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Virginia City 2026 New Year’s Eve Events
Virginia City events to celebrate 2026 New Year
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The Hanging at Dayton
From the Odeon Archives I had planned for this story to have a different opening and to share it at a different time. But seeing as there was a bit of an incident at The Odeon, I suppose this is the best time for the retelling of this tale. We
Government
Lyon County Board of County Commissioners Meeting Summary - Dec. 18, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Yerington, Nevada – The Lyon County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) met on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, to hear presentations and take action on several significant agenda items. Highlights from the meeting include: 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report The Board approved the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial
Storey County
Lockwood Flood Evacuation Drill Recap Town Hall Scheduled for January 21
Storey County Emergency Management will host a Flood Evacuation Drill Recap Town Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the Lockwood Senior Community Center, 800 Peri Ranch Road. The town hall will provide a recap of the recent Lockwood flood evacuation drill, highlighting key takeaways
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PINE NUTS: I Was Here Once Before
I had some time to kill this morning while waiting for my Ford, “Burt,” to be serviced by the capable team at Campagni Ford in Carson City. So I stood outside and surveyed the rolling foothills that surround our state capital. As a 38-year impressionist of Mark Twain I have
News
Lyon County Sheriff: Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE On 12/17/2025, at 1227 hours, Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch received multiple emergency 911 calls reporting an aircraft down in the area of 1100 US Highway 50 in Silver Springs. Deputies were dispatched to the scene and confirmed a single engine aircraft had crashed.
Lyon County
Lyon County Sheriff: Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE On Dec. 15, 2025, at 2:25 p.m. Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were dispatched to a report of two to three gunshots originating from the parking lot adjacent to the Wendy’s restaurant in Fernley, Nevada. The information received suggested that two vehicles were
Sports
Virginia City Basketball Program Goes 11-0
The Virginia City Muckers were able to tally up an 11-0, undefeated record between the three teams this past weekend. The Lady Muckers travelled out to Beatty to compete in the Beatty Bash tournament, where they went 5-0 and came home with the championship trophy. The Ladies achieved this with
Tours/Events
Entertainment Calendar: Weekly and Holiday Events
The Comstock Chronicle will not be publishing/mailing a full edition the week of Dec. 26, 2025, due to holiday closures. We will print and distribute a Legals Newsletter if legal documents need to be disseminated within Storey and Lyon Counties. Thank you for your continued readership and support throughout
Virginia City
Christmas Traditions Old and New: Virginia City Parade of Lights and Drone Show
Virginia City was full of Christmas spirit for the Parade of Lights and Drone Show Dec. 13, 2025.
Virginia City
Third Annual RennerVation Foundation Christmas on the Comstock Makes Wishes Come True
The goal was to offer a festive, friendly, and engaging day for the children and their families, full of laughter and excitement.
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King's Corner: The Gift of Peace and Reunion
D-Day. Normandy, France. Omaha Beach. Third wave. Running out of the landing craft into an ocean where bloated bodies from earlier waves were floating. Getting onto the beach, then heading up the steep hill toward concrete bunkers filled with German snipers. Halfway up the hill, a bullet passed through Robert