History
The Historical Society of Dayton Valley recently received astonishing news when a member of the Abner Levi Blackburn family, Kevin Howley, emailed me, noting the family members are having a reunion and plan to visit this end of Nevada, including Dayton, on Oct. 16 this year! He has kept me
Tours/Events
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Thursday, July 16 - Cinema on the Comstock returns! We're bringing one of the biggest summer blockbusters ever made to Virginia City...Independence Day! Grab your lawn chairs, blankets, or pull in drive-in style and enjoy a free evening under the Nevada sky with friends, family, and neighbors.
Storey County
Storey County community residents can now apply for up to $20,000 in grant funding for projects in their communities as part of the county's Community Project Grant Program, one of several major announcements made during the July 7, 2026, meeting of the Storey County Board of Commissioners.
Columnists
There was once a time in America when a newspaper considered it respectable to begin a story with the unfortunate souls who had departed this world. A man and his wife would perish, and the editor, being of sound mind and ordinary decency, would commence by saying precisely that. It
Columnists
Sometimes you reach a place in life where you quietly wonder whether you've made the right decision. Thirteen-year-old Mark King wondered exactly that as the Australian coastline slowly rose from the Indian Ocean. Behind him lay nearly a month at sea caring for 20 cattle and
Crime
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 14, 2026 Silver Springs, Nev. — On July 13, 2026, at approximately 6:40 p.m., deputies assigned to the Lyon County Sheriff's Office Central Command conducted a traffic stop on an unregistered vehicle in the Silver Springs area. During the traffic stop, deputies identified
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I met Eglantine in 1964 aboard an ocean liner on my way to the Old World, we were both 21. Coincidentally we were also reading books of philosophy by Sarte, hers in French, mine in English, and her manner was so enchanting, well, I fell in love with her… At
Reno, NV – Mark your calendar now as America’s love affair with classic cars, rock and roll and nights filled with nostalgia returns in 2026 to historic Virginia City, Nevada as the official kick off for the 40th Anniversary for Hot August Nights. Step back in time and fire up
Yerington, Nevada – The Lyon County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) met on Thursday, July 2, 2026, to hear presentations, conduct public hearings, and take action on several significant development and policy items. Highlights from the meeting include: Declaration of Emergency The BOCC approved a resolution declaring an emergency for Lyon
via Nevada Travel Network Gold Hill, Nev – Continuing to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the rebirth of the Gold Hill News in June of 1974, the historic Odeon in Dayton will host the comprehensive, historical exhibition July 23-26, 2026. This is the third showing of this exhibit, the first
The same diving boards used by Olympic athletes around the world are manufactured right here in Storey County. Now, thanks to a generous donation made possible through Duraflex International and the Raymond C. Rude Supporting Foundation, local swimmers at the Storey County Community Pool will soon enjoy brand-new competition-
Join the 109 Comstock Ladies for their 5th Annual Cowboy for the Children of Storey County fundraiser on Aug. 15 at Piper's Opera House: Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026 Piper's Opera House (12 B. St, Virginia City) Doors open 5:30 p.m. Dinner at 6 p.
There is no creature in America more confident than a man who has been awake all night and has convinced himself that coffee is a substitute for the laws of nature. He will argue with his wife, his employer, his physician, and even the Almighty, but he will never argue
Storey County is accepting applications for the FY26-27 Community Project Grant Program, offering up to $20,000 in funding for projects that improve local communities. The program, which doubled its maximum award from previous years, provides funding for community-led projects that benefit residents in one of the county&
FOR RELEASE July 7, 2026 SILVER SPRINGS, NEV — Comstock Inc. (NYSE: LODE) (“Comstock” and the “Company”) and Comstock Metals LLC (“Comstock Metals”), 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 integrated, tested
Virginia City celebrated America’s 250th birthday in true Comstock fashion, proving once again that history isn’t just remembered here – it’s lived. With heads and rifles held high, our small town welcomed locals and visitors alike for a Fourth of July parade filled with patriotism, community spirit, and
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 Boondocks
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