Columnists
For his fourth birthday in 1930, my dad—Robert “Bobbie” King—received a gift that would stay with him for the rest of his life. It wasn’t much to look at. A record player. A 12-inch record. But in a small New Jersey apartment, it might as well
BOCC meeting time changed to 9 a.m. May 19 The Storey County Board of County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, May 19, will begin at 9 a.m., a change from the Board’s typical start time. The meeting will be held at the Storey County Courthouse, 26 S. B
Columnists
Once upon a time I had the best job in America. At 16 years of age, I was the gas jockey of Orinda Union 76. At closing time, it was my job to swab the bay, which was more fun than you might think. I weighed 140 pounds at the
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 Dayton Valley Days (Sept. 19-20) registration for Sponsors, Vendors, Food Trucks, and Car Show now open, daytonnvchamber.com Dayton High School May
Tours/Events
85 S. C Street (inside the Virginia City Mercantile) May 9, 2026 at 11 a.m. This is a great opportunity to welcome and support a new local business! Please take a moment to: * Share the event on your social media pages, website, news * Invite friends, family, and local connections
In the year 1999, the good people entrusted with the education of Washoe County’s smallest citizens took a firm and thoughtful stand against a grave public menace: the humble swing set. For reasons of safety, and perhaps a suspicion that joy, once airborne, is difficult to regulate, the district
Crime
STOREY COUNTY, NV - On April 23, 2026, at approximately 4:59 p.m., Storey County Sheriff's Office detectives conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on D Street in Virginia City. The occupants were identified as Christa Dyer (age 46 of Virginia City, NV) and Hubert Dyer (age
First Responders
Safe Roads Start With You
Tours/Events
WHAT Virginia City gears up for the 55th annual Grand Prix, a two-day off-road motorcycle race through the historic mining town and surrounding terrain. First held in 1971, this legendary two-day off-road motorcycle race attracts nearly 1,000 riders across 41 classes, all vying for victory
Columnists
A man may learn a great many things in this life, some from books, some from experience, and the rest from watching another fellow make a spectacle of himself. It was my privilege, on one memorable evening, to receive instruction of the latter sort, courtesy of Mr. John Henry Crown
Health & Human Services
National Take Back events offer safe ways to dispose of expired or unneeded prescription drugs. On National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25, 2026, Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties (HCC) joins the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, the Yerington Police Department and the Storey
Storey County