Tours/Events
The Historic Fourth Ward School Museum Presents Annual Valentine Dance Fundraiser
Love, Music & History Collide at the Annual Valentine Dance Fundraiser
Latest
Silver City
Silver City Preservation Society to Hold Winter Dance Featuring Margret’s Funk Band
The Silver City Preservation Society (SCPS) invites everyone to the historic Silver City Schoolhouse for a Winter Dance on Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. Tasked in part with producing and presenting arts and culture activities and events for Silver City and surrounding communities, SCPS is delighted to offer an
Silver Springs
Healthy Communities Meets Thursday, Feb. 12
Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties’ next public meeting takes place Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, at the Silver Springs Community Center at 2945 Fort Churchill Street, Silver Springs, Nevada 89429 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The February meeting includes presentations on two different topics by
Dayton
Traditions North Development Commits to Permanent Open Space Preservation and Historic Restoration in Dayton
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 3, 2026 Dayton, NV — GF Development has submitted plans to Lyon County for Traditions North, a thoughtfully designed residential community that balances much-needed housing with a strong commitment to open space preservation, historic stewardship, and long-term community benefit. Of the approximately 230 acres that make up
Columnists
King's Corner: Hidden in the Hard Part
Can you recognize the opportunity waiting for you—or does it look too much like work to bother with? In the summer of 1859, miners in Dayton, Nevada thought they were chasing gold. For nearly four weeks after June 8, they sifted creek beds and mountain soil, tossing aside a
Silver Springs
Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Responds to Incident at Silver Stage Middle School
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 2, 2026 Silver Springs, NV — On Feb. 2, 2026, at approximately 2:10 p.m., the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office responded to Silver Stage Middle School in Silver Springs following multiple 911 calls reporting a confrontation between parents and school staff related to a student-led
Tours/Events
Events & Entertainment
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 Feb 7: Father Daughter Masquerade Ball, 6pm-10pm. Tickets at tinyurl.com/35bjs3dp Every Thursday: Silver Squares family-friendly square dancing, 6:30pm - 8pm. Contact jimrenfree@
Storey County
Boil Water Notice Update: TRI-Center
Feb 4: Boil Water Notice Rescinded – TRI-Center The precautionary Boil Water Notice issued on Jan. 30, 2026, for the TRI GID water system has been rescinded. Bacteriological test results confirm that E. coli and other coliform bacteria are not present in the system, and the water is safe for normal
Crime
SCSO Recovers $500K in Stolen Product
STOREY COUNTY, NV - On Jan. 29, 2026, Storey County Sheriff’s Office detectives were notified of two stolen semi truck trailers from the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center, which held over $500,000.00 in product. SCSO detectives initiated an investigation (are our detectives world famous yet?), coordinating with the
Columnists
PINE NUTS: Now Let’s Get Your Story Out!
I’m excited to be collaborating with celebrated author Michael Archer on a pictorial essay we’re calling, Now Let’s Get Your Story Out! Michael wrote the book on Bill Raggio, and is in possession of a very sharp sardonic but kind sense of humor that can cast mirth
Lockwood Town Hall Reviews Flood Evacuation Drill, Identifies Next Steps
County officials and residents gathered last week for a Lockwood Town Hall meeting to review a flood evacuation drill conducted in December 2025 and discuss lessons learned from the exercise. About 30 community members and 12 county staff attended the meeting, which focused on public safety outcomes and opportunities to
News
Dayton Boy Black Powder Burn Injuries
A young boy was injured while playing with black powder and flown to a burn center for moderate injuries to his face and eyes.