David Teague once struggled to see a way out of homelessness. Today, he has his own place, a steady job, and plans for a future that includes managing a store and buying a home. He recently returned to the Storey County Sheriff’s Office to share his progress, including the
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The weather was nearly perfect, the community turned out in force, and the spirit of patriotism and small-town pride filled the air as Silver Springs and Stagecoach celebrated Founders Day on Oct. 10, 2026. Organized by the Silver Springs Area Chamber of Commerce, the memorable celebration honored the history
After 3,217km across the western half of America, Cyclist Lachlan Morton rolled into Sacramento at 11:19 p.m., completing his ride in six days, 21 hours and 15 minutes. That put him 19 hours and 45 minutes ahead of the horseback relay that carried Abraham Lincoln’s inaugural
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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 Boys & Girls Club Dayton Clubhouse Oct 29: Halloween Party, 4pm Cavalry Chapel of Dayton Valley Oct 31: Trunk or Treat, 3pm Community Roots/HCC Oct 16: Grand
Storey County is continuing preparations for the Nov. 3, 2026 General Election with required Logic and Accuracy Testing (LAT) of election equipment today, Oct. 14, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Logic and Accuracy Testing is a required step in the election process to verify that voting
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 14, 2026 Silver Springs, Nevada – On Oct. 14, 2026, members of the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Sex Offender Task Force (SOTF) contacted 57-year-old Silver Springs resident Danny Sobieralski Jr., a Tier III registered sex offender who was out of compliance with Nevada’s
Arts & Culture
Film Screenings & Awards | Nov. 14, 2026
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Virginia City has always seemed to me a perfectly reasonable place to hold a mental-health event, provided one does not examine the town too closely. It is admirable, then, that the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Western Nevada plans to bring advocates, families, and off-road enthusiasts to
By the winter of 1942–43, my father, Mark King, was a capable 16-year-old cowboy. He had traveled halfway around the world, worked cattle on two continents, wintered alone in a Wyoming line shack, and ridden rodeo alongside experienced cowboys. Looking back, Dad recognized how God had opened
Finishing your estate plan is a big step, but failing to notify the people involved can lead to confusion and complications when it's time to use it. Since the events that bring those plans into action, such as an accident, serious illness or hospitalization, rarely come with a
We all crave our father’s endorsement… Heart surgeon Dr. Kelly once acknowledged to his toxicologist daughter, “Honey, you have saved more lives than I could ever heal.” That became the young Dr. Kelly’s culminative day… When I was attending the University of Oregon, one of our track stars,
via Quest Lakes, Healthy Communities Coalition Exciting things are happening for food security in Lyon County communities. A new 4,000 square foot building on Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties (HCC) Dayton campus will be complete this fall. The structure will serve as both a larger Dayton
On Oct. 10, 2026, residents and visitors gathered at Penny Park for the Silver Springs & Stagecoach Founders Day celebration, held in conjunction with America's 250th anniversary. The occasion provided an opportunity to reflect on the historical significance of a community that has served as one of western
In the quiet little town of Fernley, where the desert wind whispers secrets to the sagebrush and a man can still lose a whole afternoon arguing with a fence post, the North Lyon County firefighters got called out one Friday afternoon to settle a dispute no reasonable soul would have
Watch the full, uncut recording of the Oct. 5 Lyon County Sheriff & DA candidate debate in Fernley, NV at tinyurl.com/Lyondebate2026 and read about the event on Pizen Switch Times HERE.
Chef Zack Calder’s Grand Prize recipe from the National Real California Pizza Contest is on the menu throughout October
Ready to feel more confident speaking in front of others? Whether you’re presenting at work, introducing yourself at a networking event, leading a meeting, or speaking in your community, Find Your Voice is designed to help you communicate with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose. Join the Dayton Area Chamber
It's a unique type of entrepreneur who can build without creating anything, and Nevada, a land of opportunity, has sometimes provided the public with this extraordinary phenomenon. According to the Lyon County Sheriff's Office, Joshua Quinton Carradine, 49, and Angela Bell Carradine, 61, were arrested Oct.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 8, 2026 Silver Springs, Nevada – The Lyon County Sheriff's Office announces the arrests of Joshua Quinton Carradine, 49, and Angela Bell Carradine, 61, following an extensive, multi-year investigation into alleged theft and fraudulent business practices involving AJ Home Center / AJ Construction, formerly operating