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There are times in the affairs of men, and apparently dogs, when Providence takes a hand in public business and leaves the taxpayers wondering whether Heaven has finally hired an accountant. Such a time recently arrived in Lyon County, where the animal shelter had reached that stage of overcrowding in
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Dayton
Fall is for planting! Community Roots’ annual end-of-summer sale on outdoor plants, including trees, shrubs, rose bushes, plus soil and fertilizer, is Sept. 25-27, 2026. All outdoor nursery plants will be 40% off, and the nursery’s various types of soils and fertilizers will be 25% off.
Dayton
On Thursday, Sept. 10, the Nevada Builders Alliance traded the traditional banquet hall for something a little more historic for its annual Meat & Drink at the Sutro Tunnel & Site in Dayton. In partnership with the Friends of Sutro Tunnel Charity (FoSTC), the Alliance welcomed members, sponsors, and community
Virginia City
There is good news from Carson City today for an old brick building standing on B Street in Virginia City. On Sept. 11, the Nevada Board of Museums and History approved the Miners’ Union Hall for addition to the Nevada State Register of Historic Places, formally recognizing a building that
News
Silver Springs, NV – Lyon County Animal Services is pleased to announce that it has received a generous $25,000 donation from a donor who wishes to remain anonymous. The donation will help cover spay and neuter costs and reduce adoption fees to just $50. The donation comes nearly a month
Tours/Events
Virginia City, NV – Calling all young filmmakers! The Historic Fourth Ward School Museum is thrilled to announce our 2026 Comstock Film Festival, offering young Northern Nevadan filmmakers and aspiring filmmakers alike ages 10-25 the chance to express their creativity and share their talent by creating shorts that celebrate Nevada!
Your Storey and Lyon County Newspaper
Having a local gym provides the community with a more convenient option to make fitness part of their routine.
Few things in this world are more alarming than a freshly striped road, unless it is a politician who has just discovered a new ribbon-cutting ceremony. Six Mile Canyon Road, that noble and somewhat obstinate roadway winding toward Virginia City, has been selected for an improvement of the highest
Mark had gone West to become a cowboy. Then Ken told him he was going to teach him how to be a hazer. There was only one problem. Mark had no idea what a hazer was. He had met Ken the previous year on a combine crew in South Dakota.
There are so many ways to see Nevada on a Saturday morning. A respectable citizen may rise early, drink coffee, inspect the condition of the world, discover it still needs repair, and then go about his lawful business. There are always a few enterprising souls, however, who prefer to begin
In August, we welcomed a statue of Mark Twain to the water’s edge at Lake Tahoe, where he looks ever so relaxed and satisfied. Gary and Susan Clemons, members in good standing of the Never Sweats literary society, arranged for the bronze likeness to be placed in the front
On Thursday, Sept. 10, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mason Valley (BGCMV) held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of its first Dayton Campus at 244 Riverboat Rd. BGCMV has been serving the community for nearly 30 years and says Lyon County and Dayton Valley continue to
Nevadans Called on to Serve as Election Observers Ahead of November General Election
Camels, ostriches, zebras, oh my! Virginia City hosted the 67th annual International Camel & Ostrich Races Sept. 11-13 at the VC Fairgrounds. There were a wide variety of food vendors, crafters, face painting, and mix of everything else for guests to enjoy. According to Virginia City Tourism Commission, the
CARSON CITY, Nev. – To protect public health, the Nevada Division of State Parks has prohibited swimming for both visitors and pets at the Silver Springs side of Lahontan Reservoir due to elevated toxin levels associated with a harmful algal bloom (HAB). Lahontan State Recreation Area remains open for camping, boating
People may think Virginia City has nothing to offer, but they are mistaken. It is still part of Nevada, and that places it among the finest places on Earth to begin a new life, provided your definition of “fine” includes abandoned mines, mountain lions, and burritos priced low enough to
Events are subject to change; please verify details with event hosts. Send your community events to advertising@thecomstockchronicle.com for posting. DAYTON Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce Sep 19-20: Dayton Valley Days, daytonnvchamber.com Dayton Early Learning Center Sep 10: Ribbon Cutting (244 Riverboat Rd), 11am Dayton Farmers Market
Virginia City stepped back in time over Labor Day weekend as Heritage Civil War Days and Battle Trains returned to the Comstock, bringing history to life through the dedication of dozens of volunteer reenactors and the enthusiasm of visitors from near and far. Throughout the weekend, the Comstock Civil War