The Moapa Valley definitely has talent. You can hear and see it in the schools, the churches, the musical events. On Monday, September 29, at the Ron Dalley Auditorium, the local Arts Council opened its season with a local talent showcase.
This year it came with a beat. Council President, Ned Solomon acted as Master of Ceremonies for the evening. Ned masterfully...
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Grant Mecham and Jessica Brandon start off the night with an upbeat clogging number to "Can't Stop the Beat" during the Moapa Valley Arts Council Season Opener on Monday, September 29.
County Support Of Gold Butte Bill In Question
by Vernon Robison Moapa Valley Progress
Last week a document surfaced that sheds light on the Gold Butte legislation recently introduced by Rep. Shelley Berkley (D-Nev). The document was a letter signed on behalf of County Manager, Virginia Valentine by Assistant County Manager Phil Rosenquist to Rep. Jon Porter (R-Nev) dated September 17, 2008. The letter was brought to the attention of the Progress on Wednesday, October 1.
A bill regarding Gold Butte was introduced by Berkley on September 26. It proposes to provide new protection...
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Convenience Store Re-Opens At Glendale
An out-of-town shopper visits the newly opened Stagecoach Depot Convenience Store in Moapa.
By Rachel Brandes Moapa Valley Progress
The Stagecoach Depot at Glendale opened a temporary convenience store just behind the Sinclair Gas Station on Saturday, September 27. This opening took place just five months after a fire destroyed the Stagecoach Depot Restaurant and Bar.
It was April 10, at approximately 3:00 a.m. when a Metro Officer patrolling the area noticed smoke coming from...
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Airport Days Cancelled - Sort Of
By Catherine Ellerton Moapa Valley Progress
The day blew in with a gusty wind, clouds and rain on Saturday, October 4. The good news was the rain. The bad news was that Airport Days at the Overton Airport had to be cancelled.
Never one to let a little rain stop me, I donned my rain jacket and hood, 'mukluks,' grabbed...
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The Recker boys of St. George take a moment out for a photo with Chuck Herrmann during their Pre-flight inspection.
Haunted Happenings At Glendale Corn Maze
Enter if you dare! The Glendale Haunted Corn Maze is open now until October 31.
By Rachel Brandes Moapa Valley Progress
The Haunted Corn Maze at Glendale is once again open and ready to scare anyone who dares enter. The official opening took place on Friday night, October 3. The corn maze will remain open until October 31.
The corn maze is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., Corn Maze hours are Wednesday by appointment only and...
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Off-premise Sign Ordinance Passed For MV
by Vernon Robison Moapa Valley Progress
The Clark County Board of Commissioners voted to pass an ordinance introduced by Commissioner Tom Collins allowing off-premise signs along certain sections of Moapa Valley Blvd. The ordinance was passed at a meeting held...
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