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
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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
Maestes and Minnier named Elks Junior Students of the Month for March 2025
Hayden Minnier and Reese Ali Maestes have been named Students of the Month for March, according to Ely Elks Lodge #1469. Minnier, age 14, is the son of Christopher and Caitlin Minnier of Ely. Maestes, age 15, is the daughter of Raymond and Michele Maestes of Ely. Both are 8th graders at Learning Bridge Charter School.The Student of the Month program is sponsored by the … [Read more...] about Maestes and Minnier named Elks Junior Students of the Month for March 2025
Black Rock Field Office hosts 2025 Black Rock Rendezvous Event with partner groups
Gerlach, Nev. – The Black Rock Field Office and partner organizations Friends of Black Rock-High Rock, Friends of Nevada Wilderness, and Stewards of the Black Rock Desert are hosting the Black Rock Rendezvous in the Black Rock Desert May 23-26, 2025.This family friendly, Leave No Trace campout includes guest speakers, public lands stewardship projects, and guided recreational, … [Read more...] about Black Rock Field Office hosts 2025 Black Rock Rendezvous Event with partner groups