Steve Ranson

Nevada

Editor Emeritus and Current Military Editor at Nevada News Group

Editor Emeritus at Nevada Appeal

Editor Emeritus at Lahontan Valley News

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Adult education graduates earn their diplomas

1 week ago | nevadaappeal.com | Steve Ranson

Persistence. Determination. Hard work. Down, but not out, 27 graduates — many of them adults who didn’t finish their course requirements during their high school days — successfully completed the degree requirements and received their diplomas May 22 at the Churchill County School District’s Adult Education graduation.
Bridging the generation gap at Memorial Day service (photos)

1 week ago | thisisreno.com | Steve Ranson

FERNLEY — A key to remembering the contributions veterans have made to their country over the years is to involve the younger generations, a theme presented at this year’s Memorial Day ceremony at the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Fernley. The majority of the 9,500 veterans interred at the state’s second-largest military cemetery come from earlier wars such as World War II and Korea.
Oasis graduates told, 'let the world be yours'

1 week ago | nevadaappeal.com | Steve Ranson

Graduating Oasis Academy College Prep students received invaluable advice at their May 21 graduation from their guest speakers and valedictorians. Oasis Academy conducted its evening graduation ceremony at the Oats Park Arts Center Barkley Theatre. Earlier in the day, students received their diplomas and certificates from Western Nevada College. District Court Judge Tom Stockard, this year’s graduation speaker, presented the subject of books based on a question recently asked of him.
New Arts Council director gives update for spring and summer events

1 week ago | nevadaappeal.com | Steve Ranson

The new executive director of the Churchill Arts Council gave an update on the late spring and summer events at a recent Fallon Rotary Club meeting. Robyn Jordan has been in her role for two months, working on the final three months of the 2024-25 season while planning ahead for the new arts season that begins in August. Jordan said she loves the community’s support for the arts and commended the Rotarians for their volunteerism and interest in the arts.
Navy League awards two scholarships

2 weeks ago | nevadaappeal.com | Steve Ranson

Two students from western Nevada are this year’s recipients of $500 scholarships that were presented on May 7 by the Navy League’s Carson City Council. Navy League member Wayne Baker introduced each instructor and cadet and presented the scholarship checks along with Donna Brand. Noah Ciminski, a senior at Carson High School, and Keileene Kato, a senior at Churchill County High School, received their scholarships at the Navy League’s spring meeting.
Funeral service set for Churchill County deputy on Thursday

2 weeks ago | nevadaappeal.com | Steve Ranson

A funeral service for Tristan Redmond, a Churchill County sheriff’s deputy who died May 13 due to a motorcycle accident earlier in the month, will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on 450 N. Taylor St.Bishop Jeff Bradley described Redmond as a good Christian man who was a joker but one who had a positive outlook in life and was willing to help anyone who needed assistance.
Deputies honor one of their own

2 weeks ago | nevadaappeal.com | Steve Ranson

The somber mood permeated throughout the halls of the Churchill County Law Enforcement Center last week. The bantering among deputies was replaced with their solemn reflection as they remembered one of their own who died in a motorcycle accident early last week. On May 14, a long caravan of police and sheriff cars from multiple agencies, fire trucks and ambulances provided a protective veil over the hearse returning the 29-year-old deputy to Churchill County.
Opinion: Safeguard Nevada’s veterans with passage of AB145

3 weeks ago | thisisreno.com | Steve Ranson

The days are winding down in the Nevada Assembly, yet lawmakers—especially the Democratic leadership—appear to be dragging their feet on a bill that would help veterans file their claims without incurring fees, and allow Gold Star families to have entrance fees waived at state parks. Need we remind legislators that more than 200,000 veterans and their families live here? And before he left office in 2019, Gov.
Memorial Day events and veterans' initiatives in Nevada

3 weeks ago | thisisreno.com | Steve Ranson

Join our wear blue community for a 2-mile run or walk in partnership with Nevada at the Veterans Memorial Plaza in Sparks. Honor the fallen … speak their names … run or walk in their memory on Monday, May 26, at 8 a.m. The Nevada Veterans Memorial Plaza is located at 300 Howard Drive next to the Sparks Marina. Register today, receive a Hero Match, and be a part of a living memorial that gives meaning to their ultimate sacrifice.
Armed Forces Day: Fallon honors the military

3 weeks ago | nevadaappeal.com | Steve Ranson

After planning began months ago for the 2025 Fallon Armed Forces Day, the day is here on Saturday for the community to not only honor the military and veterans but also the area’s first responders. Organizer Essie Burriss said many events scheduled for the day are sponsored by the Nevada Community Alliance. The event’s hours are from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Rafter 3C Complex., but the official ceremony begins at noon. “It’s coming together well, and we’ve added a concert in the evening,” Burriss said.