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Look for another warm day with maybe an afternoon sprinkle, nothing big. The high today will be around 60.
After a multitude of delays the County Commission finally decided to move forward with hiring Reck Brothers to complete the badly botched Duck Pond project on a 4-1 vote with Commissioner Tim Pauley voting against the project. While Commissioner Pauley said he had no problem with the project, he had an issue with the design engineers hired by the previous commission. Pauley once again brought up the 99-year commitment to maintain the pond, an issue that the commissioner raises on every SNPLMA-funded project. Commissioners bristled at having to spend up to $400,000 out of pocket to complete the project, originally awarded to bankrupt contractor JCR and engineered by CivilScience, who Pauley says had never done a project like this.
The commission also voted to re-advertise the Golf Course Director position, but also asked to be sent the contract that had been offered to Golf Pro Randy Long, claiming they had never seen the contract he had been offered prior to resigning back in July.
The Commission also voted to accept the offer on the house at 27 Connors Court for $227,000.
The White Pine County Sheriff’s Office handled a wide range of calls on December 17th. Deputies responded to multiple juvenile-related incidents at local schools, including truancy and possession of a vaping device, with one case referred to Juvenile Probation. Several suspicious person and suspicious circumstance calls were investigated, with no ongoing threats located.
Authorities also took reports of fraud involving identity theft and scam phone calls, along with harassment and stalking complaints that remain under investigation. Deputies handled traffic-related incidents including reckless driving reports referred to Nevada State Police, a hit-and-run involving a parked vehicle, and a single-vehicle accident. Animal Control was notified after a report of a dog bite. No new jail bookings were reported.
Mt. Wheeler Power is opening nominations for three seats on its Board of Directors. Beginning January 5, members in District 1 in Ely, District 3 in McGill, and District 7 in Eureka may apply to run for the board.
Candidates must live in the district they seek to represent, be members in good standing, and meet cooperative bylaw requirements. Nomination packets are available at Mt. Wheeler Power offices in Ely and Eureka or online at mwpower dot net.
Completed petitions, including 15 valid member signatures, are due by 4 p.m. on February 5. More information is available by contacting Mt. Wheeler Power.
The U.S. House has passed the Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2025, a bipartisan bill led by Nevada Representatives Mark Amodei and Steven Horsford aimed at boosting domestic mineral production and strengthening national security. The legislation restores long-standing mining rules affected by a 2022 court decision, creating clearer guidelines for mining support activities on federal land. Supporters say the bill will reduce reliance on foreign minerals, create jobs, and help fund cleanup of abandoned mine sites. The measure now heads to the Senate for consideration.
The Bobcats and Ladycats Basketball teams are on the road this weekend as they take on Needles on Friday and Lake Mead Christian Academy on Saturday