The Voice of the Community Since 1909, Serving Moorcroft and Pine Haven, Wyoming
The Voice of the Community Since 1909, Serving Moorcroft and Pine Haven, Wyoming
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Wanda Materi, age 95, of Upton, Wyoming, passed peacefully on December 27, 2024, at Weston County Manor. Wanda Mae Canfield was born May 1, 1929, at the ranch on Kara Creek to Willard and Ada Canfield. Along with her twin Wallace, they joined sisters, Leona and Rachael, and brother Kenneth. Wanda attended rural schools and graduated top of her class from Upton High School in 1948. She then attended the University of Wyoming for one year. Wanda married Dean Materi in 1949. To this union, five chi...
Larry G. Jackson, born October 5, 1942, in Pierre, South Dakota, passed away December 23, 2024, surrounded by loved ones, in Gillette, Wyoming. Larry did well with his life. He was raised in Presho, South Dakota, where after high school he worked as a carpenter to pay for college. At Dakota Wesleyan University he met the love of his life, Susan. They were married on June 19, 1965. Larry spent 59½ years as a devoted husband. Larry worked hard, graduating from Yankton College. With Susan,...
Speeding – Sarah Vanderhoef, Moorcroft, WY, 79/75, $10; Roger Emineth, Dawson, ND, 84/80, $10; Thomas T. Mikkelson, Moorcroft, WY, 85/80, $15; Autumn Mills, Newcastle, WY, 75/70, $15; Coleman Welsh, Rock Springs, WY, 85/80, $15; Preston Crozier, Moorcroft, WY, 85/80, $15; Monty Kemph, Belgrade, MT, 85/80, $15; Zoe Kaplan, Cumberland, RI, 80/75, $15; Kyra Watson, Belle Fourche, SD, 80/75, $15; Seth Weishaar, Belle Fourche, SD, 90/80, $105; Mikayla D. Leibel, Garden City, ID, 86/75, $115; Kelci Aurand, Spearfish, SD, 92/75, $145; Jean Fleurce, F...
Dec. 23 – Six VIN checks. Assist other agency. Traffic stop. Animal bite. Wanted person. Two business checks. Traffic hazard. EMS page. Dec. 24 – Paper service. Two traffic stops. Assist to Wyoming Highway Patrol. Assist to Game and Fish. DUI. Domestic. Fire page. EMS page. Dec. 25 – Four traffic stops. REDDI report. Welfare check. Assist to Moorcroft Police. Two EMS pages. Dec. 26 – Four VIN checks. Two paper services. Traffic stop. Motorist assist. Theft. Livestock. Child abuse. Business check. Two EMS pages. Dec. 27 – Seven VIN checks. D...
On Monday, December 23, Mrs. Claus visited the Moorcroft Branch Library for some last-minute wishes. During the visit, children were able to talk with Mrs. Claus and her elves. After the children listed off their Christmas wishes they received a goody bag. The goody bag included fresh baked cookies, a candy cane and a hot chocolate packet. Over 20 children were able to get their last-minute Christmas wishes in. Some of them came to make sure that Santa got their letters and l...
A new year brings new beginnings and goals to the community. For the upcoming year of 2025, the museum, chamber of commerce, MIC food pantry and library have new ideas to better the community. The West Texas Trails Museum is looking forward to bringing new displays to the community. These new displays will be based on families, oil fields and the first settlers. The museum is also working on labeling everything so that visitors and employees can understand the information correctly. Moorcroft Chamber of Commerce goals are to find more...
January The year began with a life-threatening cold snap that saw weather warnings across most of the lower 48 as Arctic air migrated down from Canada. The lowest wind chills were recorded east of Pine Haven at -57 degrees F and Hulett at -56 degrees F. The third annual Just Slayin' Outdoors Ice fest fishing tournament at Keyhole Reservoir welcomed more entries than ever. The county completed a series of input sessions on zoning, aiming to gauge the community's opinions in the light of...
On Dec. 23 an officer was called from home to investigate a report of a suspicious vehicle in the bank parking lot. Upon arrival, the officer found an individual asleep in their car. The officer woke the individual and informed them that their presence was making employees uncomfortable. The officer suggested that they could move to the nearby Coffee Cup parking lot to take a nap without being bothered. The officer remained on the scene until the individual left the parking lot. Nothing further. On Dec. 25 an officer was dispatched to a...
Three men face felony charges for Halloween stabbing in hotel parking lot GILLETTE (WNE) — Three men have been charged with felonies for allegedly beating up a 42-year-old man on Halloween night. Justus Pearson, 27, and Rye Sorenson, 27, are being charged with aggravated assault and battery, while Preston Relkin, 24, is being charged with conspiracy to commit aggravated assault and accessory before the fact, as well as battery. On October 31, police responded to a reported aggravated assault at the Best Western Tower West ho-tel. When they a...
Staff for U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming will hold remote office hours in Moorcroft, Hulett and Sundance on Tues., Jan. 14. Field Representative Ally Garner will be available to meet with residents and hear ideas, comments and concerns about what is happening in the U.S. Senate, and to help anyone having trouble working with a federal agency. Of the remote office hours, Sen. Lummis said: “My team and I are working every day to make sure the federal government works for the people of Wyoming. Whether you need help interacting with a fede...
1 Lb. ground beef 1 (28 oz.) jar spaghetti sauce 1 (25 oz.) pkg. frozen sausage or cheese ravioli 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese Fresh basil (optional) In a large skillet, cook and crumble the beef over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes; drain. In a greased 2½ qt. baking dish, layer a third of the spaghetti sauce, half the ravioli, half the beef and ½ cup cheese; repeat layers. Top with remaining sauce and cheese. Cover and bake at 400° for 40-45 minutes or until heated through. If desired, sprinkle with chopped fresh bas...
Welcome 2025! Stop in and pick up a 2025 Buzzword Reading Challenge. Read or listen to a book in each of the 12 buzzword categories before Dec. 31, 2025 and be entered to win a prize! Our January Book Club will be moved to Jan. 23! Everyone is welcome to join us. The discussion will be on Empire Falls by Richard Russo. Our Adult Craft Class returns Jan. 23! We will be making block desk calendars at 5:30 p.m. We have room for 10 attendees. There is a fee for class. Call (307) 756-3232 for morning information and to reserve your spot. Stop in or...
Coffee Cup Fuel Stop held their annual drawing for their super colossal Christmas stocking winners. This year the winners were Gage Randall (above) and Nathan Boston (below), both from Moorcroft....
Last week’s article “Nativity tradition play continues this year with the pony” was missing an angel’s name. The missing name was Sawyer Waters....
With Christmas break underway, the winter sports are one month into their seasons. The girls’ basketball team for the 2024-25 season looks a lot different than it did last year. With players moving on, the roles of the girls have changed and continued to strengthen. The first week found the teams in Burns for opening weekend. The girls went 1-2, and saw some good competition in the defending 1A state champion from a year ago in Southeast. With a 38-24 loss, the girls played well given they did not have much time together on the court and S...
NOTICE OF HEARING TO VACATE COUNTY ROAD NO. 197, KNOWN AS THE JENKINS ROAD TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: The Board of County Commissioners of Crook County, Wyoming has resolved in Resolution No. 2024-22 pursuant to Wyoming Statute 24-3-101 et seq. to commence proceedings to vacate County Road No. 197, known as the Jenkins Road as shown on the Map below in this Notice, said road that begins at its intersection with County Road No. 68 known as the D Road then traverses easterly to its end point which...
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE AND FINAL PAYMENT AND SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that on the 5th day of February 2025, final settlement will be made by Crook County School District No. 1, for and on account of a contract with Lowe Roofing of Wyoming, LLC. for the Sundance High School Re-roof Project. The above work having been completed and accepted according to the plans and specifications of Schutz Foss Architects, P.C., and the above date being the 41st day after the first publication of this notice, the said Contractor will be...
NOTICE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION AND RETAINAGE RELEASE In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 16-6-116, Wyoming State Statutes, 2020 Revised Edition, the Town Of Pine Haven, hereby gives notice that Simon Contractors, Inc, whose address is 209 N. Limestone Avenue, Gillette, WY 82717, as prime contractor, has reached substantial completion on the 2024 Chip Seal project in accordance with the specifications and rules set forth in the contract entered into by the Town of Pine Haven and Simon Contractors on the effective date of June 2,...
NOTICE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION AND RETAINAGE RELEASE In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 16-6-116, Wyoming State Statutes, 2020 Revised Edition, the Town of Moorcroft, hereby gives notice that Harvey’s Lock & Security, whose address is 414 3rd Street, Rapid city, South Dakota 57701, as prime contractor, has reached substantial completion on the Town of Moorcroft Access Control project in accordance with the specifications and rules set forth in the contract entered into by the Town of Moorcroft and Harvey’s Lock & Security on the...
