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1 week ago | 
recordcourier.com | Sarah Drinkwine
Just weeks before school let out Career Days popped up around Douglas County schools providing students with inspiration and careers to look forward to and thrive toward. On May 23, nearly 30 businesses, agencies, and organizations set up shop in the gym at Carson Valley Middle School, offering hands-on displays, job insights, and face-to-face advice for curious middle schoolers.
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1 week ago | 
recordcourier.com | Sarah Drinkwine
The message as 331 students tossed their caps in the air during the 2025 Douglas High School graduation ceremony on Thursday was, “Dream big, work hard, and live up to your potential, while staying humble and remembering where you came from.”Among the graduates, 41 students received Cum Laude, 30 received Magna Cum Laude, two received Summa Cum Laude and 13 students participated in the Jumpstart program through Western Nevada College, with seven students earning an associate degree.
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2 weeks ago | 
recordcourier.com | Sarah Drinkwine
Articulate thinker, thoughtful and kind, noble protector, bold, determined, sharp, and humble were some of the words ASPIRE Academy Principal Gavin Ward used to describe each 2025 graduate during the commencement at the CVIC Hall on Wednesday. Besides honoring the 17 graduates on Wednesday, the families of ASPIRE students John Westly Brown and Ezra Anthony Galvez were presented with diplomas. “It was so nice of them to do this,” said Brown’s mother.
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2 weeks ago | 
recordcourier.com | Sarah Drinkwine
A man arrested after an April 9 midnight pursuit around the Gardnerville Ranchos admitted to eluding police officers, but denied he was in violation of probation. Jason Glen Morgan, 46, was arrested after leading deputies on a high speed chase down Highway 88, Dresslerville, the Ranchos Sandpits, through the Ranchos, and down Long Valley Road reaching speeds of 110 mph in some areas, before being stopped by a grappling device.
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2 weeks ago | 
recordcourier.com | Sarah Drinkwine
Whittell High School teacher Catherine Johnson said graduation is a special day, and with more than 400 students graduating in the Douglas County School District, just one special day just wasn’t enough for the classes of 2025. Commencement ceremonies will begin with ASPIRE Academy 3 p.m. today at the CVIC Hall, followed by Whittell High School at 5:30 p.m. on the Warrior football field, and Douglas 5:30 p.m. Thursday on the Tiger baseball field.
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2 weeks ago | 
recordcourier.com | Sarah Drinkwine
Children of close to 12,000 Carson Valley residents cast poles into Willow Creek at Lampe Park Saturday and Sunday during the Kids Fishing Derby and all involved including anglers and families said the best part was the kindness and helpfulness from the volunteers. “The volunteers are so helpful and make everything run smoothly,” said Carson City resident Joshua Gallup.
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3 weeks ago | 
recordcourier.com | Sarah Drinkwine
Dinosaurs are expected to stomp down Highway 395 during the 115th Carson Valley Days Festival “Jurassic Valley” parade scheduled for Flag Day. The parade begins 9 a.m. traveling from downtown Minden to Gardnerville. The Carson Valley Days Festival is a four-day event celebrating the community with carnival rides for all ages at Lampe Park along with, live music, entertainment, activities, competitions, and vendors throughout the weekend.
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3 weeks ago | 
recordcourier.com | Sarah Drinkwine
Community leaders, dignitaries, and residents gathered Tuesday for the groundbreaking ceremony of a major wastewater infrastructure project in Pine View Estates. The $18 million project aims to construct six miles of sewer line and a lift station to connect the 240-home subdivision in the Pine Nuts with the Minden-Gardnerville Sanitation District. The community has been looking for a solution to its sewer issues since the wastewater treatment plan failed in 2013.
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3 weeks ago | 
tahoedailytribune.com | Sarah Drinkwine
Two years after public record requests were sought from the Douglas County School District and four board trustees, a final ruling found the trustees “acted within the scope of their duties,” and now the district is responsible for the other $70,000 in attorney fees. Douglas County District Judge Thomas Gregory ruled in an order regarding indemnification on May 29, reversing his preliminary order that trustees were liable for $70,000 of the $153,758 joint and severally with the school district.
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3 weeks ago | 
recordcourier.com | Sarah Drinkwine
Dozens of students were recognized and awarded scholarships during the Douglas County School District’s Scholarship Award Night on Wednesday. During the award night, Douglas High School seniors Abigail Hamer and Basilia Pearson were among other Douglas High School students who received recognition for their academic achievements. Hamer and Pearson each received $4,500 scholarships from the University Women’s Club of Carson Valley.
