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Some events remind a man how astonishingly efficient government can become once somebody has gone and committed a crime in broad daylight. Most days, bureaucracy travels with the speed and enthusiasm of a turtle pulling a wagonload of bricks uphill, yet on Monday afternoon in Fernley, it moved like a
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For many people leaving incarceration, recovering from addiction, or facing homelessness, the biggest challenge is often not taking the first step toward a better life — it's finding someone willing to walk alongside them on the journey. That's where the M25 Initiative of Northern Nevada comes in.
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The Menagerie Oddities Market returned to the Mackay Mansion as Virginia City hosted its third annual gathering of the curious and macabre on June 6. The Mackay Mansion's hallowed reputation for being one of the most haunted places in the West was an excellent backdrop for the market,
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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 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-
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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
History
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
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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
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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
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
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
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’
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,
Historic Fourth Ward School to Host Exclusive Fourth of July Celebration Honoring America’s 250th Anniversary and the School’s 150th Year
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
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
Well, I do declare that Mother Nature has taken quite a fancy to rattling the bones of Nevada's good citizens as of late. According to those learned fellows at the United States Geological Survey, a bureau of government folk who get paid to count the earth's
Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties’ next public meeting takes place Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the Silver Springs Community Center at 2945 Fort Churchill St., Silver Springs, Nev. 89429 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The nonprofit’s June meeting includes presentations on two different
A new permanent traffic signal at the intersection of Electric Avenue and Milan Drive in the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center (TRI-Center) is expected to become operational in the coming days as crews complete final testing and signal activation work. The signal is part of ongoing efforts to improve traffic
In the moments before help arrives, it is often a calm voice on the phone that guides residents through an emergency. In Storey County, that responsibility falls to the county’s dispatch center, where 911 calls are answered, emergency responders are coordinated, and critical information is relayed across agencies in