Claudine Williams’ memory deserves better than this

After gaming legend Claudine Williams died May 13, her son arranged for some of her personal effects to be auctioned off to benefit four worthy charities she supported: Opportunity Village, St. Jude’s Ranch for Children, the Nature Conservancy and UNLV’s School of Hotel Administration.

Prepare to provide proof for loan

Getting approved for mortgage is no easy task. Lenders are requiring more steps in proving credit and finances.

Law does not prohibit recalled director from running again

Q: Our association recalled a director whose term does not expire until 2011. He stated at our last meeting that if he got recalled that he would run again for the board in February. Does he have to wait until his recalled term ends before he can run again for the board?

Harmony Homes neighborhoods part of northwestern Las Vegas

Harmony Homes is featuring eight floor plans in two northwestern Las Vegas neighborhoods, Harmony Heights and Harmony Springs, ranging from 1,616 to 2,708 square feet and starting at $160,000.

Harmony Homes offers bonus

According to Geoff Gorman, vice president of sales, Harmony Homes is offering an $8,000 bonus to new homebuyers at its Alpian Meadows collection in the Mountain’s Edge master plan for a limited time. This bonus can be combined with the federal government’s tax incentive of up to $8,000 toward the purchase of a first home.

Toll Brothers feature incentives for Traccia neighborhood in Summerlin

According to Gary Mayo, group president, Toll Brothers is offering $10,000 toward closing costs or an interest rate buy-down today through Jan. 30 at Traccia in Summerlin. Traccia features eight floor plans that range from 1,660 to 3,151 square feet with prices starting in the high-$200,000s.

Newfound patience sparks Martirosyan

Vanes Martirosyan has learned to be patient inside the ring. The approach can only help the undefeated super welterweight as he deals with the politics of boxing.

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Marshall staying positive

With his athletic ability and variety of skills, UNLV freshman Anthony Marshall is capable of highlight-reel moments.

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Special Olympics fighting for funds

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Another underdog poised to take bite

Four teams failed to make the cut, and now the NFL playoffs move forward with an elite group of eight.

Area relatives try to get word of loved ones in Haiti

Days after an earthquake destroyed Haiti’s capital, local families are still searching for news about their loved ones in the Caribbean nation.

How to donate to Haitian earthquake relief efforts

Watch flights in and out of Haiti’s Port-au-Prince International Airport
All of the flights beginning with RBY or "ruby" are from Vision Airlines, the North Las Vegas-based company

Sherm’s blog – Haiti Relief: You are the light at the end of the tunnel

Vision Airlines, based in North Las Vegas, plays role in Haiti relief

Pilots for a North Las Vegas-based airline are volunteering to fly in supplies and emergency crews to Haiti after Tuesday’s devastating earthquake.

How to donate to Haitian earthquake relief efforts

Watch flights in and out of Haiti’s Port-au-Prince International Airport
All of the flights beginning with RBY or "ruby" are from Vision Airlines, the North Las Vegas-based company

Sherm’s blog – Haiti Relief: You are the light at the end of the tunnel

HUD explains rebuff

A day after Southern Nevada lost out on a $367 million federal grant to help address the area’s foreclosure crisis, local officials got an explanation for the denial from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Group seeks to boost mining taxes in Nevada

CARSON CITY — Nevadans could be asked this year to boost mining taxes but the money wouldn’t come in time to rescue state and local governments from a severe recession.

Petitions are public documents

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday got involved for the second time in a week in a case in which opponents of gay rights expressed concerns they might be harassed if their identities are made public.