Government
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
History
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-
Philanthropy
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.
Columnists
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&
Local Business
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
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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
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
STOREY COUNTY, NV - In May 2025, elderly residents of the Virginia City Highlands were contacted by fraud suspects pretending to be federal agents and bank fraud investigators. They were able to defraud the victims of a substantially large amount of cash. Suspects came from Broward County, Florida to the victim&
Festival encourages audiences to reserve remaining tickets as acclaimed artists take the stage through Aug. 9.
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
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
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
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
If you're new to the Comstock, you may be surprised to learn that one of the world's smallest nations is right in our own backyard. Just outside Dayton lies the Republic of Molossia, a self-declared micronation founded by His Excellency, President Kevin Baugh. Established in
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