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Pioche Labor Day celebration on track, new events scheduled

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The recent Memorial Day Weekend brought quite a few tourists into town and, with them, concerns and questions about Pioche?s Labor Day celebration being canceled. The 2015 Labor Day Celebration is not only on track to happen, but will offer a few additions as well. The customary events will still be featured – mining competitions, […] This article is … [Read more...] about Pioche Labor Day celebration on track, new events scheduled

Letter to the editor

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Dear editor, I wanted to explain why I asked for the County commissioners meeting on Feb second to please put the agenda item, possibly canceling Labor Day, on the agenda for their next meeting. While attending the past meeting I listened to Mrs. Mortenson explain why the subject was put on the agenda.I became aware of how involved and daunting the task of running Labor … [Read more...] about Letter to the editor

Committee formed to help save Labor Day celebration

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After last week?s decision by the Pioche Chamber of Commerce to cancel the 110th annual Pioche Labor Day Celebration, many volunteers have stepped forward to assist organizing the event. Tuesday?s Chamber of Commerce meeting at the Silver Cafe was standing room only as volunteers shared their ideas and former committee leaders shared their experiences. Christy […] … [Read more...] about Committee formed to help save Labor Day celebration

Thompson opera house anticipates next concert

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With the grand turnout the opera house received from the performance at the be-ginning of this month, Les Derkovitz is getting ready for an even bigger show. ?If you loved Melanie, you?ll really love Juni,? Derkovitz said. Derkovitz, after just recently purchasing some sound equipment for the opera house, said, ?It?s like Christmas-time in August.? […] This … [Read more...] about Thompson opera house anticipates next concert

Labor Day Art Show results

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This year?s Labor Day Art Show got off with thunder and lightning on Thursday, but 21 artists submitted pieces to be judged Friday morning. Best of Show went to Paul Long, Caliente, with his 3D piece titled, ?Alien Encounters,? with a perfect score of 25. Judges Choice went to Ty Vinney, formerly of Panaca for […] This article is available to Lincoln County … [Read more...] about Labor Day Art Show results