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2025 Silver Springs Founders Day
On Saturday, Oct. 11, Central Lyon County came together to celebrate the annual Founders Day Parade & Event at Penny Park in Silver Springs. This year's theme of "Crossroads" honors the town's past, present, and future, reminding everyone just how far we have come.
Government
Lyon County Commissioners Upcoming Meeting
LYON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025 at 9 a.m. Lyon County Administrative Complex 27 S. Main Street Yerington, NV 89447 Agenda: https://www.lyon-county.org/.../Vie.../Agenda/_10162025-1915 Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83368686463... Meeting ID: 833 6868 6463 / Passcode: 896135 Mobile:
History
Odeon Oldies Presents Memoirs of Iva Gruber
On Sunday, Oct. 12, Katie Hasbrouck, owner of the historic Union Hotel in Dayton, brought local history to life as she shared the story of Iva Gruber—a young girl who came to live at the hotel in 1917 when her father dropped her there to go work in the
Arts & Culture
Notes from the Cabin in the Sky, 10-10-2025
It is my duty to inform our subscribers that there will not be a printed edition of your favorite newspaper this week. For the contributors and team of the Comstock Chronicle, this newspaper is a labor of love. Far from a profitable enterprise, it is a chance for each of
Local Business
Local Business Focus: Zap Family Creations
What started as one mom’s search for a creative outlet and safe bath products for her kids has turned into a glitter-filled family business. Inside their cozy home studio in Dayton, Jamie Wyatt and Shane Sanemeterio have built Zap Family Creations, a place where handmade tumblers, natural bath products,
Dayton
OHV Heaven - Where History Meets the Open Trail
Dayton, Nev., is quickly becoming known as “OHV Heaven,” where the thrill of off-highway adventure meets the rich history of the Comstock. A new trail initiative led by the Friends of Sutro Tunnel Charity (FoSTC) is bringing together a coalition of partners to make that vision a reality — connecting outdoor
Arts & Culture
NNGH Kicks Off Spooky Season with Haunted Fun
On Oct. 3-4, Northern Nevada Ghost Hunters (NNGH) kicked off the October spooky season with a two-night Haunted Hills, Mills & Mansions fundraising event. NNGH and their spirited partners welcomed nearly 100 guests over the weekend to explore Comstock’s haunted history and ghostly tales that linger at the Gold
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PINE NUTS: 43 Days Adrift at Sea
Virginia City
A Weekend Flushed with Fun
On Oct. 4-5, the 36th Annual World Championship Outhouse Races took over C Street for a weekend full of poo puns and human-powered latrines, born from a historic protest that has since become one of Virginia City’s most beloved – and bizarre – traditions. A sea of spectators lined the boardwalks,
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Virginia City
109 Comstock Ladies Hold Barbecue
They are thrilled to report that their recent BBQ event was the most successful fundraising effort they have had in the four years since the 109 started hosting these events.