

Sarah Drinkwine

Stories by Sarah

Carson Valley doctor receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Having practiced medicine in the Carson Valley for nearly 30 years and with over 40 years of healthcare experience, Dr. Evan Easley recently received the Nevada Business Magazine Healthcare Hero’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

School board trustee resigns in protest

After three years on the Douglas County School Board, Trustee Tony Magnotta submitted a letter of resignation on Dec. 6 which will be read at Tuesday’s school board meeting.

Pau-Wa-Lu Panthers showcase talents

Pau-Wa-Lu’s Night of Artistry is 5:30-7 p.m. Dec. 13.

Literary Club celebrates 75 years

The Carson Valley Literary Club partied like it was 1948 during its 75-year anniversary in November.

Santa lights up Christmas in the Valley

Santa Claus is a welcome sight across Carson Valley.

Students help restore Tamarack damage

Douglas High School’s Interact Club planted 45 trees at Turtle Rock Park recently to help restore losses from the Tamarack Fire.

Block D Turkey Drive touches community

While Douglas High School Block D students were unloading the 2,282 pounds of groceries at the Carson Valley Food Closet Wednesday, the food was already being distributed out the front door.

Red shirts march for change

We Deserve a Better Board group represents students, parents, teachers, grandparents and community members of Douglas County School District.

One-Act features Ghost and Superheroes

Douglas High School One-Acts start 7 p.m. Friday in room 101 at Douglas High School and continues 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday. Cost is $10 at the door and is free to students who can present a school I.D and wear black in support of the drama tech.

School Board members work together in new superintendent search

Douglas County School Board approves nationwide search to fill superintendent position

Red shirts march on Monday

The Douglas County School Board meets Tuesday at Douglas High School in the Media Center.

Gardnerville students salute veterans

On Wednesday, more than 40 veterans were honored at Gardnerville Elementary with the theme “service.”

Troops get 300 pounds of treats

Veterans Day is Saturday, and many elementary schools are showing gratitude and support this week, including Minden Elementary School where students donated their Halloween candy to military service members unable to be home for the holidays.

Douglas has Boo-tastic Tuesday

Plenty of tricks, treats and fright in one night across Douglas County.

Douglas High teachers receive lounge make-over

Douglas High students and parents got together over fall break and gave the 200 Hall teacher’s lounge a make-over.

Douglas superintendent to resign voluntarily

A special meeting of the Douglas County School Board is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Wednesday

Zephyr Cove Sprouting connected learners

WNC feasibility study meant to help lake schools with academics and enrollment.

School board trio holds Town Hall Q&A

School Board members answer concerning questions from community.

North Sails employees clean up roads

North Sails employees picked up more than 60 bags of trash and 25 bags of recyclables along Heybourne Road, Johnson Lane, Business Parkway and Starbucks Way as part of the company’s second cleanup day.

Admitted drug runner faces prison

A man who was transporting many different types of drugs and paraphernalia with his 7-year-old child in the vehicle faces up to nine years in prison.

Minden Elementary holds health fair

Minden Elementary holds health fair

Douglas High celebrates J4NG 10th birthday

More than 20 students were recognized during Douglas High School’s Jobs for Nevada Graduates Initiation and Induction ceremony on Wednesday at the Douglas County Community and Senior Center.

Attorney replies to call to reduce mounting bill

Douglas County School Board's Tuesday meeting exceeded several hours of legal expenses and Bylaws discussion.

‘Come on Tigers, let’s go party’ for Homecoming

Douglas High School’s Homecoming committee encourages fans far and wide to “Come on Tigers, let’s go party,” at Minden Park tonight as students, parents, families, and Douglas High School fans rally together during the annual Fall Fest.

R-C recognizes Best of Carson Valley

For 28 years, the Best of Carson Valley has been partly a popularity contest, but more importantly a celebration of those who go above and beyond to bring exceptional services to the community.

Superintendent responds to surprise contract vote

Parents, teachers, students and community members filled the Douglas High School media center to capacity in the commons with more than 400 on Zoom.

Douglas County School District best in the state

For the third consecutive year, Douglas County School District has been recognized as the best in the Silver State, according to Niche.

Choose a fate at Fright at the Fairgrounds

This year’s Fright at the Fairgrounds takes visitors through clips of Steven King’s “The Shining” and “It” before choosing their fate behind three doors.

Douglas alum appointed district HR director

Adam Dedmon was recently appointed to the new role which was announced during the Sept. 12 school board meeting.

Attempted carjacker gets maximum sentence

Derek M. Melendez, 30, received the maximum 36-year sentence Monday for armed robbery and assault with a deadly weapon.

Art show features Western stories

The Sierra Nevada Invitational Art Show and Sale is Saturday and Sunday at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center

Board touts newsletter over comment

Even as the Douglas County School Board was proposing policy changes to minimize parents’ and public communication, trustees approved a newsletter to increase communication.

Safe Routes to school plan seeks feedback

The Safe Routes to School Action Plan could see increase in students walking and biking to school in Douglas County.

Trustee questions Gilbert contract

A contract hiring Reno attorney Joey Gilbert was questioned by the senior trustee on the Douglas County School Board.

Policy fight consumes school board

A majority of Tuesday’s seven-hour Douglas County School Board meeting was over an item that would suspend certain district bylaws and policies.

Custodian sweeps school awards

Every year Douglas County School District recognizes dedicated educators and staff during the Employee Recognition Awards.

Douglas County Rodeo sees full house over two days

The Douglas County Fairgrounds had its stands filled during the two day rodeo show Friday and Saturday.

Farmers Markets in last drop of the season

The Minden Farmers Market continues 4-8 p.m. Tuesdays through Sept. 26 on Esmeralda Avenue.

Rural roots link rodeo, country music star

The Douglas County Rodeo returns to the Douglas County Fairgrounds on Friday and Saturday.

20-30 Club helps with back-to-school shopping

This year 80 children between Douglas County and Carson City were given $100 each and a volunteer to go shopping at Walmart on Topsy Lane during the Carson Valley Active 20-30 Club’s annual back-to-school shopping spree Aug 26.