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Some men seem destined for greatness, some for obscurity, and a rare few who appear determined to become cautionary tales. Mr. Blaze Thomas belongs to that last category. Indeed, when a fellow is named Blaze, one suspects that destiny has already placed a wager on how spectacularly events may unfold.
Storey County officials are alerting residents to multiple ongoing phone scams in which callers are impersonating law enforcement and court officials in an attempt to obtain money and personal information. In one scam, residents report receiving calls from individuals claiming to be Storey County Sheriff’s Office deputies. In some
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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 Jun 25: Economic Forum, Dayton
Crime
On June 16, 2026, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, Special Investigations Unit (SIU) assisted Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) with a Criminal Enforcement Operation in the 100 Block of Falcon Way, Yerington, Nevada, 89447. The operation resulted in the arrest of a
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The sound of bagpipes echoed across the Virginia City Fairgrounds June 13-14 as the Great Basin Scottish Highland Games made their Virginia City debut, bringing a weekend full of athletic competition, cultural traditions, and family-friendly fun to the Comstock. The fifth annual event presented by the Northern Nevada
Dayton
A weatherproof, glass barrier that once ensured telegraph messages could travel clearly across the country is now a sought-after keepsake bringing collectors together in our corner of Nevada. The Northern Nevada Insulator Show & Sale returned to the Dayton Valley Community Center on June 13, drawing dealers, collectors, history
Virginia City
Virginia City’s rich Western heritage welcomes the perfect addition to C Street as the Cowgirl Art Collective launches its two-day summer kickoff June 19-20. A place designed for connection and growth, the shop celebrates artists, makers, and community in a space that perfectly complements the town’s
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Guest Contributor: Northern Nevada Ghost Hunters VIRGINIA CITY, Nev. — The historic Miners Union Hall welcomed visitors on June 13 for what organizers believe was the first public paranormal investigation ever conducted within the building. The event, held in partnership with Northern Nevada Ghost Hunters and the Fraternal Order of Eagles,
Around 20 talented regional artists and creators filled the historic halls of St. Mary's Art Center during the Second Annual Summer Faire in Virginia City on June 13-14. The free, family-friendly event transformed the landmark building into a vibrant showcase of creativity, featuring custom artwork, handcrafted
Following the June 11 graduation ceremony, the Dayton High School Class of 2026 traded caps and gowns for one final night of fun at the DHS Boosters' annual Safe & Sober Grad Night celebration. Open to all graduating seniors, the event provided classmates with one last chance to laugh,
There was a time when a town worried about ordinary things. Folks lost sleep over cattle rustlers, highwaymen, and whether Cousin Elmo should be left alone near a poker table. Those were simpler days. Now we have progressed. We worry about giant warehouses full of blinking lights that spend their
One of the hardest parts of faith is that God rarely shows us the whole road. Instead, He asks us to trust Him with the next step and discover the rest along the way. Just two days after his 13th birthday, Robert Mark King stepped off a Greyhound bus in
Last week, with only one day’s notice, I coordinated a tour of the Dayton Museum for a group of around 22 visitors from Pub N' Sub in Reno, including business owner Steve Mathers. Fortunately, Historical Society of Dayton Valley docents Vicki Kinney and Katrina Hedlesky were available on
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 15, 2026 Silver Springs, NV – The Lyon County Sheriff's Office is pleased to report that Tex Jackson has been located safely. At approximately 2:45 a.m., members of Lyon County Search and Rescue located Mr. Jackson during search operations in the Silver Springs
Dear celebrants of America 300, It saddens me that I cannot be there to honor this cordial occasion with you, but I have been called home, and will have to witness your grand arrival to pier 300 from afar, don’t ask me where… First, may I congratulate you on
Drive-in or pull up a chair to watch The Goonies
Dayton, Nevada - The farmers market in Dayton is the place to be for local flavor. Open on Thursdays from 3:30pm-6:30pm starting June 18, 2026, the market offers a seasonal bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables, local honey, and local Cottage Food products like gluten free baked goods,
STOREY COUNTY, NV - On June 10, 2026, at approximately 1132 hours, a Storey County Sheriff's Office deputy attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a suspected DUI driver on USA Parkway in the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center. The driver failed to yield to emergency lights and sirens and
STOREY COUNTY, NV - On June 9, 2026, at approximately 0709 hours, Storey County Sheriff's Office deputies were dispatched to a report of an industrial incident located at a business on Peru Drive in the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center. Dispatch advised a subject had been struck and crushed by