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First Nome-ite in Years Licensed to Euthanize Pets Through Injection

By Davis Hovey | May 9, 2018

Woman in maroon sweatshirt smiles while holding a puppy inside an animal shelter.

Nome’s Animal Control Officer is now certified to euthanize animals by injection. It’s a service that has not been provided year-round in Nome since Dr. Derrick Leedy retired and closed the Nome Veterinary Hospital at the end of 2014.

Nome Council in Agreement: NSHC and Community Will Benefit From Vacated Property

By Davis Hovey | June 27, 2017

City Council members gather around the table during a work session followed by regular meeting. Photo Credit: Davis Hovey, KNOM (2017)

Through the passage of an ordinance, NSHC will have use of land on East L Street and East M Street, as well as between East 6th and Greg Kruschek Avenue. City Manager Tom Moran explains these properties won’t go out for bid, but the City is negotiating some form of payment with NSHC.