Reliance now offers internet without phone service
It has taken several years and many requests from customers, but it is now official. You can now have broadband service with Reliance Connects without a phone line. The new service was soft-launched in...
View Article2018 Budget approved as bill to curb VVWD authority
The Directors of the Virgin Valley Water District, in a 5-0 vote, unanimously approved a final budget for FY2018 on May 16. The 2018 budget calls for capital and operating expenses totaling $11...
View ArticleMesquite Gaming Hires Expert Bowling Center Manager
Mesquite Gaming, owner of Virgin River Hotel and CasaBlanca Resort, welcomed new bowling center manager, Mike Yoder. Yoder brings more than 14 years of experience running pro shops and possesses the...
View ArticleMesquite opens new cemetery
The Mesquite Chamber of Commerce joined with the City of Mesquite officials and community members to welcome a new cemetery, which has opened phase one of three. Upon completion, the cemetery will...
View ArticleCharter moves on to final steps
The Nevada Assembly on Government Affairs Committee met on May 18 and unanimously passed SB56, also known as the new Charter for the City of Mesquite. “At some point this week, it should go to the full...
View ArticleThank you Dixie Power
On Friday, May 19 the line workers from Dixie Power replaced a transformer on Mt. Bang Way in Beaver Dam, AZ. Representatives went door to door to let the residents know that power would be off for...
View ArticleA Bird’s eye view
There’s a new photography studio in town and they don’t just take pictures; they will provide you a full glamour experience that will have you feeling like a star for a day and give you a Bird’s eye...
View ArticleNew Meters to Help Us Serve You Better
This summer, Overton Power District No. 5 (OPD), will start a three year project to upgrade our metering system. OPD will be installing new, automated meters starting June 2017, this project is...
View ArticleEconomic Development Week declared a success
May has been a busy month for Mesquite Regional Business, as CEO Rachel Dahl lit up the businesses in Mesquite for International Economic Development Week 2017 as structured by the International...
View ArticleEducation Board seeks to fill three vacancies
Special to the MLN There are three at-large vacancies opening up for the Virgin Valley Community Education Advisory Board (CEAB). The Board helps provide the best education possible for children by...
View ArticleGolden West sold to Vegas-based pub chain
In a meeting on June 1, employees with Golden West Restaurant and Casino were informed that their current owners, TLC Mesquite Gaming LLC, have sold the establishment pending approval with the Nevada...
View ArticleWater Board Moves to Replace Flat Top Tank and Correct Pressure Problems
With a full complement of capital construction projects slated in the coming year, the Virgin Valley Water District Board of Directors moved forward by authorizing Sunrise Engineering of Washington,...
View ArticleMesquite Gaming promotes Tom Jannarone to Corporate General Manager of...
Mesquite Gaming, owner of Virgin River Hotel/Casino/Bingo and CasaBlanca Resort-Casino-Golf-Spa, recently announced the promotion of Tom Jannarone to Corporate General Manager. Previously serving as...
View ArticleOPD Intern Program A Win-Win For The Community
The Overton Power District (OPD) Internship program brought about another success to the community over the past couple of months; all while helping a local youth with his career path. Last week,...
View ArticleBoard Views System Development Charge Options
Looking to meet future water resource needs as the population of Virgin Valley increases, the Virgin Valley Water District(VVWD) Board of Directors viewed options presented by district financial...
View ArticleHoliday Inn pool
On June 16, the Holiday Inn Express held its official grand opening for its new pool. The project of building the new pool began early in the year and came to fruition in four short months; just in...
View ArticleTearing up the Town, Part Deux
By Kevin Brown, General Manager Virgin Valley Water District As reported back in December 2016, the Virgin Valley Water District is moving forward with several projects that will impact residents and...
View ArticleIt was worth the wait
On July 1, Deep Roots Harvest opened its doors to the “recreational pot seeking public,”0 but it wasn’t the local residents who graced the long lines, waiting to get into the dispensary. Many people...
View ArticleFaraday Future scraps APEX, for now
Media sites were abuzz Monday, as a statement from Faraday Future (FF) shut down hopes of an economic boost to Southern Nevada. Amidst financial troubles, which have been evident for the past few...
View ArticleChamber news
The Mesquite Chamber of Commerce named its June Member of the Month at their luncheon on July 12. The Rotary Club of Mesquite took home the honors this time, with the Noon Chapter current President...
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