Tours/Events
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
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
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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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
Dayton
Patriotism and gratitude filled the air at the Dayton Valley Golf Club during the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce’s 8th Annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner on Sunday, Nov. 9. The Veterans Dinner Committee welcomed more than 160 veterans, families, and community members to celebrate our hometown heroes. This year’s
Dayton
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025 at 7 pm Lyon County Utilities Conference Room 34 Lakes Blvd. | Dayton, NV Item of Interest: No. 9: Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Policy regarding OHVs on Public Roads For Discussion Only: Lyon County Sheriff’s Office has made recent changes in their enforcement policy regarding
Columnists
In the autumn of 1879, former President Ulysses S. Grant made his way across Nevada on his grand World Tour. His route carried him through Dayton by rail, a line that continued just a few miles up the valley to the bustling town of Sutro, where the train often stopped