https://www.thefallonpost.org/author/7,christy-lattin en Thu, 25 Dec 2025 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8569,local-residents-crowned-community-championsGandhi said, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others,” and Fallon has been blessed with residents who truly live by that idea.Five local citizens were recently name...]]> Thu, 25 Dec 2025 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8569,local-residents-crowned-community-champions https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8454,local-physician-recognized-for-rural-health-leadership-dr-tedd-mcdonald-receives-the-nevada-state-office-of-rural-healthTedd McDonald, M.D., has been named a "Community Star" by the Nevada State Office of Rural Health, joining an elite group of 40 honorees selected annually from across the nation. The award recognizes...]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2025 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8454,local-physician-recognized-for-rural-health-leadership-dr-tedd-mcdonald-receives-the-nevada-state-office-of-rural-health https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8417,walking-in-two-worlds-fallon-artist-shannon-christy-hooper-honors-native-traditions-while-forging-a-modern-pathWhen Shannon Christy Hooper enters a room, she carries generations with her. A proud member of the Fallon Paiute Shoshone and Pyramid Lake Paiute tribes, Hooper blends ancestral wisdom with the creati...]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2025 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8417,walking-in-two-worlds-fallon-artist-shannon-christy-hooper-honors-native-traditions-while-forging-a-modern-path https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8409,showcase-of-local-native-american-artwork-oats-park-art-center-hosts-display-until-nov-8A showcase of Native American art, with work by local artists, will be on display at the Oats Park Art Center until Nov. 8; the collection features a variety of artwork and cultural items from artists...]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2025 11:48:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8409,showcase-of-local-native-american-artwork-oats-park-art-center-hosts-display-until-nov-8 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8322,showcase-of-local-native-american-artwork-oats-park-art-center-hosts-display-until-nov-8A showcase of Native American art, with work by local artists, will be on display at the Oats Park Art Center until Nov. 8; the collection features a variety of artwork and cultural items from artists...]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2025 01:08:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8322,showcase-of-local-native-american-artwork-oats-park-art-center-hosts-display-until-nov-8 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8287,county-sells-land-for-444-unit-riverstone-apartments-development Thu, 23 Oct 2025 01:05:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8287,county-sells-land-for-444-unit-riverstone-apartments-development https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8303,county-settlement-paves-the-way-for-moody-lane-extension-sets-course-for-salary-study Thu, 23 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8303,county-settlement-paves-the-way-for-moody-lane-extension-sets-course-for-salary-study https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8272,fallon-chamber-celebrates-home-based-entrepreneursThe Fallon Chamber of Commerce celebrated a group of local entrepreneurs on Oct. 11 with a combined ribbon-cutting ceremony recognizing several home-based businesses.Among those honored were Pump...]]> Thu, 16 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8272,fallon-chamber-celebrates-home-based-entrepreneurs https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8255,oasis-church-starts-renovations-on-old-bowling-alley-welcomes-teens-for-weekly-lunchOasis Community Church is breathing new life into Fallon’s old bowling alley, launching a $2 million renovation to transform the old building into a teen center, 600-seat auditorium, and community mee...]]> Thu, 16 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8255,oasis-church-starts-renovations-on-old-bowling-alley-welcomes-teens-for-weekly-lunch https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8239,federal-funds-boost-county-budget-parks-rec-social-services-to-benefitChurchill County received more revenue than expected this year from federal Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) and the state’s Consolidated Tax (CTX) distribution, giving officials additional flexibilit...]]> Thu, 09 Oct 2025 14:45:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8239,federal-funds-boost-county-budget-parks-rec-social-services-to-benefit https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8235,the-dog-days-of-summerThe doggie play day at Oats Park, billed as the “Bark and Splash Bash,” saw more than two dozen dogs join some shelter dogs for a day of fun last Saturday.Community Service Officer Kayla Norcutt with...]]> Thu, 09 Oct 2025 13:40:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8235,the-dog-days-of-summer https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8238,local-emergency-planners-debrief-on-communication-exerciseThe Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) met Sept. 30 to review communication efforts tested during August’s Citadel Rumble, the U.S. Navy’s annual emergency response exercise.This year’s exercis...]]> Thu, 09 Oct 2025 02:28:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8238,local-emergency-planners-debrief-on-communication-exercise https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8228,rural-public-health-lab-in-fallon-to-close-amid-funding-shortfallsThe rural public health laboratory in Fallon, once seen as a key piece of northern Nevada’s response to infectious disease testing, will close after struggling with workforce shortages and the loss of...]]> Thu, 09 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8228,rural-public-health-lab-in-fallon-to-close-amid-funding-shortfalls https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8236,nevada-community-alliance-receives-support-from-county-commissionersChurchill County Commissioners donated $250 to the Nevada Community Alliance on Oct. 2 to support the nonprofit’s upcoming Tricks & Tees Golf Tournament on Oct. 11.The Alliance, formerly known as...]]> Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:50:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8236,nevada-community-alliance-receives-support-from-county-commissioners https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8205,passing-the-torch-at-lattin-farms-growing-food-and-family-funFor nearly five decades, Lattin Farms has been a cornerstone of the valley, welcoming generations of Nevadans to experience the simple pleasures of farm life. What began in the 1970s, when Rick and B....]]> Fri, 03 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8205,passing-the-torch-at-lattin-farms-growing-food-and-family-fun https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8206,rogne-realty-welcomes-new-broker-and-ownerRogne Realty has new ownership, but the faces are familiar to Fallon residents. Longtime employee Lauren Wilson purchased the agency on Sept. 1 after founder Kelly Rogne retired. The realty firm held...]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2025 09:30:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8206,rogne-realty-welcomes-new-broker-and-owner https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8204,school-board-rejects-early-retirement-incentives-this-yearThere will be no early retirement incentives offered to employees this school year, following the Churchill County School Board of Trustees’ rejection of the issue at its Sept. 17 meeting.“Buyouts mak...]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2025 01:58:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8204,school-board-rejects-early-retirement-incentives-this-year https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8212,county-adopts-new-industrial-zoning-districts Thu, 02 Oct 2025 01:32:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8212,county-adopts-new-industrial-zoning-districts https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8201,driver-shortages-leave-students-waiting-chronic-absenteeism-solutions-exploredTransportation challenges continue to strain the Churchill County School District, leaving nearly 180 students still on a waiting list for bus service.At the Sept. 17 meeting of the School Board of Tr...]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8201,driver-shortages-leave-students-waiting-chronic-absenteeism-solutions-explored https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8156,planning-commission-reviews-permits-grants-parcel-split Fri, 19 Sep 2025 11:34:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8156,planning-commission-reviews-permits-grants-parcel-split https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8152,doctor-shortage-threatens-rural-nevada-s-health-care-system Thu, 18 Sep 2025 01:54:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8152,doctor-shortage-threatens-rural-nevada-s-health-care-system https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8154,library-director-to-start-next-month-pending-commission-approvalJohn Hong accepted the position of director of the Churchill County Library and is set to start on Oct. 20. He was one of two people interviewed for the position on Aug. 28.The library board convened...]]> Thu, 18 Sep 2025 01:25:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8154,library-director-to-start-next-month-pending-commission-approval https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8153,the-food-bank-of-northern-nevada-wants-you-to-imagine-ending-hunger-september-is-named-hunger-action-month-to-raise-awarThe Food Bank of Northern Nevada sits perched on a hill in the industrial park east of Sparks. Just beyond the tastefully decorated lobby, the warehouse hums with motion. A bright mural overlooks&nbsp...]]> Thu, 18 Sep 2025 01:13:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8153,the-food-bank-of-northern-nevada-wants-you-to-imagine-ending-hunger-september-is-named-hunger-action-month-to-raise-awar https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8160,lahontan-valley-veterinary-clinic-celebrates-45-yearsWhen Dr. Calvin Moffitt opened a small animal practice out of his Fallon home in 1980, he couldn’t have known the little garage-turned-clinic on Schurz Highway would grow into one of the region’s most...]]> Wed, 17 Sep 2025 13:17:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8160,lahontan-valley-veterinary-clinic-celebrates-45-years https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8121,commissioners-focus-on-seniors-and-community-mental-health-needsThe Churchill County Commission focused on senior services and community health during its Sept. 4 meeting, approving a plan to fold the Churchill Area Regional Transportation (CART) program into Soci...]]> Sat, 13 Sep 2025 01:57:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8121,commissioners-focus-on-seniors-and-community-mental-health-needs https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8119,caresource-visits-fallon-to-explain-medicaid-changes-for-rural-nevadaCareSource representatives visited the Out of Egypt food bank in Fallon on Aug. 29 as part of a statewide “Rural Roadshow” to share information about upcoming changes to Nevada Medicaid.Staff from the...]]> Fri, 12 Sep 2025 01:17:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8119,caresource-visits-fallon-to-explain-medicaid-changes-for-rural-nevada https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8120,cart-to-be-combined-with-social-servicesThe Churchill Area Regional Transport (CART) program will be pulled under the county’s umbrella as of Oct. 1, 2025, following the approval of the transition plan at the Sept. 4 Churchill County Commis...]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2025 01:54:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8120,cart-to-be-combined-with-social-services https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8115,cyberattack-curbs-fingerprint-processing-across-nevadaThe cyberattack that targeted Nevada’s state computer system has left residents in limbo, especially those needing fingerprint scans for work or firearms purchases.Rachael Christopherson, co-owner of...]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2025 01:31:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8115,cyberattack-curbs-fingerprint-processing-across-nevada https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8084,school-district-teacher-shortage-continues-new-comptroller-hired Fri, 05 Sep 2025 13:46:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8084,school-district-teacher-shortage-continues-new-comptroller-hired https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8083,spross-outlines-county-priorities-at-ceda-breakfastChurchill County Manager Chris Spross, who took the helm July 7, shared his priorities and ongoing projects with the Churchill Entrepreneur Development Association at its monthly breakfast meeting Aug...]]> Fri, 05 Sep 2025 01:39:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8083,spross-outlines-county-priorities-at-ceda-breakfast https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8081,drakulich-foundation-provides-healing-opportunities-through-art-art-heals-war-woundsMembers of the Drakulich Foundation recently scraped and sanded a flat steel panel at the base of the Veterans Memorial in the city hall courtyard. While the primed rectangle looks plain now, it will...]]> Fri, 05 Sep 2025 01:25:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8081,drakulich-foundation-provides-healing-opportunities-through-art-art-heals-war-wounds https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8076,titus-announces-reelection-bid-for-state-senate-seatDr. Robin Titus announced her campaign for reelection to the Nevada State Senate, where she represents District 17. The district spans Churchill, Douglas, Esmeralda, Lyon, Mineral, and Nye counties. T...]]> Thu, 04 Sep 2025 01:49:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8076,titus-announces-reelection-bid-for-state-senate-seat https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8072,library-director-position-offered-to-top-candidate-john-hong Thu, 04 Sep 2025 01:05:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8072,library-director-position-offered-to-top-candidate-john-hong https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8070,county-challenges-blm-grazing-permit-reductionsChurchill County filed an appeal on Aug. 12 with the Bureau of Land Management challenging the agency's decision to reduce grazing rights on the Lahontan and Horse Mountain grazing allotments, arguing...]]> Thu, 04 Sep 2025 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8070,county-challenges-blm-grazing-permit-reductions https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8082,planning-commission-tackles-heavy-august-agenda-home-base-business-to-relocate-to-commercial-industrial-zoning-conservat Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:34:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8082,planning-commission-tackles-heavy-august-agenda-home-base-business-to-relocate-to-commercial-industrial-zoning-conservat https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8095,barbee-named-executive-director-of-churchill-fallon-economic-developmentJim Barbee has been named the new executive director of Churchill Fallon Economic Development (CFED), bringing years of experience in government, agriculture, and economic development strategy to the...]]> Wed, 03 Sep 2025 14:48:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8095,barbee-named-executive-director-of-churchill-fallon-economic-development https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8087,rndc-offers-low-interest-loans-to-rural-nevada-businesses-ceda-to-begin-revolving-loan-fund-soonThe Rural Nevada Development Corporation (RNDC) has spent more than three decades helping small businesses in Nevada’s rural counties secure financing when traditional banks could not. Mary Kerner, ch...]]> Wed, 03 Sep 2025 11:13:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8087,rndc-offers-low-interest-loans-to-rural-nevada-businesses-ceda-to-begin-revolving-loan-fund-soon https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8051,city-council-approves-new-tenant-for-new-river-business-parkThe Fallon City Council approved the sale of 9.6 acres in the New River Business Park at its Aug. 19 meeting. The council first voted to approve a resolution authorizing the intended use of the proper...]]> Fri, 29 Aug 2025 01:37:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8051,city-council-approves-new-tenant-for-new-river-business-park https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8050,county-to-establish-new-industrial-zoning-districts Fri, 29 Aug 2025 01:10:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8050,county-to-establish-new-industrial-zoning-districts https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8040,rural-residency-program-aims-to-bring-more-doctors-to-fallonFallon and Banner Churchill Community Hospital will help train the next generation of Nevada physicians following the award of a $750,000 grant to establish a new Rural Residency Program.“This is a ve...]]> Fri, 29 Aug 2025 01:09:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8040,rural-residency-program-aims-to-bring-more-doctors-to-fallon https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8024,changes-ahead-cnhd-adds-key-health-positions-updates-services Sat, 23 Aug 2025 01:49:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8024,changes-ahead-cnhd-adds-key-health-positions-updates-services https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8014,churchill-arts-council-settles-lawsuit-after-2023-art-heistMore than a year after discovering that over 100 pieces of art had been quietly removed from its permanent collection, the Churchill Arts Council (CAC) has reached a settlement with former Executive D...]]> Fri, 22 Aug 2025 01:09:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8014,churchill-arts-council-settles-lawsuit-after-2023-art-heist https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8011,california-refinery-closures-threaten-nevada-fuel-pricesThe impending closure of two California refineries means Nevadans can expect higher fuel prices. Valero Energy Corporation informed the California Energy Commission that it will shut down refining ope...]]> Fri, 22 Aug 2025 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8011,california-refinery-closures-threaten-nevada-fuel-prices https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7997,county-cleared-to-rebuild-lone-tree-road-navy-will-reimburse-all-costs Sat, 16 Aug 2025 01:55:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7997,county-cleared-to-rebuild-lone-tree-road-navy-will-reimburse-all-costs https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7995,local-emergency-planners-join-navy-earthquake-drillLocal emergency planners joined Naval Air Station Fallon last week for Citadel Rumble, the U.S. Navy’s annual all-hazard exercise designed to test readiness, response, and recovery capabilities. The w...]]> Sat, 16 Aug 2025 01:35:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7995,local-emergency-planners-join-navy-earthquake-drill https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7998,cc-comm-purchases-retirements-credit-for-feest-replacement-for-new-gm-proves-difficult Sat, 16 Aug 2025 01:30:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7998,cc-comm-purchases-retirements-credit-for-feest-replacement-for-new-gm-proves-difficult https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8004,nas-fallon-welcomes-new-school-liaison-officerRon Wolfe moved back to Fallon three weeks ago and hit the ground running. He started his role as the NAS Fallon School Liaison Officer on July 28 and is already geared up for the new school year.Wolf...]]> Sat, 16 Aug 2025 01:18:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8004,nas-fallon-welcomes-new-school-liaison-officer https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7987,the-fallon-post-cuts-the-ribbon-on-new-homeWith a snip of the scissors and a room full of well-wishers, The Fallon Post officially opened the doors to its permanent home on Center Street last Friday.Publisher Rachel Dahl, who also owns Fa...]]> Fri, 15 Aug 2025 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7987,the-fallon-post-cuts-the-ribbon-on-new-home https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7994,wolf-center-providing-more-meals-for-hungry-residentsServers at the Fallon Daily Bread nonprofit saw a huge increase in the number of meals they served a couple of weeks ago and are bracing to see if the trend continues. The Fallon Daily Bread is one of...]]> Thu, 14 Aug 2025 10:23:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7994,wolf-center-providing-more-meals-for-hungry-residents https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7963,fallon-cowgirl-andrea-van-leuven-named-woman-of-the-westLongtime Fallon resident Andrea Van Leuven, who spent decades learning and living the cowboy lifestyle, earned the prestigious honor of being named the Woman of the West by Western Horseman magazine e...]]> Mon, 11 Aug 2025 11:25:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7963,fallon-cowgirl-andrea-van-leuven-named-woman-of-the-west https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7969,youth-stem-program-accepting-applications-for-2026-nevada-flight-crewStudents interested in STEM subjects and leadership development are encouraged to apply for the Nevada Flight Crew Youth Ambassador Program, a year-long opportunity led by the Nevada Afterschool Netwo...]]> Sun, 10 Aug 2025 01:27:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7969,youth-stem-program-accepting-applications-for-2026-nevada-flight-crew https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7971,position-open-for-hybrid-county-manager-hr-director-roleChurchill County is once again recruiting for an Assistant County Manager/Human Resources Director, following the recent promotion of Chris Spross, who vacated the position on Jul. 7, 2025, upon assum...]]> Sat, 09 Aug 2025 01:37:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7971,position-open-for-hybrid-county-manager-hr-director-role https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7972,tourism-board-awards-29-000-in-grants-for-fall-eventsThe Fallon Convention and Tourism Authority awarded $29,000 in grants at its recent meeting to organizers of several local events slated for this autumn.The largest funding grant was awarded to the Fa...]]> Fri, 08 Aug 2025 01:40:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7972,tourism-board-awards-29-000-in-grants-for-fall-events https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7970,teen-struck-in-crosswalk-prompts-pedestrian-safety-reminder Wed, 06 Aug 2025 11:32:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7970,teen-struck-in-crosswalk-prompts-pedestrian-safety-reminder https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7947,mills-farm-industrial-serving-fallon-for-five-decadesFor Grant Mills, what started as a way to earn extra money in high school has turned into a thriving business going on 50 years. Mills Farm and Industrial celebrates 50 years in business this year.Whi...]]> Sun, 03 Aug 2025 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7947,mills-farm-industrial-serving-fallon-for-five-decades https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7941,mitigating-flood-risks-at-heart-of-carson-river-watershed-flood-planReducing flood risks along the Carson River is the primary purpose of the updated Carson River Watershed Floodplain Management Plan (CRFMP). The plan was finalized last year and is now being presented...]]> Sat, 02 Aug 2025 01:01:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7941,mitigating-flood-risks-at-heart-of-carson-river-watershed-flood-plan https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7931,blm-approves-lahontan-wild-horse-herd-gather-roundup-date-to-be-scheduledThe Bureau of Land Management has authorized a roundup of wild horses in the Lahontan Herd Management Area following the release of its final Environmental Assessment (EA), published July 18. The asse...]]> Fri, 01 Aug 2025 01:09:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7931,blm-approves-lahontan-wild-horse-herd-gather-roundup-date-to-be-scheduled https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7932,aging-equipment-strains-sheriff-s-office-budget-early-in-fiscal-yearSheriff Richard Hickox told Churchill County Commissioners at their July 16 meeting that the department’s fingerprint machine malfunctioned earlier this year. When a technician repaired it, they recom...]]> Fri, 01 Aug 2025 01:02:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7932,aging-equipment-strains-sheriff-s-office-budget-early-in-fiscal-year https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7911,miss-margie-gifts-funds-to-the-churchill-arts-councilThe Churchill Arts Council received a generous donation of $12,000 from Miss Margie on July 18. Pictured above, from left, are Churchill Arts Council Board Members Ron Fritcher, Zip Upham, Theresa Gui...]]> Sun, 27 Jul 2025 15:28:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7911,miss-margie-gifts-funds-to-the-churchill-arts-council https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7921,homicidal-cakes-brings-you-delicious-cakes-to-kill-forAs a young girl in Grimes, Iowa, Schey Brown loved to bake cookies and cakes with her grandmother — and has now turned that favorite childhood activity into a business.She recently launched Homicidal...]]> Sat, 26 Jul 2025 04:20:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7921,homicidal-cakes-brings-you-delicious-cakes-to-kill-for https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7914,planning-commission-denies-waste-container-business-greenlights-other-special-permitsThe Churchill County Planning Commission denied a special use permit for a proposed home-based business but approved several others during its July 9 meeting. Only four of seven planning commissioners...]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2025 13:42:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7914,planning-commission-denies-waste-container-business-greenlights-other-special-permits https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7912,at-90-local-watercolor-artist-proves-age-is-just-a-numberReid Sewell has enjoyed many hobbies during his 90 years of life, but his latest endeavor is bringing him new accolades, and his own showing at the Oats Park Arts Center. The show, “Reid Sewell: A Jou...]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2025 01:31:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7912,at-90-local-watercolor-artist-proves-age-is-just-a-number https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7904,veteran-fallon-officer-and-local-grad-selected-as-new-police-chiefDaniel Babiarz, an 18-year veteran of the Fallon Police Department, was sworn in as chief of police at a special City Council meeting on July 16. The council chambers were filled with Babiarz’s family...]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2025 01:20:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7904,veteran-fallon-officer-and-local-grad-selected-as-new-police-chief https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7895,greenwave-grappling-offers-jiu-jitsu-grappling-training-next-kids-summer-camp-offered-in-augustWhen one door closes, another opens—and for Adam Johnson, that meant launching a new jiu-jitsu and grappling gym in Fallon.Greenwave Grappling, located at 2262 Reno Highway, Suite A, opened in March a...]]> Sat, 19 Jul 2025 01:35:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7895,greenwave-grappling-offers-jiu-jitsu-grappling-training-next-kids-summer-camp-offered-in-august https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7876,museum-welcomes-new-curator-revives-in-focus-seriesLeticia Webb started her job as the Education Curator at the Churchill County Museum in early July, but she was no stranger to the institution. Webb served two and a half years as a museum assistant b...]]> Sat, 19 Jul 2025 01:15:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7876,museum-welcomes-new-curator-revives-in-focus-series https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7887,library-board-appoints-interim-director Sat, 19 Jul 2025 01:10:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7887,library-board-appoints-interim-director https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7886,county-approves-raises-for-elected-officials-and-restructures-several-positions Sat, 19 Jul 2025 01:08:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7886,county-approves-raises-for-elected-officials-and-restructures-several-positions https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7885,health-district-approves-burning-man-event-permit Fri, 18 Jul 2025 01:15:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7885,health-district-approves-burning-man-event-permit https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7849,small-brush-fire-quickly-extinguishedFire crews responded to a small brush fire behind the Fallon Convention Center on June 30. The fire took place just north of the railroad tracks in an area with overgrown brush and trees and was less...]]> Sun, 13 Jul 2025 01:09:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7849,small-brush-fire-quickly-extinguished https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7856,titus-urges-recognition-of-rural-needs-after-session-setbacksWhile State Senator Robin Titus was successful in getting several bills passed during the 83rd Nevada Legislative Session, she expressed disappointment in those that didn’t make it out of committee.A...]]> Sat, 12 Jul 2025 13:46:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7856,titus-urges-recognition-of-rural-needs-after-session-setbacks https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7855,assemblyman-koenig-reflects-on-legislative-wins-for-rural-nevadaRepresenting Fallon and rural central Nevada, State Assemblyman Greg Koenig says he’s proud of his performance in the 83rd Nevada Legislative Session, which concluded earlier this year. A longtime loc...]]> Sat, 12 Jul 2025 01:44:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7855,assemblyman-koenig-reflects-on-legislative-wins-for-rural-nevada https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7853,health-district-refines-leadership-structure-sets-hiring-prioritiesAt its June 26 meeting, the Central Nevada Health District adopted a new organizational structure, two years after its formation, in an effort to better serve its member communities. The district adop...]]> Sat, 12 Jul 2025 01:35:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7853,health-district-refines-leadership-structure-sets-hiring-priorities https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7821,city-approves-police-officer-pay-increases-and-final-budget-adjustments Sat, 05 Jul 2025 02:54:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7821,city-approves-police-officer-pay-increases-and-final-budget-adjustments https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7819,planning-department-proposes-new-industrial-zoning-designations Sat, 05 Jul 2025 01:49:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7819,planning-department-proposes-new-industrial-zoning-designations https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7818,mosquito-abatement-district-holds-open-house-dedicates-building-to-former-chairmanThe late Hal Newman, the longtime former chairman of the Churchill County Mosquito, Vector & Noxious Weed Abatement District, was honored at the district’s open house held June 21 when the buildin...]]> Fri, 04 Jul 2025 01:44:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7818,mosquito-abatement-district-holds-open-house-dedicates-building-to-former-chairman https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7816,library-loses-yet-another-director-applications-for-interim-director-accepted-until-july-7 Fri, 04 Jul 2025 01:32:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7816,library-loses-yet-another-director-applications-for-interim-director-accepted-until-july-7 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7789,county-commission-june-18-meeting-wrap-up Sat, 28 Jun 2025 01:06:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7789,county-commission-june-18-meeting-wrap-up https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7783,fallon-rotary-celebrates-100-years-of-community-service Sat, 28 Jun 2025 00:18:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7783,fallon-rotary-celebrates-100-years-of-community-service https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7724,commissioners-select-new-county-managerChurchill County commissioners selected Chris Spross as the top candidate for county manager in a special commissioners meeting held Wednesday. Spross was chosen from a pool of four applicants that in...]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2025 01:12:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7724,commissioners-select-new-county-manager https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7693,fallon-tribe-breaks-ground-for-new-dispensaryMembers from the Fallon Tribal Development Corporation held a ground breaking ceremony for the Desert Embers marijuana dispensary on Friday, with plans to open in July. The dispensary will sell both r...]]> Fri, 06 Jun 2025 01:09:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7693,fallon-tribe-breaks-ground-for-new-dispensary https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6825,zen-4-wellness-offers-massage-and-holistic-healing-practicesThe Zen 4 Wellness massage and holistic healing center held its grand opening last week in Fallon with a ribbon cutting ceremony presented by the Fallon Chamber of Commerce.Owner Julie Jadofsky-Lynch...]]> Sat, 26 Oct 2024 09:22:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6825,zen-4-wellness-offers-massage-and-holistic-healing-practices https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6702,unr-s-office-of-indigenous-relations-bridges-past-and-futureThe Office of Indigenous Relations on the campus of the University of Nevada, Reno, embarked on its third year by co-hosting a powwow in August. This is part of its ongoing efforts to honor Indigenous...]]> Fri, 27 Sep 2024 01:45:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6702,unr-s-office-of-indigenous-relations-bridges-past-and-future https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6689,free-wellness-summitt-offers-tools-for-mental-and-spiritual-growthIf you’ve ever been curious about alternative healing methods, the upcoming Wellness Summit on Sept. 29 will offer a glimpse into several different practices. The Sound Vibing Soul Sisters created the...]]> Sun, 22 Sep 2024 01:14:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6689,free-wellness-summitt-offers-tools-for-mental-and-spiritual-growth https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6572,frey-ranch-distillery-honors-unr-s-150th-anniversaryThe whiskey flowed, and the tasting room was filled on Saturday, July 11, as customers eagerly lined up for the special edition whiskey at Fallon’s Frey Ranch Distillery in honor of the University of...]]> Fri, 23 Aug 2024 02:35:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6572,frey-ranch-distillery-honors-unr-s-150th-anniversary https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6549,gracie-jiu-jitsu-training-center-opensA Gracie Jiu-Jitsu training center has opened in Fallon, bringing the Brazilian style of Jui-Jitsu to the valley. Dan and Kimberly Muller opened their training center in late July and already have a r...]]> Sat, 17 Aug 2024 15:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6549,gracie-jiu-jitsu-training-center-opens https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6398,aviation-courses-at-wncDo you feel the need? The need for speed? Western Nevada College will hold a special event presenting the movie Top Gun to launch its aviation courses this fall. The promotion will take place July 12...]]> Sat, 06 Jul 2024 03:35:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6398,aviation-courses-at-wnc