https://www.thefallonpost.org/author/1,rachel-dahl en Thu, 09 Apr 2026 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9120,captain-s-log-frailtiesWe had a family funeral a couple of weeks ago, which in my family is, of course, a sad affair, but also a reason to gather a whole big group of people together to catch up, reunite, and check in with...]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9120,captain-s-log-frailties https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9093,commission-approves-fire-department-ballot-question-for-electionChurchill County commissioners took action on two key issues at their recent meeting —advancing a fire funding measure to the ballot and moving quickly to fill a leadership gap in Social Services.The...]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2026 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9093,commission-approves-fire-department-ballot-question-for-election https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9081,captain-s-log-up-and-down-i-80I’m somewhere between Lovelock and Winnemucca again, talking into my phone and watching it try to keep up with me.It’s a strange way to write. I’ve never quite trusted dictation. I’ve always done bett...]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9081,captain-s-log-up-and-down-i-80 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9051,he-is-risen-brings-community-together-in-fallonFamilies, friends, and neighbors gathered Monday evening at the Fallon Convention Center for a simple but meaningful message — He is Risen.The interfaith Easter celebration brought together members of...]]> Sat, 28 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9051,he-is-risen-brings-community-together-in-fallon https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9055,school-district-budget-still-taking-shape-no-decisions-yetThe Churchill County School District is still in the early stages of building its 2026-27 budget, with trustees getting their first look at priorities during last week’s board meeting—but no decisions...]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9055,school-district-budget-still-taking-shape-no-decisions-yet https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9042,captain-s-log-the-more-things-changeThis week has been about 27 days of  working through all the processes of integrating five local newspapers into a smooth-running system that can be as efficient as possible while still providing...]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9042,captain-s-log-the-more-things-change https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9039,tcid-begins-water-season-with-annual-water-users-meetingsThe Truckee Carson Irrigation District has officially begun ramping up for the 2026 irrigation season, with water orders already coming in and deliveries expected to start moving through the system in...]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9039,tcid-begins-water-season-with-annual-water-users-meetings https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9002,annual-tree-sale-returns-orders-due-april-11Gardeners, landowners, and anyone looking to add a little green to their space have a limited-time opportunity to do just that while supporting local students.The Lahontan Conservation District is onc...]]> Sat, 21 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9002,annual-tree-sale-returns-orders-due-april-11 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9015,local-races-take-shape-after-filing-closes-march-13Candidate filing for the 2026 election cycle officially closed Friday, March 13, setting the stage for a number of local races across Churchill County and the City of Fallon.The filing period for most...]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9015,local-races-take-shape-after-filing-closes-march-13 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9014,crowded-field-emerges-in-race-for-nevada-s-2nd-congressional-districtA wide-open race for Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District is quickly becoming one of the most closely watched contests in the state, with more than two dozen candidates filing before last week’s deadli...]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9014,crowded-field-emerges-in-race-for-nevada-s-2nd-congressional-district https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8996,captain-s-log-the-generational-divideWe generally have a lot of fun around the Fallon Media world, but some days are just more fun than others. And honestly, it’s these amazing people who make up our little work family that bring the mos...]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8996,captain-s-log-the-generational-divide https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8976,five-finalists-named-in-churchill-county-school-district-superintendent-searchThe Churchill County School District Board of Trustees moved the superintendent hiring process forward last week, unanimously approving five finalists who will advance to the next stage of interviews...]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8976,five-finalists-named-in-churchill-county-school-district-superintendent-search https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8961,captain-s-logThere are weeks when the job of running newspapers feels very dignified. This was not one of those weeks.This was a windshield week.Up and down Interstate 80, from Fernley to Fallon to Lovelock to Win...]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8961,captain-s-log https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8960,candidate-filing-underway-for-2026-election-cycle-deadline-to-file-is-friday-march-13Candidate filing for the 2026 election cycle is underway in Churchill County, with several local offices already drawing candidates ahead of the Friday, March 13 filing deadline.Filing for most county...]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8960,candidate-filing-underway-for-2026-election-cycle-deadline-to-file-is-friday-march-13 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8929,laundry-solutions-opens-doors-with-ribbon-cutting-celebrationFallon has a new option for tackling laundry — whether it’s one load or thirty.Laundry Solutions, LLC officially celebrated its grand opening Saturday, Feb. 28, with a ribbon cutting hosted by the Fal...]]> Sat, 07 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8929,laundry-solutions-opens-doors-with-ribbon-cutting-celebration https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8918,captain-s-log-growth-spurtWhen I was younger, there were times when I grew so fast that my pants went from touching the floor to up around my calves in what felt like a matter of months. My bones would ache, and my line of sig...]]> Thu, 05 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8918,captain-s-log-growth-spurt https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8886,shannon-ernst-accepts-cnhd-administrator-positionShannon Ernst, director of Churchill County Social Services, has accepted the position of administrator for the Central Nevada Health District (CNHD), pending ratification by the CNHD Board of Health....]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8886,shannon-ernst-accepts-cnhd-administrator-position https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8879,captain-s-logCaptain’s Log – Here we go again… sitting to write the column when we should be sending the paper instead of writing in the early morning quiet when I can actually focus and formulate a coherent...]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8879,captain-s-log https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8878,candidate-filing-period-opens-march-2The 2026 election season begins in earnest next week as candidate filing for nonjudicial offices opens Monday, March 2, and runs through Friday, March 13.In Churchill County, voters will see a full sl...]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8878,candidate-filing-period-opens-march-2 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8841,captain-s-log-southern-dispatchBringing you the Captain’s Log this morning from beautiful Las Vegas, sitting on the veranda overlooking a gorgeous swimming pool, with the sun beginning a rosy glow across the valley. Sisters nu...]]> Thu, 19 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8841,captain-s-log-southern-dispatch https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8807,captain-s-log-rugby-anyoneBest weekend ever! All my kids and their spices and spouses and the little grandson were home this weekend. For the first time in five years, we were all in the same place at the same time to hang out...]]> Thu, 12 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8807,captain-s-log-rugby-anyone https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8806,strong-numbers-real-pressure-in-regional-economyNorthern Nevada’s economy is still growing, but the overall environment is getting more complicated for families, employers, and local governments. That was the message from last week’s State of the E...]]> Thu, 12 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8806,strong-numbers-real-pressure-in-regional-economy https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8785,roc-express-walk-in-clinic-now-open-in-fernleyA new walk-in orthopedic clinic is now open in Fernley, bringing specialized injury care and physical therapy closer to home for residents of Fernley, Fallon, and surrounding communities.Reno Orthoped...]]> Sat, 07 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8785,roc-express-walk-in-clinic-now-open-in-fernley https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8783,patrick-kikut-brings-great-basin-landscapes-to-fallonArtwork exploring the vast, often-overlooked landscapes of the Great Basin is now on display at the Churchill Arts Council, following a recent gallery opening at the E.L. Wiegand and Kirk Robertson Ga...]]> Fri, 06 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8783,patrick-kikut-brings-great-basin-landscapes-to-fallon https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8786,library-board-backs-budget-after-dispute-elects-new-chairChurchill County Library trustees voted to install a new board chair and vice chair for the coming year and then approved their 2026–27 budget last week after a tense discussion over timing and proces...]]> Thu, 05 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8786,library-board-backs-budget-after-dispute-elects-new-chair https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8771,captain-s-log-small-townsI love small towns, but I love ours the best. Last week, heading to a meeting somewhere far from Fallon, a frantic text came in from the office on Center Street. Sadie said Denice had called from...]]> Thu, 05 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8771,captain-s-log-small-towns https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8770,swirczek-announces-bid-for-fallon-city-councilRyan Swirczek, a lifelong Fallon resident and long-time City of Fallon employee, has announced his candidacy for Fallon City Council.Swirczek worked for the City of Fallon for 25 years, primarily in t...]]> Thu, 05 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8770,swirczek-announces-bid-for-fallon-city-council https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8769,judge-stockard-files-for-district-court-seat-will-run-unopposedJudge Thomas Stockard has filed for re-election to the Tenth Judicial District Court and will not face an opponent in the 2026 election.“It’s an honor to continue to serve the people of Churchill Coun...]]> Thu, 05 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8769,judge-stockard-files-for-district-court-seat-will-run-unopposed https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8768,tired-happy-dogs-maggie-s-playhouse-says-goodbyeFor 17 years, if you dropped your dog off at Maggie’s Playhouse Doggie Daycare, you knew exactly what you were getting: a tired, happy dog at the end of the day — and the quiet confidence that they we...]]> Thu, 05 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8768,tired-happy-dogs-maggie-s-playhouse-says-goodbye https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8723,captain-s-log-first-things-lastI forgot to write the Captain’s Log, and now here we are, everyone, waiting on me. Out of ideas and in a rush, and since my grown children and their spouses are all running at the mouth on the family...]]> Thu, 29 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8723,captain-s-log-first-things-last https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8721,bill-and-korena-mewaldt-honored-at-nevada-farmers-forumFarmers whose work helped lay the foundation for organic certification, tribal food systems, and small-farm agriculture in Nevada were honored last week during the Nevada Farmers Forum, a two-day gath...]]> Thu, 29 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8721,bill-and-korena-mewaldt-honored-at-nevada-farmers-forum https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8705,school-board-updates-and-approvalsDuring their recent board meeting, school district trustees heard from consultants regarding the ongoing search for the district’s next superintendent. Keith Lewis of ModerneducateHR reported strong e...]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8705,school-board-updates-and-approvals https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8703,planning-commission-meeting-summaryThe Churchill County Planning Commission took action on several land-use matters during the Wednesday, Jan. 14 meeting, including resolving a long-standing special use permit issue, recommending appro...]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8703,planning-commission-meeting-summary https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8692,annual-cattlemen-s-update-looks-ahead-to-2026Nevada ranchers heading into 2026 are navigating a rare convergence of opportunity and uncertainty: historically, tight cattle supplies and favorable price signals on one hand, and escalating wildfire...]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8692,annual-cattlemen-s-update-looks-ahead-to-2026 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8699,beginning-farmer-program-begins-this-weekFrom backyard gardens and small-acreage livestock to farm-to-fork food production, a new statewide program is giving Nevadans the tools they need to turn agricultural ambition into a working business....]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8699,beginning-farmer-program-begins-this-week https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8689,captain-s-logThis week has been spent as winters should be, in the south, where it’s warm. I’m in Vegas helping a friend who had her foot rebuilt, and the days have been so beautiful – a lovely 73 degrees. I’...]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8689,captain-s-log https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8688,school-calendar-approvedThe Churchill County School District Board of Trustees voted Tuesday night to adopt a two-year school calendar, approving Option B for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 school years, following community survey...]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8688,school-calendar-approved https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8671,tcid-board-meeting-recapThe Truckee-Carson Irrigation District Board of Directors met Jan. 6 for the regular meeting and discussed winter maintenance work and recent high-flow river conditions. The board also approved severa...]]> Fri, 16 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8671,tcid-board-meeting-recap https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8665,water-masters-spotlights-nevada-s-water-challengesA new documentary exploring water use and innovation in Northern Nevada is drawing attention to the increasing strain on limited water resources as population growth and industrial development acceler...]]> Fri, 16 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8665,water-masters-spotlights-nevada-s-water-challenges https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8662,nevada-awarded-180-million-in-first-year-rural-health-grantNevada’s new health agency is preparing to roll out a major infusion of federal dollars aimed squarely at rural communities.Gov. Joe Lombardo announced Dec. 29 that the Centers for Medicare and Medica...]]> Thu, 15 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8662,nevada-awarded-180-million-in-first-year-rural-health-grant https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8660,captain-s-log-the-places-we-go Thu, 15 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8660,captain-s-log-the-places-we-go https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8659,30-year-water-outlook-for-carson-basin Thu, 15 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8659,30-year-water-outlook-for-carson-basin https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8641,school-district-budget-up-1-8-million Fri, 09 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8641,school-district-budget-up-1-8-million https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8640,churchill-school-board-launches-superintendent-searchThe Churchill County School District Board of Trustees has formally launched its search for the district’s next superintendent, approving a timeline that targets finalist interviews in March and a Jul...]]> Fri, 09 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8640,churchill-school-board-launches-superintendent-search https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8627,captain-s-log-let-s-go-another-weekIt is late on Tuesday, and the “where is your column” notes have started dropping in the team chat. Some days this happens – there is just too much going on, and I cannot get my brain to settle long e...]]> Thu, 08 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8627,captain-s-log-let-s-go-another-week https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8608,agency-updates-from-fallon-range-training-complex-meetingFallon Range Training Complex (FRTC) Intergovernmental Executive Committee met Dec. 9 in a hybrid session at the Fallon Convention Center, taking updates from Churchill County, the Bureau of Land Mana...]]> Sat, 03 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8608,agency-updates-from-fallon-range-training-complex-meeting https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8607,nevada-s-2026-election-calendar-what-potential-candidates-and-local-voters-need-to-knowAs the calendar turns toward 2026, Nevada’s statewide and local election cycle is beginning to take real shape, and whether someone is thinking about running for office or simply planning to cast a ba...]]> Sat, 03 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8607,nevada-s-2026-election-calendar-what-potential-candidates-and-local-voters-need-to-know https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8605,silver-state-cheer-dance-studio-builds-championsIn a town where youth sports often double as community glue, the team at the new Silver State Cheer & Dance Studio has carved out a reputation that goes well beyond trophies and podium finishes.&n...]]> Sat, 03 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8605,silver-state-cheer-dance-studio-builds-champions https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8597,captain-s-log-the-predator-updateIt is the annual predator edition of the Captain’s Log, and I thought the coyotes had been bad this year, but the owls are back. Directly above the front porch, outside my writing window, hooting...]]> Wed, 31 Dec 2025 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8597,captain-s-log-the-predator-update https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8595,local-program-aims-to-save-lives-of-vulnerable-individualsA dramatic Christmas rescue in Florida, where deputies saved a six-year-old autistic boy who had fallen into a pond, demonstrates why local law enforcement has taken action aimed at protecting vulnera...]]> Wed, 31 Dec 2025 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8595,local-program-aims-to-save-lives-of-vulnerable-individuals https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8574,fallon-lions-deliver-holiday-comfort-through-lily-s-treesThe spirit of service took tangible form on Dec. 16 when members of the Fallon Lions Club delivered 59 handmade Christmas trees to residents at Homestead Memory Care.The small trees were created as pa...]]> Sat, 27 Dec 2025 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8574,fallon-lions-deliver-holiday-comfort-through-lily-s-trees https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8582,fall-sports-season-draws-praise-highlights-communication-focus Fri, 26 Dec 2025 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8582,fall-sports-season-draws-praise-highlights-communication-focus https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8568,captain-s-log-i-ll-take-care-of-itI never wanted to be a strong, independent woman, but sometimes life just rolls over the top of you, and you can wallow and whine, or you can figure out how to make the most of it. One of my swee...]]> Thu, 25 Dec 2025 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8568,captain-s-log-i-ll-take-care-of-it https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8567,school-district-launches-budget-process-ahead-of-next-fiscal-yearAs Churchill County School District moves into the early stages of its annual budget cycle, district leaders are emphasizing structure, transparency, and data-driven decision-making as they prepare fo...]]> Thu, 25 Dec 2025 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8567,school-district-launches-budget-process-ahead-of-next-fiscal-year https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8548,planning-commission-reviews-permitsThe Churchill County Planning Commission met Dec. 10. It approved multiple land use actions, including parcel maps, special use permits, and significant zoning changes tied to the county’s newly adopt...]]> Fri, 19 Dec 2025 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8548,planning-commission-reviews-permits https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8547,school-board-awards-turf-installation-bid-for-numa-e-c-best Fri, 19 Dec 2025 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8547,school-board-awards-turf-installation-bid-for-numa-e-c-best https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8538,bill-kennedy-remembered-as-educator-industry-leader-and-champion-of-craftBill Kennedy, a lifelong educator turned global leader in the specialty coffee industry, passed away unexpectedly this week, leaving behind a legacy defined by teaching, craftsmanship, and an unwaveri...]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2025 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8538,bill-kennedy-remembered-as-educator-industry-leader-and-champion-of-craft https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8537,captain-s-log-stardate-79126-4 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8537,captain-s-log-stardate-79126-4 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8535,superintendent-derild-parsons-announces-retirement-at-end-of-school-yearChurchill County School District Superintendent Derild Parsons told trustees and members of the public last week that he has submitted a letter of retirement, with his final day expected to be June 30...]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2025 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8535,superintendent-derild-parsons-announces-retirement-at-end-of-school-year https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8518,tcid-board-confronts-insurance-spike-project-delaysThe Truckee-Carson Irrigation District board met Tuesday, December 2, and heard a staff report on a recent canal outage caused by planned maintenance. Kelly Herwick, watermaster, said that the project...]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2025 01:03:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8518,tcid-board-confronts-insurance-spike-project-delays https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8515,local-author-book-signing-last-weekLast Saturday, local author Larry Neel held a book signing event at the Great Basin Trading Co., Fallon’s community bookstore. The newly opened store's mission is to support both local authors an...]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2025 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8515,local-author-book-signing-last-week https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8506,fallon-s-first-responders-collect-nearly-24-000-pounds-of-food-in-annual-community-challengeFallon answered the call again this year and answered big.The ninth annual First Responders Food Drive wrapped with a massive 23,760 pounds of food collected, continuing a tradition of service that ha...]]> Thu, 11 Dec 2025 01:05:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8506,fallon-s-first-responders-collect-nearly-24-000-pounds-of-food-in-annual-community-challenge https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8508,captain-s-log-circles Thu, 11 Dec 2025 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8508,captain-s-log-circles https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8507,a-fallon-christmas-tradition-shines-bright-imellis-honored-with-tree-lighting-at-annual-first-friday-celebrationFallon has its rituals, the kinds that anchor a town, steady a generation, and remind us why small-town life still matters. Chief among them is the annual Christmas tree lighting on the first Friday n...]]> Thu, 11 Dec 2025 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8507,a-fallon-christmas-tradition-shines-bright-imellis-honored-with-tree-lighting-at-annual-first-friday-celebration https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8504,governor-lombardo-signs-13-bills-from-special-sessionGov. Joe Lombardo signed all 13 bills sent to his desk following the 2025 Special Legislative Session, approving a slate of measures that touch nearly every corner of state government — from public sa...]]> Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:58:30 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8504,governor-lombardo-signs-13-bills-from-special-session https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8477,captain-s-log-we-re-shop-keepers-nowOpen a store, they said – it’ll be fun, they said. So, we did, and it’s a blast. But oh, goodness. A few weeks ago we got the chance to rent a spot back on Maine Street and since we’ve alway...]]> Thu, 04 Dec 2025 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8477,captain-s-log-we-re-shop-keepers-now https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8453,79-local-families-receive-thanksgivingNearly 80 Churchill County families will have full Thanksgiving dinners this year thanks to a community-led food drive organized by local resident Sarah Lavy and supported by volunteers, churches, and...]]> Sun, 30 Nov 2025 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8453,79-local-families-receive-thanksgiving https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8444,captain-s-log-hang-on-loosely Wed, 26 Nov 2025 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8444,captain-s-log-hang-on-loosely https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8430,school-board-gives-superintendent-parsons-positive-annual-evaluationAt their November 12 meeting, the Churchill County School District Board of Trustees conducted the annual performance evaluation for Superintendent Derild Parsons, who has served in his role for just...]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2025 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8430,school-board-gives-superintendent-parsons-positive-annual-evaluation https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8416,the-honeycomb-project-a-community-built-one-hexagon-at-a-timeIf you’ve lived in Fallon long enough, you know how often we find ourselves gathered around art, food, or a good excuse to get out of the house. The Churchill Arts Council is giving us all three this...]]> Thu, 20 Nov 2025 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8416,the-honeycomb-project-a-community-built-one-hexagon-at-a-time https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8415,captain-s-log-picky-eaters-no-one-eats-their-own-food-around-hereI just came in from feeding the menagerie and had to watch out the window for a bit as Clio picked through the rocks and gravel with the peacocks, high-grading the cat food I fling out across the yard...]]> Thu, 20 Nov 2025 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8415,captain-s-log-picky-eaters-no-one-eats-their-own-food-around-here https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8395,fallon-s-christmas-tree-is-up-and-ready-to-shineThe City of Fallon crews have placed the beautiful Christmas tree in the center of Maine Street, marking the start of the holiday season and the countdown to the annual Tree Lighting Celebration on Fr...]]> Sun, 16 Nov 2025 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8395,fallon-s-christmas-tree-is-up-and-ready-to-shine https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8401,oasis-girls-golf-caps-stellar-season-with-2nd-at-stateThe Oasis Academy girls' golf team wrapped up another standout season with a second-place finish at both the regional and state tournaments, continuing a run of success that started with one determine...]]> Sat, 15 Nov 2025 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8401,oasis-girls-golf-caps-stellar-season-with-2nd-at-state https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8393,fallon-launches-america-250-planning-with-yearlong-celebration-in-mindCommunity leaders and volunteers gathered at City Hall for the first meeting of the Mayor’s America 250 Commission, launching an effort to plan how Fallon will mark the nation’s 250th birthday.Mayor K...]]> Sat, 15 Nov 2025 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8393,fallon-launches-america-250-planning-with-yearlong-celebration-in-mind https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8402,fallon-hornets-take-championship-in-diamond-in-the-rough-tournamentThe Fallon Hornets wasted no time making their mark, winning the Diamond in the Rough Championship on November 2 right here in Fallon.In their very first tournament together, the Hornets showed grit,...]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2025 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8402,fallon-hornets-take-championship-in-diamond-in-the-rough-tournament https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8383,captain-s-log-one-big-roundThis doesn’t happen that often anymore, but it's almost time to send the paper to print, and I still haven’t written the Log. But here we are today. I had made a note earlier in the week as I lau...]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2025 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8383,captain-s-log-one-big-round https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8334,library-board-welcomes-new-director-reviews-budget-and-internet-safety-policyThe Churchill County Library Board of Trustees met October 23 in regular session, welcoming new Library Director John Hong and recognizing Penny Esposito for her service as interim director.Board Chai...]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2025 09:15:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8334,library-board-welcomes-new-director-reviews-budget-and-internet-safety-policy https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8320,captain-s-log-feathered-fiascoWe had a bit of a crisis this weekend in the bunny shed. The chickens appear to have taken over the shed where the bunnies live – instead of politely sleeping on the shelves and the perches they’...]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2025 01:02:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8320,captain-s-log-feathered-fiasco https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8331,oasis-academy-responds-quickly-to-firearm-incident-on-campus Thu, 30 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8331,oasis-academy-responds-quickly-to-firearm-incident-on-campus https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8330,dodgeball-for-a-cause-first-responders-gear-up-for-food-drive-season Thu, 30 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8330,dodgeball-for-a-cause-first-responders-gear-up-for-food-drive-season https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8329,district-expands-safety-efforts-following-joint-statement-on-school-violence Thu, 30 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8329,district-expands-safety-efforts-following-joint-statement-on-school-violence https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8327,fallon-native-honored-with-prestigious-national-award-for-public-service Thu, 30 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8327,fallon-native-honored-with-prestigious-national-award-for-public-service https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8319,law-enforcement-continues-search-for-suspect-after-high-speed-pursuit-sheriff-urges-caution-as-multi-county-search-contiChurchill County Sheriff Richard Hickox is urging residents to remain cautious as multiple law enforcement agencies continue to search for a suspect involved in a high-speed pursuit through Fallon las...]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8319,law-enforcement-continues-search-for-suspect-after-high-speed-pursuit-sheriff-urges-caution-as-multi-county-search-conti https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8317,city-leaders-dedicate-new-fitness-court-at-laura-mills-parkA new era of community wellness has officially begun in Fallon. City leaders, residents, and partners from Renown Health gathered last week at Laura Mills Park to celebrate the opening of Fallon’s new...]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8317,city-leaders-dedicate-new-fitness-court-at-laura-mills-park https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8304,nevada-moves-to-protect-its-fuel-supply Thu, 23 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8304,nevada-moves-to-protect-its-fuel-supply https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8301,packed-house-at-the-cottage-food-meetingWhen it comes to cottage food, homemade cosmetics, craft fermentation, and mobile meat processing, producers in Fallon and surrounding communities are ready for clarity.At a standing-room-only meeting...]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8301,packed-house-at-the-cottage-food-meeting https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8299,homemade-ornaments-bring-comfort-after-disasterSometimes it’s the smallest things that bring the greatest comfort. For families who have lost everything in floods, fires, or other disasters, one of the most common laments is the loss of their Chri...]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8299,homemade-ornaments-bring-comfort-after-disaster https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8298,agencies-unite-in-zero-tolerance-stance-on-school-violence Thu, 23 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8298,agencies-unite-in-zero-tolerance-stance-on-school-violence https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8288,captain-s-log-i-needThere’s a song by a woman I’ve listened to over the years whose name, at this moment in time I can’t remember as the tune, “I Need” runs through my head. Looking through my trusty iTunes, it is surpri...]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8288,captain-s-log-i-need https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8286,fallon-theatre-launches-seat-rescue-missionIt’s not every day a road trip helps preserve a piece of history, but that’s exactly what happened this past weekend when volunteers and board members from The Fallon Theatre hit the highway for Mesqu...]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8286,fallon-theatre-launches-seat-rescue-mission https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8271,assemblyman-greg-koenig-announces-reelection-bid-for-assembly-district-38Republican Assemblyman Dr. Gregory Koenig of Fallon announced this week that he will seek reelection to the Nevada Assembly District 38, which covers Churchill, Esmeralda, Mineral, and parts of Lyon a...]]> Thu, 16 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8271,assemblyman-greg-koenig-announces-reelection-bid-for-assembly-district-38 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8270,planning-commission-recommends-sand-creek-plan Thu, 16 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8270,planning-commission-recommends-sand-creek-plan https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8257,captain-s-log-i-finished-my-first-hatA long time ago, in April of 2019 when I first started the paper, I met Eve who introduced me to angora bunnies and spinning their fur into yarn. She makes and sells these lovely hats and sweaters and...]]> Thu, 16 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8257,captain-s-log-i-finished-my-first-hat https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8256,tcid-board-sets-final-water-order-date-and-wraps-up-irrigation-season Thu, 16 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8256,tcid-board-sets-final-water-order-date-and-wraps-up-irrigation-season https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8230,captain-s-log-making-friendsTwo years ago, when it was still only me and Clio and the bunnies at the Boyer Bunny Ranch, it became apparent we had a mouse problem in the garage. The search for a cat to assist was begun in earnest...]]> Thu, 09 Oct 2025 14:05:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8230,captain-s-log-making-friends https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8241,museum-brings-back-chautauqua-theatre-with-agriculture-theme Thu, 09 Oct 2025 03:09:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8241,museum-brings-back-chautauqua-theatre-with-agriculture-theme https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8240,schoolhouse-rock-live-jr-brings-double-the-talent-to-the-fallon-theatreThe Performing Arts of Churchill County (PACC) is ready to rock the stage this month with Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr., a lively children’s musical running October 16–18 at the historic Fallon Theatre o...]]> Thu, 09 Oct 2025 03:01:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8240,schoolhouse-rock-live-jr-brings-double-the-talent-to-the-fallon-theatre https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8229,governor-lombardo-kicks-off-campaign-in-fallonNevada Governor Joe Lombardo visited Fallon last week to launch his re-election campaign, meeting with supporters as part of a statewide rural tour that began in Churchill County. The event drew sever...]]> Thu, 09 Oct 2025 01:05:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8229,governor-lombardo-kicks-off-campaign-in-fallon https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8210,mayors-tedford-and-mcintyre-talk-housing-growth-and-infrastructure-with-area-realtorsTwo mayors who grew up in the communities they lead, Ken Tedford of Fallon and Neil McIntyre of Fernley, sat down with local Realtors recently to compare notes on growth, housing, and what’s next for...]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2025 01:19:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8210,mayors-tedford-and-mcintyre-talk-housing-growth-and-infrastructure-with-area-realtors https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8203,captain-s-log-goodness Thu, 02 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8203,captain-s-log-goodness