Patriotism and gratitude filled the air at the Dayton Valley Golf Club during the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce’s 8th Annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner on Sunday, Nov. 9. The Veterans Dinner Committee welcomed more than 160 veterans, families, and community members to celebrate our hometown heroes. This year’s
DAYTON Dayton Taphouse Saturday, Nov 15: Patio Party & Pig Roast with Live Music from False Rhythms Friday, Nov 21: Karaoke Night with Bill Perez, 8 pm Dayton Valley Golf Club - 101 Bar & Grill Thursdays: Cornhole Night, 5 pm Mondays, Thursdays, Sundays: Football food and drink specials Historical
We know horses love their show jumping, and dogs love their Frisbees, but what about birds and sea otters? Well, anyone who has been to Twain Haven in the last eight years has met Huckleberry, my pet jay, who lands here on the top deck at 8am for breakfast, noon
As the clocks turn back and the light fades earlier across the canyons, the Comstock settles into its quieter season. The long days of visitors and events give way to longer nights, when lamps glow warmly in windows from Dayton to Gold Hill and laughter carries softly through the cold.
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025 at 7 pm Lyon County Utilities Conference Room 34 Lakes Blvd. | Dayton, NV Item of Interest: No. 9: Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Policy regarding OHVs on Public Roads For Discussion Only: Lyon County Sheriff’s Office has made recent changes in their enforcement policy regarding
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Yerington, NV — Lyon County Sheriff Brad Pope has officially announced his candidacy for re-election in the 2026 election, seeking a second term as Sheriff. Sheriff Pope expressed pride in the progress made under his leadership and enthusiasm for continuing to serve the residents of Lyon County. "
When my dad was a boy, he brought a horse to school. That sounds like a setup for a joke — and in a way, it was — but to him, it was just another Tuesday. He must’ve been eight or nine when his mother decided he was destined for the
Submitted by Amity Lodge No. 4 Junior Warden & Historian Audie Robinson Silver City’s historic Main Street gained a new mark of distinction this summer as Amity Lodge No. 4, Free and Accepted Masons, was officially added to the Nevada State Register of Historic Places on Jun. 18, 2025,
From Historic Fourth Ward School Museum A weekend of independent film showings, filmmaking workshops, special guest appearances and more in historic Virginia City! The Historic Fourth Ward School Museum invites you to immerse yourself in the world of cinema and celebrate the art of filmmaking at the second annual Comstock
DAYTON Dayton Taphouse Fridays, Nov 7 & 21: Karaoke Night with Bill Perez, 8 pm Saturday, Nov 8: Open mic Night with Molly Moser, 7 pm - 10 pm Saturday, Nov 15: Patio Party & Pig Roast with Live Music from False Rhythms Dayton Valley Golf Club - 101 Bar
Columnists
In the autumn of 1879, former President Ulysses S. Grant made his way across Nevada on his grand World Tour. His route carried him through Dayton by rail, a line that continued just a few miles up the valley to the bustling town of Sutro, where the train often stopped
Columnists
I’m not a political analyst by any stretch of the imagination, but I do know a hawk from a handsaw when I see them together, and Russia’s President Putin is easy to read as a Halloween pumpkin head. Yes, once Putin believes he can bedevil Estonia with impunity,
Government
Dayton, Nevada – The Lyon County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) along with CORE Construction and Developer Project One will hold a groundbreaking ceremony to commemorate the official start of construction for the Charles J. Kirk Lyon County Government Complex in Dayton. This facility will be the future site of the
Lyon County
From Central Lyon Fire Facebook Page The Risk Reduction crew is working as partner with the Dayton Valley Conservation District on the Carson Riverbank Restoration Project. It is a grant funded project to reshape the riverbanks within the Ricci Ranch and Pradere Ranch corridor on both the south and north
Virginia City
Virginia City Tourism Commission Here in Virginia City, we are proud to honor America's veterans. Join us for our annual Veterans Day Parade taking place on Nov.11 at 11 a.m. on C Street. To register for the parade, click here.
Government
The Lyon and Douglas County Boards of County Commissioners will hold a joint public meeting on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, at 1 p.m. The Boards will jointly discuss and possibly approve the appointment of nominee Blayne Osborn to fill the vacant Nevada Assembly District 39 office pursuant to the
Tours/Events
Old Town Dayton was alive with ghostly energy on Thursday, Oct. 30, as the Historical Society of Dayton Valley hosted its Annual Haunted Hayride. From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., brave guests climbed aboard "hay wagons" pulled by steady steeds (well, pickup trucks!) for a spine-tingling
There’s something about October on the Comstock that makes the past feel especially close. As the nights grow colder and the winds whistle through the old wooden buildings of Virginia City, Gold Hill, Dayton, and the shadowed mouth of the Sutro Tunnel, the echoes of our history seem to
Government
REMINDER: Many Storey and Lyon County government offices will be closed on Friday, Oct 31, 2025, in observance of the Nevada Day holiday. Please check social media, websites, or contact by phone prior to showing up at any government office. Happy Nevada Day and Happy Halloween!
Lyon County
Lyon County's Emergency Management and Community Development Departments are partnering with community agencies to host a flood preparedness workshop in Dayton for Nevada Flood Awareness Week. Learn about your flood risk, personal preparedness and local resources to protect you, your loved ones, and your property. Thanks to Carson
Storey County
Storey County officials, community members, and partners gathered on Wednesday, October 29, to celebrate the ribbon-cutting of the new Lockwood Senior Community Center. The 8,506-square-foot facility brings together Senior Services, a Food Pantry, Canyon General Improvement District, and Early Childhood Development under one roof, providing a central location for
News
PRESS RELEASE October 29, 2025 On October 29, 2025, at approximately 2:39 p.m., the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office received a report from administrators at Yerington High School regarding a potential threat of violence made by a student toward the school. According to school officials, multiple students reported