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Former teacher copes with Parkinson’s, disease that killed his brother

John Cwik was walking through the Bellagio with his wife and daughter in January 2014 when he suddenly sensed that strangers were lining the walls around him, cameras were flashing and the world was in on a secret plot to do him harm. His eyes identified the casino’s activity for what it was: card players at game tables and shoppers gazing in boutique windows. His brain told him to run.

Founder of The Steamie Weenie in Henderson embraces new tricks

Hot dog destination The Steamie Weenie, where each bun is a “canvas,” and the toppings, art, celebrated its two-year anniversary this July. Nestled in the Pebble Marketplace on North Green Valley Parkway, the restauarant bustled with customers during a recent lunch visit. Owner Bob Remington is used to the noon rush this time of year; July is National Hot Dog Month.

Residents anxious about future of closed Legacy Golf Club

Henderson residents living in homes surrounding the recently purchased Legacy Golf Club are voicing displeasure about its closure and the uncertainly about future uses.

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CCSD survey reveals split on use of social media, texting

Survey results on school district’s draft policy indicate many parents, educators are divided on whether there is such a thing as appropriate texting between teachers and students.

Plane rolls through fence at Henderson airport

A plane rolled through a fence after a mechanic forgot to set the breaks at Henderson Executive Airport on Friday afternoon.

Ex-employees hit back at Teachers Health Trust in court filing

The former executives of the health care insurance provider for Clark County School District teachers allege in a counterclaim that union officials and the trust board wasted millions with a series of costly no-bid contracts.

Henderson council OKs funding for affordable housing

The Henderson City Council unanimously approved a number of housing fund allocations Tuesday to assist low-income residents with affordable housing projects.

Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve gets its share of international visitors

Located on the edge of the Pacific Flyway, a north-south route for migratory birds extending from Alaska to the tip of South America, the Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve is a popular destination for winged visitors and their admirers.

Henderson girl, 15, prepares for her first CrossFit Games

Marya Drabicki has spent her childhood lifting stones, climbing ropes and snatching barbells as a weightlifting and CrossFit competitor. The 15-year-old is now training for the CrossFit Games, an athletic competition to crown the “fittest on earth.” It’s set for Aug. 3 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin.

Humana Charity Crafters donate quilts, afghans to veterans’ groups

The Humana Charity Crafters, a group of primarily senior women who quilt, knit and crochet clothes and blankets for donation, gathered in Henderson on July 14 to make their biannual donation of handmade items.

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