History
There are towns that celebrate the Fourth of July because the calendar politely reminds them to do so. Virginia City has never belonged to that class of communities. The old Comstock has observed Independence Day since the days when miners descended into the earth each morning with more hope than
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Virginia City sprang up the way most mining towns do: overnight, without a plan, and with all the dignity of a poker player who has just mistaken luck for intelligence. One day, there was sagebrush and loneliness; the next, there were miners, merchants, saloons, gamblers, and enough optimism to bankrupt
Arts & Culture
Festival encourages audiences to reserve remaining tickets as acclaimed artists take the stage through Aug. 9.
News
via Nevada Division of State Parks CARSON CITY, Nev. – Governor Joe Lombardo and the Nevada Division of State Parks today announced the creation of Nevada's newest state park, marking an important milestone in the state's ongoing efforts to conserve Nevada's natural, cultural, and recreational
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If you've ever found yourself completely out of your depth, you'll understand something of what my father, 13-year-old Robert Mark King, was about to experience. Most of us eventually find ourselves in places we never expected—a diagnosis, a loss, or simply a season
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If there’s one kid I like the best here at The Lake of the Sky, it’s Darin Talbot, AKA Jimmy Buffett. Some adults are blessed by staying young, and that’s Darin. The fact that he is the spitting image of Jimmy Buffett, and can sing just like
Nonprofit
via Healthy Communities Coalition Paint your own canvas this Saturday in a scenic outdoor setting. Dayton artist Kristan Wood, a Navy veteran with a bachelor's degree in art education, is offering a painting class among the colorful flowers at Community Roots & Shoots nonprofit nursery. Instructor Kristan Wood
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I must confess, dear reader, that the notion of sitting with historical figures has always struck me as a peculiar form of vanity. We modern folk, armed with smartphones and opinions on every subject under heaven, imagine ourselves qualified to advise people who actually lived through history rather than merely
Editor's Note: Details from Gold Hill Fire from Friday, July 3 – all is well thanks to our first responders for jumping into action. FROM JULY 3 STOREY COUNTY PRESS RELEASES Gold Hill, Nev. – State Route 342 is now open to all motorists following the successful containment of the
The Storey County Board of Commissioners approved various community grant funding at the June 16, 2026, meeting, advanced several capital improvement projects and received updates on infrastructure, public safety and ongoing county initiatives during its regular meeting Tuesday. One of the meeting's largest actions was the approval of
Some forms of government in this country seem designed for no purpose other than testing a citizen's patience. I have spent enough years filling out paperwork to conclude that a man can lose his faith, his dignity, and his afternoon while trying to satisfy a clerk armed with
The Virginia City Pool will open for the season on Tuesday, July 1, just ahead of the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The pool, located at 106 Carson St. in Virginia City, will be open daily. Adult swim for those 18 and older is scheduled from 10 to 11 a.
Tuesday, July 7 @10 a.m. Tuesday, July 21 @ 10 a.m. Storey County Courthouse 26 S. B. St, Virginia City This meeting will be held in person and the public is welcome to attend. Members of the public who wish to watch the meeting remotely may do so by
Board of County Commissioners Thursday, July 2 @9 a.m. Lyon County Administrative Complex 27 S. Main St. Yerington, NV 89447 Board of County Commissioners Thursday, July 16 @9 a.m. Lyon County Administrative Complex 27 S. Main St. Yerington, NV 89447 AGENDA CENTER https://www.lyon-county.org/AgendaCenter
Sometimes you don't have to travel very far to discover something new. On Sunday, June 28, I joined the Historical Society of Dayton Valley's monthly Guided Walking Tour of Old Town Dayton, led by longtime historian and docent Patrick "Pat" Neylan. Held on the
Events are subject to change; please verify details with event hosts. Send your community events to advertising@thecomstockchronicle.com for posting. *Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in place for Western Nevada DAYTON Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce Dayton Valley Days (Sept. 19-20) registration for Sponsors, Vendors, Food Trucks, and Car
On June 25, 2026, nearly 70 community members gathered at the Dayton Valley Community Center to hear updates from local government leaders on infrastructure advancements, grant-funded initiatives, and other projects impacting Lyon County, Storey County, and Carson City. The Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce event was facilitated by Lyon
The ideal timeless event is coming to the Comstock once again. Dust off your boots and get ready to groove at Silver City’s Fireman's Ball, where rousing live music will fill Silver City Park (385 High St.) well into the evening. Music lovers won't want
Some establishments in Nevada have endured so long that they resemble stubborn geological formations rather than typical establishments. The Gold Hill Hotel is one of them. Built in 1859 and opened in 1861, it has endured mining booms, several busts, economic panics, modern fashion, and several generations of people who