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When Ski Incline expanded to 8500 feet with a new quad to become Diamond Peak back in 1987, Lee Weber Koch invited me to be the first civilian to ride up with her and mountain manager Jim Bradshaw, and ski down. What an honor… School was out that day, and
Storey County
When people think of the World Famous Mustang Ranch, a few assumptions may come to mind—but what many may not realize is just how deeply rooted the Ranch is in supporting Storey County and surrounding communities. For decades, Mustang Ranch has stepped up in meaningful and impactful ways. “I’
Government
Thursday, March 5, 2026 @ 9 a.m. Thursday, March 19, 2026 @ 9 a.m. Lyon County Administrative Complex 27 S. Main St. Yerington, NV 89447 Agenda: Feb. 5 and Feb. 19 Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83368686463... Meeting ID: 833 6868 6463 / Passcode: 896135 Mobile: 1-253-215-8782 / 1-346-248-7799
Dayton
The Dayton Museum on Shady Lane in Old Town Dayton has been closed since Thanksgiving week for the winter and is now preparing to reopen the first Sunday in March. One of the first historic preservation projects for Dayton and the Historical Society of Dayton Valley (HSDV), the museum first
Lyon County
At Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties (HCC) food pantries in Dayton, Silver Springs and Yerington, support goes beyond food assistance. HCC believes in empowering individuals and families to make informed choices about their health, ensuring they have access to the resources they need to plan for their
Storey County
Storey County Emergency Management, in coordination with local first responders and partner agencies, will host a fire evacuation drill for residents of the Mark Twain community on March 28, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The exercise is designed to help residents practice evacuating safely in the
Dayton
On Jan. 5, 2026, during a Dayton High School basketball game, a student collapsed and suffered a seizure before becoming unresponsive, with no pulse or respirations. Three adults in attendance – school nurse Danielle Salamone along with Rob Schneider and Jason Santos – immediately stepped in and initiated lifesaving care, restoring the
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Virginia City packed its Valentine’s Day weekend calendar with something for everyone. The winter air carried that crisp Comstock chill, but it didn’t slow the warm hearts around town. Visitors happily bundled up to enjoy a lively saloon crawl, tempting bake sales, toe-tapping live music, festive fundraisers, and
Guest Contributor: Selenite Veil The historic Dayton Community Center was alive with warmth, laughter, and the rich aroma of chocolate on Feb. 14, 2026, as St. Ann’s Women’s Community hosted its first Feast of Chocolate event. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., guests filled the hall
The Storey County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warning about a phone scam currently making rounds, proving once again that while crime may not pay, it will happily invoice you in cryptocurrency. Several citizens have reported receiving phone calls from a gentleman who introduces himself as a Storey County
Long before Dayton had paved roads, it had Bernardo Ricci — an Italian immigrant with calloused hands, big dreams, and (according to rumor) a talent for making wine that could knock the dust off a prospector. Born in 1877, Bernardo left Italy to chase opportunity in the American West. By the
Traveling from South Australia to Reno usually takes about a day—longer if connections fail. When I was living “down under” and my dad, Mark King, and my step-mom Luanne were here in northern Nevada, that long journey became an annual ritual. Every 12 to 18 months, I boarded a
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 Every Thursday: Silver Squares family-friendly square dancing, 6:30pm - 8pm. Contact jimrenfree@msn.com or (775) 781-0673 Feb 21: Silver Squares Red & Black
Probably because we are so young, we Americans love to show off on our big number birthdays. Personally, I have my costume ironed and hanging in the closet for our 250th Fourth of July. The last big national birthday I celebrated was Jamestown 400, back in 2007, when we celebrated
Public safety trends, short-term rental regulations and several capital projects were among the key topics at the Storey County Board of Commissioners’ Feb. 3, 2026 meeting. In voting items, commissioners directed staff to research potential regulations for short-term rentals, including limiting occupancy to guests age 25 or older (or another
via Northern Nevada Ghost Hunters Virginia City, NV — Northern Nevada Ghost Hunters (NNGH), a volunteer-driven 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is entering its new season with a renewed commitment to preserving Nevada history, supporting historic sites, and providing educational, respectful paranormal experiences for the public. Moving forward with a clear
Storey County commissioners approved key development and public safety projects and recognized a local student for representing the county at the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting during their Jan. 20 meeting. The board recognized fourth-grader Grady Armstrong of Hugh Gallagher Elementary School for representing Storey County and Nevada at
Editor's Note: This is a reminder from Storey County about the ongoing pigeon problem. Local agencies are working together to mitigate the issue – please support by following county law. Feeding non-domesticated pigeons in Storey County is against the law. It might seem harmless, but feeding non-domesticated pigeons can
Part 4 of the Comstock Chronicle Series: “From Gold to Green—The Evolution of the Comstock” Long before Silicon Valley became synonymous with innovation, Virginia City already was. In the 1860s, the Comstock geologies forced miners and engineers to invent solutions the world had never seen. Square-set timbering was developed