By Sasha Horsley Over the weekend the Nevada Northern Railway Museum had a special memorial for one of the most recognizable names in the history of Ely, Dirt the Cat. Dirt served as quite the ambassador for the NNRy and Ely in general. People were drawn from far and wide to see if they could catch a peek of Dirt while visiting the area. Dirt’s death at the first of the year … [Read more...] about Memorial for NNRy’s Dirt draws
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Honoring our fallen soldiers
By Teresa Stewart On May 29th, 2023 Memorial Day, the community gathered at Veteran’s Park in front of the old Courthouse to remember those who have fallen in battle for our country, who never made it out of uniform. The Community Choir sang beautifully while the Cheat Grass Brass Band played the music during the ceremony.During the ceremony, the Knights of Columbus stood … [Read more...] about Honoring our fallen soldiers
Andy Bath receives the Nevada Small Business Legacy award
Courtesy photoAndy and Margaret Bath in 2014 moving into the new pharmacy in Economy By Cynthia Davis The 2023 Small Business Administration (SBA) Awards for Nevada were held in Las Vegas on May 4th honoring thirteen small business owners who were recognized for their accomplishments, achievements, and contributions. In 1963 the U.S. Small Business … [Read more...] about Andy Bath receives the Nevada Small Business Legacy award
Local cyclist competes in
By Kenna Almberg BJ Almberg from Ely, NV will be competing in Race Across America (RAAM) in June. He has been training for over 5 years, competing in shorter ultra cycling events anywhere from 300 – 930 mile distances where he has either won or finished second in all of them. RAAM is one of the most respected and longest ultra cycling events in the world. Since 1982 … [Read more...] about Local cyclist competes in
Record snowfall at Great Basin National Park
BAKER, NV – The winter of 2022-2023 has brought record snowfall to the South Snake Range and Great Basin National Park. On April 1, 2023, two of three snowpack measurement locations within the park revealed … [Read more...] about Record snowfall at Great Basin National Park