Early voting starts TOMORROW! Early voting will be available at two Storey County locations: 📍 Lockwood Senior Community Center 800 Peri Ranch Road, Lockwood • Oct. 17 and Oct. 24: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 📍 Storey County Slammer at the historic Storey County Courthouse 26 S. B St., Virginia City • Oct. 17: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • Oct. 19-23: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. • Oct. 24: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • Oct. 26-30: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Note: Early voting will be available on Nevada Day, Friday, Oct. 30. Haven’t registered to vote? No worries! Nevada offers same-day voter registration during early voting and on Election Day, Nov. 3. Eligible voters can register and vote at any Storey County polling location. 🗳️ Details: storeycounty.org/208/Electio… Alt Text: Graphic for the 2026 Storey County November General Election showing early voting locations and dates. Early voting is available at the Storey County Slammer in the historic Storey County Courthouse on Oct. 17 and 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oct. 19-23 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Oct. 26-30 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Early voting is also available at the Lockwood Senior Community Center on Oct. 17 and 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Early voting will be available on Nevada Day, Friday, Oct. 30.

Seas & Greetings from the Comstock! Storey County's 2026 Holiday Party is coming up on Friday, Dec. 4, and we hope you'll join us for some holiday cheer! Planning to attend? Let us know you're coming by completing our party RSVP! 🔗 RSVP here: mailchi.mp/storeycounty/holi… 🚌 Need a ride? We're exploring FREE transportation options for Lockwood, Mark Twain, and Virginia City Highlands residents (weather-permitting, of course)! Before making arrangements, we're asking residents to complete a quick survey to help us determine if there's enough interest to justify providing the service. Please complete the transportation survey by Nov. 4! 🔗 Transportation survey: mailchi.mp/storeycounty.org/… Transportation is not guaranteed and will depend on community interest. 📞 Have questions or prefer to RSVP by phone? Call 775-443-3376. Please note: The party RSVP and transportation survey are separate. If you're interested in transportation, be sure to complete both! We hope to see you there!

Soon, C Street will belong to the ghosts, goblins, princesses, and superheroes! 👻 Safe trick-or-treating is coming to C Street on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 5 to 7 p.m., and we need a little help clearing the way for all the spooky fun. If you park on C Street Friday or Saturday, please find your car a new haunt before 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31. 🎃 Once the Halloween fun begins, C Street will be closed to vehicle traffic, and any cars still parked along the street will need to stay put until the event is over and the street reopens. Thanks for helping us make it safe for our littlest trick-or-treaters! Alt Text: Four children dressed in colorful Halloween costumes pose with adults on C Street in Virginia City. The children carry trick-or-treat bags and buckets, with historic downtown buildings visible in the background.

Early Voting starts TODAY! 🗳️ It’s time to make your voice heard in the 2026 General Election! Early voting begins today, Oct. 17, with voting opportunities available in Lockwood and Virginia City through Oct. 30. 📍 Lockwood Senior Community Center 800 Peri Ranch Road, Lockwood • Oct. 17 and Oct. 24: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 📍 Storey County Slammer at the historic Storey County Courthouse 26 S. B St., Virginia City • Oct. 17: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • Oct. 19-23: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. • Oct. 24: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • Oct. 26-30: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Note: Early voting will be available on Nevada Day, Friday, Oct. 30. Haven’t registered to vote? No worries! Nevada offers same-day voter registration during early voting and on Election Day, Nov. 3. Eligible voters can register and vote at any Storey County polling location. 🗳️ Details: storeycounty.org/208/Electio… Alt Text: Graphic for the 2026 Storey County November General Election showing early voting locations and dates. Early voting is available at the Storey County Slammer in the historic Storey County Courthouse on Oct. 17 and 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oct. 19-23 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Oct. 26-30 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Early voting is also available at the Lockwood Senior Community Center on Oct. 17 and 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Early voting will be available on Nevada Day, Friday, Oct. 30.

Seas & Greetings from the Comstock! Storey County's 2026 Holiday Party is coming up on Friday, Dec. 4, and we hope you'll join us for some holiday cheer! Planning to attend? Let us know you're coming by completing our party RSVP! 🔗 RSVP here: mailchi.mp/storeycounty/holi… 🚌 Need a ride? We're exploring FREE transportation options for Lockwood, Mark Twain, and Virginia City Highlands residents (weather-permitting, of course)! Before making arrangements, we're asking residents to complete a quick survey to help us determine if there's enough interest to justify providing the service. Please complete the transportation survey by Nov. 4! 🔗 Transportation survey: mailchi.mp/storeycounty.org/… Transportation is not guaranteed and will depend on community interest. 📞 Have questions or prefer to RSVP by phone? Call 775-443-3376. Please note: The party RSVP and transportation survey are separate. If you're interested in transportation, be sure to complete both!

Mark Twain Road Rehabilitation Project: Schedule Update We have an updated construction schedule for the Mark Twain Road Rehabilitation Project. Paving is now planned for Oct. 16 and 19–21. Please check the map to see when crews are scheduled to pave your section. The highlighted areas are approximate. Paving dates and work areas may change due to weather, field conditions, or unforeseen delays, including traffic delays affecting deliveries of paving materials. Here’s the latest planned schedule: • Oct. 15–16: Grading to prepare the road base. • Oct. 16, blue section: Paving on the northern portion of Sutro Springs Road and a small section of Territory Road. • Oct. 19, red section: Paving on the middle portion of Sutro Springs Road. • Oct. 20, green sections: Paving on the southern portion of Sutro Springs Road and the northern portion of Sam Clemens Avenue. • Oct. 21, purple section: Paving on the remaining portion of Sam Clemens Avenue. • Oct. 19–30: Shouldering work along the edges of the pavement. • Nov. 2–6: Road striping and sign installation. On the day your section is paved, access to homes and driveways may be temporarily restricted between approximately 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Flaggers will help residents get in and out when possible, but vehicles cannot drive on newly placed asphalt until it has cooled enough to prevent damage. If you have a delivery scheduled during paving, please share this schedule with your provider so they can plan around access restrictions and possible delays. Please expect increased truck traffic and large equipment in the area. Emergency vehicles will continue to have access as needed. Work currently under contract is expected to be complete by Nov. 6. Additional drainage work is being considered and, if added, could extend the schedule by about one week. Thank you, Mark Twain residents, for your patience and cooperation. We’ll continue sharing updates as work progresses. Alt text: Aerial map showing approximate paving areas for the Mark Twain Road Rehabilitation Project. Blue marks northern Sutro Springs Road and a small section of Territory Road for Friday, Oct. 16. Red marks the middle portion of Sutro Springs Road for Monday, Oct. 19. Green marks southern Sutro Springs Road and northern Sam Clemens Avenue for Tuesday, Oct. 20. Purple marks the remaining portion of Sam Clemens Avenue for Wednesday, Oct. 21. Dates and work areas are subject to change.

Latest update Oct. 14 from TRIGID: USA Parkway Traffic Alert and Water Service Outage A water main break reported around 10 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, just north of Innovation Way has damaged the northbound lanes of USA Parkway and washed out part of the slope behind the guardrail. Road closure and repairs USA Parkway is currently closed between Sydney Drive and Innovation Way. TRIGID is working to open one lane in each direction by 7 a.m. today, Oct. 14. This is a target time and may change as crews work. Traffic may remain limited to one lane in each direction through the weekend while roadway repairs are completed. Please plan for delays and follow traffic control signs. Water service outage All water customers south of the USA Parkway and Innovation Way intersection are currently without drinking water service. TRIGID estimates restoration could take up to 48 hours. Affected customers have been notified. Process water and sewer service have not been interrupted. TRIGID has isolated the break, and Q&D crews are on-site to make repairs. TRIGID thanks the Nevada Highway Patrol and NDOT for assisting with traffic control.

****ROAD CLOSURE TAHOE RENO INDUSTRIAL CENTER*** USA Parkway (north and south bound lanes) are closed at Innovation Way due to a water main break. At this time, there is no estimated time of reopening. AVOID THE AREA.

Remember that no-notice emergency exercise we told you about? It’s still coming. And no, we’re still not telling you when. Sometime this month, Storey County will conduct an emergency exercise in Virginia City to give County staff and our community a chance to practice how we would respond during a real emergency. When it happens, a Smart911 alert will go out with information about the exercise and what to do. Want to participate? Make sure you’re signed up for Smart911 so you’re ready when the alert arrives. These exercises help us practice our response, test our communication systems and identify ways we can improve before a real emergency. Sign up for Smart911: smart911.com/smart911/ref/re… Stay ready, Storey County. The mystery drill is coming! Alt Text: Graphic showing a manila folder labeled “Storey County” on a wooden desk. A large red stamp reads “Emergency Exercise,” with the date and time blacked out and a “Confidential” stamp in the lower corner.

Traffic Notice: Six Mile Canyon Road Drivers may experience delays on Six Mile Canyon Road today, Oct. 13, while Construction Materials Engineers, Inc. (CME) conducts geotechnical work. Flaggers are directing traffic, and work is expected to be completed by the end of today. We’re sharing this notice to help drivers plan ahead. Please allow extra travel time, slow down and follow flaggers’ directions. Thank you for your patience!

Two opportunities to connect with resources and take care of your health this week! The Storey County Community Resource Fair is happening TOMORROW, Tuesday, Oct. 13, from noon to 4 p.m. at Piper’s Opera House in Virginia City. Stop by to connect with nearly 50 local resource groups, explore services available to our community and grab a snack while supplies last. Nevada Health Centers will also be there offering walk-in flu vaccines from 1 to 4 p.m. Can’t make it Tuesday? Nevada Health Centers will hold another flu vaccine clinic the following day: 💉 Virginia City Highlands: Oct. 14, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Storey County Fire Station 72 No appointments are necessary, and vaccines are available for ages 6 months and older. There is no charge for individuals with Medicare, Medicaid or private insurance. If you do not have insurance, pricing will be available the day of the clinic. Alt Text: Two flyers promoting upcoming Storey County events. The first advertises the Storey County Resource Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 13, from noon to 4 p.m. at Piper’s Opera House in Virginia City, featuring nearly 50 vendors, a flu vaccination clinic from 1 to 4 p.m. and snacks until 1:30 p.m. The second advertises a Nevada Health Centers walk-in flu vaccine clinic for adults and children on Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Storey County Fire Station 72 in Virginia City Highlands. No appointments are necessary, and flu vaccines are available for ages 6 months and older.

NOTICE EV CHARGERS UNAVAILABLE: October 15-16 The electric vehicle charging stations & parking spots at the Storey County Courthouse in Virginia City will be inaccessible Oct. 15 & 16 due to scheduled maintenance and upgrades. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Ever wonder how voting equipment is tested before an election? You can watch the process. Before every election, Nevada counties complete required testing to verify that voting equipment is working properly and accurately recording and tabulating votes. As part of preparations for the 2026 General Election, the Storey County Clerk’s Office will conduct its pre-election Logic and Accuracy Testing (LAT) on Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the second floor of the Storey County Courthouse, 26 S. B St. in Virginia City. Members of the public are welcome to observe. Questions about election observation or the testing process? Contact the Storey County Clerk’s Office: 📞 775-847-0969 📧 [email protected] Learn more about elections in Storey County: storeycounty.org/208/Electio… Alt Text: Graphic titled “2026 Storey Election Observation Opportunities.” Before and after each election, the Storey County Clerk’s Office performs Logic and Accuracy Testing to confirm voting equipment accurately records votes and correctly tabulates results. The public may observe pre-election testing on Oct. 14, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the second floor of the Storey County Courthouse, 26 S. B St., Virginia City.

Have you claimed your 2026 Waste Management dump vouchers yet? Storey County households can receive up to three free dump vouchers per calendar year, and 2026 vouchers are still available for households that have not yet requested theirs. Vouchers can be used at participating Waste Management facilities and are available to Storey County households, including residents in Lockwood. 👉 Request your 2026 vouchers here: storeycounty.org/FormCenter/… And mark your calendar for next year! The 2027 Voucher Request Form will open Dec. 1, 2026, at 6 a.m. Vouchers will be issued beginning Jan. 1 and are valid for the 2027 calendar year. Voucher requests are reviewed and processed once per week. Alt Text: Close-up of the back of a green Waste Management garbage truck featuring the green and yellow WM logo.

A free resource is available for people living with mild to moderate dementia or experiencing changes in memory or thinking. The University of Nevada, Reno’s Dementia Engagement, Education and Research (DEER) Program is offering a free, six-week Dementia Self-Management Program. Participants will connect with peers, explore the Dementia Self-Management Guidebook and practice strategies to support their well-being in a supportive and encouraging environment. A formal dementia diagnosis is not required. The program offers a virtual option open to participants nationwide as well as an in-person option in Reno. As part of Storey County’s ongoing Dementia Friendly Nevada efforts, we’re sharing resources like this that can help support residents living with dementia and their families. Learn more and register: dementiaengagementeducationa… Want to get involved locally? Storey County’s next Dementia Friendly Nevada meeting is Nov. 12 from 2:30-4 p.m. at Piper’s Opera House. Alt Text: University of Nevada, Reno DEER Program website page promoting a free, six-week Dementia Self-Management Program for people living with mild to moderate dementia or cognitive changes. The program is offered virtually nationwide and in person in Reno. A formal diagnosis is not required. The webpage notes that enrollment is open and includes a link to register for a session.

Town Hall Notice: Data Centers & Industrial Development Storey County Commissioner Clay Mitchell will host a community town hall to discuss and provide updated information on data centers and industrial development in Storey County. The town hall will provide an opportunity for residents to learn more about data centers and industrial development, hear information about the topic, and ask questions. 📅 Date: November 4, 2026 ⏰ Time: 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. 📍 Location: Piper’s Opera House, 12 North B St., Virginia City The Storey County community is encouraged to attend, ask questions, and join the conversation. Alt Text: Town hall notice with the Storey County seal on a dark blue background and an orange banner. Commissioner Clay Mitchell will host a community discussion about data centers and industrial development in Storey County on Nov. 4, 2026, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Piper’s Opera House, 12 North B St., Virginia City. All are welcome to join the conversation.