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Virginia City Marks 150 Years Since the Great Fire
Sunday, Oct. 26 marked 150 years since the Great Fire of 1875 in Virginia City, one of the most devastating events in the town's storied history. Locals and visitors gathered in the Bucket of Blood/Delta Saloon parking lot to to remember the tragedy and honor the resilience
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Lyon County Board of County Commissioners Meeting Summary ― October 16, 2025
Editor’s Note: Call for Contributors
The Comstock Chronicle is expanding coverage across our historic region — from Virginia City and the Dayton area to Silver Springs and surrounding communities. We’re seeking local writers, photographers, and community contributors who share our passion for storytelling and preserving the unique character of Northern Nevada. Whether you’d like
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Storey County
Coats for Kids: Keeping Our Community Warm This Winter
Written by Mike Navin, Dayton Knights of Columbus Grand Knight Today, 18% of American children and 14% of Canadian children live in poverty. As a result, many families cannot afford to provide even the basic necessity of a warm winter coat. Putting their faith into action, Knights of Columbus councils
Dayton
History of the Historical Society of Dayton Valley’s Haunted Hayride
After we moved here in the early 1990s our family used to go every year to Virginia City for lots of events, including summer programs for the kids, fireworks, and their annual ghost walk. I loved the fact that the latter event included the cemetery—I love old cemeteries. After
Lyon County
Lyon County Invites Community Participation in Water Resource Plan Survey
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 20, 2025 Yerington, Nevada – Lyon County is developing a comprehensive Water Resource Plan to help protect and manage one of our most valuable resources — water. The plan will guide long-term strategies for sustainable water use, infrastructure, and resource protection across the county. Community input is
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Suspect in Fraud Case Extradited from Florida to Storey County
****PRESS RELEASE**** STOREY COUNTY, NV –In May 2025, Storey County Sheriff’s Office detectives were alerted to a significant fraud case in the Virginia City Highlands. After about a month of contact with the suspects, the victim reported “FBI Agents” had come to her residence over the course of several
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Spirits Made Me Do It Saloon Crawl returns to Virginia City this Hauntober™
Event features specialty cocktails, sweet pairings and scavenger hunt through historic saloons Virginia City, Nev. – Virginia City hosts the Spirits Made Me Do It Saloon Crawl on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 1-5 p.m., offering 21 or older participants a tasting tour through the town’s historic saloons and
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