Family, Friends Gather to Celebrate Life of Richard Beneville
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Rain dribbled as family and friends of the late Mayor of Nome Richard Beneville gathered around a white cross bearing an inscription of his name and signature catch phrase “Hello Central!”. At the base of the cross purple velvet was draped over a freshly placed headstone. Richard Beneville’s niece, Susan Beneville, opened the ceremony with […]
Celebration of Richard Beneville’s Life, Tenure as Nome Mayor, to Take Place July 10
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Family and friends of the late City of Nome Mayor Richard Beneville will gather Wednesday, July 10 to unveil a headstone in his honor. The event will take place at the Nome Cemetery where Richard Beneville, who served as Mayor from 2015 until his passing in 2020, is laid to rest. Richard Beneville was a […]
Nome City Council Talks Mining Laws, Property Abatements
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Heated words on mining and property abatements were exchanged during what Mayor Richard Beneville called a “productive” Nome City Council meeting Monday night. The Council also addressed a possible resolution on public intoxication and vagrancy on Front Street.
Nome City Council Looks To Fully Fund Schools
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After a special work session last week, the Council is one step closer to approving a $600,000 funding increase over last year.
City Council Weighs Increasing Deficit to Forestall More Cuts at Nome Schools
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There’s no easy path forward for the Nome City Council as it decides how much money to give to Nome Public Schools for the upcoming school year.