Dayton
The Kiwanis Club of Dayton Township visited the Dayton Museum on Sunday, April 13, with docent Pat Neylan providing the tour. It appeared the group enjoyed the many antique exhibits with the Native American local history, mining and milling and enlarged old photos catching their eye. Besides showing the Museum,
Storey County
Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center, Nev. —Storey County is continuing coordinated efforts with regional and private partners to address increasing traffic impacts along Interstate 80 and within the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center (TRI-Center). At its April 21, 2026, meeting, the Board of County Commissioners directed staff to advance an infrastructure improvement project at
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Part 6 of the Comstock Chronicle Series: “From Gold to Green—The Evolution of the Comstock”
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When my dad was a boy, he brought a horse to school. That sounds like the beginning of a joke—but to him, it was just another Tuesday. He was eight or nine when his mother decided he belonged in Catholic school. My grandmother Julia was a force of nature;
Dayton
Around the turn of the 19th Century, 26 of 27 ranches on the Carson River between Dayton and Weeks (south of Silver Springs) were owned by Italians. Many of these hardworking immigrants had first been attracted to the silver and gold strikes and settled in the upper Comstock towns of
Silver City
When: May 2, 2026, at 7 p.m., doors at 6 p.m. Where: Silver City Schoolhouse (385 High Street, Silver City, NV) How much: $25 suggested donation – no one will be turned away RSVP: evangeline@evangelinepresents.com Space is limited! Please RSVP! Web: https://www.facebook.com/events/1922865705004193
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 20, 2026 Storey County, Nev. —The boil water notice issued for Silver City has been rescinded following completion of required water quality testing. The notice was issued last week out of an abundance of caution after Public Works completed repairs on a water line leak in
In the sleepy stretches of Lockwood in Storey County, where the tumbleweeds outnumbered people, and common sense is considered a luxury, two modern-day Prospero apprentices decided to conduct chemical experiments in a motorcar. Joseph Caldwell, a man from Reno with all the cunning of a wet sponge, and Jordan Hall,
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 19, 2026 Virginia City, NV — The 601 Vigilance Committee honored the life and legacy of Robert Russell, an American hero and Virginia City legend, with a 21-gun salute at the historic Bucket of Blood Saloon. Russell, a 22-year U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served in
The Odeon was full Sunday afternoon, April 19, for the latest Odeon Oldies lecture, and it didn’t take long for Taylor C. Hamby to have the room completely with her. Her talk, Between the Bonanzas, walked the audience through the lasting influence of Lucius Beebe and Charles Clegg—two
Date: Saturday, May 2, 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 is pleased to announce a special book signing event with author Robin Flinchum, featuring her new historical nonfiction, "
Date: Saturday – May 2, 2026 Cost: $45 per person (bring correct change please) Time: 9 a.m. – registration and staging All proceeds go to the James D. Hoff Memorial Start at the Hoff Memorial (In Idlewild Park, Reno, NV) Group ride to Virginia City – parade, food, beverages, and entertainment First
With thanks to the Banned Book Club at St. Patrick’s, I was invited to speak in Huckleberry’s behalf, so I thought I’d like to pass my thoughts along to you, the gentle reader, while they’re fresh on my mind… Olivia Clemens wanted her husband to become
Celebrate mom with a memorable day in Virginia City
Donovan Mill Blacksmith Program: Introductory Smithing Class Comstock Foundation for History & Culture Classes scheduled once per month through September Where: Donovan Mill, 900 Main St., Silver City, NV (Hwy 342) Starting April 25, 2026, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost: $100 per person, materials and tools supplied
Guest Contributor: Misfits President Lisa Paul The Misfits Theater Group is bringing laughter, mystery, and plenty of puns to the stage with its upcoming melodrama, The Pony Expresso, or The Villain Came to a Grinding Halt. Set in a struggling coffee shop, the story follows Star Bright and her Aunt
Some cities rise by industry, some fall by misfortune, and then there is San Francisco, which appears to be doing both at once out of sheer originality. The latest from NASA, which watches us from above like a patient landlord, is that San Francisco is sinking faster than it previously
via Lyon County Lyon County is currently seeking community members to serve on several advisory boards. This is a great opportunity to have a voice in local decisions and help shape the future of our communities! Open Positions Include: • Central Lyon County Park & Recreation Board • Debt Management Commission • Mound