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Ranson: Beach is Greenwave's angel in the dugout

Jack Beach’s presence was strongly felt in the title-winning 2018 season, as it was last weekend when Fallon defeated Fernley twice to again take home the 3A trophy.

Banner Churchill birth announcements through April 23

Banner Churchill Community Hospital birth announcements through April 23.

CAPS: Basenjis can yodel — but can’t bark

Basenjis are small shorthaired dogs that are as long as they are tall; their larynx is shaped differently than those in most other dogs.

Baseball: Greenwave's season ends at state tournament

Fallon wins its opener, but drops next two games as Southern Region teams advance to final.

Northern Nevada military news briefs

Military news and events from around the region.

Moving Forward Powwow opens May 31

The event runs from May 31 to June 2 at the Rafter 3C Arena; admission is free.

Track: Fallon's Lewis leaps to 3A triple jump title

Greenwave's three qualifiers make impact at state meet.

Education news: Area Class of 2024 at UNR

Class of 2024 from Fallon, Fernley.

Fallon's Koenig wins two state swim titles

Greenwave's Cosman adds two top finishes.

Community news briefs for week of May 20

Churchill County news in brief and upcoming events for the week of May 20.

Golf: Fallon finishes as runner-up at 3A state

Fernley breaks first-day tie, edges Greenwave for state title.

STATE CHAMPS: Fallon rolls to 3A softball title

Greenwave outscores opposition 22-3 to claim first championship since 2018.

Memorial Day weekend: Northern Nevada events, services

Operation Battle Born to carry dog tags from three wars.

City pool, splash pad open May 25

The Fallon municipal outdoor pool and splash pad at 425 E. Richards St. are scheduled to open May 25 for the season. One admission price per session gives access to both the pool and the splash pad. Children 5 years and under are free, ages 6 to 17 and seniors over 60 are $1 each and adults 18 and over are $2. Monday through Friday session hours are 10 a.m.-11:55 a.m. and 1 p.m.-5:55 p.m. Weekend sessions are 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Tests show suspected wolves in Nevada were coyotes

The sighting in northeast Nevada near Merritt Mountain about 90 miles north of Elko initially spurred a great deal of excitement as it would have marked only the second time in a century that wolves were spotted in the state.

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