Around 1793, Philadelphia was laid low by a yellow fever epidemic. Five thousand lives were lost. A 24-year-old Dolley Todd lost her husband, John. But Dolley soldiered on. Somehow she managed to maintain a sunny disposition that was recorded by one admirer: "Dolley’s radiance raised to fever heat
Early voting for the June 9 Primary Election begins May 23, 2026, in Storey County, providing voters with an opportunity to cast their ballot in person before Election Day. Residents may participate in early voting at the following locations: Lockwood Senior Center* 800 Peri Ranch Road, Lockwood, NV 89434 • May
Dayton
Big things are grilling in Dayton — A Scoop or Two (720 Hwy 50) just rolled out a brand-new food truck today (May 15), and it’s bringing the flavor in a big way. Customers can now sink their teeth into juicy smash burgers, “hot diggity dogs,” and, coming soon, a
Storey County
Yes we have K9s that detect drugs in Storey County… but when we turn Deputy Lawrence loose we find all sorts of illegal activity. Tenacity runs strong in Storey County. This story is short and sweet. If you’re going to a rave in Vegas don’t bring your drugs
The Storey County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) addressed a variety of county projects and initiatives during its April 7 and April 21 meetings, including infrastructure improvements, wildfire preparedness, recreation updates, and economic development efforts. One of the larger infrastructure actions approved was a private infrastructure improvement agreement with Tesla
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 11, 2026 Pollock Pines, CA — The annual Pony Express Re-Ride will traverse the Nevada Division June 22–24, covering one of the longest and most demanding stretches of the original route. As the nation approaches the United States Semiquincentennial, this segment highlights the endurance, innovation, and
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It has come to my attention, through the fog of advancing years and the occasional haze of medicinal whiskey, that our fair Virginia City has added yet another peculiar celebration to its calendar of festivities. The "Mother's Day Flower Crawl" happened on May 6. Now, in
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On April 5, 2026, 28 year old TWYLA DEFOND of Fernley, Nevada was arrested on a warrant and booked into the Lyon County Jail on an outstanding arrest warrant. She spent few weeks in custody before being transferred to a rehabilitation center at the end of April. Less than a
The next Virginia City Main Street Cinema on the Comstock is a special drive-in movie at the Bucket of Blood Saloon parking lot on Thursday, May 21. Bucket of Blood is providing free popcorn, games, and drinks for sale (including a wine tasting inside for adults!). The movie will be
Locals and tourists alike know Virginia City for its famous Devil Made Me Do It Saloon Crawls; but now, the town trades shots for stems during one of its sweetest new traditions — the annual Mother’s Day Flower Crawl. Virginia City Main Street hosted its second annual Mother’s Day
Events are subject to change; please verify details with event hosts. Send your community events to advertising@thecomstockchronicle.com for posting. DAYTON Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce Dayton Valley Days (Sept. 19-20) registration for Sponsors, Vendors, Food Trucks, and Car Show now open, daytonnvchamber.com May 28: Small Business Mixer
Virginia City rolled up its sleeves and got to work during the May 6 afternoon Beautification Day, as business owners and community members traded everyday clothes for paint shirts, work gloves, and plenty of elbow grease. The Storey County Chamber of Commerce community cleanup effort gave historic C Street a
Escurial Lodge No. 7, F. & A.M., delivered a $2,500 boost to Virginia City schools last week. Of that, $2,000 went to the high school auto shop program for a race car engine rebuild, and $500 to the Storey County School District for general classroom needs. The
Dear LCSD Families, We would like to provide you with an update regarding today’s precautionary safety measures across Lyon County School District schools. At approximately 9:14 a.m., Silver Stage High School received a call from an anonymous individual claiming they had “ARs and bombs and would be
Now, if a man ever finds himself ascending the Geiger Grade, the twisty, vertical staircase of a road that hoists you up to the high-heeled majesty of Virginia City, he is liable to feel a touch of lonesomeness. The kind that creeps in from the thin air and the dizzying
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 12, 2026 Virginia City, Nev. — Storey County is announcing updates to upcoming Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meetings. The Tuesday, May 19, 2026, BOCC meeting will begin at 9 a.m., one hour earlier than the regularly scheduled 10:00 AM start time. The Tuesday, June
The State of Nevada and Storey County Chamber of Commerce welcomed the new business to Virginia City.
One of my favorite times of the year is the Spring season, when Dayton Elementary Schools' Fourth Graders learn Nevada history firsthand by participating in a walking tour around Old Town and inside many of our historic buildings. They also get to learn how the local criminal justice system
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