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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 6, 2026 On Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office became aware of a planned protest involving a student walk-out at Fernley High School in Fernley, Nevada. Sheriff’s Office staff obtained additional details about the event and coordinated with school officials regarding
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Love, Music & History Collide at the Annual Valentine Dance Fundraiser
Silver City
The Silver City Preservation Society (SCPS) invites everyone to the historic Silver City Schoolhouse for a Winter Dance on Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. Tasked in part with producing and presenting arts and culture activities and events for Silver City and surrounding communities, SCPS is delighted to offer an
Silver Springs
Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties’ next public meeting takes place Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, at the Silver Springs Community Center at 2945 Fort Churchill Street, Silver Springs, Nevada 89429 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The February meeting includes presentations on two different topics by
Dayton
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 3, 2026 Dayton, NV — GF Development has submitted plans to Lyon County for Traditions North, a thoughtfully designed residential community that balances much-needed housing with a strong commitment to open space preservation, historic stewardship, and long-term community benefit. Of the approximately 230 acres that make up
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Can you recognize the opportunity waiting for you—or does it look too much like work to bother with? In the summer of 1859, miners in Dayton, Nevada thought they were chasing gold. For nearly four weeks after June 8, they sifted creek beds and mountain soil, tossing aside a
Silver Springs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 2, 2026 Silver Springs, NV — On Feb. 2, 2026, at approximately 2:10 p.m., the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office responded to Silver Stage Middle School in Silver Springs following multiple 911 calls reporting a confrontation between parents and school staff related to a student-led
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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. DAYTON Dayton High School Feb 7: Father Daughter Masquerade Ball, 6pm-10pm. Tickets at tinyurl.com/35bjs3dp Every Thursday: Silver Squares family-friendly square dancing, 6:30pm - 8pm. Contact jimrenfree@
Feb 4: Boil Water Notice Rescinded – TRI-Center The precautionary Boil Water Notice issued on Jan. 30, 2026, for the TRI GID water system has been rescinded. Bacteriological test results confirm that E. coli and other coliform bacteria are not present in the system, and the water is safe for normal
STOREY COUNTY, NV - On Jan. 29, 2026, Storey County Sheriff’s Office detectives were notified of two stolen semi truck trailers from the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center, which held over $500,000.00 in product. SCSO detectives initiated an investigation (are our detectives world famous yet?), coordinating with the
I’m excited to be collaborating with celebrated author Michael Archer on a pictorial essay we’re calling, Now Let’s Get Your Story Out! Michael wrote the book on Bill Raggio, and is in possession of a very sharp sardonic but kind sense of humor that can cast mirth
County officials and residents gathered last week for a Lockwood Town Hall meeting to review a flood evacuation drill conducted in December 2025 and discuss lessons learned from the exercise. About 30 community members and 12 county staff attended the meeting, which focused on public safety outcomes and opportunities to
A young boy was injured while playing with black powder and flown to a burn center for moderate injuries to his face and eyes.
Big things are happening for little learners in Dayton. Dirt is officially being pushed – and concrete poured – for the new Boys & Girls Club Early Learning Center (ELC), a long-anticipated addition that will expand youth services to 64 of Dayton Valley’s youngest children. The new building will sit right
Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026 @ 9 a.m. Lyon County Administrative Complex 27 S. Main St. Yerington, NV 89447 Agenda: https://www.lyon-county.org/.../Vie.../Agenda/_02052026-1973 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
The New Year has wasted no time making itself known—marked by a flurry of arrests and seizures across both counties, an outpouring of generosity for local causes, and, sadly, the need to say goodbye to friends who helped shape the Comstock we know today. As both a resource and
Virginia City High School senior Luke Branson reached a major milestone Tuesday Jan. 23, 2026, scoring his 1,000th career point during the game and earning a brief stoppage of play to recognize the achievement. Branson said the moment caught him off guard, even though he knew he was closing
The Muckers had a great weekend, coming out 3-1 between both varsity teams. The boys beat the Coleville Wolves on Friday, Jan. 23 and the previously undefeated Smith Valley Bulldogs on Saturday, Jan. 24. On Friday, the Muckers breezed past the Wolves 65-30, increasing their win streak to 5 games.
Some pieces of history seem to find their way home.