Development/Construction
Eagle Scout Project Nears Completion in Dayton
Each requirement is implemented to assist scouts with practical skills and ethical foundations.
Dayton
Tours/Events
Paws, Lights & Holiday Delights at Dayton Valley Dog Park
Dayton Valley Dog Park (DVDP) kicked off the holiday season in tail-wagging style with its annual Holiday Tree Lighting on Sunday, Dec. 14. Two- and four-legged friends gathered for treats, cheer, and celebration, all while honoring the incredible supporters who helped make 2025 a banner year for the park. Board
History
Historic Sutro Tunnel and Flyability Complete 1,000 ft. Drone Flight of Tunnel
Event celebrates innovation, preservation, and community support FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dayton, Nev. — The Friends of Sutro Tunnel Charity recently partnered with Flyability, a global leader in confined-space drone technology, for a landmark exploration inside the historic Sutro Tunnel. Flyability’s specialized drone flew more than 1,000 feet into the
Tours/Events
Holiday Cheer Shines Across the Comstock
The Comstock was set ablaze with millions of colorful lights as Virginia City and Dayton held their annual Christmas tree lighting celebrations on Dec. 5 and 6. The respective local fire and sheriff departments helped lead the festivities and keep spirits bright. Children were especially thrilled to spot Santa—sharing
Tours/Events
'Twas the Night Before Christmas - Misfits Style
The Odeon was overflowing with festive fun during the Misfits Theater Group spirited presentation of "'Twas the Night Before Christmas", on Dec. 5, 6 & 7. Laughter, singing, and plenty of audience participation filled the historic venue as guests enjoyed a lively holiday performance. The one-act melodrama
Tours/Events
Community Roots Hosts Holiday Open House Dec. 6 and Dec. 7
Dayton, Nevada – Community Roots’ annual holiday open house takes place this year on Saturday, Dec. 6 and Sunday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on both days. There will be festive food, hot beverages, and an ornament-making craft table. The event also provides opportunities to shop for
Lyon County
Restoring the River: A Dayton Community Effort
A major restoration effort is reshaping the landscape along the Carson River in Dayton – and strengthening the community partnerships behind it. Dayton Valley Conservation District (DVCD) and Central Lyon Fire have spent months working side-by-side to stabilize eroding riverbanks, reduce fire hazards, and bring native vegetation back to life. The
Dayton
Jewish American Society of Historic Preservation Pledges $55,000
Award will go toward 10 informational kiosks and a 7 foot bronze statue of Adolph Sutro. Preserving History, Building Legacy: JASHP Supports the Sutro Tunnel Restoration Project The Sutro Tunnel, a monumental feat of 19th-century engineering, is entering a new era of preservation—and a national historic organization is stepping
Tours/Events
Celebrate the Holidays with the Misfits Theater Group
FOR RELEASE Start the season right, with the Misfits’ hilarious enactment of the beloved poem, ’Twas the Night Before Christmas. This one-act play is full of Misfits shenanigans—just as you would expect! We will also sing Christmas carols and have a HO HO HO contest—with prizes. You won’
History
Odeon Oldies Presents Cad Thompson, Brick House Madam
On Nov. 9, history took center stage—and got a little sassy—as performer Kim Harris stepped into the heels of Comstock madam Cad Thompson for The Odeon’s “Odeon Oldies” speaker series. With a sharp wit, a twinkle in her eye, and a spot-on Irish accent, Harris brought the
Dayton
Lyon County Invites the Community to Participate in Flood Preparedness Workshop
Dayton, Nevada – Lyon County is inviting residents to attend a Flood Preparedness Workshop on Thursday, Nov. 13, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Dayton Community Center. As part of Nevada Flood Awareness Week, Lyon County Emergency Management and Community Development Departments are hosting a
History
Lyon County Commissioners Vote Unanimously to Proceed with Dayton Depot Reconstruction
Dayton’s residents were happy to hear that during the Aug. 21 Lyon County Board of Commissioners meeting in Yerington, the commissioners voted 5-0 in favor of allowing the rebuilding of the historic 1881 Carson and Colorado Railroad Dayton Depot and to allow the signing of the contract with the