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Greetings Sparks! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What’s really causing that oily smell at the Sparks Marina canal?
  • How Sparks detectives tracked down a kidnapping suspect from Sullivan Lane

Also on today's calendar: Laugh Factory and 1 more event.

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Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Windy with showers around, with a high of 47 and low of 35 degrees.
  • Friday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 48, low: 30.
  • Saturday: Chilly with some sun, with a high of 44 and low of 20 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Residents alarmed by smell and oily film in Sparks Marina canal (mynews4.com) — Residents along the Sparks Marina canal are worried after a strong odor, oily sheen, and a dead bird appeared in the water following recent rain. City of Sparks engineers say the smell and film come from stormwater runoff and the marina’s unique design, and crews are using pumps and aerators while assuring residents the water is treated before reaching the Truckee River.
   

• Sparks man sentenced for assault and kidnapping case (2news.com) — A Sparks resident has been sentenced to multiple years in prison after police say an incident that began with a woman screaming for help on Sullivan Lane led to felony kidnapping and domestic battery convictions. Sparks officers and regional detectives used witness interviews and surveillance footage to identify and arrest the suspect, underscoring how multi-unit housing and neighborhood units are tackling serious domestic violence cases locally.
   

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    Thursday December 25
  • That's Holiday Magic!
    White Rabbit Theater and Lounge, 2500 E 2nd St, Reno
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Since we are expecting high winds that can possibly blow down fences, PLEASE make sure your dogs are tagged, and hopefully microchipped!
    Have Animal Control’s number in your contacts Incase you see a lost dog but are unable to rescue it. The number is 775-322-dogs! Help save lost… (Nextdoor Spanish Springs 2)
  • Does anyone know whose cat this is?
    He comes in thru the cat door most days to visit. He has a curly q tail. Friendly, I don’t think he’s a stray. But he has no manners! Jumps on my… (Nextdoor Deer Park)
  • Performance Food Group Company posted a job opening for Reach Truck Forklift Operator in Sparks. Apply here.
  • Amazon.com, Inc. posted a job opening for Infra Delivery Manager II, DC Operations, DCC Communities in Sparks. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sparks here.

🗞 Nearby News

Sun Valley

  • Occupancy at The Ridge at Sun Valley Rises to 76 Percent (kolotv.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I guess I’m not as sharp as I thought.
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