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Second victim testifies against Campbell

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WINNEMUCCA — A second person who alleged she was inappropriately touched while shopping at Walmart took to the stand on Tuesday (May 22) in Union Township Justice Court.

The suspect, Zach Campbell, 21, was charged with open and gross lewdness, a gross misdemeanor, on the allegations he inappropriately touched the 17-year-old juvenile while she was shopping in the school supply aisle.

 

HGH EMS will celebrate "EMS Week" with community barbeque

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WINNEMUCCA.— Local emergency personnel will host a community celebration this weekend in honor of National EMS Week.   Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, which is scheduled for May 20-26, honors the lifesaving care that EMS providers offer nationwide, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Locally, Humboldt General Hospital’s Emergency Medical Services Rescue department will mark the week by hosting an “EMS Open House” at the ambulance station.  

From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 26, community residents are invited to stop by for a free hot dog barbecue, free goodies, balloons and tours of the station and emergency vehicles. Emergency personnel also will offer free blood pressure checks as well as information on the “ice” identification bracelet program.
 

Local Muddy Angels progressing from Boston to Washington DC

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WARWICK, R.I. — The northern Nevada Muddy Angeles send greetings from the East Coast to their supporters, friends, and loved ones back home in Humboldt County. The group is participating in the “National EMS Memorial Bike Ride” in honor of those who serve, those who have been injured, and those who lost their lives while serving.

HGH EMS Director Pat Songer sent this photo of the local Muddy Angels on the first break of the first leg of the trip: 70 mile ride from Boston to Warwick, Rhode Island. (shown) Andrew Loveless, Tori Stephen, Andrew Stephen, Monique Rose, and Songer.

 

Community rallies around family who lost everything in Mother’s Day fire

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WINNEMUCCA — A family of four who lost almost everything in a devastating house fire on Mother’s Day (May 13) are rallying back – with the help of a supportive community.

Ginger Stettler said the family was able to save a few dear things, thanks to the fire department, but otherwise lost almost everything. The family had insurance and were assisted with their immediate needs by the American Red Cross, generous community members, and area churches.

 

Soroptimists host High Tea with Derby Day theme

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Pat Stathis WINNEMUCCA — Soroptimist members hosted their 10th Annual High Tea on Saturday (May 5) and -- as it coincided with Derby Day -- they decided to have a Derby Day theme.

Showing off their best spring hats, attendees sipped tea and nibbled on cucumber sandwiches or cookies while choosing their picks for the Derby first-place finish.  (shown) Pat Stathis, of the Red Hat Society, had the lucky raffle ticket for this makes-a-statement hat.

 

Barrick Mining awards funding to welding program

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WINNEMUCCA—Barrick Gold Corporation’s Turquoise Ridge Mine has made a significant donation to Lowry High School’s welding and agricultural mechanics programs.

(shown)   Officials from Barrick Gold Corporation’s Turquoise Ridge Mine presented Lowry High School with a check recently to help augment the school’s welding and agricultural mechanics programs. Pictured from left to right are: Lowry High School instructor Andrew Meyer, Barrick’s Rory Upshaw and Mitch Fifield, LHS Principal Debbie Watts, and Barrick’s William Wilt.

 

SPJ Reader Question: Cheers burglary update

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SPJ Reader Question:  So does anyone have a clue what the status is in the Cheers Bar robbery?

SPJ Responds: The suspect was located.  Eric Heaslett was arrested on Tuesday (May 15) and charged with commercial burglary.  Bail was set at $20,000.

Police Chief Eric Silva extended the thanks of the WPD to the community for their assistance in locating the suspect.
 

Boyles sentenced to prison for attack on wife

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WINNEMUCCA — The man who attacked his wife and left her on the floor for dead last November was sentenced to prison on Thursday (May 17) in 6th Judicial District Court.

Quintin Boyles, 34, was sentenced for felony battery causing substantial bodily harm to a prison term of 12-32 months. The charge was reduced from attempted murder as part of a negotiated settlement.

In sentencing the defendant Judge Richard Wagner said, “This is a terrible crime you’re responsible for. You can’t dress it up, you can’t make it look decent, you can’t make it look good for your friends or anyone else.”
 

Man arrested for his part in violent confrontation and punching WPD officer

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WINNEMUCCA — A man was arrested Wednesday evening (May 16) on allegations he was involved in a violent confrontation with another man then punched a responding officer from the Winnemucca Police Department in the face.

Terry Penola, 20, was charged with affray, resisting a public officer, and battery on an police officer, battery with substantial bodily harm, and malicious destruction of private property.

 

Ely Radio loses KWNA as part of debt settlement

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WINNEMUCCA — Ely Radio has given up KWNA Radio to WP Media Lending in exchange for debt forgiveness of $650,000.  Ely Radio bought KWNA in 2006 from Torrey and Joyce Sheen.   Programming decision made by Ely Radio since then were not well received by the community -- including a period when the station featured only ESPN.

To read the full post on RadioInfo.com:  AM/FM & 2 translators find a home in Winnemucca, Nevada
 
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