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 public works has been working on improving the town’s ice rink by installing a liner to create a smoother and more contained area for the water to freeze. The remaining parts to complete the rink in Waters Park arrived last week and were immediately set in place by Public Works Director Sunny Schell, Councilwoman Karla Brandenburg and volunteer Terri Mitchell last Wednesday morning. The rink took the rest of the day to fill, but the icy playground is well worth the wait. The entire r...
With Moorcroft Chief of Police Doug “Red” Lundborg retiring in May, for the last several months, the department has been seeking another officer to fill the void. To date, there have only been two applicants and neither are current police officers. If one of these candidates is hired, the time necessary to train them will be approximately four months. “I would have to train him and send him to the academy and it just makes it a hardship,” he says. Lundborg assures town residents, though, “We’re not going to pick just anybody.” He also said tha...
According to federal law, every county must organize a group of people whose role is to prepare for a hazardous material spill or environmental hazard. Emergency Management Coordinator Ed Robinson is reintroducing that committee but first, he’s going to need some volunteers. Crook County has not had a Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) since around 2018. “We’re technically out of compliance, as far as the federal government is concerned,” he says. The requirement comes from the Emergency Planning and Community-Right-to-Know Act, establi...
Ken Dockweiler of Bridger Pipelines updated the county commissioners Tuesday morning on progress made within the county to install a new oil pipeline that will match the route of the existing Butte Pipeline line in this area. Beginning near Hulett and crossing over into Weston County to eventually end up in Guernsey, construction on the line is already in progress further south. In Crook County, said Dockweiler, a meeting has been held with various county representatives, including County Attorney Joe Baron, Road & Bridge Foreman Morgan...
Vernie Mae Nussbaum, 90, Sundance, Wyoming, died peacefully on Sunday the 26th of January at Weston County Manor in Newcastle, Wyoming. Vernie was born July 28, 1929, at the ranch at Inyan Kara Mountain, in the house where she spent most of her adult life, to Thomas J. Ryan and Elaine M. (Hanes) Ryan. Vernie spent her early childhood in Tinton, Central City and Spearfish, South Dakota. The family moved to the ranch at Inyan Kara in her early teenage years and she graduated from Sundance High School in 1947. Vernie met her husband, Marshall... Full story
During the month of January, the pantry served 153 people. This included six new clients, 53 under the age of 18 and 44 over the age of 60. Items needed this month include peanut butter, beef and/or chicken ramen and soup. These items may be dropped off in donation boxes at the Crook County Library at 414 E Main St, in the lobby of the school district’s Central Administration Offices at 122 Hwy 585 and at Decker’s Market in Sundance. Items in Hulett and Moorcroft may be dropped off at the pantries there during business hours. February 2020 pan...
Thank You Thank you to everyone who was able to make January’s blood drive a huge success! Because of you, many lives are being saved! Also, a special thank you to Donna’s Diner for providing the cinnamon rolls and to Suzy Pillow for your extra help. Wishing many blessings to all who’ve helped support these blood drives in our community! Brianne East...
Man killed in wreck south of Wright GILLETTE (WNE) — Wyoming Highway 59 was closed for about seven hours Friday after a fiery two-vehicle accident that killed a man. A semitruck heading northbound on an icy Highway 59 by Cosner Road south of Wright T-boned a southbound pickup at about 9 a.m., said Trooper Eli Ellis of the Wyoming Highway Patrol. The pickup was in a passing lane when it apparently lost control on the ice and drifted into the northbound lane in front of a Rev Energy semi-truck, Ellis said. The semi “attempted to brake, but couldn...
Rumors spread last week that coronavirus had been diagnosed in Wyoming. Crook County Public Health reassures the public that this information was incorrect and there is currently no danger of contracting the virus in this state. “We have no diagnosed or suspected cases of coronavirus in the State of Wyoming, or in any of the adjoining states around Wyoming, at this time,” says Becky Tinsley, Crook County Public Health. “It’s not an immediate threat here. The things that were posted [on websites...
The Wolves wrestling team traveled to Riverton this past weekend to wrestle in the all state, all class Ron Thon Memorial tournament. The tournament consisted of 41 teams from across the state of Wyoming, all competing for the championship belt. The Wolves placed ninth as a team, being the only 2A School to place in the top ten. Individual results were: Second Place: 182 Rowdy Pfeil pinned his way into the semifinals where he won by decision, 7-5 to advance into the finals. There, he lost by...
On January 24, the Crook County Special Olympics team competed in the Winter Area Games. The games were held at Terry Peak and consisted of 50 athletes. Below are the results. Beginner Level Alpine Skiing – Evin Anderson: Gold, Gold, 4th; Jarod Bray: Gold, Silver, Silver; Macie Breaux: Silver, Bronze, Bronze; Jory Browen: Gold, Silver, 4th; MacKenzie Brown: Gold, Gold, Bronze; Mariah Johnson: Gold, Silver, Silver; Braydon Wells: Silver, Bronze, Bronze; Kymberlee Wells: Silver, Silver, Bronze Int...
Do you know of someone who is homebound? Call us, we can deliver or help you download from the Wyoming State Library. Don’t forget we have book clubs: they meet on the third Thursday at 1 p.m. and the fourth Wednesday at 6 p.m. We generally read different books, so if you would like you can do both. Painting for kids and adults: kids paint the first Friday at 1 p.m. and the adults paint on the second Thursday at 1 p.m. Call the library to sign up for our programs; we have limited space, so to ensure you a spot be sure and call ahead, the number...
On Tuesday, the Lady Wolves traveled to Sundance to take on the Bulldogs. The Junior Varsity team was first up. The game was back and forth until the second half when the Wolves were able to take a lead and never relinquish it while winning the game, 43-34. The Varsity game followed and we knew going in that they are a physical team with good size. Boxing out was a key for us and trying to keep them in front of us was another key. The Lady Wolves got out to a good start, but were not able to...
Dewey Schoenewald has been arrested on burglary charges after his vehicle was found stuck in snow at a private property where several buildings had been broken into. On January 19, a Crook County Sheriff’s Office sergeant was dispatched to a property in Moorcroft that he describes as sitting on a private road with no fewer than five “No Trespassing” signs in plain view. At the property, he interviewed the owners. The owners claimed they had arrived home to see an unattended silver pickup truck stuck in the snow and footprints leading to the s...
Moorcroft resident Charles Clarence Birr has been arrested on possession charges after a search of his residence for an associated case revealed numerous items related to meth use. On January 21, a Crook County Sheriff’s Office deputy was conducting a search warrant of the Birr residence in Moorcroft associated with a related case involving burglary. While standing in the living room, the deputy reports noticing items related to drug use in plain view. These included a glass pipe next to the couch where Birr was seated that the deputy notes i...
On January 27, police were requested by dispatch to respond to Country Lane for a 911 call of a male subject in a yard yelling at and scaring the owner. Officer made contact with the subject who would not comply with officer’s orders to get down on the ground. Officer called for backup assistance. The male continued to fight the officer and a male resident came out to assist the officer while waiting for backup to arrive. Suspect was subsequently arrested by Crook County Sheriff’s Office Deputy and transported to Crook County Detention Cen...
Jan. 27 – Four VIN checks. Two courtesy rides given to people who got stuck in snow. Checked on abandoned vehicle. Fingerprints outside employment. Investigated suspicious person complaint. Investigated crash; no injuries. Two people booked into jail. Removed traffic hazard from roadway. Welfare check. Three requests for EMS. Jan. 28 – Three VIN checks. Five paper services. Assisted with two civil standbys. Booked in subject. Jan. 29 – Two VIN checks. Traffic stop. Fingerprints outside employment. Removed traffic hazard from roadway. K-9 sniff...
Violations: Matthew S. Jaffe, CA, Speeding 44/30, $80; Gary A. Jones, Casper, WY, Speeding 26/20 – School Zone, $120; Carlos Cantreras, CA, Speeding 44/30, $80; Daniel Lass, Gillette, WY, Speeding 26/20 – School Zone, $120; Jouhn T. Bryan, TX, Speeding 44/30, $80; Debra M. Raver, Sheridan, WY, Speeding 54/30, $80; Jamie Sowards, VA, Speeding 54/30, $80; Loren B. McKinney, IN, Speeding 44/30, $80; Minor, Sheridan, WY, Speeding 30/20, $55; Karen Weinhardt, Gillette, WY, Speeding 26/20 – School Zone, $120; Jamison R. Lupo, TX, Speeding 40/30...
CHEYENNE — A Republican state lawmaker has introduced a resolution that would encourage the Wyoming Department of Education to offer voluntary gun and hunting safety classes in the state’s high schools. If passed during the legislative session that begins next week, Senate Joint Resolution 1 would urge the Game and Fish Commission to collaborate with the Department of Education to create the safety classes as a physical education elective. Sen. Ogden Driskill, R-Devils Tower, the main sponsor of the legislation, said the classes would help mit...
