Columnists
Mark had gone West to become a cowboy. Then Ken told him he was going to teach him how to be a hazer. There was only one problem. Mark had no idea what a hazer was. He had met Ken the previous year on a combine crew in South Dakota.
Columnists
There are so many ways to see Nevada on a Saturday morning. A respectable citizen may rise early, drink coffee, inspect the condition of the world, discover it still needs repair, and then go about his lawful business. There are always a few enterprising souls, however, who prefer to begin
Columnists
In August, we welcomed a statue of Mark Twain to the water’s edge at Lake Tahoe, where he looks ever so relaxed and satisfied. Gary and Susan Clemons, members in good standing of the Never Sweats literary society, arranged for the bronze likeness to be placed in the front
News
On Thursday, Sept. 10, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mason Valley (BGCMV) held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of its first Dayton Campus at 244 Riverboat Rd. BGCMV has been serving the community for nearly 30 years and says Lyon County and Dayton Valley continue to
News
Nevadans Called on to Serve as Election Observers Ahead of November General Election
Virginia City
Camels, ostriches, zebras, oh my! Virginia City hosted the 67th annual International Camel & Ostrich Races Sept. 11-13 at the VC Fairgrounds. There were a wide variety of food vendors, crafters, face painting, and mix of everything else for guests to enjoy. According to Virginia City Tourism Commission, the
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CARSON CITY, Nev. – To protect public health, the Nevada Division of State Parks has prohibited swimming for both visitors and pets at the Silver Springs side of Lahontan Reservoir due to elevated toxin levels associated with a harmful algal bloom (HAB). Lahontan State Recreation Area remains open for camping, boating
Columnists
People may think Virginia City has nothing to offer, but they are mistaken. It is still part of Nevada, and that places it among the finest places on Earth to begin a new life, provided your definition of “fine” includes abandoned mines, mountain lions, and burritos priced low enough to
Tours/Events
Events are subject to change; please verify details with event hosts. Send your community events to advertising@thecomstockchronicle.com for posting. DAYTON Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce Sep 19-20: Dayton Valley Days, daytonnvchamber.com Dayton Early Learning Center Sep 10: Ribbon Cutting (244 Riverboat Rd), 11am Dayton Farmers Market
History
Virginia City stepped back in time over Labor Day weekend as Heritage Civil War Days and Battle Trains returned to the Comstock, bringing history to life through the dedication of dozens of volunteer reenactors and the enthusiasm of visitors from near and far. Throughout the weekend, the Comstock Civil War
Columnists
Certain laws are so simple that a man can understand them without assistance from a lawyer, a judge, or a government pamphlet printed in twelve-point type and written by a committee. Then there are laws involving sex-offender registration, which appear to have been designed by a fellow who
Tours/Events
What should we watch for Cinema on the Comstock on Thursday, Sept. 17? Cast your vote for what movie to play at our free community event, sponsored by the Bucket of Blood Saloon. After the community votes, join us to watch! This is a free event, open to the community