Born January 3, 1989, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and passed away on May 13, 2025, in Ruth, Nevada. He was 36 years old. He was living with his family at 1 Sunshine Street in Ruth, just a mere one and a half weeks before he passed.Sean passed away, leaving his long-term partner Melissa Jack and his two biological daughters, Rylin, eight years old, and Kyra, eighteen months old, … [Read more...] about Sean Robby Williams
Claude Cummins, Young Railroader, Honored with Memorial Headstone
By Con Trumble Nevada Northern Railway Museum Archivist Con Trumble has been working in the museum’s archives for years. His research has uncovered many remarkable stories and has given us new insights into the railroad’s rich past. For example, he discovered that Locomotive 93 was converted to an oil burner for a year, and that our rotary snowplow—shortly after delivery—was … [Read more...] about Claude Cummins, Young Railroader, Honored with Memorial Headstone
Sherry Lee Holt
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sherry Lee Holt, who joined her great-granddaughter, brother, mother, and father on April 30th, 2025. Born on December 17, 1944, in Sioux City, Iowa, to Cledus and Lois Jeffries, Sherry moved to Reno at a young age. At 16, she met Jim Holt, the love of her life. They married after high school on February 10th, 1965, and … [Read more...] about Sherry Lee Holt
White Pine County: Then & Now
Courtesy of Matt LiveraniWelcome to another installment of White Pine: Then & Now! In this week’s edition we are revisiting Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Murry Street sometime between 1906, when the church was constructed and 1919. Based on the background of the photo and other period photos, I believe the photo was taken around 1908 since the area now known as … [Read more...] about White Pine County: Then & Now
Chamber Highlight: Junior Achievement
Financial Literacy is the most important element of starting and maintaining any business, personal, or household budget, either large or small. The White Pine Chamber of Commerce is happy to highlight the efforts of First National Bank of Ely’s President, Katie Gianoli-Rozich, and the many volunteers from around the business community who participated in the Junior … [Read more...] about Chamber Highlight: Junior Achievement