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Churchill County Library: December Events and Happenings

Enjoy some of your holiday time at the Churchill County Library in December. After-school programs are suspended the week of December 11 and there will be no story time on December 21. Closed December 25 for the Christmas holiday.

Special Events

Teen Librar...

Social Services, ITPA Asking for Donations to Support Seniors

Churchill County Social Services and the Independent Telecommunications Pioneer Association (ITPA) are joining forces this holiday season to collect donations from the community to help pay for utility bills (up to $150 initially) for local homebound seni...

Churchill County Library: November Events and Happenings

Changes in programming due to the November holidays this month! No story time on November 8 and 9. The library will be closed November 10-11 and 23-25 to observe Veterans Day and the Thanksgiving holidays. All after-school programs will be suspended Novem...

Central Nevada Health District Names New Administrator

At its September meeting, the Board of Directors for the Central Nevada Health District named Daren Winkelman as its new administrator.

Winkelman previously had served as the district’s environmental health manager and is no stranger to the publi...

Lane Closures on U.S. 50 in Downtown Fallon This Saturday

According to the Nevada Department of Transportation, lane closures will take place on Saturday, October 21 on U.S. 50 through downtown Fallon as the Nevada Department of Transportation places final paving and temporary striping on the highway.

• On Oct. 21 ...

Shannon Ernst Earns Healthcare Hero Honors

Shannon Ernst, Churchill County’s Social Services Director, was honored by Nevada Business Magazine at its Healthcare Heroes banquet on October 5 at the Atlantis Hotel in Reno.

Ernst earned the honor of “2023 Healthcare Hero –...

Annual Jim Regan Golf Tournament Results

For more than 20 years, Churchill County has hosted the Jim Regan Memorial Golf Tournament to raise funds for academic scholarships for county staff and their children. Regan was a county commissioner who was heavily involved in the community and died in ...

Churchill County Library: October Events and Happenings

October is “Teentober Month” with several activities geared to teenagers. Come by the Churchill County Library on Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m. for an activity. Find out more about spine poetry, book reviews, Teen Library Club and more during ...

Churchill County Recognizes Employees

At its meeting on Sept. 20, the Churchill County Commissioners recognized nine county employees for their combined 110 years of service to this community. Honored were:

Five years of service:

• Priscilla Baker, District Attorney’s Office
• Sean Hessey,...

Wishing Tree Program Ends

Churchill County and the Independent Telecommunications Pioneer Association (ITPA) made the difficult decision to discontinue the Wishing Tree Program this year after a 25-year run in the community.

Primary reasons given for ending the youth holiday giving...

County Social Services Seeking Community Input for Needs Survey

Churchill County Social Services is conducting its 2023 Community Needs Assessment and wants to hear your ideas, insights and perspectives to better understand resources, needs and challenges in this county. 

Focus groups to gather your thoughts w...

Lane Closures at Leeteville Junction Next Week for Road Repairs

Left turn closures will be in place Sept. 12 and 13 at the U.S. 50 and U.S. 50 Alternate junction west of Fallon as the Nevada Department of Transportation repaves and improves the highway.

Intermittent lane closures and shifts have been in place since Jun...

Mosquitoes with West Nile Virus found in Churchill County

Routine testing conducted by the Nevada Department of Agriculture and the Churchill County Mosquito & Noxious Weed Abatement District last week found three positive mosquito pools for West Nile Virus in Churchill County.

The Churchill County Mosquito V...

Churchill County Library: September Events and Happenings

Fall into autumn at the Churchill County Library with a full calendar of fun events for the community, including some new offerings.

Special Events

Learn-to-fly-a-drone workshop happening on September 6 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Drop-in 3D printing workshop tak...

Rafter 3C Arena Hosts Churchill County High’s Back-to-School Event

Churchill County’s Rafter 3C Arena plays host to a back-to-school kick-off event for Churchill County High School students and families on August 10 at 6 p.m. 

This celebratory event is designed to open the new school year, recognize com...

Central Nevada Health District Seeking Advisory Board Members

The Central Nevada Health District seeks volunteers residing within its membership entities to form the Food Protection Hearing and Advisory Board (FPHAB). 

This board will provide independent, unbiased oversight if a food service facility dispute...

Fallon Community Day Deemed A Success

Churchill County sends out a special thank you to all who participated in Fallon Community Day on July 29 at the Rafter 3C Arena. 

This event provided a fun family experience for children and their families in conjunction with back-to-school prepa...

Governor Signs Bill Authorizing Central Nevada Health District

Governor Joe Lombardo visited Churchill County on July 21 to sign several bills relating to health care, including Senate Bill 118, which revises the bill to allow counites that are non-adjacent to form health districts.

The Central Nevada Health District ...

Jim Regan Memorial Golf Tournament is September 23 at Fallon Golf Course

With the Annual Jim Regan Memorial Golf Tournament happening on September 23 at the Fallon Golf Course, organizers say now is the time for 4-person teams and sponsors to sign-up to participate.

Team registration for the 4-person scramble format is open and...

Lane Closures For Resurfacing of Wildes Road on August 1-3

Lane closures and travel delays will be in place on Wildes Road (State Route 118) in Fallon Aug.1-3 as the Nevada Department of Transportation resurfaces the roadway. 

Travel delays of up to 30 minutes should be expected Aug. 1-3 between 7:30 a.m....

Commissioners End State of Emergency Due to Flooding Potential

At its July 19 meeting, Churchill County Commissioners adopted resolution 24-2024 terminating the State of Emergency in Churchill County due to the threat of flooding.

Since early March when the State of Emergency was initially declared, Churchill County, ...

Churchill County Library: August Events and Happenings

As summer winds down and we look to the start of the fall season, stop by the Churchill County Library for a book, a workshop, computer time or just to say hello in an airconditioned space!

Special Events

Storytime graduation on August 2 and 3 at regular st...

3C Summer Gathering - Livestock Events at their Finest

The 3C Event Complex wrapped up 15 action-packed days in June at the 3C Summer Gathering in Churchill County. The month kicked-off with the 2nd Annual Moving Forward Together Traditional Powwow, with more than 1,900 local and out-of-town guests visiting t...

Central Nevada Health District Establishes Services, Office Locations

The creation of Central Nevada Health District was approved by the State of Nevada Board of Health on December 2, 2022 as the third district approved in the state of Nevada and the first to serve rural communities.

As of July 1, 2023, the health district i...

Local Emergency Planning Committee Seeks Public Input on Hazard Mitigation Plan

Churchill County, the City of Fallon and the Fallon Paiute Shoshone Tribe have launched a planning effort to update the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan.  The purpose of the plan is to assess risks to life and property posed by natural...

Churchill County Provides Artists’ Opportunities

Churchill County has long supported local artists and arts in general through several initiatives and programs designed to bolster the image of arts and culture in the community.

Community art at the Pennington Life Center

The William N. Pennington Life Cen...

New Legal Resource Available at Churchill County Library

Local residents looking for information or resources on legal questions will now be able to get more information, for free, at the Churchill County Library.

The State of Nevada has announced the launch of the Legal Kiosk Project at 22 libraries across Neva...

Churchill County Recognizes Employees

At its meeting on June 21, the County Commissioners recognized eight county employees for their combined years of service to this community. Honored were:

Five years of service:

• Asela Lopez Vega, Facilities & Grounds
• Kevin McElhannon, Road Department
• Jim ...

Churchill County Library: July Events and Happenings

With warm weather upon us, it is the perfect time to grab a book and settle under a tree…or in front of your air conditioning unit! The library will be closed on July 4 to observe Independence Day.

Special Events

Learn-to-fly-a-drone workshop happening on J...

Meet C.L. Quillen, New Library Director

After being introduced to Northern Nevada while attending a professional conference, C.L. Quillen, Churchill County Library’s new director, was hooked on the area. When the opportunity arose to move to Fallon for the library director’s position, she jumpe...

Second Cottage School Building Opens for 2023 SUMFUN

Renovations to the second of the three Cottage School buildings were completed in time to welcome children for the 2023 SUMFUN program.

The three-man county facilities crew of Gary Rothery, Sean Hessey and Mike Nolan, along with several local contractors, ...

Churchill County Library: June Events and Happenings

With warm weather upon us, it is the perfect time to grab a book and settle under a tree…or in front of your air conditioning unit! 

Summer Reading Program is back!

Patrons and residents of all ages are welcome to join the Summer Reading Program wh...

Students Earn Jim Regan Memorial Scholarships

Five local students earned Jim Regan Memorial Scholarships as selected by Churchill County based on applications submitted. Those students received their scholarships at the Board of County Commissioners meeting on May 17.

The Regan Memorial Scholarship wa...

Update on Local High-Water Mitigation Projects

As the weather warms up, local officials continue high-water mitigation efforts to proactively address the potential for flooding in the coming months. The following projects are currently underway:

• Public water systems: City of Fallon and Churchill County...

Portion of Coleman Road Closed May 8-13

Beginning on Monday, May 8 until Saturday, May 13, the portion of Coleman Road between US 95 and Venturacci Lane will be closed through this entire duration. Passenger vehicles will detour to Venturacci Lane and Hunter Park Way. Commercial trucks will be ...

Library Director Carol Lloyd Leaves Behind A Legacy

When retiring Library Director Carol Lloyd came to Fallon in 2012, she was drawn to the opportunity to put all her experience in libraries and book selling to use for the good of the community. 

“I could say yes to suggestions and ideas without ha...

Central Nevada Health District Announces Acting Administrator

The Central Nevada Health District (CNHD) received a formal letter of resignation from Dr. Antonina Capurro on April 27, 2023.  Effective immediately, any inquiries or collaborations with CNHD should be made through Caleb Cage as acting Administr...

Interactive Flood Modeling Map Now Available on County, City of Fallon Websites

High-water mitigation officials have created a new interactive flood modeling map which is now available on the Churchill County and City of Fallon websites. This map allows residents to enter their address in the top right-hand corner and pull up the flo...

Go Down the Rabbit Hole at the Churchill County Museum’s Annual Lunch

Churchill County Museum is unlocking the rabbit door with the magic key and entertaining the audience with the “Mad Hatter Luncheon” on Saturday, April 29 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

“Don’t be late” in getting a ticket to this fun event featuring lunc...

Churchill County Library: May Events and Happenings

Spring is in full swing at the Churchill County Library with a full calendar of fun events for the community.  No need to sign-up or preregister, except if noted, so just come on down to the library!

Special Events

Author reading by Michael P. Bran...

Churchill County Junior Livestock Show & Sale Returns to the Ring

The Churchill County Junior Livestock Show and Sale returns to the Rafter 3C Arena on April 27-29 and is a wonderful opportunity to see the best in local youth efforts in breeding, raising, and showing livestock.

The 2023 Churchill County Junior Livestock ...

Second Town Hall on April 13 To Provide Updates On High-Water Mitigation Efforts

The public is invited to attend a town hall discussion with Churchill County, City of Fallon, Truckee-Carson Irrigation District and Bureau of Reclamation officials regarding current high water mitigation efforts on Thursday, April 13 from 3 to 4 p.m. at ...

High-Water Operations Continue

Churchill County, the City of Fallon and TCID continue high-water mitigation efforts as warm weather starts the spring melt upstream on the Carson River. While there are no absolutes, peak flows on the river are projected for June and July, so there is st...

Local Youth to Fill, Set-up Sandbags on April 22

Local youth, working county sandbag crews, will fill, deliver and set-up sandbags for seniors (60+) and disabled people living on the Carson River on Saturday, April 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. as part of the Global Youth Day of Service.

Seniors and the disab...

High-Water Town Hall Takeaways

Officials with Churchill County, Bureau of Reclamation, TCID and the City of Fallon briefed citizens regarding the expected high water/spring thaw events facing the local community this spring and early summer, noting that while there are some similaritie...

‘Empty Bowls’ Event Returns to Churchill County Library

Join the Churchill County library, local youth artists and the Karma Box project on Sunday, April 16 from noon to 3 p.m. at the library. Make a non-perishable food donation to the Karma Box or a cash donation to the Churchill Library Association and recei...

Town Hall to Discuss High-Water Mitigation Efforts Tomorrow, March 23

The public is invited to attend a town hall discussion with Churchill County, City of Fallon, Truckee Carson Irrigation District and Bureau of Reclamation officials regarding current high water mitigation efforts on Thursday, March 23 from 3 to 4 p.m. at ...

‘Art On Canvas’ Reveal at Pennington Life Center

Join us at the William N. Pennington Life Center for the revealing of “Art on Canvas” on March 30 from 3 to 6 p.m.

“Art on Canvas” is a collection of canvas paintings depicting the local rural lifestyle created by the community through art sessions with pr...

Churchill County Library: April Events and Happenings

Spring is in full swing at the Churchill County Library with a full calendar of fun events for the community.  No need to sign-up or preregister, excepted where noted, so just come on down to the library!

Special Events

Learn-to-fly-a-drone worksho...

High Water Call Center Established

The local Emergency Operations Center established a High-Water Call Center as a one-stop source of information during the current high-water emergency which is expected to last into early summer.

The Call Center number is (775)867-5923 and it will be staff...

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

The local community once again comes together to raise awareness and help prevention child abuse through the month-long “Pinwheels for Prevention” awareness campaign.

Working with community partners, Churchill County Social Services is heading up the effor...

Lane Reductions Begin as NDOT Resurfaces U.S. 95 North of Fallon

Intermittent single lane closures will take place March 15 through early fall on U.S. 95 north of Fallon as the Nevada Department of Transportation repaves and improves the highway.

Intermittent lane and sidewalk closures and lane shifts will take place on...

County Offering High Water Safety and Preparation Tips

Churchill County is urging all residents and visitors to prepare for and be safe during the potential of ongoing flood events in the county.

On March 2, 2023, the Churchill County Commission approved a precautionary emergency declaration to activate emerge...

Ensure Insurance Policies Are Current

Churchill County, TCID, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and the City of Fallon continue to coordinate a pre-emptive response by releasing water from Lahontan Reservoir into the Carson River, irrigation canals and V-line weir to lower water levels in the re...

High-flow In Carson River Due To Water Releases from Lahontan Reservoir

With the promise of an atmospheric river weather event this weekend, the Bureau of Reclamation and TCID are ramping up more water releases out of Lahontan Reservoir this week.  Flows in the Carson River channel and main canals below the dam will ...

Free Radon Awareness Class Offered March 22

Christine Kelly, the Nevada Radon Education Program Manager at the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, will offer a free radon education class at the Churchill County Cooperative Extension Office on March 22 at 1:30 p.m. Anyone interested in learning mo...

Central Nevada Health District Appoints New Administrator

The Board of the Central Nevada Health District has appointed Dr. Antonina Capurro to serve as its first permanent administrator. During a special meeting held on March 2, 2023, the board voted to approve Dr. Capurro’s contract to lead the new district. S...

High Water Operations Underway

As part of the Churchill County Emergency Operations Command being activated last week due to the threat of high water from snowmelt in the Sierra Nevada, pre-filled sandbags will start to be assembled and available for pickup on Wednesday, March 8 throug...

County Declares Emergency To Prepare For Potential Flooding

Churchill County Commissioners approved a precautionary emergency declaration this afternoon to establish the Emergency Operations Center in preparation for flood mitigation efforts due to elevated snowpack from this winter’s snowfall upstream on the Cars...

Churchill County Library: March Events and Happenings

Looking for a new activity as we roll into spring? Check out the events and happenings at the Churchill County Library in March. No need to sign-up or preregister, excepted where noted, so just come on down to the library!

Special Events

Drop-in 3D printing...

Newest Commissioner Eager to Serve

Churchill County’s newest commissioner is a fourth-generation farmer with deep roots in the community.

Myles Getto wanted to be a part of his own future and at the urging of his uncle, decided to run for office to make decisions now that young folks like h...

Churchill County Library: February Events and Happenings

Things are ramping up in 2023 with some new and familiar events and happenings at the Churchill County Library. 

Need a new job in the new year? Let EmployNV help you with aspects of finding a new job on February 16 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the library...

I-80 Lane Reductions and Traffic Shifts in Fernley As Interstate Bridges are Improved

Lane reductions and traffic switches begin Monday, Jan. 16 on Interstate 80 and interstate underpasses in Fernley and Wadsworth as part of a year-long Nevada Department of Transportation project to retrofit interstate bridges. 

Interstate traffic ...

Koenig Praises County on His Way to State Assembly

Outgoing County Commissioner Greg Koenig has high praise for Churchill County employees and their ability to work together to address issues affecting residents.

“No one shirks from duty and all work together as a whole toward a common county goal,” he sai...

‘It’s Been A Good Ride’

Outgoing County Commissioner Pete Olsen is humbled to have had the opportunity to serve the community over the past 12 years, eight of those as commission chair, saying it has been “a good ride,” but emphasizing that he has done nothing by himself. At his...

Jury Questionnaires Being Mailed To Selected County Residents

Jury questionnaires will be mailed out the first week in January to about 3,000 randomly selected individuals in Churchill County to potentially serve as jurors for trials scheduled at the 10th Judicial District Court and Justice Court of New River Townsh...

ASL Anywhere Now Available For Nevadans

Those who are deaf and hard of hearing will now be able to better connect with family, friends and the community thanks to the Nevada Mobile Communication Access Project. 

With funding from the Nevada Governor's Council on Developmental Disabiliti...

Churchill County Recognizes Employees For Service

At its meeting on December 21, the County Commissioners recognized 10 county employees for their combined years of service to this community. Honored were:

Five years of service:

• Jamie Davis, Comptroller
• Jera Pierson, Building Department
• Ashlee Roberts, Justi...

Lane Shifts as NDOT Installs Driver Information Sign on U.S. 95 South of Fallon

Lane shifts and shoulder closures will take place on U.S. 95 south of Fallon on Dec. 21 as the Nevada Department of Transportation installs a new digital highway sign.

Lanes will be slightly shifted on U.S. 95 from Clover to Hacienda Drives between 8 a.m. ...

Farewell/Appreciation Event Honoring Commissioners Olsen, Koenig on January 11

The public is invited to attend a farewell/appreciation gathering for outgoing Commissioners H. Pete Olsen and Greg Koenig on January 11 at 5:30 p.m. at the Rafter 3C Arena on Sheckler Road.

This event is an opportunity for those wishing to show their than...

Churchill County Library: January Events and Happenings

Start the new year with some new and familiar events and happenings at the Churchill County Library. 

A representative with EmployNV will be at the library on January 19 from 2 to 4 p.m. to help you find your new job for the new year! Learn about ...

Central Nevada Health District Established

The creation of the Central Nevada Health District and Central Nevada Health District Board of Health was approved by the State of Nevada Board of Health on December 2, 2022, in accordance with NRS 439.370. This is the third District approved in the State...

County Leadership Pleased with Resolution On Fallon Range Training Complex Modernization Effort

With the passage of the Defense Reauthorization Act this week in Washington, DC, Churchill County leadership is pleased to see the process come to a mutually beneficial conclusion for the nearly seven-year-long decision on the Navy range modernization eff...

Churchill County Offering Limited Testing, Vaccine Schedule in December

As part of its final offerings as the Churchill County Public Health Department prior to evolving into the Central Nevada Health District, a limited number of COVID and flu testing and vaccine dates will be offered in December.

Testing offered at the Miner...

Fallon Barrel Racing Donates To Charitable Agencies

Fallon Barrel Racing, an organization created by local women with a passion for barrel racing, held Veterans Day events at the Rafter 3C Arena that drew in competition from several states and generated proceeds for regional charities.

The “Race of Honor” d...

Scharmann Sworn In As County Commissioner

Harry “Bus” Scharmann was sworn in today as Churchill County Commissioner, District 3. Scharmann replaces Dr. Greg Koenig, who was elected to the State Assembly, District 38. Scharmann will serve out the remaining two years of Koenig’s term on the county ...

Churchill County Library: December Events and Happenings

Read

“1,000 Books Before Kindergarten” encourages youngsters to read age-appropriate books before entering school. Book titles are suggested and offered by library staff. Sign-ups accepted at any time.

In-person “Storytime with Ms. Jes” offered Wednesdays a...

Mail Ballots for the 2022 General Election Mailed This Week

Voting for this November’s general election can be done by mail or in person. Early voting starts Saturday, October 22.

If you choose to vote by mail, you can mail your ballot to the Clerk/Treasurer’s Office or you can drop it off at the ballot drop off lo...

Parks & Recreation Offering Plenty of Fall Activities

Churchill County Parks & Recreation offers activities and classes for everyone this fall! Registration and payment for activities is all online at: churchillcountyrecreation.org

Scarecrow Factory

Saturday, October 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lattin Far...

Sheriff's Office Receives Grant For Joining Forces Program

The Churchill County Sheriff's Office received a $30,000 grant from the Nevada Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety, to support their renewed participation in the Joining Forces traffic safety campaigns during the coming year.

With the gra...

Fire Department Responds to Fire at Safety Kleen Facility

The Fallon Churchill Fire Department responded to a 6 a.m. call for a fire at the Safety Kleen oil recycling facility on Bango Road in Churchill County this morning.

The department responded in force with multiple engines and trucks to the site and assiste...

Churchill County Recognizes Employees for Service

At its meeting on September 21, the County Commissioners recognized seven county employees for their combined years of service to this community. Honored were:

Five years of service:

• Wendy Bullock, Court Services
• Catherine Richardson, Museum
• Tiffany Timmons, ...

Annual Jim Regan Golf Tournament Deemed a Success

For more than 20 years, Churchill County has hosted the Jim Regan Memorial Golf Tournament to raise funds for academic scholarships for county staff and their children. Regan was a county commissioner who was heavily involved in the community and died in ...

Churchill County Library: October Events and Happenings

Read

“1,000 Books Before Kindergarten” encourages youngsters to read age-appropriate books before entering school. Book titles are suggested and offered by library staff. Sign-ups accepted at any time.

In-person “Storytime with Ms. Jes” offered Wednesdays a...

Applications for Wishing Tree Program Available Sept. 12

Applications for the 2022 Wishing Tree Program will be available September 12 from Churchill County Social Services. Completed applications are due back to Social Services by October 20 at 5 p.m.

The Wishing Tree Program provides gifts during the holiday s...

Library To Host Reception for Photographer Dennis Doyle

Churchill County Library will host a public reception for photographer Dennis Doyle on September 13 from 5 to 6 p.m. All are welcome to stop in, meet Doyle and see his new art on display at the library. Refreshments will be served.

This exhibit, “Chronicle...

Churchill County Library: September Events and Happenings

Read

“1,000 Books Before Kindergarten” encourages youngsters to read age-appropriate books before entering school. Book titles are suggested and offered by library staff. Sign-ups accepted at any time.

In-person “Storytime with Ms. Jes” offered Wednesdays a...

Mel Glover Selected New Museum Director

Self-described “museum geek” Mel Glover took the reins of the Churchill County Museum last week after a nationwide search to find a director to lead the museum.

“I have a passion for history and telling the stories behind the names and dates to connect wit...

Counties Grateful for Assessment Exemption to Support Forming Central Nevada Health District

At yesterday’s Interim Finance Committee meeting, Churchill, Mineral, Pershing, and Eureka Counties and the City of Fallon received approval for an assessment exemption to NRS.439.4905. This exemption relieves the counties from paying an assessment to the...

Update on Road Work Through Heart of Fallon

An update from the Nevada Department of Transportation regarding the work on Highway 50/Williams Ave through the heart of Fallon: 

Night work continues on US 50 in downtown Fallon between Allen Road and Rio Vista Drive throughout the week of Augus...

Virtual Classes Focusing on Soil Health

Extension’s Alternative Crops Program is hosting seven free online classes. All classes will focus on managing soil health on agricultural lands in Nevada. The classes are every Tuesday morning from 10-11 a.m., August 30 through October 11. 

Advan...

Lane Closures on Harrigan Road, Union Lane from Aug. 22-30

Lane closures and travel delays will be in place on Harrigan Road (State Route 115) and Union Lane (State Road 720) in Fallon Aug. 22-Aug. 30 as the Nevada Department of Transportation resurfaces the routes to improve the roadway surface. 

Drivers...

Jim Regan Memorial Golf Tournament is September 17 at Fallon Golf Course

With the Annual Jim Regan Memorial Golf Tournament about a month away, organizers say there is still room for 4-person teams and sponsors to sign-up to participate.

Team registration for the 4-person scramble format is open and sponsorships and donations a...

Churchill County Library: August Events and Happenings

Stop by the Churchill County Library in August to enjoy activities for all ages.

Read

“1,000 Books Before Kindergarten” encourages youngsters to read age-appropriate books before entering school. Book titles are suggested and offered by library staff. Sign-...

Books, Bites & Beverages: A Literary Adventure Returns

Books, Bites and Beverages: A Literary Adventure is back! This popular fundraiser for the Churchill County Library, on hiatus for a couple of years, returns on Friday, Aug. 5 at 6:30 p.m. for all to enjoy.

Sponsored by the Churchill Library Association, th...

Fallon Community Day Scheduled for July 30

Churchill County will host its annual Fallon Community Day event on July 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the new Rafter 3C Arena, 325 Sheckler Road in Fallon.

This event is designed as a fun, family back-to-school outing and will include a free barbecue, free...

Churchill County Library: July Events and Happenings

Stop by the Churchill County Library in July to take advantage of its activities for all ages.

Read

The summer reading program runs through July 29. Ocean Bingo, with sea-themed bingo squares, happens on July 21 at 1:30 p.m. in conjunction with the summer r...

Churchill County Recognizes Employees for Service

At its meeting on June 15, the County Commissioners recognized eight county employees for their years of service to this community. Honored were:

Five years of service:

• Bryant McCrary, Juvenile Probation
• Joe Salsman, Library

10 years of service:

• Jason Fenner, ...

Road Department to Repave Bottom Road Near Highway 50 June 21-24

The Churchill County Road Department will repave Bottom Road from Highway 50 to just south of the Top Gun Car Wash from June 21-24. Bottom Road will be closed to all traffic during this time. Drivers are urged to plan ahead for alternate routes.

Celebrate Our Small Town Atmosphere with the July 4 Parade and Block Party

Come out for one of our community’s favorite events: the July 4 parade and, this year, block party on Maine Street! Hosted by the City of Fallon, Fallon Chamber of Commerce and Churchill County Parks & Recreation, this annual celebration is a communit...

Churchill County to Hold Dedication for Rafter 3C Arena on June 1 at 1 p.m.

WHO:        Churchill County Commissioners, County Manager and Leadership Team

WHAT:       Dedication of Rafter 3C Arena event space. Public invited to attend. Tours available...

Churchill County Library: June Events and Happenings

Stop by the Churchill County Library in June to take advantage of its activities for all ages.

Read

Kick-off the summer reading program with a carnival with games, prizes, food and fun on June 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the empty lot on the north side of t...

Staying Cool with Oasis Heating and Air

Oasis Air Conditioning and Heating, a family owned and operated company here in Fallon, is one of the final local contractors to add their expertise to the construction of the Rafter 3C Arena on Sheckler Road.

Involved in the conceptualization and final de...

Fallon Students Earn Jim Regan Memorial Scholarships

Five local students earned Jim Regan Memorial Scholarships as selected by the Churchill County Employee Management Committee. Those students received their scholarships at the Board of County Commissioners meeting on May 18. 

The Regan Memorial Sc...

New Names For Parks & Rec Facilities As Fairgrounds Undergo Transition & Upgrade

With the opening of the Rafter 3C Arena on June 1, Churchill County Parks & Recreation is updating the names of its facilities at the fairgrounds to better reflect our local heritage. 

The county recognizes that it will take time for folks to ...

Community Meeting June 8 To Gather Input for Central Nevada Health District

Churchill County residents are invited to attend a community meeting to discuss the proposed Central Nevada Health District, a local public health department.

Come to the William N. Pennington Life Center on June 8 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss public health, wh...

Fallon’s Clint Jensen Construction Assembled Rafter 3C Arena

Putting together a 75,000 sq. foot metal building would appear to be no easy task, but Clint Jensen Construction specializes in this type of work and won the competitive bid process to erect the Rafter 3C Arena for Churchill County.

They put together the b...

Rural Development Staff at Life Center to Discuss Housing Loans, Grants

Are you a homeowner with low income needing to make home repairs? Or looking to buy a home? If so, representatives from the USDA Rural Development Office will be at the William N. Pennington Life Center on May 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to discuss qualifyi...

Fallon’s H&H Metal Supply Provided Steel Building for Rafter 3C

When Churchill County leadership wanted to build an indoor livestock and event arena, it found a perfect local vendor to supply the steel building that is now the Rafter 3C Arena: H&H Metal Supply of Fallon.

H&H Specialty Supply is a pre-engineered...

D&D Plumbing Brings Water To Rafter 3C Arena

With offices in Sparks and Fallon, D&D Plumbing was a natural pick to provide plumbing for the Rafter 3C Arena.

Involved in the concept and final design of the plumbing system, D&D furnished and installed all interior plumbing including water fount...

Churchill County’s Vaccine, Testing Schedule for May 2022

Churchill County continues to offer COVID vaccine and testing opportunities in May 2022 to anyone aged five years and older. Vaccines are offered at both the Miner’s Road Public Health Site and the William N. Pennington Life Center; testing is only offere...

May Happenings at the Churchill County Library

Stop by the Churchill County Library next month and take advantage of its activities for all ages.

Read

“1,000 Books Before Kindergarten” encourages youngsters to read age-appropriate books before entering school. Book titles are suggested and offered by li...

‘Because of War’ Museum Lecture Series Begins Next Month

Join the Churchill County Museum in May for its spring lecture series “Because of War” which looks at themes focusing on combat, remembrance and love during wartime.

The four-part series runs on Wednesdays in May at 6 p.m. at the museum and is free to the ...

Annual City of Fallon Fire Hydrant Testing

The Fallon/Churchill Volunteer Fire Department will be testing fire hydrants within the City of Fallon during the evenings from April 25 through May 13.

This annual testing is important to ensure the system is functioning properly and is one of many requir...

Striking a Balance

As a commissioner for over 11 years, I am aware of the growth that is headed to our community and how important it is to continue planning for sustainable development which helps protect and preserve our natural resources, while improving the value of our...

A&K Earthmovers Focusing on Concrete Work at Rafter 3C

Second in a series of stories on primary local contractors working to build the Rafter 3C Arena.

After being awarded the contract based on their competitive bid, A&K Earthmovers of Fallon has been working on the civil construction and structural concre...

Crisis Intervention Training Offered

Churchill County Social Services & Public Health and the Sheriff’s Office are hosting a 40-hour crisis intervention training course May 9 through 13 at the Buckland Room in the new Rafter 3C Arena at the Churchill County fairgrounds.

Crisis Interventio...

Lumos and Associates Provided Civil Design and Contract Administration for 3C Arena

First in a series of stories on primary local contractors working to build the Rafter 3C Arena.

As Churchill County looks to its early June opening of the Rafter 3C Arena at the fairgrounds, we will highlight several of the local, primary contractors invol...

COVID Testing, Vaccine Schedule For April in Eureka County

Update (April 21, 2022): 

Additional COVID vaccine and testing dates added for the remainder of April:

• April 27: Eureka Senior Center from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Airport and home visits from 1 to 6 p.m. 
• April 28: Crescent Valley Clinic a...

Churchill County Now Offering Second COVID Booster Doses to Eligible Groups

In keeping with Center for Disease Control guidance issued in late March 2022, Churchill County is now offering second COVID booster doses of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines for individuals age 50 and up as well as a second booster of the Pfizer vac...

Additional Overnight Lane Closures on U.S. 50 in Fallon

The Nevada Department of Transportation has announced that additional overnight and weekend lane closures will take place as improvements continue to U.S. 50 in downtown Fallon. 

NDOT is repaving two miles of U.S. 50 from Allen to Rio Vista Drive,...

Churchill County Museum Seeks Volunteer Artists To Paint Mural

The Churchill County Museum, working in conjunction with the Churchill Community Coalition, is looking for youth volunteers to paint its first panel of the new “Our Community, Our Stories” mural on the south side of the museum building located at 1050 S. ...

New Art Exhibit Up At Library Through May

A new art exhibit is up at the Churchill County Library and runs through the end of May. The Flying Artists art group, comprised of artists from Fallon and Fernley, work in watercolor, oil, pastels, acrylics, and pen and ink. 

Meet the ar...

Cottage School Open Once Again for Education

City of Fallon and Churchill County officials gathered at the Cottage Schools last evening to cut the ribbon for reopening the newly renovated building as an educational facility.

In his remarks, County Commissioner Pete Olsen thanked the City of Fallon an...

County Assessor: Return Property Tax Cap Claim Forms by June 15

With rising construction costs and real estate prices, the Assessor’s Office would like to remind all Churchill County residents to complete and return their Property Tax Cap Claim Forms by June 15, 2022. Returning this form will ensure that the property ...

Lahontan Valley Claybreakers Teach Youth Firearms Safety

Last month, Churchill County Commissioners approved a $2,500 community support donation for the non-profit Lahontan Valley Claybreakers, a local organization that educates youth about gun safety, the sport of trapshooting, teaches life skills to be carrie...

Churchill County’s Vaccine, Testing Schedule for April 2022

Churchill County continues to offer COVID vaccine and testing opportunities in April 2022 to anyone aged five years and older. Vaccines are offered at both the Miner’s Road Public Health Site and the William N. Pennington Life Center; testing is only offe...

‘War Comes Home: The Legacy’ Comes to Churchill County Museum

Highlighting private correspondence from almost every major conflict in U.S. history, new exhibition War Comes Home: The Legacy opens on April 5 at the Churchill County Museum. The traveling exhibition, rich with historic and contemporary letters, offers ...

Mineral County COVID Vaccine, Testing Opportunities in April

Working in partnership with Mineral County officials, Churchill County Public Health is offering several opportunities for Mineral County residents to get the COVID vaccine and a COVID PCR test in Hawthorne.

Anyone age five and older may receive a vaccine....

Eureka County COVID Vaccine, Testing Opportunities Next Week

Working in partnership with Eureka County, Churchill County Public Health is offering two opportunities for Eureka County residents to get the COVID vaccine or a COVID PCR test.

On Wednesday, March 30, stop by the Eureka Clinic from 1 to 5 p.m. for testing...

Community Invited to Dedication, Ribbon-Cutting for Cottage School

All are welcome to join Churchill County leadership for a dedication and ribbon-cutting for the middle building of the Cottage School, the new home of Parks & Recreation’s after-school CARE program, on March 31 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

This historic buildin...

Reading and More in April at the Churchill County Library

So. Much. Happening. Stop by the Churchill County Library next month and take advantage of its activities for all ages.

Read

“1,000 Books Before Kindergarten” encourages youngsters to read age-appropriate books before entering school. Book titles are sugges...

Churchill County Recognizes Employees for Service

At its meeting on March 16, the County Commissioners recognized 14 county employees for their years of service to this community. Honored were:

Five years of service

• Briana Schwab, Museum
• Mike Heidemann, Emergency Management
• Jeffrey Mello, Juvenile Detention
• R...

K-9 Retires From The Sheriff’s Office

After nine years of outstanding and faithful service, good boy Jax, the K-9 at the Sheriff’s Office, retired last week to the home of his handler, Sgt. Matt Timmons. 

Sheriff Richard Hickox honored Jax for his work with the department over the cou...

Library Hosts 'Empty Bowls' on April 3

Join the Churchill County Library, local youth artists and the Karma Box project on Sunday, April 3 from noon to 3 p.m. at the library. Make a non-perishable food donation to the Karma Box or a cash donation to the Churchill Library Association and receiv...

Western Nevada Development District Seeking Executive Director

As a member of the Western Nevada Development District, Churchill County would benefit from a stellar candidate successfully applying for this position. Is that you?

Western Nevada Development District (WNDD) seeks a full-time Executive Director. WNDD is a...

Eureka County COVID Vaccine, Testing Opportunities in March

Working in partnership with Eureka County, Churchill County Public Health is offering two opportunities for Eureka County residents to get the COVID vaccine, a COVID PCR test and a seasonal flu vaccine at the Eureka Count Medical Clinic, 250 S. Main Stree...

Sidewalk/Lane closures on U.5. 50 through Fallon Through Summer

From March 7 through summer, periodic roadway shoulder, sidewalk and single lane closures will take place on U.S. 50 through Fallon as the Nevada Department of Transportation resurfaces the highway and upgrades sidewalks for enhanced traffic safety and mo...

County's Vaccine, Testing Schedule for March 2022

In the ongoing fight against COVID-19 Churchill County continues to offer COVID vaccine and testing opportunities in March 2022 to anyone aged five years and older. Vaccines are offered at both the Miner’s Road Public Health Site and the William N. Pennin...

Mineral County COVID Vaccine, Testing Opportunities in March

Working in partnership with Mineral County officials, Churchill County Public Health is offering several opportunities for Mineral County residents to get the COVID vaccine, a COVID PCR test and a seasonal flu vaccine in Hawthorne.

Anyone age five and olde...

New Fire Engines Being Custom Built

Fallon Churchill Fire Department is excited to announce that it has recently contracted with Darley Company to custom build two new fire engines for the Fallon/Churchill County community. The new additions will be direct replacements for Darley Engines th...

Not Your Granddad’s Library: Reading and More in March at the Churchill County Library

The modern library is not the hush-hush, always-be-quiet place of decades past. Step into the vibrant and busy Churchill County Library next month and take advantage of its activities for all ages.

Read

“1,000 Books Before Kindergarten” encourages youngster...

Nevada Green Tech Startup Caps 2021 with $25M in Defense Contract

EnviroSafe Demil LLC (ESD) of Fallon, Nevada recaps 2021 as a year of success and awards after seeing amazing breakthroughs throughout the year. ESD began 2021 being awarded a 5-year Indefinite-Delivery-Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract to perform Small...

Energy Assistance Program available to help with heating, cooling costs

The Nevada State Division of Welfare and Supportive Services (DWSS) reminds Nevadans that the Energy Assistance Program is available to help residents afford their heating and cooling bills.  

Additionally, the program can help households get caug...

Churchill County Museum Hosts Its Spring Luncheon

Anyone with an interest in history and firearms, specifically the Springfield rifle, is invited to attend the Churchill County Museum’s spring luncheon on Saturday, March 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the museum.

Speaker Michel Scherschel will present...

Churchill County Earns Fallon Chamber of Commerce Honor

Churchill County local government was honored on Friday, February 4 at the Fallon Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner as the “Best Place to Work.”

A first-time nominee, the county was also nominated for Outstanding Beautification Project for the new Rafter 3...

CDC Authorizes Fourth COVID Booster Dose For The Immunocompromised

According to the Centers for Disease Control, people who are immunocompromised may receive an additional “booster dose” or fourth dose of the COVID vaccine. 

If an immunocompromised individual received the Pfizer vaccine, then individuals 12+ may ...

Ballot Preference Form Mailed to County’s Registered Voters

With the passage of Assembly Bill 321 during the 2021 Nevada State Legislative Session, all registered voters will receive a ballot by mail. If you wish to vote by mail and received a recent letter from the Churchill County Clerk-Treasurer’s office at you...

Reminder To Ensure Irrigation Systems Are Winterized

Over the last several days, the Churchill County Public Works, Planning & Zoning department has received numerous calls to report water leaks from residential properties. Most, if not all these leaks have been a result of freezing and rupture of the h...

Fallon Animal Welfare Group – Helping Feral Cats Find Homes

A dedicated and enthusiastic group of volunteers looks after the feral cat population in this community with the hope of finding homes for many of the once-wild felines.

Their mission is to help stop the overpopulation of unwanted cats and kittens through ...

Churchill County’s Vaccine, Testing Schedule for February 2022

In the ongoing fight against COVID-19 Churchill County continues to offer COVID testing and vaccine opportunities in February 2022 to anyone aged five years and older. Vaccines are offered at both the Miner’s Road Public Health Site and the William N. Pen...

Recorder’s Office Now Offering Fraud Alert

The Recorder’s Office has heard your requests and now offers Fraud Guard, a simple way to help prevent you from being the victim of property fraud via notification when there is activity on a property with your name on it. 

Using the process below...

Tiffany Josephs Appointed Court Administrator Designate

10th District Court Judge Thomas Stockard has announced the appointment of Tiffany Josephs as the Court Administrator Designate pending the retirement of current Court Administrator Sue Sevon in June 2022.

As of Tuesday, January 18, Josephs will be acting ...

Community Provides Foster Youth A Memorable Christmas

The Mary Sauer Memorial Toy Closet made holiday wishes a reality for local foster children. During 2021, the Closet provided 409 brand new toys to children with 361 of those distributed during the Christmas season. 

Toys are normally donated throu...

Free Kits Available To Test Homes for Radon Gas

The University of Nevada, Reno Extension is offering short- and long-term radon test kits so that homeowners can identify whether their homes have high levels of the cancer-causing gas and can take steps to mitigate risks. Free radon test kits are availab...

New William N. Pennington Life Center Manager Named

Former Coalition for Senior Citizens Board President Jill Manha has been named the new manager of the Pennington Life Center effective January 3.

In addition to her experience on the Coalition, Manha brings a passion for helping seniors and many years of h...

Jury Questionnaires Being Mailed To Selected County Residents

Jury questionnaires will be mailed out next week to about 3,000 randomly selected individuals in Churchill County to potentially be a juror for trials scheduled at the 10th Judicial District Court and Justice Court of New River Township in 2022.

The purpos...

Rock New Year’s Eve at the Churchill County Museum’s Fundraiser

Enjoy a lovely evening and ring in the new year at the Churchill County Museum’s Annual Black and White Masquerade Ball fundraiser on Friday, December 31 at the William N. Pennington Life Center. The event runs from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

A $65 ticket (or ta...

County's Vaccine, Testing Schedule for January 2022

Churchill County continues to offer COVID vaccine and testing opportunities in January 2022 to anyone aged five years and older. Vaccines are offered at both the Miner’s Road Public Health Site and the William N. Pennington Life Center; testing is only of...

Read, learn, explore, enjoy in January at the Churchill County Library

Start off 2022 on the right foot by walking into the Churchill County Library and taking advantage of its activities for all ages.

Read

“1,000 Books Before Kindergarten” encourages youngsters to read age-appropriate books before entering school. Book titles...

Cattlemen’s Update returns to provide market, production and research updates

The University of Nevada, Reno will host the annual Cattlemen’s Update in person and virtually in 2022, Jan. 10 – 14. For more than 40 years, the University has held several sessions across Nevada in January to provide ranchers with current research-based...

Churchill County Recognizes Employees for Service, Swears In Cemetery Board Members

At its meeting this afternoon, the County Commissioners recognized two county employees and three citizens willing to serve their community.

Honored for their years of service to this community were:

• Anthony Laca, Road Department for 10 years of service&...

Fallon Youth Club - Building Relationships With Kids

For the past 16 years, the Fallon Youth Club has provided high quality, low cost, after-school programming for the children/youth of Churchill County with a focus on at-risk kids. 

Open since 2005, the Fallon Youth Club moved to its new 15,500 squ...

County’s Vaccine, Testing Schedule for December

Churchill County continues to offer COVID vaccine and testing opportunities in December to anyone aged five years and older. Vaccines are offered at both the Miner’s Road Public Health Site and the William N. Pennington Life Center; testing is only offere...

County Offering Monoclonal Antibody Treatment For COVID-19

Update as of February 2022: Monoclonal Antibody Treatment is no longer offered by Churchill County due to equipment shortages.

To complement its COVID-19 testing and vaccine services, Churchill County now offers a treatment option for eligible in...

Churchill Animal Protection Society: Rehoming Former Pets

First in an occasional series of stories highlighting organizations the county financially supports.

Perhaps you’ve been to the dog kissing booth at Walmart prior to the pandemic. Or driven by the corner of Pasture and Berney Roads near NAS Fallon and wond...

Pennington Life Center Closed Nov. 19-Dec. 5 Due to COVID Outbreak

The William N. Pennington Life Center has been determined to be in a current COVID-19 outbreak with more than two positive cases and an inability to identify all contacts.

Effective Friday, November 19, the Life Center will be closed for all indoor activit...

Notice to Churchill County Water System Customers

Churchill County water system staff will perform repairs on the water system from 10 p.m. on Tuesday, November 9 until 4 a.m. on Wednesday, November 10. During this time, we ask that water system customers help conserve water by limiting water use during ...

Seasonal Flu Shots Available Saturday, Nov. 6

Churchill County Public Health will hold a seasonal flu clinic on Saturday, Nov. 6 from 8 a.m. to noon at the public health site at 485 Miner’s Road. Anyone ages six months and older is eligible to receive this free vaccine.

Residents may also receive the ...

County's Vaccine, Testing Schedule For November

UPDATE AS OF NOV. 3, 2021:

With the CDC's approval of the Pfizer COVID vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 years this week, Churchill County will be offering the vaccine to this age group at all vaccine clinics starting on November 4 and continuing throughou...

Jim Regan Memorial Golf Tournament Raises Scholarship Funds

Sixty-eight players participated in the Jim Regan Memorial Golf Tournament, a Churchill County sponsored event for the benefit of scholarships, held on September 18 at the Fallon Golf Course. Regan, a former county commissioner, was heavily involved in ou...

Powerful Tools For Caregivers Class

Caregivers, you are essential! Are you taking care of an adult relative, partner, friend or parent? If so, consider enrolling in “Powerful Tools for Caregivers,” a 6-week workshop that gives you the skills to take care of yourself while caring for someone...

New App Available For Law Enforcement Families, Community Members

The Churchill County Sheriff's Office has been working with a company called Cordico to develop an app specific to our agency and the community we serve. This app will allow us to provide department links, relay safety and crime prevention tips, meaningfu...

Library Seeks Public Input to Guide Programming, Services

The Churchill County Library values and needs input from the public as it embarks on a strategic planning process designed to guide services, programming, and other library needs into the future. 

Community input is critical to this process and th...

Installation Begins on New Traffic Signals on 50A in Fernley

Since so many Fallon/Churchill County residents commute west, we thought you’d like to know:

The Nevada Department of Transportation will begin construction on Oct. 13 of traffic signals to enhance traffic flow and safety at two Alternate U.S. 50 intersect...

County Departments Host Fall Events

The Churchill County Museum, Library and Parks & Recreation have several events planned this month for family fall fun.

Parks & Recreation

Scarecrow Factory on Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (or until supplies run out). At Lattin Farms. Build your o...

Members Needed For Cemetery Board

Churchill County is looking for public-minded citizens willing to serve on the Cemetery Board, an advisory body to the Board of County Commissioners.

The Cemetery Board is authorized and directed to make recommendations to the Commissioners regarding progr...

Scarecrow Factory Returns For Fall Fun

Churchill County Parks & Recreation hosts its annual Scarecrow Factory at Lattin Farms on Saturday, Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This is a wonderful time for a family event to build scarecrows for the autumn season and to scare away ghostly ghouls. S...

Museum Offers Traditional Lifeways Classes

Join Churchill County Museum’s Donna Cossette as she shares her expertise and knowledge of the Toi-Ticutta people. Working through hands-on projects, she will give step-by-step instructions on the processes used in flint knapping and string making. Those ...

Wishing Tree Applications Now Available

Wishing Tree is a program providing holiday gifts for children in our community and is a combined effort between local agencies and community members.

The program is now accepting applications for Churchill County youth ages birth to 17 years whose family ...

Churchill County Recogizes Employees for Service

At its meeting yesterday, the County Commissioners recognized 11 county employees for their years of service to this community. Honored were:

Five years of service:

• Jason Stritenberger, Sheriff’s Office
• Maria Gill, Library

10 years of service:

• Julia Mello, Juv...

Parks & Recreation Hosts No Hill Hundred Bike Tour

Churchill County Parks & Recreation announces that registration is open for the 2021 No Hill Hundred Century Bike Tour to be held Saturday, Oct. 2 in Fallon, Nevada.

Join us for a beautiful fall day in rural Nevada for a fully supported ride along the ...

Sections of Lahontan State Recreation Area Closed for Roadway Resurfacing

Sections of the Lahontan State Recreation Area will be closed Sept. 12-24 as the Nevada Department of Transportation resurfaces park roads. 

• Silver Springs side of recreation area closed from 4 p.m. Sept. 12 through 4 p.m. Sept. 17. 
• Inter...

Pennington Life Center Welcomes Back Jamie Lee

Churchill County is happy to welcome back Jamie Lee as the new manager of the William N. Pennington Life Center. 

She has 15 years of experience managing senior centers in Pershing County, Carson City and here in Fallon and her passion for seniors...

Churchill County Offers RV Camping To Evacuees

Churchill County has opened up 20 acres for RV camping and welcomes evacuees from the Caldor Fire.

Located at 485 Miner’s Road, signage will direct evacuees to the RV camping site from both the Sheckler Road and Highway 95 south entrances in Fallon. Proof ...

Annual Jim Regan Memorial Golf Tournament is Sept. 18

Churchill County now accepting registrations and entry fees for the Jim Regan Memorial Golf Tournament scheduled for Sept. 18 at 9 a.m. at the Fallon Golf Course.

Form a 4-person team and enter now! Entry free of $50 for members and $80 for non-members inc...

County Vaccine, Testing schedule for September 2021

Churchill County’s COVID vaccine and testing schedule for September is posted. Due to shortages in Nevada, the county will not be offering rapid COVID tests this month. County will offer PCR tests which take a few days to get results back from the state.

N...

Offering 3rd Dose of Pfizer/Moderna Vaccines for Immunocompromised Individuals

Churchill County now offers a third dose of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines to those who self-report as being immunocompromised at any of its regularly-scheduled vaccine events (see below for remaining August schedule).

Those who want the third dose should...

Churchill County Represented at Cantaloupe Festival

Churchill County will have three booths at this year’s Cantaloupe Festival with a variety of information and activities for festival attendees.

The general county information booth will be located near the pavilion/stage area on the main festival grounds. ...

Public Invited to William N. Pennington Life Center Open House

The public is invited to attend the William N. Pennington Life Center’s Open House on Aug. 25 from 4-7 p.m. Meet the staff, mingle with friends, see what’s new and enjoy an ice cream sundae.

Churchill County assumed operations of the Life Center on July 1 ...

Updated Vaccine, Testing Schedule for Remainder of August

Churchill County has updated its COVID vaccine and testing schedule for the rest of August. We will no longer offer testing at the Pennington Life Center or be at The Grid Farmers’ Market on Wednesdays.

• Mondays and Fridays: Vaccine and testing by appointme...

Road Department Chip Sealing Several County Roads in August

The Churchill County Road Department has several double chip-sealing projects on county roads scheduled this month. Please use caution and/or find an alternative route if traveling on these roads on the following dates:

August 16-19:

• Workman Road (Soda Lake...

Avoid Drain Pain - Don't Flush These Things

Just because the package says flushable doesn’t always mean it’s true. Many items marketed as disposable and/or flushable do not degrade like toilet paper, and they wind up clogging pipes, get stuck in pumps, and cause messy sewer backups into streets, bu...

Fallon Community Day Scheduled for Aug. 14

Churchill County will host its annual Fallon Community Day event on Aug. 14 from 8 a.m. to noon at the William N. Pennington Life Center, 952 S. Maine Street in Fallon.

This event is designed as a fun, family back-to-school outing and will include a free b...

Churchill County Offering Back-to-School Immunizations

Churchill County is offering three back-to-school immunization clinics for children in August at the William N. Pennington Life Center:

• Aug. 4 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Aug. 14 from 8 a.m. to noon
• Aug. 19 from 3 to 6 p.m.

Parents or guardians should bring the ...

Construction Proceeding at Churchill County's Rafter 3C Center

Progress continues on schedule for Churchill County’s new event space, the Rafter 3C Center, located at the fairgrounds. When completed at the end of this year, the Rafter 3C Center will provide a new event space in rural Nevada for livestock events, auto...

Churchill County Vaccination, Testing Schedule for August

UPDATED AUG. 12 (for the rest of August):

• Tuesdays (Aug. 17, 24, 31): Vaccines and testing at Miner's Road Public Health Site from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Wednesdays (Aug. 18, 25): Vaccine only at Pennington Life Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; vaccine and testing a...

Museum Fundraiser Book Sale runs July 28-August 15

The Churchill County Museum will hold a fundraising book sale from July 28 through August 15 featuring books from the estate of former Museum Director Dan Ingram.

“Books are priced to sell with most prices ranging from 50 cents to $5.00,” said Teri Hedgpet...

Churchill County Vaccination, Testing Schedule For July

Churchill County’s COVID vaccine and testing schedule for July is set. The county has expanded its vaccine and testing delivery points to include The Grid Farmer’s Markets on Wednesdays and the William N. Pennington Life Center on Wednesdays and Thursdays...

Enter Churchill County's Vaccine Incentive Program for a Chance At Cash Prizes

Churchill County Public Health has developed a vaccine incentive program to encourage county residents to obtain full vaccination from COVID-19.

Full vaccination is defined as receiving the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines or the one-dose John...

Churchill County Recognizes Employees for Service

At its June 16 meeting, the County Commissioners recognized seven county employees for their years of service to this community. Honored were:

• Lisa Nordman, District Attorney’s Office – 10 years
• LaKrisha Ernst, Facilities/Parks & Recreation – 10 years (...

County Vaccination, Testing Schedule for Remainder of June

Churchill County’s COVID vaccine and testing dates for the remainder of June now posted. Those 18 and older may receive the free Moderna, Pfizer or Janssen vaccine and those ages 12-17 will receive the Pfizer vaccine.

For remainder of June (vaccine and tes...

County Announces Additional Services at Life Center Effective July 1

As Churchill County seeks to increase service offerings for seniors in our community, Bus Scharmann started as the county’s interim manager for the Pennington Life Center today. He spent the morning meeting with Senior Coalition Board members and staff di...

Churchill County Vaccination, Testing Schedule for June 14-18

Churchill County’s COVID vaccine and testing dates for the week of June 14 through 18 now posted. Please note due to staffing constraints, vaccines and testing are limited this week. 

Those 18 and older may receive the free Moderna, Pfizer or Jans...

County Vaccination, Testing Schedule for June 7-11

Churchill County’s COVID vaccine and testing dates for the week of June 7 through 11 now posted. Those 18 and older may receive the free Moderna, Pfizer or Janssen vaccine and those ages 12-17 will receive the Pfizer vaccine.

For June 7-11 (vaccine and tes...

County To Host Retirement Gathering for Former Commissioner Bus Scharmann

Churchill County is hosting a retirement/farewell gathering for former County Commissioner Bus Scharmann on Wednesday, June 16 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Lariat Courtyard on the south end of the Oats Park Art Center, 151 East Park Street.

All who wish to o...

County's COVID Testing Program Now Incentivized

Churchill County’s COVID testing program is now incentivized! Offering $20 Walmart gift cards on a weekly basis to Churchill County residents who have not been vaccinated, have not tested positive in the last 90 days and who volunteer to be tested.

Upcomin...

Churchill County's Vaccination, Testing Schedule for June 1-7

For the month of June, Churchill County’s COVID vaccine and testing dates will vary from week to week and on some days, appointments will be required. Those 18 and older may receive the free Moderna, Pfizer or Janssen vaccine and those ages 12-17 will rec...

Experiment Station Projects Serve Nevadans At Facilities Throughout The State

At a ranch in Eureka, researchers are breeding a unique species of sheep well-adapted to the harsh Great Basin environment and that produces some of the finest wool in the nation. At the same time at a field in Fallon, researchers are using lasers and bel...

Programs Available To Help Ag Producers Deal With Drought

Back in early March, the U.S. Department of Agriculture declared 14 Nevada counties, including Churchill, as “disaster areas” due to ongoing drought conditions. 

Locally, TCID announced reductions in their water deliveries to 70 percent of normal....

Churchill County's Vaccine, Testing Schedule for May 24-28

Churchill County’s COVID vaccine and testing dates for the week of May 24-28 for those 18 and older to receive the free Moderna, Pfizer or Janssen vaccine and those 12 and older to receive the Pfizer vaccine are:

• Tuesday, May 25 from noon to 3 p.m.
• Wednesda...

Road Closure for Chip Sealing May 24-June 4

Casey Road from McLean Road to Strasdin Lane will be closed to through traffic May 24-June as the Churchill County Road Department performs routine chip sealing maintenance on that section of county road.

Please use an alternate route as needed.

Emergency Broadband Benefit Program Now Available

The Emergency Broadband Benefit is a temporary FCC program to help families and households struggling to afford broadband internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Emergency Broadband Benefit provides:

• Up to $50/month discount for broadband service...

County Vaccination, Testing Schedule for Remainder of May

Churchill County reminds folks of its May dates for those 18 and older to receive the free Moderna, Pfizer or Janssen vaccine and those 12 and older to receive the Pfizer vaccine:

• Tuesdays from noon to 3 p.m. (May 18 & 25)
• Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p....

Need Folks Willing To Be Tested

Churchill County leaders encourage those who are asymptomatic and haven’t been vaccinated to consider getting tested for COVID during the weekly testing events.

“We need you to help keep our positivity rate low! Tests offered at county's public health site...

Churchill County Vaccination, Testing Schedule for May 2021

Churchill County’s May dates for those 18 and older to receive the free Moderna, Pfizer or Janssen vaccine and those 16 and older to receive the Pfizer vaccine are:

• Tuesdays from noon to 3 p.m. (May 4, 11, 18, 25)
• Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (May 5, 12...

Meet New Museum Director Teri Hedgpeth

The Churchill County Museum welcomed its new director this month as Teri Hedgpeth settles into her new position with a desire to breathe new life into the museum and take it to the next level.

“I can really affect change here and as I was looking for a cha...

District Court To Offer Live Streaming of Law & Motion Docket

The Tenth Judicial District Court will offer live steaming of its Law & Motion docket beginning in May 2021.

Law & Motion docket occurs every Tuesday from 9 to 11 a.m. and is available via the following links: 

• May 4, 2021
• May 11, 2021
• May 18...

Vaccination, Testing Schedule for Final Week of April

Churchill County announces its next dates for those 18 and older to receive the free Moderna or Janssen vaccine at the Churchill County Public Health Drive-Thru site off Miner’s Road, just south of the county fairgrounds. Please follow the signage and ent...

Board of Health, Commissioners Approve Re-opening Plan

The Churchill County Board of Health and County Commissioners approved a re-opening plan that was sent to the Governor’s office for review on April 22 with an expected re-opening date of May 1. 

While the state's mask mandate remains in effect, so...

Boil Water Order Issued for Portion of Pine Grove Subdivision

Update: Boil water notice rescinded at 2 p.m. on April 23, 2021 as water system tested negative for bacterial contamination following maintenance work this week.

A precautionary boil drinking water notice was issued today for approximately 90 homes in the ...

Vaccination, Testing Schedule for Week of April 19

Churchill County announces its next dates for those 18 and older to receive the free Moderna vaccine at the Churchill County Public Health Drive-Thru site off Miner’s Road, just south of the county fairgrounds. Please follow the signage and enter the fair...

10-Digit Dialing To Be Required for Local Calls

CC Communications recently distributed a letter regarding the upcoming requirement to dial an area code when making local calls. This change is being brought about by the Federal Communications Commission to be able to use 988 as a new nationwide National...

County Property Assessors Out Taking Photos of Property

As the Churchill County Assessor’s Office begins reappraisal season, residents may see property appraisers visiting parcels, taking pictures and/or measurements, and driving around neighborhoods to follow up on building permits. 

If they visit you...

County Not Currently Offering J&J Vaccine Due to Nationwide Pause

Following federal and state recommendations, Churchill County will not administer the J&J/Janssen vaccine until the nationwide pause has been resolved. 

Churchill County Vaccination, Testing Schedule for April 12-17

Churchill County announces its next dates for those 18 and older to receive the free Moderna vaccine at the Churchill County Public Health Drive-Thru site off Miner’s Road, just south of the county fairgrounds. Please follow the signage and enter the fair...

Churchill County Junior Livestock Show & Sale Returns to the Ring

The Churchill County Junior Livestock Show and Sale returns to the ring this year April 22-24 at the Churchill County Fairgrounds.

Last year’s event was conducted online due to COVID restrictions.

This is a perfect opportunity to support our local 4-H and F...

Churchill County Vaccination, Testing Schedule for First Week of April

UPDATED: APRIL 6 at 9:30 a.m.

Churchill County’s announces its next dates for those 18 and older to receive the free COVID vaccine at the Churchill County Public Health Drive-Thru site off Miner’s Road, just south of the county fairgrounds. Please follow t...

NDOT Transitioning Dixie Valley Road to Gravel This Spring

This spring, Dixie Valley Road (State Route 121) east of Fallon is scheduled to be transitioned from a paved to gravel road as the Nevada Department of Transportation removes and pulverizes the aging asphalt surface starting on Monday, April 12, 2021 and ...

Pinwheels Mark Observance of Child Abuse Prevention Month

Notice the blue pinwheels around town? They are up all this month to recognize April as Child Abuse Prevention Month and remind us we all play a part in promoting the well-being of our children. 

City of Fallon and Churchill County leaders held a ...

Highway 95 Closed South of Fallon April 19-29

U.S. 95 will be closed between Fallon and Schurz April 19-29 as the Nevada Department of Transportation reconstructs a section of highway. 

• Between 7a.m. April 19 and 7a.m. April 29, U.S. 95 will be closed between the Fallon landfill (one and a ha...

County Vaccine Schedule for March 31 and April 1

Fallon, NV – Churchill County’s next date for eligible groups to receive the free COVID vaccine will be Wednesday, March 31 and Thursday, April 1 at the Churchill County Public Health Drive-Thru site off Miner’s Road, just south of the county fairgrounds....

BLM Adds Sand Mountain Digital Passes to Website

The Stillwater Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management announced earlier this year Sand Mountain OHV Area has been added to the recreation.gov website where digital passes must be purchased. This makes fee compliance easier for visitors to this area...

Great Easter Egg Hunt is April 3-11

The Great Easter Egg Hunt is a geocaching event that is free to everyone. Ten large Easter eggs containing toys and treats will be hidden throughout Churchill County and available to find beginning Saturday, April 3. 

The first 10 eggs will includ...

Churchill County Vaccination Schedule for March 24 & 25

Churchill County’s next date for eligible groups to receive the free COVID vaccine will be Wednesday, March 24 at the Churchill County Public Health Drive-Thru site off Miner’s Road, just south of the county fairgrounds. Please follow the signage and ente...

County Honors Employees With Tenure Awards

Churchill County honored a dozen employees at the Board of County Commissioners’ meeting on March 17. The county recognizes its employees at five-year intervals of service to our community by giving them plaques and lapel pins during a commissioners’ meet...

Community Development Block Grant Pre-Application Now Due

The 2021-22 Churchill County Community Development Block Grant pre-application is now available at the Churchill County Social Services located at 485 West B Street, Suite 105, in Fallon, Nevada. 

Notice is hereby given that Churchill County relea...

Remaining March Activities at Pennington Life Center

The Pennington Life Center continues to meet the needs of its clientele by providing programming via Zoom calls until restrictions ease and large gatherings can be held again.

The following list of remaining activities in March are scheduled:

March 22 at 10...

Churchill County Vaccination Schedule for March 17 and 18

Churchill County’s next date for eligible groups to receive the free COVID vaccine will be Wednesday, March 17 at the county fairgrounds. Please follow the signage and enter the fairgrounds via Miner’s Road off Hwy 95 South. Vaccines are available on a fi...

Community Garden Now at Pennington Life Center

Using a grant provided by the University of Nevada, Reno’s Cooperative Extension, the William N. Pennington Life Center created a community garden this winter and is inviting those who want to step outside and grow their own food for healthy cooking to si...

New traffic pattern for vaccines effective March 10

Churchill County has adjusted its vaccine site from the fairgrounds parking lot to a larger parcel of land just south of Miner’s Road, effective March 10.

Those seeking vaccines should still enter from Miner's Road off of Highway 95 South and follow signag...

Churchill County now serving ages 55+ for vaccines at fairgrounds

Churchill County’s next dates for eligible groups to receive the free COVID vaccine will be Thursday, March 11 at the county fairgrounds. Please enter the fairgrounds via Miner’s Road off Hwy 95 South. Vaccines are available on a first-come, first-served ...

UPDATED ON MARCH 3: Free Drive-Through COVID Vaccines Available March 4

Churchill County’s next dates for eligible groups to receive the free COVID vaccine will be Thursday, March 4 at the county fairgrounds; please arrive via Miner’s Road off Hwy 95 South. Vaccines are available on a first-come, first-served basis with limit...

Churchill County Announces Next Date for COVID Vaccines

Churchill County’s next date for eligible groups to receive the free COVID vaccine will be Thursday, Feb. 25 at 10 a.m. at the county fairgrounds, 325 Sheckler Road in Fallon. Vaccines are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

First Doses

Feb. 25 a...

District Court Taken With Image of Downtown Fallon

Fallon photographer Mike Herb’s image of downtown Fallon at Christmas caught the eye of District Court Judge Tom Stockard the moment he saw it.

“We felt that this photo captured the essence of what makes Fallon so special and how our community comes togeth...

Churchill County Announces Next Date for COVID Vaccines

Churchill County’s next date for eligible groups to receive the free COVID vaccine will be Thursday, Feb. 18 at the county fairgrounds, 325 Sheckler Road in Fallon.

First Doses

Feb. 18 at 2 p.m. Drive-in, no appointment needed:

Continuing to serve:

• Ages 70+
• Ag...

COVID Vaccines Available to Additional Groups on Feb. 10 and 11

Churchill County will continue to administer COVID vaccines to these groups on Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 10 and 11 at the county fairgrounds, via Hwy 95A to Miners Road entrance.

First Doses

Feb. 10 and 11 at 2 p.m. drive in, no appointments needed:

Conti...

CART Available to Take Eligible Populations to Fairgrounds for Vaccines

Churchill Area Regional Transportation, or CART, is available to take eligible vaccine populations who don’t have a ride to the fairgrounds to receive their COVID vaccine beginning with Churchill County’s Feb. 4 vaccination date. Masks are required when r...

COVID Vaccines Available to Additional Groups on Feb. 3 and 4

Churchill County will administer COVID vaccines to these groups on Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 3 and 4 at the county fairgrounds. All persons using the fairgrounds for their vaccine should arrive via Miners Road from Highway 95 south. Sheckler entrances ...

All Remaining COVID Events at Fairgrounds Canceled For This Week

COVID testing dates and the vaccination clinic scheduled for the Churchill County Fairgrounds this week have been cancelled based on the incoming storm. This includes the testing events scheduled for Jan. 27, 28 and 29 and the vaccination event on Jan. 28...

Next Vaccination Date for Residents 70+ is Jan. 28

Churchill County will continue administering COVID vaccines to residents aged 70+, as well as anyone from the Nevada Department of Corrections, law enforcement/public safety and education and child care employees in the county on Jan. 28 starting at 1 p.m...

Deep Roots in Fallon Lead Commissioner Heath to Serve

Fallon raised, veteran, physician. 

Newly elected County Commissioner Justin Heath’s life is deeply rooted in Fallon and that connection to this community led him to serve.

“I wanted to help my community and people were telling me we needed new fac...

Online town halls to discuss new rounds of Paycheck Protection Programs

With the Small Business Administration resuming their Paycheck Protection Program earlier this week, and other organizations such as Prestamos CDFI joining in to offer other forgivable loan programs, University of Nevada, Reno Extension will offer free on...

Meet Commissioner Greg Koenig

New County Commissioner Greg Koenig will spend the first few months on the job soaking in all he can to bring himself up to speed on county issues so that he can make a difference during his time in office.

He wants to use his experience on the Churchill C...

Churchill County Moves Ahead With Tier 2 Vaccinations

In accordance with the State of Nevada’s vaccination playbook, Churchill County will begin administering its first Tier 2 COVID vaccines to educators in the county on Jan. 14. This process will be by “appointment only” and scheduled through education empl...

Jury Questionnaires Mailed To Selected County Residents

Jury questionnaires will be mailed out today to about 3,000 randomly selected individuals in Churchill County to potentially be a juror for trials scheduled at District Court and Justice Court in 2021.

The purpose of the questionnaire is to help the Courts...

Board of Equalization to Meet in February

Notice is hereby given that the Churchill County Board of Equalization will meet during the month of February 2021. The meetings will be held in the Churchill County Commission Chambers, Churchill County Administration Complex, 155 N. Taylor Street, Suite...

Portion of Casey Road Closed to Traffic Jan. 11-22

Casey Road, between street addresses 4433 and 4445, will be closed to all traffic Jan. 11-22 as TCID replaces box culverts under the roadway. Please use an alternate route and reduce your speed if in the area. The county Road Department will provide traff...