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by Ensign Andrew Hanchar, Navy Office of Community Outreach FALLON, Nev. - Every sailor’s story of naval service is unique. For Petty Officer 2nd Class Alaura O’Brien, this story has ties to Fallon, Nevada, where skills and values learned there are foundational to success in the Navy. “During my
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 20, 2026 Fernley, NV – The Lyon County Sheriff's Office Sex Offender Task Force recently arrested two registered sex offenders for violating Nevada's sex offender registration requirements during separate investigations in Fernley. On July 17, 2026, deputies conducted a traffic stop in the
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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 Jul 25: Central Lyon Fire Green Waste Collection Day (71 Enterprise Way), 10am - 3pm. Details at centrallyonfire.org Dayton
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Sometimes God chooses the most ordinary day to begin His greatest work. For my father, Mark King, one such day began in December 1939. At thirteen, Mark had recently arrived on a sheep station in the hills east of Perth, Western Australia. To Mark it was an adventure. To the
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via Comstock Metals SILVER SPRINGS, NEVADA, July 21, 2026 -- Comstock Inc. (NYSE American: LODE) (“Comstock” and the “Company”), and Comstock Metals LLC a leader in the responsible, zero-landfill recycling of end-of-life solar panels with the first certified North American operations announced today that it has entered into
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In honor of America's 250th anniversary, the American Discovery 250 Relay will journey across the nation for 21 weeks, following the American Discovery Trail—the first and only coast-to-coast trail in the U.S.—and inviting communities along the way to join in the celebration. On
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Our small but powerful literary society, The Never Sweats, has a common bond, “Love of History and Love of Community,” and Mark Twain is our Patron Saint. So we are excited about the arrival of a splendiferous statue of Mark Twain on the 24th of July. There will be a
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There are few things in this republic more dependable than the confidence of a swindler. He awakens every morning persuaded that somewhere, hidden among the honest population, lives a citizen who has accumulated a respectable sum of money but misplaced every ounce of suspicion. It is a touching faith, really.
You all know I have my little "Aha!" moments...but Saturday, July 18 was one of those rare WOW moments that remind you exactly why this place has stolen my heart. We packed up the grandkids, our chairs, an umbrella, and what felt like the entire kitchen sink,
via Fourth Ward School Museum Virginia City, NV — The Historic Fourth Ward School Museum & Archive invites guests to discover the centuries-old art of letterpress printing through a series of hands-on workshops led by experienced printer Steve Robison. Dating back more than 550 years, letterpress printing is one
The Lyon County Sheriff's Office has been made aware of a change to an old scam. Community members are receiving phone calls stating they have warrants for their arrest and receiving follow-up messages with the attached documents (See pictures). Please remember no law enforcement agency is going
via Bureau of Land Management Gold Hill Fire Update – July 18, 2026 19.3 acres | 100 % contained The Gold Fire, west of Gold Hill, managed under unified command between the U.S. Wildland Fire Service and Storey County Fire Protection District is now 100% contained. The fire remained within its
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 17, 2026 3:18 PM Update STOREY COUNTY, Nev. — The Storey County Fire District has lifted the evacuation warning for Gold Hill and Virginia City south of the State Route 341/342 intersection. According to the Fire District's Incident Commander, forward progress of the
Yerington, Nev. – The Lyon County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) met on Thursday, July 16, 2026, to hear presentations, conduct public hearings, and take action on several significant development and policy items. Highlights from the meeting include: 2026 Service Awards Human Resources Director Ben Evans recognized and presented awards to
There are two sorts of men who buy old hotels. The first believes every creaking floorboard is an insult to civilization and cannot sleep until every nail has been replaced with chrome, every wall painted a fashionable shade of forgettable gray, and every ghost evicted in favor of central air.
Editor's Note: The views and opinions expressed in this column are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Comstock Chronicle. As discussions surrounding proposed data center development continue in Storey and Lyon counties, we encourage residents to stay informed, review the available
via Dax McCoy, KOLO 8 READ & WATCH original story: www.kolotv.com/2026/07/15/lyon-county-planning-commission-approves-monarch-data-center/ YERINGTON, Nev. (KOLO) -The Lyon County Planning Commission voted 4-3 on July 14 to advance the proposed Monarch Data Center, moving the project one step
via 601 Vigilance Committee Virginia City, Nevada — July 14, 2026 — The Virginia City 601 Vigilance Committee has donated $500 to 775 Offroad & Recovery following the success of the inaugural Virginia City Jeep Stampede. The Jeep Stampede was created as both a fundraiser and a way to reconnect participants with
(Carson City, NV – July 8, 2026) – The Western Nevada Development District with support from regional partners has been engaging business leaders, elected officials, community groups, and local experts this year to better understand the economic opportunities and community capacity challenges facing Western Nevada. This engagement is part of the five-