Coronado club members aim to help four-legged friends

Jan 7, 2009 (2:52 p.m.)

By Diana Cox

Coronado High School juniors Allison Mora and Ryan Hulsey were talking one day during lunch about what it would be like to have a club at their school dedicated to helping animals.

Fathers act as extra set of eyes at Miller Middle School

Jan 7, 2009 (2:42 p.m.)

By Diana Cox

Before school on a December morning, Louie Frias patrols the hallways at Bob Miller Middle School. It's his day to volunteer with the Watch D.O.G.S. program, and he takes the responsibility seriously.

Elks give dictionaries to third graders

Jan 5, 2009 (4:45 p.m.)

By Diana Cox

Elks Lodge No. 2802 of Henderson members Ron Gesell and Bill Wiseman were at Sewell recently to present each third grader with a dictionary.

Marine lab offers students one-of-a-kind learning environment

Jan 4, 2009 (12:01 a.m.)

By Diana Cox

Not everyone can say they spent their days in elementary school science class surrounded by dog-faced puffer fish, white spotted bamboo sharks and snowflake eels.

Greenspun Junior High students take on disabilities to learn about peers

Dec 11, 2008 (midnight)

By Diana Cox

Greenspun Junior High School eighth grader Devin Stevens never noticed the split between students with disabilities and those without in the lunchroom.

Vanderburg PTA sponsors Winter Creations event for students, parents

Dec 10, 2008 (6:38 p.m.)

By Diana Cox

The school focuses on academics. Vanderburg Elementary School PTA President Dee Montano thinks the PTA should focus on family time.

Valley residents crowned in pageant

Dec 10, 2008 (6:29 p.m.)

By Diana Cox

Miss Nevada USA and Miss Teen Nevada USA crowned their newest title holders Nov. 13 at the College of Southern Nevada.

Holiday event raises funds to help homeless teens

Dec 1, 2008 (5:55 p.m.)

By Diana Cox

The second annual H.O.P.E. for the Holidays event took place Nov. 22 at the Henderson Pavilion. Local residents turned out to enjoy live entertainment, food, games, door prizes and a silent auction.

Pair celebrates more than a century of life

Nov 26, 2008 (midnight)

By Diana Cox

Janet Hurst and Jeanne Deschamps both celebrated birthdays this month with friends, gifts and cake. But they were not the usual birthday parties.

Boy's birthday wish helps homeless

Nov 25, 2008 (12:26 p.m.)

By Diana Cox

Frannie and Don Trumble have more than 170 reasons to be proud this holiday season.