As summer winds down, many are heading into a busy buying season with Labor Day soirees and preparing for back-to-school. With the average family expected to spend an average of $634.78 on back-to-school shopping this year, according to the National Retail Federation, consumers are seeking cost saving strategies to ensure they are getting the most bang for the buck.
Summer is the time to inspire the senses, embrace the warm weather and have fun with seasonal trends. Looking and feeling your best can be challenging as temperatures and humidity levels rise, but a few simple tips can help you incorporate some of the season’s hottest trends and enjoy a beautiful, refreshed look all summer long.
While mule deer, elk and bighorn sheep get most of the attention when it comes to big-game hunting in Nevada, the pursuit of pronghorn antelope can be challenging and rewarding.
Liberty baseball coach Mike Eshragh knows he isn’t taking the biggest team to the American Legion Western Regional tournament.
■ LAKE MEAD — Reports from anglers on the water have been light, but those venturing out have had success. To improve the odds for striped bass, try fishing in 60 to 100 feet of water. Adjust your target depth throughout the day as the water temperatures change. Work various swim baits, live shad if they are available or cut anchovies to entice these fish. Largemouth bass have been found in the backs of the coves or along rocky points. If you find fish following the bait, try changing the color lure or vary the speed of your retrieve to stimulate the bite. Fish might not strike at what appears unnatural.
A coalition of gambling opponents is pushing a proposed ballot question that would repeal the law legalizing casino gambling in Massachusetts.
The current motto for the city of Henderson is “A place to call home.” Indeed, many have rightly found Henderson a fine place to live, with the population now over 250,000, the second-largest city in the state. There is still some small-town charm to parts of Henderson, but make no mistake, this is not a small town. And with that size comes greater responsibility, particularly from those who most visibly represent the city.
