Steve Ranson

1 week ago | thisisreno.com | Steve Ranson

The William C. Westmoreland Chapter of the Association of the United States Army in Northern Nevada is hosting a gala to celebrate the United States Army’s 250th birthday in partnership with various community organizations. The U.S. Army will celebrate its 250th birthday on June 14, 2025, commemorating the Army’s distinguished service to our nation.

1 week ago | nevadaappeal.com | Steve Ranson

On Friday night, Fallon’s annual Night of Fights ended three hours of high school boxing with Rockin’ the Rafters after Carson “Slim Shady” Melendy scored a unanimous decision against Frankie “The Kid” Cortez in a three-round bout that kept the audience focused and hollering until the final bell. Melendy, fighting in the green corner at the Rafter 3C Arena, and Cortez measured each other throughout a hard-fought first round in the boys’ main event.

1 week ago | thisisreno.com | Steve Ranson

Even with the liberation of several thousand prisoners from Nazi concentration and death camps during the waning days of World War II in Europe, the aftereffects faced by those men, women and children held against their will would resonate for months — even years — after their release.

1 week ago | nevadaappeal.com | Steve Ranson

Survivors of Germany’s World War II death camps experienced effects of their imprisonment for years and, in some cases, passed trauma to their children, according to this year’s Day of Remembrance speaker. Dr. Harold Koplewicz, who spoke April 24 at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno, is a child and adolescent psychiatrist whose parents survived the Holocaust. He presented a viewpoint on the survivors’ experiences and how they faced their trauma after liberation.

1 week ago | thisisreno.com | Steve Ranson

Armed Forces DayFallon — The fifth annual Fallon Armed Forces Day is slated for May 17 at the Rafter 3C Complex, 255 Sheckler Road. The annual event’s hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.A free lunch will be provided to U.S. military and veterans, as well as to first responders. Armed Forces Day will also feature crafters, vendors, food, live music and more. Register for a booth or become a sponsor. Contact nevadacommunityalliance.com or call 775-315-6571.