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Part 2 of the Comstock Chronicle Series: “From Gold to Green—The Evolution of the Comstock”. This sponsored article will run each week for one month. By Comstock Inc. Ask anyone in Virginia City and they’ll tell you: the Comstock isn’t just history—it’s heritage. The old
History
On Sunday, Dec. 7, proud Americans gathered at the Stagecoach Community Center (8204 Hwy 50) to rededicate a WWII memorial in honor of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. The original memorial was erected by the now inactive Fort Churchill VFW Post in 1991 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Pearl Harbor.
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The Comstock was set ablaze with millions of colorful lights as Virginia City and Dayton held their annual Christmas tree lighting celebrations on Dec. 5 and 6. The respective local fire and sheriff departments helped lead the festivities and keep spirits bright. Children were especially thrilled to spot Santa—sharing
From Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce Film Nevada is reaching out to share information on how your property can be featured in Film Nevada’s Locations Database, a statewide resource that connects productions with film-friendly homes, businesses, and unique spaces. If you think your home, office building, warehouse, restaurant, hotel,
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At eleven years old, my father, Mark King, moved to a farm in Wisconsin near a tribal nation. There he befriended an Indian boy his age, and the two forged a bond grounded in the purest form of childhood friendship: shooting things. Their favorite pastime was target practice with arrows
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties next breakfast meeting takes place Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 at the Silver Springs Community Center at 2945 Fort Churchill Street, Silver Springs, Nevada 89429 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The public meeting includes presentations on two
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Flirting with death releases pheromones that make you feel more alive than before. Or as Winston Churchill put it, “Nothing in life is so exhilarating as to be shot at without result.” I’ve only had that feeling once in my life, but it proved true to form… I got
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There is an incredibly important holiday on the calendar this week that we should never have forgotten but largely have. Maybe because of complacency, or just the way humans tend to forget why we have the freedoms we do and allow past mistakes to repeat themselves. On this day in
The Odeon was overflowing with festive fun during the Misfits Theater Group spirited presentation of "'Twas the Night Before Christmas", on Dec. 5, 6 & 7. Laughter, singing, and plenty of audience participation filled the historic venue as guests enjoyed a lively holiday performance. The one-act melodrama
DAYTON Community Roots & Shoots Starting Nov 26: Christmas Tree Sale Dayton Valley Branch Library Dec 19: Cookies & Cocoa, 2 pm - 5 pm Dayton Valley Community Center Dec 12 (7 pm) & Dec 14 (2 pm): The Spirit Players present A Comstock Christmas Carol. Tickets on Eventbrite Monday
FOR RELEASE Virginia City, Nev. – This holiday season, historic Piper’s Opera House invites the community to its annual Christmas Play, “Miracle on C Street.” This year’s production blends the classic “Miracle on 34th Street” with a distinctive Virginia City twist, bringing C Street and the town’s rich
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Yerington, Nevada – Lyon County Emergency Management and the Yerington/Mason Valley Fire Protection District are providing an update regarding the temporary odor and air quality concerns reported on the evening of Dec. 5, 2025 in the East Yerington area. Mason Valley Fire responded to a single medical
SPONSORED ARTICLE Silver Springs, Nev – On a sunny Nevada Saturday afternoon in early November, the Comstock Metals facility on Lake Avenue came alive with the sounds of conversation, laughter, and the unmistakable aroma of grilled burgers and hot dogs. More than 100 neighbors, community leaders, employees and even investors gathered
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Yerington, Nevada – At approximately 5:00 PM, Lyon County Emergency Management and Yerington/Mason Valley Fire Protection District were notified of temporary air quality issues in the area of Pete Henrichs Road and East 95A following the application of agricultural chemicals in a nearby field. Monitoring indicates
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Lyon County, Nevada – The Lyon County Clerk/Treasurer’s Office is pleased to announce that we have successfully negotiated improved debit card processing fees to support our taxpayers when making real and personal property tax payments. Updated Payment Processing Fees effective 11:49 p.m. on Dec.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Yerington, Nevada – The Lyon County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) met on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 to hear presentations and take action on several significant agenda items. Highlights from the meeting include: Master Plan Amendment for Monarch Data Center The Board approved, in a 4–1 vote
If you’ve felt the Chronicle getting fuller these past few months, you’re not imagining it. Our community has rediscovered its voice—and with it, a renewed excitement to share stories, memories, journalism, art, and reflections from across the Comstock. Each week, more residents reach out wanting to contribute,
Dayton, Nevada – Community Roots’ annual holiday open house takes place this year on Saturday, Dec. 6 and Sunday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on both days. There will be festive food, hot beverages, and an ornament-making craft table. The event also provides opportunities to shop for
NEWS RELEASE Lyon County, Nevada – Lyon County Emergency Management, in partnership with the Central Lyon, North Lyon, Yerington/Mason Valley, and Smith Valley Fire Protection Districts, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, and the Yerington Police Department, is announcing the launch of a new countywide preparedness initiative: Be Ready, Get