John Byrne photos/Tribune The spirit of the season was alive and well in Rail City on Saturday for the Sparks Hometowne Christmas Parade. An early morning snow turned into a chilly sunny afternoon filled with marching bands, floats and music that was capped off by an appearance from Santa and his reindeer. The annual event is a finalist in USA Today’s top 10 best holiday … [Read more...]
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Plenty of Holiday Events on Tap
The holiday season is in full swing in Sparks and there are plenty of activities on tap over the next couple of weeks to get residents into the holiday spirit. On Friday, the Nugget Casino Resort will be holding its 3rd annual Christmas Tree Lighting near the northwest entrance of the property on Victorian Avenue. Santa Claus will be on hand and will join holiday carolers … [Read more...]
Battle Born Memorial’s Unveiling Remembers Nevada’s 895 Fallen
The Rev. Lloyd Byers, a retired minister who formerly resided in Sparks but now lives in Nashville, Tenn., said his son, Joshua, was a leader in ROTC, in school and in the U.S. Army. A 1996 West Point graduate, the Army captain died July 3, 2003, when an IED (improvised explosive device) exploded under his Humvee near Ramadi, Iraq. The 29-year-old Byers was the 13th soldier … [Read more...]
Spanish Springs boys capture North title; Sparks on to state
Sparks Tribune The Spanish Springs boys soccer team continued to prove its season-long dominance on the pitch over the weekend when they captured the 4A Northern Region title on Saturday. The top seeded Cougs defeated Galena 2-1 in the championship game after knocking off Wooster 2-1 in overtime Wednesday afternoon. They kicked off the tournament with a 3-0 … [Read more...]
Sparks Mayor Geno Martini Delivers Farewell Address
I have seen Sparks mayor Geno Martini around at events the last two years in my covering of the Sparks area, but I had never had a one-on-one conversation with him. Sitting down with him two weeks ago, he embodied everything I ever thought about him from my first impressions and watching him engage with the community from afar and he struck me as someone who was personable, … [Read more...]
Longtime Sparks Mayor Reflects as Final Term Comes to a Close
Geno Martini’s name is synonymous with the city he loves and helped guide for nearly two decades. A lot of Sparks’ success is due to Geno’s dedication and heartfelt love for this city, something many people have noticed and appreciated throughout the years. The Sparks native grew up in the city and ended up serving it well. After 13 years as the face of the city, Sparks’ … [Read more...]
