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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Moorcroft’s council has finally set a date to have the offices of clerk/treasurer, public works and police as well as the council chambers moved to their new secure facilities in the Moorcroft Town Center (MTC) before September, says Mayor Dick Claar. This move has been discussed for a few years now with no actual plan in place to further the transition until this week. When the group set three town-based projects to the front of their to-do list at Saturday morning’s workshop, this move was...
Moorcroft’s council came together in a four hour workshop Saturday morning to discuss progress of the large projects with which the town is currently dealing, including the lagoon upgrade, landfill development and the last phase of the Powder River Water Project. The group also prioritized smaller projects that are realistically within the budget of the town with the incoming one percent sales tax return that’s expected in May. These smaller efforts were of a more intimate interest to the gov...
The Wolves wrestling team competed in the Wyoming High School State tournament last Thursday in Casper against 20 other 1A/2A schools from across the state. State was run as a one-day tournament this year, making for a long day of wrestling and tough competition. The team came home with two champions, three placers and seventh place as a team. Individual results were: 106 – Wyatt Cook went 3-3 and placed 6th. He came out strong winning his first match with a pin in 1:19, lost in the q...
Marvin Von Mirich, husband, father, brother, son, uncle, friend and coach to most everyone else, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021, after a courageous, hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer, and albeit brief he leaves behind a lifetime of wonderful memories and great accomplishments. Marv was born on the 13th of May 1968, in John Day, Oregon the youngest son of Carl and Deanna Mirich. From Oregon, the family moved to Wyoming. Marv was a fierce competitor and gifted athlete. He loved...
Charles Mitts, age 73, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2021 in Sundance, Wyoming. Charles was born on June 17, 1947 in Sundance to Frank and Bessie Mitts, the ninth of ten children. He graduated from Sundance High School in 1965 and served in the 7th Cavalry in Vietnam from 1966 to 1968. Charles was a member of the VFW. After serving in the Army he settled in Horse Creek, Wyoming, working in the underground limestone mine. Charles married Shirley Tugman Clarke on June 26, 1971 and became a step-dad to Candy and Dana Clarke. In July 1973...
RCS completed the concrete pouring for the inverts on the inside walls on both the east and west contact chambers of the lagoon on Monday and are nearing completion for the rip rap install around lagoon cell two as well as having removed the rip rap around the smaller lagoon cell three. Excavation and concrete formwork for the new chlorination building also began this week....
A State of Wyoming veterans service officer from the Wyoming Veterans Commission will conduct community outreach services around Wyoming cities throughout February. Sandy McFarland is available to meet with veterans and their families to discuss state and federal veterans’ benefits, Department of Veterans Affairs claims, or VA healthcare. McFarland can also help veterans and their families apply for benefits, file claims, or request healthcare. Her office is located at 551 Running W. Dr., Gillette, Suite 100 and she will be available at the f...
Three UW students killed in accident LARAMIE (WNE) — Three University of Wyoming students were killed in a two-car collision that took place on Saturday, Feb. 27, on the Colorado side of Highway 287. According to Colorado Trooper Josh Lewis, the collision occurred at about 4:38 p.m., at mile marker 377, in Colorado. A total of five people were involved; four are believed to be UW students. According to Lewis, the driver of a 2005 Subaru Forester, a male, age 21, who was the only occupant, appeared to have lost control of his vehicle and the F...
This year the Special Olympics Wyoming Athletes will host their annual Jackalope Jump at the Keyhole Marina on the east side of the reservoir at noon on March 27. This annual event is always a hit with young and old alike. Many have returned every year to contribute to the Special Olympics and collect the t-shirt. Of course, an invigorating plunge into the still-icy depths is also thought to improve circulation, build up the immune system, decrease seasonal depression and anxiety and reduce...
On Thursday, the Lady Wolves headed to the District Tournament in Wright. The Lady Wolves took on the Big Horn Rams in the first game of the day. The first quarter saw neither team able to get much going until midway through when the Lady Wolves were able to get some steals and convert. The Wolves led, 25-13 going into the half. We made some adjustments on the defensive end with our rotations and we were more effective in the second half. The Lady Wolves came out with a 56-31 victory. I think we had some nerves in the first quarter but once...
Kaelixte Lefave was selected to represent Sheridan College on the 2021 All-Wyoming Academic Team. Each year, Wyoming community colleges nominate high-achieving students to represent them at the state level. To be eligible, students must demonstrate academic excellence and intellectual rigor combined with leadership and service that extends their education beyond the classroom to benefit society. In addition, they must complete an All-USA Academic Team application. Lefave, of Moorcroft, Wyoming,...
Black Hills State University has released the Dean’s List for the fall 2020 semester. A total of 712 students maintained a grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher while taking at least 12 credit hours. Students include: Kaylei Petz (BSED Elementary Education) and Heather Ver Burg (BSED English Education) of Moorcroft and Molly Amann (BSED Elementary Education) or Sundance....
On Thursday, the Wolves Boys Basketball team hosted the Sundance Bulldogs in the first round of the district tournament. The Wolves entered the game as the #4 seed in the district and the Bulldogs as the #1 seed. The Bulldogs have been playing well and entered the contest with only one loss all year. We knew we were going to have to play well to make this a game. We really stepped it up on the defensive end and at the end of the first quarter, trailed, 13-7. The second quarter was a struggle...
On February 22, police were contacted regarding a missing juvenile. All officers, along with Fire, EMS and WHP were called to assist in searching for the missing juvenile. One officer went to the residence to speak with the parent of the missing juvenile and while there the child returned home. All agencies were advised, and the search ended. Nothing further On February 22, police were notified of a hit and run. Officer responded and took information and photos of the damage. On February 22, police were contacted about a juvenile male not...
CASPER — A new piece of legislation could give coal-fired power plants a lifeline. Filed on Friday in Wyoming’s Legislature, House Bill 155 would require state regulators to consider how a coal or natural gas power plant closure could affect the reliability of the power grid before approving its retirement. Prior to giving a utility a green light to retire an aging power plant unit, the Wyoming Public Service Commission — the state agency regulating certain utilities in Wyoming — would have to consider if the closure would increase the risk of...
