King's Corner: Right to the Edge

Some boys test the limits of everything—and everyone—around them. Most of us just learn to do it more quietly. My father, Robert “Mark” King—Bobbie then—was not quiet about it. By the time he was in grade school, it was just him and his mother. His father,

PINE NUTS: Sunshine on the Forest Floor

So brief is life, I feel compelled to take this moment to save the world. Necessarily I will need to call upon everything I have learned from our generation to address this daunting task, but here goes… How can we avoid a Third World War? We can avoid the scourge

One dead, two injured after crash on U.S. 50 in Dayton

via 2 News Nevada One person has died, and two have been injured after a crash in Dayton on Friday afternoon. It happened just after 2:15 p.m. on U.S. 50 at River Boat Road, according to a release from the Nevada State Police. Preliminary investigation shows an

Events & Entertainment: April 6

Events are subject to change; please verify details with event hosts. Send your community events to advertising@thecomstockchronicle.com for posting. DAYTON Dayton High School May 2: Annual Dust Devils Golf Tournament Fundraiser, Eagle Valley Golf Course Every Thursday: Silver Squares family-friendly square dancing, 6:30pm - 8pm. Contact jimrenfree@

March Tours Highlight Silver City's Historic Landmarks

Update via Comstock Foundation for History and Culture On March 11, the Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) section of the Nevada Division of Minerals (NDOM) toured the historic Donovan Mill in Silver City, NV as part of a NDOM training event. Approximately 40 participants from across the United States attended the

King's Corner: Restoring the Picture

It takes a village to raise a child. It might also take a village to remember who we are. I was reminded of that while restoring an old car. My dad, Mark King, and I were driving home down Hwy 50 from Carson City when I spotted a Ford Model

AMVETS Veterans Assistance Outreach Program

For veterans living in rural areas, accessing information about available assistance programs and resources can often feel overwhelming. However, AMVETS Post #1 in Reno is working to bridge that gap by bringing services directly to Northern Nevada’s rural communities. Their outreach supports veterans with needs including transportation, housing, food,

The Great Nevada Idea: Put the Commuters Back on Rails

Well, now, I have lived long enough to see progress turn around, tip its hat, and walk back the way it came, claiming it discovered something new. It happens whenever a crowd gathers thick enough to convince itself that standing still is a form of travel. Such is the case

Donation for C&C RR Depot and Dayton Historic Preservation Creates Happiness

Members of the Historical Society of Dayton Valley (HSDV) are counting their lucky stars thanks to Stan Paher who just donated $40,000 to help with the reconstruction of Dayton’s historic Carson and Colorado Railroad Depot that burned at the hands of an arsonist in 2020. Stan is a

Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Makes Arrest in Child Abuse Investigation

Dayton, NV – On April 3, 2026, at approximately 1 p.m., the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division received information regarding a child abuse investigation initiated by the Storey County Sheriff’s Office. The incident was determined to have occurred within Lyon County, at which point the Lyon County

Sky Fiber Internet to Break Ground on Major Fiber Expansion in Silver Springs & Stagecoach

State and Federally Supported Project Advances Broadband Access in Northern Nevada

Boys & Girls Club Announces Silver Springs Campus Plan

Fundraising underway for clubhouse, early learning center