Lyon County
Celebrating New Businesses in Central Lyon
Congrats to Fueled by Faith Car Club (Dayton) and Equipment Share (Mound House) for officially joining the local network of businesses and nonprofits supporting our rural Nevada communities!
Steph Norby
Silver Springs
7-Eleven Officially Open in Silver Springs
On Friday, May 8, 7-Eleven rolled out the welcome mat for its grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony, drawing in community members, students, and local officials to celebrate the new Silver Springs location. Guests enjoyed free goodies from vendors, admired a lineup of classic cars, and spent the
Tours/Events
America 250 Pony Express ReRide Celebration Comes to Historic Dayton
DAYTON, Nev. — Dayton Main Street, in partnership with Nevada Pony Express Territory, America 250, and Historical Society of Dayton Valley, invites the community to attend the America 250 Pony Express ReRide Celebration on Saturday, May 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Dayton’s Historic Old Town
Editor's Note
Spreading the Word
This Year of the Fire Horse feels a bit like sharing a barn stall with a handful of mustangs—shifting, circling, reacting, doing their best to keep their footing and avoid a well-placed kick. Life isn’t just moving fast—it’s galloping. And in the middle of all
Virginia City
Memorial Ride Brings Honor, Engines, and Unity
Mother Nature delivered a picture-perfect day for the 13th Annual Nevada Law Enforcement Memorial Ride on Saturday, May 2. Dozens of retired first responders gathered not just to ride, but to reconnect, reflect, and honor comrades whose sacrifice is never forgotten. Engines roared to life at the James D.
Virginia City
Fourth Ward School Museum Opens Anniversary Exhibit, Welcomes Author
On Saturday, May 2, the Historic Fourth Ward School Museum hosted several special events, bringing community members together to honor and celebrate Virginia City history. During the morning, the school opened its doors to donors as a thank you for their continued support, offering them an exclusive first look at
Tours/Events
55th Annual VCGP: Dust, Grit, & Glory
While the weather showed up on its best behavior— and not a snowflake in sight —the 55th Annual Virginia City Grand Prix (VCGP) still found plenty of ways to humble even the most confident riders. The April 24–26 showdown brought a sold-out field of nearly 1,000 riders
Tours/Events
Historic Fourth Ward School Museum Hosts Book Signing with Author Robin Flinchum
Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026 Time: 2 p.m. Location: Fourth Ward School Museum, Virginia City, NV 89440 Virginia City, NV — The Historic Fourth Ward School Museum is pleased to announce a special book signing event with author Robin Flinchum, featuring her new historical nonfiction, "The Redemption of Julia
Silver Springs
AMVETS Veterans Assistance Outreach Program
For veterans living in rural areas, accessing information about available assistance programs and resources can often feel overwhelming. However, AMVETS Post #1 in Reno is working to bridge that gap by bringing services directly to Northern Nevada’s rural communities. Their outreach supports veterans with needs including transportation, housing, food,
Tours/Events
Molossia Announces 2026 Tour Dates
The Republic of Molossia (estab. 1977) is a sovereign, independent nation located in and completely surrounded by territory of the United States near Dayton, Nevada. His Excellency, President Kevin Baugh governs this 11.3 acre micronation, home to more than 30 Molossians. Each year, Molossia hosts scheduled tours of its
Dayton
The Heat was on at Annual Chili Showdown
Eleven cooks fired up their heating elements early on March 21, each determined to out-simmer the competition at the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Chili Showdown. With just four hours to prep, pots bubbled, spices flew, and secret ingredients made their appearance—all in pursuit of the perfect
Events & Entertainment: March 23
Events are subject to change; please verify details with event hosts. Send your community events to advertising@thecomstockchronicle.com for posting. DAYTON Dayton High School Every Thursday: Silver Squares family-friendly square dancing, 6:30pm - 8pm. Contact jimrenfree@msn.com or (775) 781-0673 Dayton Taphouse Breakfast hours: Monday at