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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 —The boil water notice issued for Silver City has been rescinded following completion of required water quality testing.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
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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,
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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
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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
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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 book, "The
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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
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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
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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
Today (April 13), K9 Chino was presented with a ballistic vest generously donated by Battle Born Offroad Club that was funded by Jiffy Lube and Elite Truck. We cannot express our gratitude to all the organizations involved to make this happen. Our K9’s are exposed to the same potential
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 16, 2026 Silver City, Nev. — A boil water notice has been issued for all residents of Silver City until further notice. During this time, residents should boil all water used for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, and food preparation. Bringing water to a rolling boil for at
The Renegade Orchestra describes itself as, “The Beauty of a Symphony, the Soul of a Rock Band,” and at the Piper’s Opera House on April 25 they plan to present their dynamic show of rock covers and more, all performed by an orchestra with an added rock band rhythm
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 Apr 18: Dayton Silver Squares Anniversary dance day, pre-rounds start at 3pm May 2: Annual Dust Devils Golf Tournament Fundraiser, Eagle Valley Golf Course Every
Virginia City, that proud little patch of dirt that has somehow survived history’s attempts to forget it, has decided to add a new form of public spectacle: the kilted 5K. Yes, you read that right. A race in which grown adults dash, sprint, or occasionally hobble through the streets
Silver Springs, Nevada –At approximately 6:29 p.m. on April 13, a magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck near Silver Springs, Nevada just southeast of Lahontan Reservoir. Initial reports indicate that there are no significant damages or injuries at this time. Lyon County Emergency Management immediately activated coordination efforts with