Every summer, the Comstock produces a fresh crop of reminders that the Almighty possesses a curious sense of humor. The sagebrush bakes, the jackrabbits conduct their affairs before breakfast, and the tarantula hawk takes to the air dressed as though it had borrowed its wardrobe from royalty and its disposition
Storey County commissioners approved an agreement adding a second School Resource Officer to the county school district, accepted a $10.9 million bid for construction of TRI-Center Fire Station 75 and directed staff to develop policies for the county's license plate reader cameras during their Aug. 4
Virginia Truckee Railroad Celebrates Heritage Days
Storey County residents are invited to connect with local law enforcement and their neighbors during the return of Sheriff’s Night Out events in Lockwood and Virginia City. The Storey County Sheriff’s Office will host the free community events, which will include a barbecue dinner, information about local resources
Events are subject to change; please verify details with event hosts. Send your community events to advertising@thecomstockchronicle.com for posting. DAYTON Aug 22: Green Waste Collection Day (71 Enterprise Way), 10am - 3pm Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce Dayton Valley Days (Sept. 19-20) registration for Sponsors, Vendors, Food Trucks,
After months of improvements and careful growing time, the Dayton Valley Dog Park's All Breed Area officially reopened to four-legged visitors on Saturday, Aug. 8. To celebrate the occasion, local dog owners and their furry companions gathered to enjoy the freshly renovated space while What's
On the Fourth of July, Zach Maley and his wife, Katie Emick, looked out across a lawn full of laughing guests and neighbors after 14 hours behind the grill and knew the vision for the Silverland Inn was working. Hundreds of people, hotel guests, and Virginia City locals alike, filled
Guest Contributor: Father Tom Nelson My name is Father Tom Nelson and I am the Pastor at Saint Ann’s Catholic Church in Dayton, NV. Saint Ann’s was officially established on Pike Street in 1937 up until then Catholic services had been celebrated in parishioners homes or Saint Mary
For several days, the station had been getting ready. The shearing shed, quiet for much of the year, was swept and cleared. Equipment was checked, extra food laid in, sleeping space prepared, and sheep gathered near the shed. Thirteen-year-old Mark King pitched in wherever another pair of hands
The Silver Springs Area Chamber of Commerce was pleased to host a ribbon-cutting ceremony and official grand opening for the new Waste Management Silver Springs Transfer Station, located at 2425 Almond Dr., on Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. Chamber President Vida Keller, joined by Vice Chairman Richard Mitrotz and Secretary/
Storey County is not a large place, which is one of its more charming qualities. It is the sort of county where a man can drive for ten minutes without seeing another automobile, a house, or any evidence that civilization has made a serious commitment to the neighborhood. Nevertheless, the
In the merriest of experiments that we are calling, “Jimmy Buffett Meets Mark Twain on the Way to Heaven,” impressionist Darin Talbot and I are connecting dots between two of America’s most colorful characters. We decided to begin by selecting lyrics that might segue seamlessly, and just let time
History
As many people know, miners working in the Comstock’s deep underground hot water shafts led dangerous lives. For some reason too, in 1871, they also enjoyed brutal entertainment. An article in the book, “Miners: True Tales of the Old West” written by Charles L. Convis, reveals one of the
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Columnists
There is a tidy little schoolhouse in Dayton, where the paint is fresh, the flag flies proudly, and every public official delivers a speech about children being "our greatest treasure" without blushing. The speeches gleamed brighter than the waxed floors, and the certificates on the walls look so
First Responders
The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office will be joining forces with participating law enforcement agencies in Nevada for a Joining Forces Distracted Driver Campaign. The campaign will take place from Aug. 7, 2026, through Aug. 31, 2026. This Distracted Driver Campaign aims to increase law enforcement participation by coordinating highly
First Responders
via North Lyon Fire FERNLEY, Nev.– North Lyon Fire and Rural Medevac Alliance, doing business as Battle Born Medevac, announced the launch of a medical helicopter base at North Lyon Fire Station 61 in Fernley, expanding access to critical care transportation throughout Northern Nevada. The partnership represents a significant investment
Tours/Events
Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties’ next public meeting is Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, at the Silver Springs Community Center (2945 Fort Churchill Street, Silver Springs, Nevada 89429) from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The nonprofit’s August meeting includes presentations by guest speakers. Yerington High
Government
Yerington, Nev. – The Lyon County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) met on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, to hear presentations, conduct public hearings, and take action on several significant development and policy items. Highlights from the meeting include: Monarch Data Center The Lyon County Board of County Commissioners approved, by a
Tours/Events
via Nevada Division of State Parks UPDATE: More details about this event including a map can be found below! SILVER SPRINGS, Nev. – Nevada Division of State Parks, Division of Outdoor Recreation, and Friends of Nevada Wilderness, invite visitors to experience the beauty of Nevada's night skies during the
Crime
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 6, 2026 Dayton, Nev. – The Lyon County Sheriff's Office has arrested 40-year-old Shaun Sanchez following an extensive investigation into allegations that he sexually abused two former elementary school students while employed as a teacher at Dayton Elementary School. The investigation began in
Tours/Events
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Columnists
Few things in this world are more democratic than a house fire. It does not inquire whether a man votes wisely, pays his taxes promptly, or waves cheerfully at the neighbors. It arrives without invitation, helps itself to the furniture, and leaves the homeowner holding little more than a collection
The Storey County Board of County Commissioners received updates on emergency preparedness, public safety, infrastructure projects and economic development during its July 21 meeting, while approving several development-related permits and directing staff to continue work on major county initiatives. Emergency preparedness was a recurring theme throughout the meeting. Residents