https://www.thefallonpost.org/author/6,nancy-chapman en Sat, 18 Apr 2026 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9179,claws-nail-studio-grand-opening-and-ribbon-cuttingClaws Nail Salon celebrated its grand opening Saturday, April 11, as owner Carolyne Bolt and business partner Marjorie Judah cut the ribbon and welcomed guests into their newly built suite on Clover D...]]> Sat, 18 Apr 2026 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9179,claws-nail-studio-grand-opening-and-ribbon-cutting https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9147,fallon-rodeo-club-shines-at-spanish-springs-eventFallon High School and Junior High Rodeo Club riders turned in a strong showing at the Spanish Springs Junior and Senior High School Rodeo, held April 3–5 at the Rafter 3C Arena, as the spring push to...]]> Sat, 11 Apr 2026 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9147,fallon-rodeo-club-shines-at-spanish-springs-event https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9130,last-chance-to-pre-order-tree-sale-before-april-11-deadlineThis is the final week to place pre‑orders for Churchill County High School’s annual tree sale, with all orders due by April 11.The sale features healthy, locally grown plants cultivated by students i...]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9130,last-chance-to-pre-order-tree-sale-before-april-11-deadline https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9083,the-journey-indeedA new children’s book rooted in farm life near Fallon has brought together two local creatives: author George Albert Morrow, whose short stories draw from real experiences he and his wife, Jean, have...]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9083,the-journey-indeed https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9054,new-chef-at-maine-street-cafeMaine Street Café owner Susan Boadella has always kept the restaurant changing and evolving. Her goal is to provide guests with great food, a welcoming front-of-house or bar-area experience, and an am...]]> Sat, 28 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9054,new-chef-at-maine-street-cafe https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9053,chamber-luncheon-highlights-community-engagement-upcoming-events Sat, 28 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9053,chamber-luncheon-highlights-community-engagement-upcoming-events https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9050,fallon-youth-baseball-hosts-first-hat-nightThe Fallon Youth Baseball (FYB) league held its inaugural Hat Night at Rafter 3C on Thursday, March 19, drawing more than 300 players, families, and baseball enthusiasts for a spaghetti feed and cake...]]> Sat, 28 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9050,fallon-youth-baseball-hosts-first-hat-night https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8926,girl-scout-cookies-debut-new-flavorGirl Scout cookie sales, a longstanding fundraising tradition, are gearing up for another successful season with the introduction of a new flavor, Exploremores, inspired by rocky road. The popular ann...]]> Fri, 06 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8926,girl-scout-cookies-debut-new-flavor https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8922,fallon-theatre-adds-125-new-seatsThe Fallon Theatre has unveiled a significant upgrade, marking its first major seating renovation in over a decade. A total of 125 new seats, installed by The Handy Man Inc., are now ready for audienc...]]> Fri, 06 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8922,fallon-theatre-adds-125-new-seats https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8890,hearts-of-gold-quilters-fundraiser-for-childrenThe Hearts of Gold Quilters, a local hobby group dedicated to preserving the tradition of quilting, is raising funds this year to benefit the Northside Early Learning Center’s pre-kindergarten childre...]]> Sat, 28 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8890,hearts-of-gold-quilters-fundraiser-for-children https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8888,d50-custom-design-backs-youth-fundraisersD50 Custom Design gave several youth groups a unique opportunity to raise money for their activities at their Christmas tree lot last season. The Churchill County High School Greenwave Swim Team and t...]]> Sat, 28 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8888,d50-custom-design-backs-youth-fundraisers https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8891,fallon-chamber-luncheon-unites-local-businessesThe Fallon Chamber of Commerce luncheon, held on Feb. 19, 2026, brought together local business leaders and community members for an afternoon of networking and collaboration. Sponsored by the Fallon...]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8891,fallon-chamber-luncheon-unites-local-businesses https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8852,stock-dogs-handlers-shine-at-trialsRafter 3C hosted the Great Basin Bull Sale Stock Dog Trials on Feb. 14, where Dalton and Ashley Wright presented a test of skill for twelve handlers and their dogs. Sanctioned by the National Cattle D...]]> Sat, 21 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8852,stock-dogs-handlers-shine-at-trials https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8849,riders-gather-at-fifty-horse-ranch-for-sunday-trainingThe Northern Nevada Cattle Works Association organized a cutting-horse practice at the Fifty Horse Ranch in Fallon on Sunday, February 15. Riders participated in 38 works, honing their skills in the a...]]> Sat, 21 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8849,riders-gather-at-fifty-horse-ranch-for-sunday-training https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8844,hurlburt-speaks-on-addiction-recovery-at-rpen-meetingKelsey Hurlburt, Residential Program Director at New Frontier Treatment Center, took center stage as the featured guest speaker at the Churchill Chapter of Representing Public Employees of Nevada’s (R...]]> Fri, 20 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8844,hurlburt-speaks-on-addiction-recovery-at-rpen-meeting https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8781,dr-stuart-richardson-someone-to-knowFor nearly 45 years, Stuart Richardson, O.D., has served the Fallon community as an optometrist, earning loyalty from generations of patients and leaving his mark far beyond the exam room. Richardson,...]]> Sat, 07 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8781,dr-stuart-richardson-someone-to-know https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8734,ribbon-cutting-held-for-station-50-sip-and-swirlStation 50 Sip and Swirl, a family-owned drink and dessert shop, officially opened its doors with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, January 21, attended by city officials, community members, and...]]> Sat, 31 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8734,ribbon-cutting-held-for-station-50-sip-and-swirl https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8733,valentine-s-dinner-at-middlegateLocated in rural Nevada, Middlegate Station is a historic stop along U.S. Highway 50, often referred to as "The Loneliest Road in America." Established in the 1800s, it originally served as a stagecoa...]]> Sat, 31 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8733,valentine-s-dinner-at-middlegate https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8701,fallon-farmer-modernizes-family-hay-ranchChris Gomes, a third-generation Fallon farmer, is carrying on his family’s tradition of hay farming, a legacy that started with his grandfather, Constantino, in 1935. Constantino first arrived in...]]> Sat, 24 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8701,fallon-farmer-modernizes-family-hay-ranch https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8697,fha-honors-riders-at-year-end-banquetMore than forty riders and equestrians were recognized for their achievements at the Fallon Horseman’s Association (FHA) year-end awards banquet, held on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Troy’s Double Sho...]]> Sat, 24 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8697,fha-honors-riders-at-year-end-banquet https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8668,valentine-s-day-with-the-twisted-branchWith the holidays behind us, The Twisted Branch is gearing up to host a special Valentine’s Day dinner for couples seeking a slower, more comfortable celebration with their loved ones. The event is se...]]> Sat, 17 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8668,valentine-s-day-with-the-twisted-branch https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8667,representing-public-employees-of-nevadaThe Retired Public Employees of Nevada (RPEN) continues to serve as a vital organization for both current and retired public employees, drawing members from a wide array of professions, including teac...]]> Sat, 17 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8667,representing-public-employees-of-nevada https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8638,andy-s-arcade-brings-family-funDaniel and Shannon Anderson opened Andy’s Arcade with a clear mission: to create a safe, fun environment for children to enjoy interactive entertainment. The name honors Daniel’s grandfather, Harold “...]]> Sat, 10 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8638,andy-s-arcade-brings-family-fun https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8630,t-j-gray-makes-nfr-historyWith grit, determination, and a few broken bones along the way, T.J. Gray rode his way into the record books at the 2025 National Finals Rodeo, which took place in Las Vegas from Dec. 4 to Dec. 13, 20...]]> Fri, 09 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8630,t-j-gray-makes-nfr-history https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8606,choosing-an-alternative-christmas-treeIf you chose an alternative container Christmas tree this year, over the traditional pine or fir freshly cut trees. This new holiday tradition can be expanded by planting one of these gorgeous evergre...]]> Sat, 03 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8606,choosing-an-alternative-christmas-tree https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8517,one-tenant-property-maintenance-streamlining-rental-property-supportHunter Drost’s journey into property maintenance innovation began unexpectedly while he was traveling through Wyoming on vacation. During his trip, he received a call from a tenant in one of his renta...]]> Sat, 13 Dec 2025 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8517,one-tenant-property-maintenance-streamlining-rental-property-support https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8484,fallon-s-first-responders-food-drive-returns-december-7-sixteenth-annual-event-challenges-agencies-to-top-last-year-s-reFallon’s First Responders are gearing up for their sixteenth annual food drive, set to take place on Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. right in front of Walmart. Locals are invited to d...]]> Thu, 04 Dec 2025 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8484,fallon-s-first-responders-food-drive-returns-december-7-sixteenth-annual-event-challenges-agencies-to-top-last-year-s-re https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8456,station-50-sip-and-swirl-family-owned-shop-offers-thirty-flavors-and-local-charmStation 50 Sip and Swirl, a new family-owned and operated drink and ice cream shop, has opened its doors at 2155 W. Williams Avenue in Fallon. Managed by Addison Diaz, the shop welcomes customers with...]]> Sun, 30 Nov 2025 01:06:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8456,station-50-sip-and-swirl-family-owned-shop-offers-thirty-flavors-and-local-charm https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8449,d50-custom-designs-hosts-annual-christmas-tree-sale-to-benefit-local-youth-groupsD50 Custom Designs, owned by Rusty Diaz and family, is bringing back a beloved holiday tradition to the community by hosting its second annual Christmas Tree sale at Louie’s Ace Home Center parking ar...]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2025 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8449,d50-custom-designs-hosts-annual-christmas-tree-sale-to-benefit-local-youth-groups https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8428,why-safe-work-practices-and-professional-credentials-matter-in-tree-careSafe work practices and professional credentials are not luxuries in tree care, but necessities.Fallon residents and commercial property owners face unique environmental conditions: high-desert winds,...]]> Sun, 23 Nov 2025 13:03:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8428,why-safe-work-practices-and-professional-credentials-matter-in-tree-care https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8392,winterizing-your-vehicle-for-winterCars, trucks, SUVs, RVs, marine vehicles, and even golf carts all have batteries that can fail over time, especially in extreme temperatures. Before cold weather sets in, stop by any auto parts store,...]]> Sat, 15 Nov 2025 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8392,winterizing-your-vehicle-for-winter https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8333,fall-gardening-with-the-villageThe cold weather is moving in! Gardening in Northern Nevada can be tricky with our high-desert climate swings from blazing summers to frosty winters in the blink of an eye. But fall is actually one of...]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8333,fall-gardening-with-the-village https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8332,top-shelf-breeders-barrel-race-draws-big-crowds-and-big-business-to-fallonThe third annual Top Shelf Breeders Barrel Race filled the Rafter 3C Arena last weekend, bringing some of the West’s fastest horses and a healthy boost of economic activity to Fallon.Organizers say th...]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8332,top-shelf-breeders-barrel-race-draws-big-crowds-and-big-business-to-fallon https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8289,cc-communications-a-decade-of-transformation-part-3CC Communications has always been part of Churchill County’s story, first as a telegraph company in 1889, then a telephone provider, and today as a modern broadband utility. Over the past decade, the...]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8289,cc-communications-a-decade-of-transformation-part-3 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8260,cc-communications-history-part-iiThis article continues an earlier feature on CC Communications, one of Fallon’s longest-running business operations. On Aug. 5, 1889, Churchill County Commissioners instructed the treasurer to pa...]]> Thu, 16 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8260,cc-communications-history-part-ii https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8244,help-your-trees-through-proper-pruningMarco DiGiacinto and his family moved to Fallon in 1982 when he went to work for a local tree trimming and pruning business. Within a year, his experience and knowledge of trees earned him a position...]]> Thu, 09 Oct 2025 15:18:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8244,help-your-trees-through-proper-pruning https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8148,motorcycle-tour-group-taking-a-breakEleven riders paused for lunch at Oats Park, stretching their legs and filling their bellies before continuing to their next stop. J.J. Puglisi, Senior Riding Coach at RawHyde Adventure Motorcycle Tra...]]> Sat, 20 Sep 2025 01:15:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8148,motorcycle-tour-group-taking-a-break https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8125,pick-n-grin-n-produce-keeps-growing-with-snap-wic-and-more-storyRon Peterson of Pick’n & Grin’n is winding down the summer season. With the Cantaloupe Festival over and held at the Rafter 3C, he hopes next year’s will take place in the Multi-purpose Building a...]]> Fri, 12 Sep 2025 01:22:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8125,pick-n-grin-n-produce-keeps-growing-with-snap-wic-and-more-story https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8086,meet-the-new-owners-of-stockman-s-casinoStockman's Casino has been a mainstay of Fallon since 1955. With the recent purchase of the property by Clarity Game Nevada LLC, new owners and business partners Michael Gaughan and David Ross — along...]]> Fri, 05 Sep 2025 01:08:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8086,meet-the-new-owners-of-stockman-s-casino https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8059,do-it-for-darius-hornets-tournament-victoryTahoe Woody Wood Bat Tournament held in Truckee, CA, Aug. 9–10, 2025, held special meaning for the Fallon Hornets 13U baseball team. It was the team’s first tournament since the unexpected passing of...]]> Sun, 31 Aug 2025 01:23:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8059,do-it-for-darius-hornets-tournament-victory https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8030,a-ride-worth-taking-fallon-rallies-for-cody-smith-at-benefit-playday-and-clinicThe Fifty Horse Ranch outside Fallon hosted a day of horse workshops and games to benefit a local cowgirl who is battling a rare brain-stem tumor.Clinician Vernon Lawrence, owner of Lawrence Performan...]]> Sat, 23 Aug 2025 01:30:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8030,a-ride-worth-taking-fallon-rallies-for-cody-smith-at-benefit-playday-and-clinic https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8000,think-roots-roots-rootsThis time of year is the time to start thinking about your plants getting ready for fall, advised Liza Detomasi, at Workman  Farms. Always think about their roots first. A plant's roots will tell...]]> Sun, 17 Aug 2025 01:05:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8000,think-roots-roots-roots https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8006,upgrading-east-richards-street-baseball-fieldThe Fallon Hornets Baseball Club and Fallon Youth Baseball wanted to give back to the community that has always been there for them. What better way to accomplish this than to take a neglected basebal...]]> Sat, 16 Aug 2025 01:29:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8006,upgrading-east-richards-street-baseball-field https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7996,ron-wenger-retires-after-37-years-with-fallon-policeAfter nearly 42 years in law enforcement, 37 of those with the Fallon Police Department, Chief Ron Wenger is hanging up his badge. His retirement on Aug. 8, 2025, marks the end of a career focused on...]]> Fri, 15 Aug 2025 01:45:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7996,ron-wenger-retires-after-37-years-with-fallon-police https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7981,clinic-at-rafter-3c-brings-elite-reined-cow-horse-training-to-fallonFlint Lee hosted the second annual Cowboy Clinic at Rafter 3C, teaching the fundamentals of showing a horse in the Cowboy Class at the NRCHA, a four-event class: reining, herd work, down-the-fence, an...]]> Sun, 10 Aug 2025 00:30:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7981,clinic-at-rafter-3c-brings-elite-reined-cow-horse-training-to-fallon https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7982,fallon-youths-join-rebels-team-at-the-american-tournamentThe American Baseball and Softball Tournament was held July 21–29, 2025, at Golden Eagle Sports Complex in Sparks, Nevada. In this tournament, players had not yet played together as a team. All-Star c...]]> Sat, 09 Aug 2025 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7982,fallon-youths-join-rebels-team-at-the-american-tournament https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7965,get-moo-ving-ag-experience-returns-to-cantaloupe-festivalOne of the most popular attractions at the Fallon Cantaloupe Festival & Country Fair is back and better than ever. Redesigned last year under the leadership of Joe Frey, the Ag Experience is now a...]]> Fri, 08 Aug 2025 01:30:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7965,get-moo-ving-ag-experience-returns-to-cantaloupe-festival https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7939,cowgirl-tough-cody-smith-stays-in-saddle-despite-rare-brain-tumorAt just 20 years old, she was working two jobs, living independently with her brother, and spending her free time riding horses and helping at rodeos. But the symptoms quickly became dangerous—especia...]]> Sun, 03 Aug 2025 01:49:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7939,cowgirl-tough-cody-smith-stays-in-saddle-despite-rare-brain-tumor https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7953,pccha-fiesta-brings-major-cutting-horse-show-to-fallonThe Pacific Coast Cutting Horse Association brought its first-ever show to Fallon this year with the PCCHA Fiesta, held at the Rafter 3C Arena beginning July 23. More than 280 horses were entered in t...]]> Sun, 03 Aug 2025 01:17:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7953,pccha-fiesta-brings-major-cutting-horse-show-to-fallon https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7952,fallon-lady-hornets-16u-battleborn-bash-tourney-champsThe Fallon Lady Hornets 16U went undefeated in Elko, Nevada, this weekend to close out their summer softball season with a championship title.The team traveled to Elko to compete in the Battleborn Bas...]]> Sat, 02 Aug 2025 01:10:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7952,fallon-lady-hornets-16u-battleborn-bash-tourney-champs https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7907,cantaloupe-festival-celebrates-its-40th-anniversaryThe Fallon Cantaloupe Festival & County Fair returns Aug. 22-24 at the Rafter 3C Complex. This year’s theme is “A Traditional Agriculture Experience,” and visitors can expect all the usual fair ex...]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2025 01:36:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7907,cantaloupe-festival-celebrates-its-40th-anniversary https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7883,nancy-upham-retires-after-34-years-of-serviceNancy Upham made the difficult decision to retire from the Churchill County Mosquito, Vector, and Noxious Weed Abatement District, where she served as manager for 21 years. She officially retired on A...]]> Sat, 19 Jul 2025 01:49:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7883,nancy-upham-retires-after-34-years-of-service https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7875,cantaloupe-festival-returns-august-22-24For those new to Fallon—or those who may have forgotten the history behind the Fallon Cantaloupe Festival—there's a sweet reason this community celebrates a melon.CC Communications is proud to sponsor...]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2025 01:11:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7875,cantaloupe-festival-returns-august-22-24 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7869,memorial-forever-hornet-s-26-darius-fruzza-s-final-season-rememberedDarius Fruzza, a vibrant 13-year-old, loved baseball. He played travel ball and was on an all-star team each year, usually as catcher or third base, the same positions he played as a 13U Hornet. Dariu...]]> Mon, 14 Jul 2025 19:09:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7869,memorial-forever-hornet-s-26-darius-fruzza-s-final-season-remembered https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7858,fallon-teams-compete-in-national-baseball-softball-tournaments-lady-scorpions-take-3rd-placeThe Youth Nationals Baseball Tournament is an annual event for players aged 9U (nine years or younger) to 16U, spanning two weeks of baseball and softball tournaments. These leagues are designated for...]]> Fri, 11 Jul 2025 01:52:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7858,fallon-teams-compete-in-national-baseball-softball-tournaments-lady-scorpions-take-3rd-place https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7827,fallon-fillies-flag-team-present-at-de-goyler-rodeoThe Fallon Fillies Flag Team proudly held sponsor flags during the 11th annual de Goyler Bucking Horse and Bull Bash. Arena director Stephanie Kniestedt is also the coordinator for the flag team. Thes...]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 01:57:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7827,fallon-fillies-flag-team-present-at-de-goyler-rodeo https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7812,j-k-llamas-nursery-closes-after-36-years-in-businessJerry and Kathy Whitten Llamas have made the difficult decision to close J&K Llamas Landscape & Nursery, Inc. and Gift Shop after 40 wonderful years of operation. They plan to semi-retire by e...]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 01:46:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7812,j-k-llamas-nursery-closes-after-36-years-in-business https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7795,jr-livestock-show-success-local-youth-earn-titles-and-bragging-rightsFor nearly nine decades, raising and showing livestock has been a defining part of youth life in Churchill County. With early mornings, long hours, and a year’s worth of dedication behind them, local...]]> Sun, 29 Jun 2025 14:11:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7795,jr-livestock-show-success-local-youth-earn-titles-and-bragging-rights https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7701,fallon-youth-club-built-for-kids-backed-by-the-communityWhat started as three modular trailers on school property has grown into one of Fallon’s most important community resources: the Fallon Youth Club. From the beginning, its mission has been simple—make...]]> Sat, 07 Jun 2025 00:09:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7701,fallon-youth-club-built-for-kids-backed-by-the-community https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7538,chores-cheers-and-champions-don-t-miss-the-livestock-show-april-24-26For 86 years, Fallon and Churchill County youth have poured their hearts into raising livestock with grit, dedication, and a work ethic that’s hard to match. This weekend, the tradition continues.The...]]> Fri, 25 Apr 2025 01:45:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7538,chores-cheers-and-champions-don-t-miss-the-livestock-show-april-24-26 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7505,spring-s-mini-marvelsAs the weather warms and trees begin to bud across the valley, Workman’s Farm and Nursery is offering a wide variety of flowering trees suited for both ornamental beauty and homegrown fruit. From colo...]]> Sat, 12 Apr 2025 02:05:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7505,spring-s-mini-marvels https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7495,whisperings-of-the-nevada-desertWhat do you get when the Churchill County High School Advanced Art Teacher, Mrs. Amanda Hammond, asks her advanced art students what they see or feel when they think of "Whisperings of the Nevada Dese...]]> Sat, 12 Apr 2025 01:27:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7495,whisperings-of-the-nevada-desert https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7423,let-s-fill-the-bleachers-for-our-ffa-4-h-and-grange-kidsFor 86 years now, the youth of Fallon and Churchill County have raised and shown livestock with the kind of care, grit, and responsibility you just don’t see every day. This spring will be no differen...]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2025 01:05:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7423,let-s-fill-the-bleachers-for-our-ffa-4-h-and-grange-kids https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7405,patriot-junk-removalThe Fallon Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for Patriot Junk Removal on March 14, helping owners Patrick and Tessa Holcomb celebrate their first year of business. The Holcombs hauled t...]]> Sat, 22 Mar 2025 01:13:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7405,patriot-junk-removal https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7395,battle-born-broncs-moves-to-aprilIn 2022, several professional rodeo cowboys rode into the Oasis of Nevada, ready to take on some of the sport's toughest broncs. They came for the inaugural Battle Born Broncs, a Professional Rodeo Co...]]> Fri, 21 Mar 2025 01:34:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7395,battle-born-broncs-moves-to-april https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7386,green-goddess-collective-offers-local-goods-at-new-locationThe Green Goddess Collective celebrated its ribbon cutting last week, marking the official launch of a space for local home business entrepreneurs to sell their products in a farmer’s market setting....]]> Sat, 15 Mar 2025 01:55:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7386,green-goddess-collective-offers-local-goods-at-new-location https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7352,tree-health-tips-from-workman-farmsThe multi-generational Workman farms have been a staple in Fallon since 1964, growing local produce during the growing season and selling various plants, roses, and several types of trees.Workman Farm...]]> Sat, 08 Mar 2025 02:34:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7352,tree-health-tips-from-workman-farms https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7358,mystery-solved-the-venue-launches-in-the-old-waterholeFor anyone wondering what caused the parking lot at the old Waterhole Restaurant—most recently Ana’s Café—to overflow last Friday night, wonder no more. The Venue, Fallon’s newest private event space...]]> Fri, 07 Mar 2025 15:07:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7358,mystery-solved-the-venue-launches-in-the-old-waterhole https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7357,open-for-sweetness-cuppiecakes-now-on-s-taylorThe owner of Cuppiecakes, Codie Cornelison, has been baking her specialty cupcakes and cakes, along with custom orders and cinnamon rolls (Saturdays only) since 2021. Starting her business as a cottag...]]> Fri, 07 Mar 2025 03:05:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7357,open-for-sweetness-cuppiecakes-now-on-s-taylor https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7331,ribbon-cutting-and-grand-opening-of-bayou-bitesBayou Bites celebrated its grand opening and ribbon cutting on Saturday, February 22. The father-daughter duo, Jeremy and Lyric Morrow, tested their cuisine at the Fallon Cantaloupe Festival last year...]]> Sat, 01 Mar 2025 02:04:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7331,ribbon-cutting-and-grand-opening-of-bayou-bites https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7310,sports-round-up-fountain-dying-and-recognition-ceremonyThe City of Fallon hosted an awards ceremony and dyed the Fallon Fountain Green on February 14, recognizing football 10U and 14U Sagebrush Pop Warner Champions, along with the Greenwave Tiny Mite...]]> Sat, 22 Feb 2025 02:07:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7310,sports-round-up-fountain-dying-and-recognition-ceremony https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7306,battle-born-metals-brings-gold-and-silver-trade-to-fallonDax Homer, owner of Battle Born Metals, specializes in gold and silver coins, bullion, and a limited selection of new fine jewelry for men and women. While he buys coins, he does not purchase or repai...]]> Sat, 22 Feb 2025 01:46:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7306,battle-born-metals-brings-gold-and-silver-trade-to-fallon https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7238,geraldo-gonzales-bring-the-beauty-of-rawhide-to-braidingGeraldo Gonzalez, owner of Leather and Rawhide, has been braiding for more than eight years, making everything from rawhide bridle reins to rawhide reatas (also known as riatas - long, hand-twisted br...]]> Sat, 08 Feb 2025 01:42:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7238,geraldo-gonzales-bring-the-beauty-of-rawhide-to-braiding https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7239,expert-cutting-horse-trainers-partner-to-offer-clinicsKirk Ferris Performance Horses specializes in training cutting horses. Kirk has been cutting since he was 13 and has racked up more than $109,000 in event earnings. Most notably, Kirk won the Western...]]> Fri, 07 Feb 2025 01:44:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7239,expert-cutting-horse-trainers-partner-to-offer-clinics https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7207,wilson-farrier-serviceNathan Wilson, owner of Wilson's Farrier Service, has been a farrier for over 15 years. A 2013 graduate of Pacific Coast Horseshoeing School in Plymouth, California, his motto is, "It takes a great ho...]]> Sat, 01 Feb 2025 01:41:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7207,wilson-farrier-service https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7206,md-tree-surgery-certified-arborists-committed-to-proper-tree-careMeet Marco DiGiacinto, owner of MD Tree Surgery.Marco and his family moved to Fallon in 1982 when he went to work for a local tree trimming and pruning business. Within a year, his experience and know...]]> Sat, 01 Feb 2025 01:38:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7206,md-tree-surgery-certified-arborists-committed-to-proper-tree-care https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7193,promega-feed-advancing-natural-nutrition-for-livestockPaul Plouviez, founder of Promega Feeds and Supplements, along with Shizuko Shimada, has purchased Bench Creek Ranch to further their goal of raising the highest-quality natural beef on the American m...]]> Sat, 25 Jan 2025 02:09:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7193,promega-feed-advancing-natural-nutrition-for-livestock https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7157,at-long-last-newly-remodeled-jerry-s-reopensJerry's Restaurant General Manager Sara Pascale and Assistant Managers Jeremy Lampley and Maria Torres were excited to welcome customers back into the newly remodeled restaurant. The Handy Man In...]]> Sat, 18 Jan 2025 01:38:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7157,at-long-last-newly-remodeled-jerry-s-reopens https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7142,rafter-3c-arena-hosts-2025-4-h-and-ffa-horse-and-livestock-judging-contestChurchill County 4-H Positive Youth Coordinator Karen Bogdanowicz, Ben Matley, Fernley FFA livestock and horse judging coach, Heather Hancock, Fallon 4-H livestock judging leader, Jackie Bogdanowicz,...]]> Fri, 17 Jan 2025 01:28:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7142,rafter-3c-arena-hosts-2025-4-h-and-ffa-horse-and-livestock-judging-contest https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7154,fallon-tribe-hosts-housing-project-groundbreaking-ceremonyThe Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Housing Department held a groundbreaking and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Jan. 9, 2025, to celebrate the start of a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) development. The proj...]]> Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:21:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7154,fallon-tribe-hosts-housing-project-groundbreaking-ceremony https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7078,ribbon-cutting-for-telegraph-coffee-and-tapTelegraph Coffee and Tap, owner William Kennedy and manager Crystal Bowman, have been transforming their shop into a larger facility to hold more events and create a more beautiful space for their dai...]]> Fri, 27 Dec 2024 00:56:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7078,ribbon-cutting-for-telegraph-coffee-and-tap https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7079,stable-pro-the-all-in-one-business-solution-for-horse-trainersWhat do you get when you take a rural Nevada ranch kid who became a pharmacist, add a life-long passion for horses, and compound it with cutting-edge software technology? You get STABLE Pro, a platfor...]]> Thu, 26 Dec 2024 13:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7079,stable-pro-the-all-in-one-business-solution-for-horse-trainers https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7054,bites-and-bottles-ribbon-cuttingBites and Bottles owners, Bron and Colleen Tschumperlin along with J.D. and Stephanie Reese are proud to present their new wine/mead bar and a snack haven, kicking off the holiday season with a Fallon...]]> Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:54:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7054,bites-and-bottles-ribbon-cutting https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7069,hornets-13th-annual-diamond-dinnerFallon’s own Baylor Sandberg, who is on track to be a starting pitcher with the Sacramento State Hornets baseball team, will experience his first Diamond Dinner auction and fundraiser in 2025. This wi...]]> Fri, 20 Dec 2024 01:34:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7069,hornets-13th-annual-diamond-dinner https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6989,alert-30-pizzaAlert 30 Pizza Restaurant inside The Grid Market had its ribbon cutting and grand opening on November 25, 2024. Paul and Tiffany Picotte, owners of The Grid Market and Alert 30 Pizza Restaurant, decid...]]> Sun, 08 Dec 2024 01:49:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6989,alert-30-pizza https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6970,buckaroo-gathering-traditionsThere is a difference between Buckaroo Gathering Traditions events and the Ranch Hand Rodeos (RHR). The Traditions events are timed but have a maximum time limit per event. RHR is just like a traditio...]]> Sun, 01 Dec 2024 01:10:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6970,buckaroo-gathering-traditions https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6978,hornets-baseballThe Fallon Hornets baseball league strives to train their teams in the fundamentals of baseball as well as sportsmanship. When the 9U Fallon Hornets were scheduled to play the Reno Mustangs, they knew...]]> Thu, 28 Nov 2024 01:52:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6978,hornets-baseball https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6958,fall-baseball-18usThe Muckdogs baseball team, based in Reno, Nevada 18U, consists of players from Fallon, Fernley, and Reno/Sparks. The 18U’s are high school baseball team players keeping their “game” up to be ready wh...]]> Tue, 19 Nov 2024 01:54:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6958,fall-baseball-18us https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6926,it-is-starting-to-look-a-lot-like-christmasOn November 8, Debbie Thomas of Carey Transport, one of Santa’s helpers, drove the sleigh to deliver the large fir tree to Fallon. Since then, Santa’s helpers who work for the City of Fallon have take...]]> Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:59:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6926,it-is-starting-to-look-a-lot-like-christmas https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6867,the-art-of-braiding-rawhideGerardo Gonzalez was introduced to braiding rawhide in the late 1990s when he worked for the Elison Cattle Company, based in Midas, Nevada. A fellow cowboy would braid during his free time, which look...]]> Fri, 01 Nov 2024 11:30:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6867,the-art-of-braiding-rawhide https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6829,branded-n-silver-the-art-of-jewelry-makingWhile in college in New Mexico, Marisa Julian took a basic jewelry making class, finding she really enjoyed using her artistic talents. For the next few years she would dabble with the art form, wanti...]]> Sat, 26 Oct 2024 01:22:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6829,branded-n-silver-the-art-of-jewelry-making https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6840,tournament-champions-fallon-hornets-13uThe Fallon Hornets, with only nine players on Sunday, walked away as the 13U tournament champions at the end of the day, on Sunday, October 20, 2024, in Reno, Nevada. Fallon Hornets 13U were setting a...]]> Fri, 25 Oct 2024 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6840,tournament-champions-fallon-hornets-13u https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6814,fallon-high-school-and-junior-high-school-rodeo-clubThe Fallon High School Rodeo Club will host its annual Dinner and Auction on November 9, 2024, with cocktails at 5 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. at the Rafter 3C Arena. Tickets are available...]]> Sun, 20 Oct 2024 13:06:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6814,fallon-high-school-and-junior-high-school-rodeo-club https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6815,the-life-of-a-cow-horseDave Thacker and Meg Brehm drove to Blackfoot, Idaho, to visit Dave’s good friend, Zane Davis. They wanted to check out a filly for sale through Zane’s training facility for a client of Dave Thacker T...]]> Sat, 19 Oct 2024 12:08:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6815,the-life-of-a-cow-horse https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6770,green-goddess-farmer-s-marketThe Green Goddess Collective hosted its Fall Celebration, end of season, farmer’s market at Oats Park, on Oct 6. Kim Urso and the Collective, welcomed about thirty vendors from Fallon and surrounding...]]> Sat, 12 Oct 2024 01:15:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6770,green-goddess-farmer-s-market https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6783,fallon-hornets-13u-baseballFall ball is underway for the Fallon Hornets 13U. They participated in a tournament at the Golden Eagle Sports Complex on Saturday, Oct 5. It was a lot more physical for the players as...]]> Fri, 11 Oct 2024 01:56:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6783,fallon-hornets-13u-baseball https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6754,second-annual-clay-shoot-competitionOn September 28, the Fallon Lion’s Club Clay Second Annual Shooting Competition fundraiser coordinated by Ryan Hiibel of the club, in conjunction with the Fallon Trap Club, welcomed new shooters to th...]]> Sat, 05 Oct 2024 12:25:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6754,second-annual-clay-shoot-competition https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6752,kidd-campaign-stop-in-fallonGreg Kidd is running for Congressional Nevada District 2 as a Nonpartisan candidate against the incumbent Republican Mark Amodei. He made a campaign stop in Fallon at The Grid Market and Brewery on Su...]]> Sat, 05 Oct 2024 01:13:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6752,kidd-campaign-stop-in-fallon https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6720,reno-snaffle-bit-2024Many Fallon folks participated in the Reno Snaffle Bit Cowhorse Futurity, Derby, and Non-Pro horse show, which ran from September 9 to 15. Many of the local competitors came home with checks and prize...]]> Sun, 29 Sep 2024 01:16:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6720,reno-snaffle-bit-2024 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6684,duane-and-andrea-carnahan-wedding-celebrationOn August 10, 2024, Duane Carnahan Jr. and Andrea Carnahan reaffirmed their wedding vows. The couple was originally wed in a private ceremony on January 8, 2024. This date has extreme importance for D...]]> Sun, 22 Sep 2024 01:50:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6684,duane-and-andrea-carnahan-wedding-celebration