The Good Storey
A Letter for Lockwood
A simple idea, a promise made years ago, and two Virginia City High School students determined to leave something behind for their community.
The new hillside “L” above Lockwood is more than a landmark. It’s a story about community pride, student leadership, and honoring the memory of someone who always dreamed of seeing it there.
Read the full story behind the project, the students who led it, and the community members who helped bring it to life.
Community Development: Building the Future While Preserving the Past
Starting a project in Storey County often begins with a question or three.
What do I need? How long will it take? Where do I even start?
Behind those questions is a team working to keep projects moving: Community Development.
Community Development is one of those departments most people interact with early on, whether it’s building a home, opening a business, or improving a property.
When you walk into the office, a simple phrase on the wall sets the tone: “Building the future while preserving the past.”
Storey County Sheriff’s Office Citizens Academy Gives Residents an Inside Look at Law Enforcement
Residents of Storey County got a firsthand look at law enforcement this spring through the Storey County Sheriff’s Office Citizens Academy, a six-week program designed to give community members an up-close understanding of the sheriff’s office operations.
“We started the Citizens Academy to be transparent and accessible, and to give people a real understanding of what our deputies do every day,” said Sheriff Mike Cullen. “Law enforcement can be very different from one jurisdiction to another, and I wanted residents to see firsthand the training, responsibilities, and quick thinking required in our office.”
Virginia City High School Students Step Into Real-World Pitch Experience
Virginia City High School students recently stepped into the role of young entrepreneurs, presenting original business ideas to a panel of community members in a classroom experience designed to mirror real-world expectations.
The project was developed by Bob Hastings, Community Resource Coordinator for Storey County Health and Community Services, in collaboration with Stacy York, Director of Health and Community Services. Hastings said the Career Launch class was designed to bridge career exploration with real-world skill building for students.
The project brought together five student groups who developed and pitched business concepts in a “Shark Tank”-style format. Community members from Storey County, the Storey County School District, and the editor of the Comstock Chronicle served as outside reviewers, asking questions and evaluating student presentations.
Starting with Schools: A New Approach to Emergency Management in Storey County
When most people think about emergency management, they think about disasters. In Storey County, much of the work happens long before anything goes wrong.
This story takes a closer look at how Emergency Management, the Sheriff’s Office, the Fire District, and the Storey County School District are working together to strengthen preparedness on school campuses — and why that coordination matters for families across the county.