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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Pine Haven’s town council had few issues to address at last Tuesday night’s meeting with only three notable reports. Sunny Schell reported on the status of the ice rink that will be at the basketball court east of Waters Park. This is not the first ice rink to be used at this locale, but this winter, the town has purchased an actual liner for a cleaner, smoother ice skating experience and, while the liner has arrived, the corner seals have not. Schell anticipates the arrival of the last of the...
Moorcroft High School hosted the original play brought to town by the Missoula Children’s Theatre, “Beauty Lou and the Country Beast” last Saturday afternoon. The cast consisted of 27 local actors and an assistant director who had only five days to perfect their parts in the hour long play and they did a smashing job. The story line is a country twist on the classic tale with rodeos, country fairs, barn yard animals, a dog and an imaginary friend who turns out to be much more. The seats fille...
Since the 1980s, Moorcroft Historical Society (MHS) has sought to help preserve the history of Moorcroft and the surrounding area. Support for the West Texas Trail Museum comes in the means of funds raised primarily from memberships, donations, fundraisers and support from the Crook County Museum District (CCMD). Thanks to community minded citizens, West Texas Trail Museum continues to be a growing and vital part of Moorcroft. Please consider this your personal invitation to join the Moorcroft Historical Society and support your local museum....
Cassidy Raylynn Riggs came roaring into this world on July 26, 1984, an incredible soul whose mere presence touched everyone she came into contact with. She's now dancing, finally and most likely in her bikini, with her grandmas, dad Mike, aunts, uncles and so many friends that left before her. Cassidy being as strong as she could for as long as she could left us Tuesday, January 14, 2020. 35 Years she spent making people smile, laugh and even cock your head a little before bursting into grins!... Full story
Nancy D. Richards, 88 of Sundance died Saturday, January 18, 2020 at the Crook County Memorial Hospital. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Fidler-Roberts & Isburg Funeral Chapel of Sundance, WY.... Full story
Thank You Thank you to all my former students and those who sent birthday wishes with remembrances. All of you were my purpose in life and made my life worth living. Thank you. Richard Castello Moorcroft...
A Douglas man has been charged with possession with intent to deliver after allegedly informing a police officer who had spotted him walking drunkenly through town that he was taking a bag of marijuana from one friend to another. On January 7, a Moorcroft Police Officer was stationed at the intersection of East Converse and North Yellowstone at around 8:30 p.m. when he observed a man stumbling down the street, later identified as Brock Allen Smith. The officer reports that Smith was on the roadway, despite there being a sidewalk available, and...
Jan. 13 – Traffic stop. Arrested subject on Crook County warrant. Booked in new inmate. Three requests for EMS. Two requests for fire department. Jan. 14 – Three VIN checks. Paper service. Two traffic stops. Assisted Sundance Police Department with welfare check. Transported inmate to clinic for appointment. House watch done. Arrested subject on Crook County warrant. Investigated suspicious vehicle. Booked in inmate. Fingerprints for outside employment. Commercial burglar alarm. Request for EMS. Jan. 15 – Four VIN checks. Three motorist assis...
Yellowstone visitation down in 2019 CODY (WNE) — While visitation to Yellowstone National Park still exceeded 4 million in 2019 that was the lowest number of attendees since 2014. The final total for last year was 4,020,287 compared to 2018’s 4,114,999. That was a 2.3 percent decline. In 2014, attendance was 3,513,486, then there was a huge jump in 2015 when the total surpassed four million for the first time. That year’s record was 4,097,710 and visitation has not dipped below four million since. The one-year record of 4,257,177 was estab...
On Tuesday, the Lady Wolves traveled to Hot Springs for the first round of the West River Tournament to face the Hot Springs Lady Bison. The Wolves got off to a good start and were able to take a 33-19 lead into the half. The team got into some foul trouble in the third quarter and had to make some adjustments to the defense Hot Springs was playing and were able to get key buckets and defensive stops when they needed it to win the game, 54-40. On Friday morning, the Lady Wolves Junior Varsity te...
The West River Tournament had the Wolves paired off with the Hot Springs Bison. This game brought some energy to the Wolves as they were able to contain the Bison to a low score for the entire game with some good team defense. The Wolves would come out on top with a score of 51 to 27. The second round definitely gave the Wolves some challenges with a good athletic team in the Wall Eagles. This game went back and forth with the score staying close, but the Eagles would hold on and beat the Wolves, 63-53, putting the Wolves in play for third and...
Two kindergarten registration meetings for parents only have been scheduled. The first one will be Monday, February 3, starting at 5 p.m. and the second one will be Tuesday, February 4 starting at 6 p.m. in the Moorcroft K-8 cafeteria. You may come to the meeting that best fits your schedule. To register, children must turn five on or before September 15, 2020. During the parent meeting, registration packets will be handed out and the kindergarten teachers, Mrs. Gray, our school nurse, and Mrs. Brown, our principal, will be available to answer...
