Events & Entertainment: Updated June 9

Events are subject to change; please verify details with event hosts. Send your community events to advertising@thecomstockchronicle.com for posting. DAYTON Jun 27: Central Lyon Fire Green Waste Collection Day (71 Enterprise Way), 10am - 3pm. Details at centrallyonfire.org Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce Dayton Valley Days (Sept. 19-

A Winning Hand for Dayton Chamber

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce for the Saturday, June 6 Poker Tournament Night at The Odeon. It was a fantastic evening filled with fun, friendly competition, and community spirit. Thank you to all the players, sponsors, volunteers, and supporters who helped

Fort Churchill State Park Hosts Pony Express Celebration

More than 160 years ago, Fort Churchill stood as a vital U.S. Army outpost on Nevada's frontier. Established in response to the Pyramid Lake War, the fort not only served a military purpose but also became a welcome refuge for westbound emigrants and Pony Express riders traveling

Pony Express National Re-Ride Departs June 15: Historic 1,900-Mile Journey to Feature America 250 Celebration

Pollock Pines, CA — Riders, history enthusiasts, and communities along the historic Pony Express Trail are gearing up for the 2026 National Pony Express Re-Ride. This year’s event promises to be an extraordinary milestone as it aligns with the nation's semiquincentennial. The Missouri Pony Express President will

A Retreat from Progress

There are many ways to measure the advancement of civilization. Some people point to electric lights, flying machines, wireless telephones, and other miracles that allow a man to ignore his neighbors more efficiently than ever before. I prefer a simpler test. Every year, on Hwy 50, hundreds of sensible modern

Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Non-Compliant Sex Offender in Fernley

Fernley, NV – On June 7, 2026, at approximately 7:45 a.m., members of the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office  (LCSO) Sex Offender Task Force conducted a compliance investigation at a residence in the 3400 block of  Drayer Lane in Fernley, Nevada.  The investigation was initiated after the Lyon County

King's Corner: You'll Be Back

Most of us can point to a moment when life asked us a difficult question. Sometimes it comes in adolescence. Sometimes much later. We suddenly find ourselves standing between the life we know and a future we cannot yet see. I think God often uses those moments to reveal who

Dayton Pioneer Settler Morton Stiles Lives, Thanks to Archival-Saved History

Few people, young or old, would remember when Morton Stiles called Dayton home. His story was discovered on Feb. 5, 2016, at the Nevada State History archives by Karen Howe, a Dayton resident and member of the Historical Society of Dayton Valley. Karen enjoyed and spent years learning about Dayton’

PINE NUTS: Buddy Rich

Only a moment ago, I was enjoying a jazz recording from some sixty years ago, when I noticed credit was given to the drummer, Buddy Rich, whom I idolized sixty years ago… A delicious memory came flooding back to my mind’s eye of a night out on the town,

Fourth Ward School Exclusive Fourth of July Celebration

Historic Fourth Ward School to Host Exclusive Fourth of July Celebration Honoring America’s 250th Anniversary and the School’s 150th Year

Public Invited to Observe Final Election-Related Processes

The Storey County Clerk's Office is providing three final opportunities for members of the public to observe key election-related processes following the June 9, 2026, election. These activities are part of Nevada's election administration procedures and help ensure the accuracy, transparency, and integrity of the

Lyon County Board of County Commissioners Meeting Summary ― June 4, 2026

Yerington, Nevada – The Lyon County Board of County Commissioners met on Thursday, June 4, 2026, to hear presentations, conduct public hearings, and take action on several significant development and policy items. Highlights from the meeting include: Presentations The Board received a presentation by the Nevada Public Agency Insurance Pool regarding