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  1. in BriefRead the original story

    1 hr ago | Las Vegas Review Journal

    ... protected disability. But the Supreme Court ruled that his activities were not protected. AMERICAN INDIAN ANTIQUITIES Sparks joins agreement to protect petroglyphs The city of Sparks has joined a cooperative agreement to protect a rocky site ...

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    Related Topix: Education Etc., Home Listing, Home

  2. Looking back at economy, perfect storm hit region in 2009Read the original story

    1 hr ago | Reno Gazette-Journal

    ... home builders counted their monthly production in single digits. This past summer, tourism officials hoped the Reno-Sparks area's special events would reignite spending. They didn't. Home foreclosures rocketed, pushing Reno-Sparks into the top 10 ...

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    Related Topix: Nevada, Reno, NV, Foreclosures, Home, Mortgage

  3. Classic Residence food drive benefits local seniorsRead the original story

    5 hrs ago | RGJ.com - News (not Fernley or MVN)

    ... who the recipients are, all of us feel great about it," said Ceci Martin at Classic Residence. BOOKS FOR KIDS: The Sparks Kiwanis Club is in full swing with its "Community Bookshelf Project," which provides books to children whose families are ...

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    Related Topix: Reno, NV, Washoe County, NV, Family, Kids, Life, Hobbies, Knitting, Charity

  4. Truckee River pact challengedRead the original story

    7 hrs ago | RGJ.com - News (not Fernley or MVN)

    ... disappointment, but it's not a surprise," said Mike Carrigan, chair of the water authority, jointly composed of Reno, Sparks and Washoe County. The agreement, Carrigan said, is "really important" for the future of the Truckee Meadows, particularly ...

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    Related Topix: Nevada, Fallon, NV, Churchill County, NV, Reno, NV

  5. 16 small quakes hit Sun Valley, SparksRead the original story

    7 hrs ago | RGJ.com - News (not Fernley or MVN)

    Sixteen small earthquakes hit in the area of Sun Valley and Wild Creek Golf Course in Sparks on Thursday and Friday, but they caused no damage, and residents had a hard time even feeling them.

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    Related Topix: Sun Valley, NV, Natural Disasters, Earthquake, Spanish Springs, NV

  6. Sparks joins petroglyph site pactRead the original story

    7 hrs ago | RGJ.com - News (not Fernley or MVN)

    The city of Sparks has joined a cooperative agreement to protect an obscure, rocky site featuring more than 200 panels of American Indian petroglyphs.

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    Related Topix: Washoe County, NV

  7. Sparks celebrates with tree lighting, paradeRead the original story

    8 hrs ago | Reno Gazette-Journal

    The Sparks tree-lighting ceremony is scheduled from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Friday in front of the St.

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  8. Perfect economic storm hits regionRead the original story

    8 hrs ago | Latest news updates from RGJ.com

    ... home builders counted their monthly production in single digits. This past summer, tourism officials hoped the Reno-Sparks area's special events would reignite spending. They didn't. Home foreclosures rocketed, pushing Reno-Sparks into the top 10 ...

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    Related Topix: Nevada, Reno, NV, Foreclosures, Home, Mortgage, University of Nevada-Reno

  9. Notebook: Impact of Bishop Gormana s Grimble goes beyond the box scoreRead the original story

    8 hrs ago | Las Vegas Sun

    Xavier Grimble, No. 6, leads Bishop Gorman on to the field Saturday in Sparks to take on Reed.

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    Related Topix: High School Football, Nevada High School Football

  10. Elmer Riley SmithRead the original story

    8 hrs ago | Lahonton Valley News

    ... born on a farm near Altas, Okla. on March 5, 1924. He moved to Nevada in the mid thirties with his family living in Sparks, Nev. until moving to Fallon in 2000. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and married his wife, Mary in 1945. He ran a ...

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  11. Sparks joins effort to protect petroglyphsRead the original story

    9 hrs ago | Telegram & Gazette

    NV COURT OF ANTIQUITY, 1ST LD-WRITETHRU SPARKS, Nev. - The city of Sparks has joined a cooperative agreement to protect an obscure, rocky site featuring more than 200 panels of American Indian petroglyphs.

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    Related Topix: Washoe County, NV

  12. Victorian Square building to be torn down in early DecemberRead the original story

    9 hrs ago | Daily Sparks Tribune

    ... 1212 Victorian Ave. will be demolished by Empire Contractors. The contract for demolition was approved Monday by the Sparks City Council. Empire will be paid $41,725 to tear down the building. The city bought out the building's tenants over the ...

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  13. Reed High trails Gorman 49-7 at half in 4A football semifinal gameRead the original story

    13 hrs ago | RGJ.com - Sports

    The second half of the Nevada 4A semifinal game has started in Sparks. Reed High School trailed Bishop Gorman High School 49-7 at half.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Sports Etc.

  14. Silver Club casino in Sparks to go up for auctionRead the original story

    15 hrs ago | Las Vegas Review Journal

    The shuttered Silver Club casino in Sparks will go up for auction Dec. 23 after a foreclosure notice was issued.

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    Related Topix: Foreclosures, Economics News, Bankruptcy

  15. Upgrades in suburban Sparks home -- Formal rooms, granite tile...Read the original story

    Yesterday | Reno Gazette-Journal

    Story and photos By Holly O'Driscoll Nicely upgraded and well-maintained, this single-level home in the Vineyards section of suburban Sparks offers a great room, a formal dining room, three large bedrooms and three full baths.

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    Related Topix: Home Listing, Home

  16. Santa's arrival heralds start of festivitiesRead the original story

    Yesterday | Reno Gazette-Journal

    ... Washoe schools Superintendent Heath Morrison was the grand marshal of the parade, which also featured Miss Reno-Sparks; Miss Junior Miss; Miss University of Nevada, Reno; Miss Nevada State Fair; clowns, horses; musicians; and Aztec and Hawaiian ...

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    Related Topix: Reno, NV, Life, Holidays, Christmas

  17. Winners: 4th Cardboard Box city raises $35,000 to help the homelessRead the original story

    Yesterday | Reno Gazette-Journal

    All of the more than 150 participants and the contributors to Family Promise of Reno/Sparks' fourth annual Cardboard Box City, which raised more than $35,000, including: Back of the House Cooking School; Great Harvest Bread; Truckee Sourdough Company; Java Jungle; Red Rock Water Co.; Doughboy Doughnuts; Truckee River Bagels; Cheese Board and Wine ...

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    Related Topix: Reno, NV, Baked Goods, Life, Food, Bread

  18. Seniors invited to get moving at walking clubRead the original story

    Yesterday | Reno Gazette-Journal

    ... to wear their walking shoes and bring and water. The group also meets at 8 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Sparks Senior Center, 97 Richards Way. Cost: Free, advanced registration not required. Details: 775-334-2262.

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    Related Topix: Outdoor Recreation, Walking

  19. Sparks, Reno Butcher Boy to Close Monday Night

    Yesterday | KTVN Reno

    Butcher Boy in both Sparks and Reno will close Monday at 6pm. The deli and butcher shop been around since 1974 but the rough economy has made doing business hard.

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    Related Topix: Reno, NV

  20. Court ProceedingRead the original story w/Photo

    Yesterday | Daily Sparks Tribune

    " - " Just below the roar of traffic on Interstate 80, east of Sparks, the whispers of a Native American past sit quietly, waiting to be noticed.

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    Related Topix: Washoe County, NV

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