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Virginia City celebrated America’s 250th birthday in true Comstock fashion, proving once again that history isn’t just remembered here – it’s lived. With heads and rifles held high, our small town welcomed locals and visitors alike for a Fourth of July parade filled with patriotism, community spirit, and
Tours/Events
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History
There are towns that celebrate the Fourth of July because the calendar politely reminds them to do so. Virginia City has never belonged to that class of communities. The old Comstock has observed Independence Day since the days when miners descended into the earth each morning with more hope than
Columnists
Virginia City sprang up the way most mining towns do: overnight, without a plan, and with all the dignity of a poker player who has just mistaken luck for intelligence. One day, there was sagebrush and loneliness; the next, there were miners, merchants, saloons, gamblers, and enough optimism to bankrupt
Crime
STOREY COUNTY, NV - In May 2025, elderly residents of the Virginia City Highlands were contacted by fraud suspects pretending to be federal agents and bank fraud investigators. They were able to defraud the victims of a substantially large amount of cash. Suspects came from Broward County, Florida to the victim&
Arts & Culture
Festival encourages audiences to reserve remaining tickets as acclaimed artists take the stage through Aug. 9.
News
via Nevada Division of State Parks CARSON CITY, Nev. – Governor Joe Lombardo and the Nevada Division of State Parks today announced the creation of Nevada's newest state park, marking an important milestone in the state's ongoing efforts to conserve Nevada's natural, cultural, and recreational
Your Storey and Lyon County Newspaper
If you've ever found yourself completely out of your depth, you'll understand something of what my father, 13-year-old Robert Mark King, was about to experience. Most of us eventually find ourselves in places we never expected—a diagnosis, a loss, or simply a season
If there’s one kid I like the best here at The Lake of the Sky, it’s Darin Talbot, AKA Jimmy Buffett. Some adults are blessed by staying young, and that’s Darin. The fact that he is the spitting image of Jimmy Buffett, and can sing just like
via Healthy Communities Coalition Paint your own canvas this Saturday in a scenic outdoor setting. Dayton artist Kristan Wood, a Navy veteran with a bachelor's degree in art education, is offering a painting class among the colorful flowers at Community Roots & Shoots nonprofit nursery. Instructor Kristan Wood
If you're new to the Comstock, you may be surprised to learn that one of the world's smallest nations is right in our own backyard. Just outside Dayton lies the Republic of Molossia, a self-declared micronation founded by His Excellency, President Kevin Baugh. Established in
I must confess, dear reader, that the notion of sitting with historical figures has always struck me as a peculiar form of vanity. We modern folk, armed with smartphones and opinions on every subject under heaven, imagine ourselves qualified to advise people who actually lived through history rather than merely
Editor's Note: Details from Gold Hill Fire from Friday, July 3 – all is well thanks to our first responders for jumping into action. FROM JULY 3 STOREY COUNTY PRESS RELEASES Gold Hill, Nev. – State Route 342 is now open to all motorists following the successful containment of the
The Storey County Board of Commissioners approved various community grant funding at the June 16, 2026, meeting, advanced several capital improvement projects and received updates on infrastructure, public safety and ongoing county initiatives during its regular meeting Tuesday. One of the meeting's largest actions was the approval of
PRESS RELEASE June 29, 2026 Vancouver, British Columbia, June 29, 2026 – Mackay Gold & Silver Corp. (TSXV: MACK) (OTCQB: MKGSF) (“Mackay” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the first drill rig has been mobilized to site and the Company's initial 20,000-metre drill program has
Some forms of government in this country seem designed for no purpose other than testing a citizen's patience. I have spent enough years filling out paperwork to conclude that a man can lose his faith, his dignity, and his afternoon while trying to satisfy a clerk armed with
The Virginia City Pool will open for the season on Tuesday, July 1, just ahead of the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The pool, located at 106 Carson St. in Virginia City, will be open daily. Adult swim for those 18 and older is scheduled from 10 to 11 a.
Tuesday, July 7 @10 a.m. Tuesday, July 21 @ 10 a.m. Storey County Courthouse 26 S. B. St, Virginia City This meeting will be held in person and the public is welcome to attend. Members of the public who wish to watch the meeting remotely may do so by
Board of County Commissioners Thursday, July 2 @9 a.m. Lyon County Administrative Complex 27 S. Main St. Yerington, NV 89447 Board of County Commissioners Thursday, July 16 @9 a.m. Lyon County Administrative Complex 27 S. Main St. Yerington, NV 89447 AGENDA CENTER https://www.lyon-county.org/AgendaCenter