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If you’ve ever looked back on your childhood and wondered how you survived it, you’re not alone. Some of us were guided carefully. Others… were retrieved regularly. That was certainly true for my dad, Robert “Mark” King—known as “Bobbie” when he was a boy growing up in
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The Republic of Molossia (estab. 1977) is a sovereign, independent nation located in and completely surrounded by territory of the United States near Dayton, Nevada. His Excellency, President Kevin Baugh governs this 11.3 acre micronation, home to more than 30 Molossians. Each year, Molossia hosts scheduled tours of its
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Eleven cooks fired up their heating elements early on March 21, each determined to out-simmer the competition at the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Chili Showdown. With just four hours to prep, pots bubbled, spices flew, and secret ingredients made their appearance—all in pursuit of the perfect bowl.
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On Sunday, March 22, 59 volunteers took to the streets of Old Town Dayton for the first ever Dayton Main Street Old Town Cleanup Day. This America250/Nevada Gives Volunteer Project received an amazing response from the community, with individual residents as well as community service groups –Desert Pigs, Kiwanis
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Now, it’s my firm opinion that dogs have more common sense than half the people you meet in a lifetime, and Deputy Chino, a K9 in Storey County, was no exception. Chino has the nose of a bloodhound, the patience of a saint, and an attitude that suggests he
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 Every Thursday: Silver Squares family-friendly square dancing, 6:30pm - 8pm. Contact jimrenfree@msn.com or (775) 781-0673 Dayton Taphouse Breakfast hours: Monday at 11am,
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Paige and Matt Keller will celebrate the grand opening of Prospector Pizza on March 28 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a community event featuring vendors and family-friendly activities. The couple hopes that sunshine will draw crowds to their new restaurant at 5925 Apache Drive, where pizza
As a warmup to celebrating our 250th birthday, I find myself reflecting upon memories regarding the discovery of the Fountain of Youth as I recall them from fourth-grade… The first European to see America, so far as we know, was a Norseman named Barney, sometime around A.D. 986. Barney
Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026 Time: Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Location: Fourth Ward School Museum, Virginia City, NV 89440 Virginia City, NV - The Historic Fourth Ward School Museum & Archives is delighted to announce a Victorian Tea Party: Tea & Bustles on Saturday, May 9, 2026,
Lyon County Community, On March 19, 2026, at approximately 7:04 p.m., Sparks Police Department, contacted me in relation to a criminal investigation, of a sworn employee of the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office. After being made aware of the investigation, myself and other members of the Command Staff
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Pierce Powell, born June 27, 1938, in Alhambra, California, was the oldest of eight children in a lively Catholic family of six boys and two girls. From an early age, it was clear he was different. Teachers once noted he wasn’t “applying himself,” yet he earned straight A’s
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 20, 2026 Yerington, Nevada – The Lyon County Board of County Commissioners met on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Yerington to hear presentations, conduct public hearings, and take action on several significant development and policy items. Highlights from the meeting include: Presentations The meeting began with several
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 20, 2026 Dayton, Nevada – The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office is providing an update to the fatal shooting that occurred on March 19, 2026, in Dayton. The suspect has been identified as 60-year-old Dayton resident Greg Kevin Roller. He was taken into custody and booked into
Scenic Jeep run and Jeep-only Show & Shine will bring Jeep owners from Northern California and Western Nevada to the Comstock.
SPARKS, NV – Hot August Nights is gearing up for a milestone year and inviting the community to help make history. As the organization prepares to celebrate its 40th Anniversary in 2026, it is launching a volunteer open house and encouraging both longtime supporters and a new generation of volunteers to
The Storey County Clerk’s Office is preparing for the upcoming Primary Election scheduled for Tuesday, June 9, 2026. The primary election determines which candidates will advance to the General Election in November of this year. Storey County voters will have three ways to cast a ballot: • Vote early from