Following Chris Maples retirement, the City of Sparks has named a new fire chief who plans on finishing out the rest of his career with Sparks Fire. New Fire Chief Jim Reid has been with the fire department for more than 22 years and has ideas for how to keep the community safe and secure during Sparks booming growth. Sparks Fire recently announced that it will be hiring … [Read more...]
Downtown Sparks playing host to new event
The Sparks community nonprofit organization, 39 North Downtown, recently launched a new year-round event that brings people together for good times and fun titled “3rd Thursday”. Exactly what its name implies, 3rd Thursday is held on the third Thursday of every month with its inaugural event taking place on May 16. The next event will be held this week on June 20 from 4 to 9 … [Read more...]
Reed grads brought together by desire to help others
John Byrne/Tribune Natalie King-Shaw and Emilee Keppelmann served their community by distributing hygiene products to the homeless while attending Reed High School. The seniors graduate today after a four-year career as Raiders. On a warm, sunny morning with graduation just a week away, Natalie King-Shaw and Emilee Keppelmann graciously greet me at Reed High School where … [Read more...]
Spanish Springs senior excited for what the future holds
John Byrne/Tribune Spanish Springs High senior Meghan Chawla plans on attending the University of Nevada-Reno this fall. Spanish Springs High School Senior Meghan Chawla will be walking on June 12 with her intentions set on staying in Northern Nevada and attending University of Nevada, Reno in the fall. However, she fondly looks back on her last four years and the moments … [Read more...]
Twin brothers leave lasting mark during four years at Sparks High
John Byrne/Tribune Twin brothers Vinny and Aleki Po’oi will be graduating this month after four years at Sparks High School. Two twin brothers who grew up in Sparks will be leaving Sparks High School soon to continue their path towards serving our country and doing great things, thanks to the support of their fellow students, family, and faculty. Vinny Po’oi is … [Read more...]
Italian eatery a hidden gem in the heart of Downtown Sparks
John Byrne/Tribune Longtime Pietro’s Famiglia resident singer Richie Ballerini has performed at the Sparks restaurant every weekend since 2009. Walking along Victorian Square, a small sign out in front of the Blind Onion points upstairs to Pietro’s Famiglia, next to Sparks Museum. Arriving an hour before the restaurant opens, the sharply dressed Richie Ballerini is doing … [Read more...]
Locals take part in annual ‘Ride for Reading’ event
Kayla Anderson Sparks Mayor Ron Smith reads a proclamation at city hall before the start of the Ride for Reading event last week. On a breezy overcast spring day in Sparks, a group of local bicyclists and city officials gathered at Sparks City Hall to participate in Washoe County’s annual “Ride for Reading” event where community members deliver donated books to a local … [Read more...]
More Sparks roads set for facelift this summer
John Byrne/Tribune Four sections of Sparks roadways will be getting a facelift this summer as part of the rehabilitation project named Sparks Consolidated 19-01. The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) hosted an open house at the Sparks Library May 8 to seek preliminary feedback on the rehabilitation projects happening on four sections of Sparks roadways and showcase … [Read more...]