Rural communities take aim at tourism
By Ben Rowley With tourism growing, many rural areas are working to capitalize on humanity’s wanderlust. Travel and tourism generates $7.6 trillion globally and $1.6 trillion for the U.S. economy,...
View ArticleVVWD Board approves revised insurance settlement
The Virgin Valley Water District Board of Directors unanimously approved a revised settlement agreement with its prior insurance agency, Nevada Public Agency Insurance Pool (Pool Pact) at its Aug. 7...
View ArticleMesquite Chamber of Commerce Press Release – Bridge Insurance
The Mesquite Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome Bridge Insurance as a new member with a Ribbon Cutting Thursday, August 16, 2018 from 5:15 to 7:00 P.M. at 111 East Mesquite Blvd, Suite 4....
View ArticleThings are buzzing at the Beehive Homes
Things are buzzing at the Beehive Homes of Mesquite Assisted Care facility………..On Friday, August 24th 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM there will be an Open House with catering by Los Lupes of Mesquite and an...
View ArticleThe dirt will be turning
The dirt will be turning… Thursday August 23 at 4:00 PM with an official Ground Breaking Ceremony for the Mesa Valley Estates Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility located at 1328 Bertha Howe Ave in...
View ArticleThings are buzzing at the Beehive Homes of Mesquite Assisted Care facility
On Friday, August 24 11-4 p.m., there will be an Open House with catering by Los Lupes of Mesquite and an official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony by the Mesquite Chamber of Commerce and Mayor Al Litman for...
View ArticleOverton Power emergency Text Alert
The Overton Power District #5 has found yet another way to get vital information to its customers. A new Emergency Alert System will send a text message to customers giving the most current information...
View ArticleChamber announces new CEO
The Mesquite Chamber of Commerce and Board of Directors would like to welcome the new Mesquite Chamber President/CEO, Carol Kolson, as of September 5, 2018. Carol was selected by the Board of Directors...
View ArticleNevada Small Business Development Center
The Nevada Small Business Development Center in Mesquite will be putting on a training for the local business community and entrepreneurs. The Start Smart course is a 2.5 hour class covering...
View ArticleOPD accepting applications for Mesquite EV Charging Station
Overton Power District #5 is currently accepting applications to be considered a host-site for an Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station in Mesquite, NV. The District was awarded on September 5, 2018,...
View ArticleCity files legal actions against Mesa View Regional Hospital
It was the last item on the Mesquite City Council meeting agenda for Tuesday, Sep. 25. But it never quite made it that far. At the beginning of the meeting, Mayor Al Litman asked city attorney Bob...
View ArticleGolf course vs. Water district legal battle continues
The judge in the legal dispute between Paradise Canyon LLC and the Virgin Valley Water District issued a ruling on Sep. 26 that continues litigation between the two sides. Paradise Canyon, which owns...
View ArticleFree Workshop Teaches How to Start a Business in Mesquite
There are lots of resources and directions to go as you start a new business. In order to be smart about the process, we’d like you to START SMART! This live presentation is coming to Mesquite for the...
View ArticleAudit confirms strong VVWD balance sheet
At its Oct. 2 meeting, the Virgin Valley Water Board heard a summary report by Morris Peacock of Hinton Burdick on the annual audit of district finances from its prior year that ended June 30. The...
View ArticleGolf course vs. Water district legal battle continues
The judge in the legal dispute between Paradise Canyon LLC and the Virgin Valley Water District issued a ruling on Sept. 26 that continues litigation between the two sides. Paradise Canyon, which owns...
View ArticleMLN earns general excellence awards
Mesquite Local News took home first place for digital online excellence and also was awarded second place in newspaper general excellence at the Nevada Press Association’s annual Better Newspaper...
View ArticleSTATEMENT FROM SEARS HOMETOWN AND OUTLET STORES, INC.
Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. has not filed for bankruptcy and is not part of today’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing by Sears Holdings Corporation. Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. is a...
View ArticleFortune Magazine Honors a Casino That Bet Big on Its Employees
Eureka Casino Resort – only resort on the 100 Medium Workplaces list for 2018 In 2015, Eureka Casino Resort took a gamble that was rare for a casino company. The family-owned, Nevada-based company sold...
View ArticleCity files motion in Wolf Creek, Water District lawsuit
The City of Mesquite filed an official motion to intervene in the lawsuit between Paradise Canyon and the Virgin Valley Water District with the District Court in Las Vegas citing a contract dated in...
View ArticleMedicare changes revealed for 2019
By Ron Bird Every year, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) publishes updates to Medicare’s deductibles and copays for the following year. CMS recently released the changes for 2019...
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