Court program gives HOPE to addict

When a man is in jail, again, facing drug charges, again, he will agree to almost anything to get out. This is what Thomas Carney did a year and a half ago. He signed some forms and agreed to something and he walked out of jail.

 
A week after gay marriage is legalized, Minn. sees its first divorce

Less than a week after gay marriage was legalized in Minnesota, the first gay couples have filed for divorce, some after waiting for years for the opportunity. But the challenges they face can be more costly than those faced by straight couples.

Sunrise/Whitney neighborhood news, Aug. 13-19

The Winchester Town Advisory Board is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. Aug. 13 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive.

Woodworking carved life’s path for former teacher

John Eugster, who lives near The Lakes, has spent his whole life crafting wood into art and functional pieces. He also taught the art of woodworking to shop students at Cannon Junior High School, 5850 Euclid St., and Garrett Junior High School in Boulder City.

Reid: Hope GOP opposition to Obama isn’t over race

In a radio interview in which he lamented the GOP filibusters and a gridlock in Congress, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said he hopes Republicans who oppose the president do so “based on substance and not the fact that he’s an African-American.”

Wynn Resort project sets off a squabble in Massachusetts

Carlo DeMaria Jr., mayor of Everett, Mass., on Friday accused Boston Mayor Thomas Menino of attempting to “bully” his city and state gaming officials to gain political advantage for Suffolk Downs’s bid to win a casino license.

Resale Homes Report: Existing homes sold: July 24-30

Editor’s note: Listings include the resale home’s parcel number. Occasionally, the address listed is the homebuyer’s mailing address and not the actual location of the home. Check the parcel number to make sure. Also, a few transactions do not reflect the market value of the homes. The report is also posted at LVRJRealEstateSection Facebook page Monday mornings.

Rising interest rates should not halt economic recovery

Q: I hear people in the real estate industry talking about rising interest rates. What kind of effect do you think this will have on our housing market?

Did previous owner know about the pipes?

I am writing to you because I believe you to be an honest expert on local homeowners associations and the rights of its homeowners.

Zephyr Ridge to hold grand opening today

Ryland Homes is hosting a grand opening celebration today at its newest Southern Nevada neighborhood. Zephyr Ridge, near the Las Vegas Beltway and Gibson Road, has one single-story and four two-story homes available in Henderson.

Pulte to debut new project

Pulte Homes is previewing its newest community in Las Vegas’ southwest valley, Coldwater Crossing in the Mountain’s Edge master-planned community.

Durango Ranch has single-story residences

New-home offerings at Pardee Homes’ Durango Ranch are in a gated enclave that will feature 23 single-story homes.

UFC cracks down on website it says illegally streamed fight shows

Las Vegas-based Ultimate Fighting Championship, the mixed martial arts fight promotion company, has cracked down on a website that UFC officials said illegally streamed three of its recent pay-per-view fight shows on the Internet.

Grape maintenance must occur in May, March

Question: I have been growing grapes for seven years. Can you please tell me what is wrong with my vines? They are still producing grapes.

Favorite Sons & Daughters Aug. 13-19

Hanna Lee, 13, won a bronze medal in the 2013 USA Fencing National Championship in Columbus, Ohio, June 28 to July 7.

Veer Towers offers a Vegas Strip address

Veer Towers residents live in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip. The two 37-story towers are in the CityCenter, which features world-class shopping, dining and entertainment.

Two inmates face charges for sexual encounter during trip to jail

A corrections officer making the 2.9 mile drive from the Clark County Detention Center to the city jail with a van full of 10 inmates was shocked Thursday to find a female inmate and a male inmate having a sexual encounter.

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