Week of November 7, 2024

Election day

Sarah Pridgeon

The election everyone has been waiting for saw more than 40% of registered Wyoming voters cast their ballots before the week even began, according to the Secretary of State's Office. In Crook County, there were a couple of surprises in the unofficial vote tallies. State and County Chip Neiman will serve two more years as Crook County's state representative, having run unopposed to retain his seat. A new face will join the Crook County Commission next year, as John D. Davis secures the vote to...

Donors needed

Vitalant Blood Services will be in Moorcroft, at the Cornerstone Ministries Church (next to Blakeman Propane) on Monday, November 18, from 12:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The Vitalant crew is seeking volunteers to donate blood. Please join them in this life saving mission even if you have not done so before. It only takes roughly an hour of your day...what a selfless act! As always, all blood types are needed. You must be a minimum of 16 years old to donate (a signed parental permission is required for...

Carrol Ann Ellis

Our loved one, Carrol Ann (Engle) Ellis, age 80, from Moorcroft, Wyoming, passed away peacefully at her home in Moorcroft on October 30, 2024. She spent her final days surrounded by family and friends that loved her. Carrol Ann Engle was born on November 26, 1943, in New Haven, Wyoming to parents Jay Engle and Martha (Stinson) Engle. She grew up in Upton, Wyoming where she attended all her years of school. She graduated from Upton High School in 1962. After graduation, on June 30, 1962, Carrol...

Wanda Hogan

Wanda Hogan, 93, of Belle Fourche, South Dakota, died Monday, October 28, 2024, in Rolling Hills Healthcare. She was born February 27, 1931. A funeral was Monday, November 4, at First Presbyterian Church in Sturgis, South Dakota, with interment in Hope Cemetery in Newell, South Dakota. Arrangements by Kinkade Funeral...

Randy Kay Pridgeon

Randy Kay Pridgeon, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Sundance on October 31, 2024, at the age of 72. Born in Windom, Minnesota, on March 23, 1952, Randy was the cherished only daughter of W.B. and Leora Porter. She was preceded in death by her parents; her little brother, Durand; and her grandparents. Randy spent her formative years in Mankato, Minnesota and Rapid City, South Dakota, before attending Black Hills State College, where she earned...

LeRoy W. Fuller

LeRoy W. Fuller, age 83, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024, in Sheridan, Wyoming of natural causes. He was born October 28, 1940, in Gillette, Wyoming to Eugene and Ruth (Wallace) Fuller. He was a 1958 graduate of Moorcroft High School. After graduation, he went into the construction business with his father. On October 19, 1959, he married Noralie Schlattman and together they made their home in Moorcroft, Wyoming and had four children: Barry, Rhonda, Lonnie and Rod. LeRoy later took...

  • Moorcroft School Menu

    Breakfast Nov. 11: Pancake on a stick, pears, yogurt, milk Nov. 12: Croissant breakfast sandwich, mandarin oranges, GoGurt, milk Nov. 13: Chocolate oatmeal bar, apple, yogurt, milk Nov. 14: Cereal, toast, strawberries, juice, milk Lunch Nov. 11: Spaghetti and meatballs, cheesy breadstick, green beans, orange, veggie bar, milk Nov. 12: Soft shell taco, Doritos, shredded lettuce, banana, veggie bar, milk Nov. 13: French toast sticks, mixed bell peppers, cinnamon apples, turkey sausage, egg patty, veggie bar, milk Nov. 14: Pizza, romaine...

  • First snow brings hope of relief

    Grace Moore

    Last week saw the first snow of the season in Moorcroft and Pine Haven. By 6 a.m. on October 29, Moorcroft and the surrounding area sported about six inches of the much-needed heavy wet stuff. The area enjoyed a continued gentler snowfall through the night and into the following morning as the town maintenance crew plowed the main streets. With drought through the summer months and very little snow or rain falling over the last year, nearby ranchers have had to water their animals with tanks and buy hay while wildlife has begun coming into...

Moorcroft Senior Menu

Nov. 11: Beef tips with mushroom gravy, mashed potatoes, cooked carrots, ambrosia, brownie Nov. 12: Barbecue beef sandwich, tots, pistachio salad, green beans, custard Nov. 13: Soft shell taco, baked beans, cantaloupe, beets, ice cream Nov. 14: Hamburger steaks, mashed potatoes, corn, pineapple, angel food cake Nov. 15: Cheeseburgers, tots, coleslaw, peaches, raspberry bar Available at Donna’s...

  • Card of Thanks

    Thank You The Parent Action Committee would like to send out a huge “thank you!” to all who supported Treat Street; either by donation of candy, toys, cake walk treats, food, monetary or personal help. We would not be able to have this fun event without your help! Moorcroft...

  • Moorcroft Calendar of Events

    Submit an Event Monday Cribbage: 1 p.m., MSC Tuesday CCLUP&ZC: Meeting cancelled due to no new business. Crook County Historical Society: 1:30 p.m., SSB Meeting Room at Sundance Post Office American Legion Auxiliary: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Coffee, Cinnamon Rolls, Music: 9-11 a.m., MSC Movie: 1 p.m., MSC Crook County Weed and Pest Board: 6 p.m., W&P Office, Sundance Moorcroft Town Council: 7 p.m., Town Hall Gamblers Anonymous: 7-8 p.m., First United Methodist Church AA Meeting: 7 p.m., Moorcroft...

  • Pine Haven Calendar of Events

    Submit an Event Monday Exercise Group: noon, Community Center Tuesday Exercise Group: noon, Community Center Pine Haven Town Council: 7 p.m., Town Hall Wednesday Over the Hill Gang Activities at Community Center: Pinochle, Hand & Foot: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Meal: 12-12:30 p.m. – Potluck Lunch Thursday Exercise Group: noon, Community Center Fire Dept. Meeting: 6:30 p.m., Town...

  • Mining

    Public Notice Strata Energy Inc. of Oshoto, Wyoming has applied for an in situ mining permit amendment from the Land Quality Division of the Department of Environmental Quality of the State of Wyoming. The mining permit amendment area for the mining of uranium will be located in: a portion of Section 6 of Township 52 North, Range 67 West, portions of Sections 1-2 and 11-12 of Township 52 North, Range 68 West, portions of Sections 6-7, 19, and 30-31 of Township 53 North, Range 67 West, Section 25 and 36, and portions of Sections 11-14, 23-24,...

  • PSC

    PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act and the Wyoming Public Service Commission’s (Commission) Rules, the Commission hereby gives notice of the Application of Black Hills Wyoming Gas, LLC d/b/a Black Hills Energy (BHWG or the Company) for authority implement its 2025-2027 Natural Gas Energy Efficiency Program (Program) as more fully described below. 1. BHWG is a public utility subject to the Commission’s jurisdiction. Wyo. Stat. §§ 37-1-101(a)(vi)(D) and 37-2-112. BHWG is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Black...

  • Meeting

    Meeting Notice The Crook County Medical Services District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on November 26, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., at the Sundance State Bank conference room. You are invited to attend in-person or via Teams webinar. https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e8318dfb-1ad0-4c9b-b422-8181556cb6ef@f1f73db4-4d69-4e07-8652-10c57c1f3e50 Publish: November 7,...

  • Meeting

    Meeting Crook County Senior Services, Inc. Board meeting on November 26th at 1 p.m. at the Sundance Senior Center. The board will be reviewing changes to the bylaws and voting on them at the December 17th board meeting, which will be in Hulett at 1 p.m. Publish: November 7,...

  • WYOMING PUBLIC NOTICES

    SEARCH WYOMING PUBLIC NOTICES FREE at: www.wyopublicnotices.com. Find all public notices printed in Wyoming community papers and stay informed about government minutes, salaries, spending, bids, taxes, foreclosures, hearings, schools, assessments, budgets, and much more! This ONLINE service is provided FREE by your local...

  • Crook County Public Notices

    See all Crook County public notices online at: http://www.wyopublicnotices.com/index.php/main/search/0/Crook To place a public notice in the Moorcroft Leader email: moorc...

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