The Fallon Post

Allen Fudge and Michael Davis, candidate for Churchill County sheriff, visit over coffee at The Stone Cabin on Saturday, August 15. Photo by Nancy Chapman.

Most aficionados of Fallon’s history, or U.S. military history, know that the official name for Naval Air Station (NAS) Fallon is Van Voorhis Field, named in 1958 for Cmdr. Bruce Van Voorhis. The dedication of the field followed seven years of federal renovation and expansion at the then-Fallon Naval Auxiliary Air Station (NAAS). The growth of the airfield came in response to the outbreak of the Korean War, and it has not slowed down since.

With wildfires burning across Nevada and the West, a Nevada Air National Guard C-130 Hercules and its crew received a send-off Wednesday, Aug. 19, at Naval Air Station Fallon this week before joining the aerial firefighting effort. The Nevada Air National Guard’s 152nd Airlift Wing, known as the “High Rollers,” activated MAFFS 9 on Aug. 19 to support wildfire response operations across the western United States.

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The Greenwave Youth Wrestling Club recently traveled to San Diego, Calif., to compete in the prestigious D Day RMN Tournament, which attracts nearly 3,000 wrestlers from 32 states each year. Greenwave wrestlers represented Fallon with determination, sportsmanship and grit while competing against some of the nation's top youth wrestlers. The team had a successful weekend, earning victories, gaining valuable experience, and continuing to build momentum for the upcoming wrestling season.

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Thank you to everyone who spent time with us here last weekend for the 12th Annual Community-Wide Reunion. We are excited to bring you yet another weekend packed with unforgettable storytelling, heartwarming humor, and classic cinema. This week’s lineup features a double dose of extraordinary life journeys, plus our beloved monthly afternoon tradition.

Ryan William Chrysler was arrested on Aug. 7, 2026, in connection with alleged offenses related to the sexual assault of a child from 2018 through 2023. According to the Criminal Complaint filed in New River Township Justice Court, Chrysler is accused of the following: Two counts of Lewdness with a Minor Under the Age of 14, First Offense, allegedly occurring from 2018 through 2019 and between January and August 2021.

City of Fallon Animal Shelter Meet Harley Harley is a 5-year-old pit bull looking for a new beginning after her owner passed away. Despite the change in her life, Harley remains a sweet, affectionate girl who loves people and is eager to please. Harley has basic manners, does well with children, and previously lived with another dog. A meet-and-greet with any resident dogs is recommended before adoption.