Spanish Springs Boys: The Cougar boys continued its hot start to the season by winning all three games they played in last week. Spanish Springs got 19 points from Mason Whitaker and 16 by Cordell Stinson to help lead them past Galena last Tuesday, 54-40. Whitaker was back at it with a team-high 20 points on Thursday during a 54-49 win over Grants Pass, Ore. Spanish … [Read more...]
Railroaders Fall in Openers
Sparks’ Daniela Castorena brings the ball up the floor during a 45-31 season-opening loss to Wooster on Saturday. The Railroaders trailed 26-12 at half, but outscored the Colts 14-8 in the fourth quarter. They play next Dec. 10 at South Tahoe. The Sparks boys also fell to Wooster Saturday, 62-32, despite 10 points from Trezelle Patterson. … [Read more...]
Sparks Fire welcomes in community for 30th annual pancake breakfast
The Sparks Fire Department hosted yet another successful annual pancake breakfast and community event last weekend, met with beautiful weather to celebrate its 30th year. From 8 a.m. until noon, families, firefighters, locals, and City of Sparks staff gathered at 1605 Victorian Avenue to tour Sparks Fire Station 1, enjoy breakfast, and/or participate in the First Alarm 5k run. … [Read more...]
Andelin Family Farm opens for 10th year in Sparks
Located on 8100 Pyramid Way, the Andelin Family Farm is celebrating a decade of growing pumpkins and inviting the Sparks community to come out and enjoy good wholesome family fun during its annual Fall Harvest Festival. “It’s crazy how fast 10 years has gone by,” says Sparks native Cameron Andelin. After meeting his wife Natalie and finishing college at University of … [Read more...]
City of Sparks Installs Pedestrian Safety Flags on Vista Boulevard
The city of Sparks is installing pedestrian safety flags at various Vista Blvd. intersections for increased pedestrian visibility and safety. The project is part of an overall Be Safe! Be Seen! campaign brought before the Sparks City Council by girl scouts from Troop 1019. “The Girl Scouts reached out to us about installing pedestrian flagging to make certain … [Read more...]
Spanish Springs Picks up Big Win at Home; Reed Drops Second Straight
Spanish Springs picked up a big win Friday night and evened their record in the process when they knocked off Bishop Manogue at home. 28-19. It was the third straight win for the Cougars and they got another strong performance by quarterback Tristan Szabo. The junior passed for 338 yards and threw four touchdowns as the Cougs did most of their damage through the air. … [Read more...]
Downtown Sparks transformation continues with opening of new businesses and condos
There’s a lot of moving and shaking going on in Victorian Square as construction is going on from dawn until dusk in an effort to transform Downtown Sparks into a modern area to live, work and play. Many people spending time in Victorian Square may notice the new Galaxy Theatre up and running, and new local retailers are starting to move in. Sparks’ first and only wine bar, … [Read more...]
Armed guards to be added at downtown Reno homeless shelter
Associated Press RENO — Armed security guards soon will staff the homeless shelter in downtown Reno following a recent uptick in violence at the facility that also serves Sparks and Washoe County. One guard will police the shelter seven days a week from 1 p.m. to 1 a.m., with a second guard added from 3 to 11 p.m., Reno city spokesman Jon Humbert told … [Read more...]