Valley Men Sentenced for Gambling

Three men, at the center of a Warren gambling operation, have been sentenced. On Friday, Donald Fleck of Girard and Colin McCartnery were each sentenced to two years probation. They, along with James Kay of Girard, will also have to pay fines.

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Sat, March 7th, 2009

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  • When traveling to Las Vegas be sure to check out some of the incredible scenery outside of the city. Lake Mead is about 45 minutes away from the city and is a beautiful place to cool off. When things get really hot, give Mount Charleston a try. It\'s approximately 30 degrees cooler. Red Rock Canyon is only a 30 drive. There is also the stunning Valley of Fire which is 1 hour away from Las Vegas.