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 Mayor Karla Brandenburg shared the council's objective in hosting a public meeting last Tuesday evening: "What we're here to accomplish is for the council to see what kind of support or not support we have for urban chickens to be allowed in Pine Haven." As the situation will, if eventually approved, only affect those in town, the mayor limited those who spoke to municipal residents. Even with said restriction, many of the around 50 present took time to present their opinions in an...
With the end of the municipal landfill, the Moorcroft Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC)-sponsored Spring Cleanup Day, which usually transpires in May, has been cancelled. Elaine Buckmiller attended last week’s council meeting to inform the governing body of the decision. She was surprised when Mayor Ben Glenn and Public Works Director Cory Allison objected to the end of the town clean up day as so many look forward to that time to clean up their lot for the season. The mayor said to her, “I think we can still do it.” Allison agreed, “If you wan...
Assistant District Forester for the State of Wyoming Jeremy Dedic introduced a class to residents and property owners of Pine Haven and Pine Ridge last week in an effort to protect the lives of firefighters as they work to protect the interests of the community. The Pine Haven Volunteer Fire Department hosted this presentation for residents to have a better idea of what firefighters see upon arrival at the property; what they can reasonably do in the time they have before the fire gets too...
Glenn Groves, 91, of Hulett, Wyoming, passed away on March 7, 2023 at Legacy Living Rehabilitation Center in Gillette, Wyoming. Glenn was born on August 8, 1931 in the Gillette Hospital to Howard and Cecilia (Schlautmann) Groves. He attended and graduated from Campbell County High School. He married Frances Shaw on December 13, 1952. He changed from a ranch hand to cutting hair then a car salesman, freight manager at Wolff Auto Parts. All the time still a rancher and built two houses, one in... Full story
Elizabeth Janice Schelldorf, 90, of Sundance, Wyoming, died Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Crook County Nursing Home in Sundance. Memorial services will be held on Friday, April 21, 2023, at 2 p.m. at the Sundance United Methodist Church. Janice was born on April 26, 1932, to Clyde D. "Scotchie" and Frances (Barr) Roberts in Sundance. She attended grade school in Sundance and graduated from Sundance High School in 1949, after completing high school in just three years. Janice went to Stephens Co... Full story
Sondii Boggess has faced her first month as Pine Haven’s deputy clerk, finishing the new look of the clerk’s office at town hall. Boggess has lived in the Pine Haven area since 2016 and recently began seeking a job closer to her home, east of town. She smiles, “I wasn’t necessarily looking for this avenue, but it came up and it’s something different so I applied and here I am.” The deputy clerk does not as yet feel the fit of the position as she has not previously worked a great deal in an office setting, having worked predominant...
A number of bills were temporarily pulled for explanation at last Wednesday’s regular meeting of Moorcroft’s council, requiring clarification from department heads. Among others discussed, Councilman Bob Stewart had concerns about the February fuel invoice from the Public Works Department; he addressed the question to department director Cory Allison. “Why are we spending so much on gas, especially on one vehicle?” Stewart asked Allison directly. “I can see on some of them, the reason [is] because of the snow use and everything, but, Cory, on...
Please join Gov. Mark Gordon, Major General Greg Porter and Wyoming Veterans Commission Chairman Jake Jacobs as they welcome home Crook County veterans of all eras, their surviving spouses and family members. Everyone is welcome. This event will be Saturday, March 25 from 2:30 to 3:15 p.m. at the Greater Hulett Community Center. The Crook County celebration will be one of four Welcome Home Wyoming Veterans ceremonies that day, with the first being in Saratoga, the second in Cody, the third in Powell and the fourth in Hulett. If you cannot...
Attempted murder charge reduced, man faces up to 10 years in prison GILLETTE (WNE) — The attempted second-degree murder charge against a man accused of stabbing and swinging a knife multiple times at his daughter’s boyfriend last summer has been reduced to aggravated assault and battery. He now faces up to ten years in prison and will argue for probation at his sentencing hearing. Umar Farooq, 48, pleaded guilty Feb. 13 to aggravated assault and battery. In a plea deal with prosecutors, the charge was reduced from an original attempted sec...
Moorcroft Volunteer Fire Chief Dan Swaney and associates have refused to allow the post prom party to be held in the Moorcroft Fire Station this year. His spokesperson, Kelly Donahue explained to Mayor Ben Glenn's enquiry last week, "We made the decision to say 'No'. We feel that there are enough public buildings in town and the MTC. We need to utilize the building and keep our trucks...in the building and not spread out all over town. Sure, we've never had a fire on prom night, but it only...
Everyone is cordially invited to attend a Good Friday Service at the MTC Library, at 101 South Belle Fourche Avenue, on April 7, 7 p.m. The seven last words of Jesus will be considered at this solemn event hosted by the Moorcroft Interfaith Community. For more information, those interested may call or text Pastor Monte at 217-251-1182 or email him at [email protected]....
Moorcroft’s boys’ basketball team, the smallest 3A school in the state, fought in the Regionals last week with determination and grit. Coach Nick Redden had two goals for this year’s Regionals: “To have people gain respect for Moorcroft Basketball and to leave a mark; everything past that was going to be above and beyond”. The Wolves took on Torrington on Thursday and while they lost this first game, Redden spoke of the team’s fortitude, saying, “Going up against a difficult team like that we definitely held our own.” The coach speaks to the r...
Story time is every Wednesday morning at 10 a.m., geared toward preschool age children, however everyone is welcome. Kids Paint class is the first Friday of every month, participants must sign up, please call the library at 307-756-3232 for details. Afterschool activities on Wednesdays at 4 p.m. New Arrivals! K-3 Barbie: Big City Big Dreams by Christy Webster, Formula 1 Cars (non-fiction) by Bizzy Harris, Bear is a Bear by Jonathan Stutzman, Baby Shark (board book) by John Bajet, Fingerwiggly Elehphants (board book) by Felicity Brooks, You...
We’ve been busy here at the library! The staff traveled to Hulett for a meeting there two weeks ago. We had a volunteer that day; thank you again Lillian Sullivan. We have a traveling display of Roadside Lodging in Wyoming. It is on loan from the Wyoming State Archives and will be on display the month of March. Moorcroft is featured on one from 1950. Come in to see it! We have a St. Patrick’s Day contest for the adults. Come in for details. Moorcroft hosted the board meeting on the 9th. We had a good turnout and enjoyed snacks. New books: Sto...
PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AT THE COURTHOUSE IN SUNDANCE, CROOK COUNTY, WYOMING Tuesday, March 7, 2023 8:30 o’clock a.m. Present were Chairman Fred M. Devish, Vice-Chairman Kelly B. Dennis and County Clerk Melissa Jones. Member Bob Latham was absent. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited to the Flag. Kelly moved to approve the minutes from February 7 & 8, 2023. Fred vacated the chair and seconded, Kelly voted aye, Fred vacated the chair and voted aye, motion carried. Kelly moved to approve the following resolution: R... Full story
Public Notice Crook County Weed and Pest Control District is giving notice that the district will begin receiving applicator bids for 2023 noxious weed control program. If you are interested in bidding for the noxious weed program bids will be either mailed to the District at P.O. Box 7, Sundance, WY 82729 or hand delivered to the District office at 802 11th Street South. Bids must be presented to the Office Manager no later than 6:00 p.m. April 12, 2023. Bids can be found at the local Weed and Pest Office or online at WWW.Crookcountyweeds.com... Full story
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 to revise the Fuel, Lost and Unaccounted for Gas Percentages (FL&U) in all of its Divisions, as more fully described below. 1. BHWG is a natural gas public utility subject to the Commission’s jurisdiction. Wyo. Stat. §§ 37-1-101(a)(vi)(D) and 37-2-112. 2. On March 1, 20... Full story
PUBLIC NOTICE The Wyoming Public Service Commission (Commission) approved on an interim basis the Application of Black Hills Wyoming Gas, LLC d/b/a Black Hills Energy (BHWG or the Company) to implement a decrease of $0.0058 per therm in the Company’s Revenue Adjustment Mechanism (RAM) rate. The Commission’s approval of BHWG’s rate change is subject to notice, protest, intervention, refund, change, further investigation, opportunity for hearing and further order of the Commission. The RAM rate applies to BHWG’s approximately 132,756 residen... Full story
Notice of Public Hearing TOWN OF PINE HAVEN The Town of Pine Haven Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing concerning a SUBDIVISION request submitted by the owner Russ Taylor, located in a portion of the S1/2 of the SW1/4 of the SE1/4 of Section 32, T51N, R66W of the 6th P.M., Town of Pine Haven, Crook County,Wyoming. All comments, complaints and objections will be heard and considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission on April 3, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the Town Hall, located at 24 Waters Drive, Pine Haven, Wyoming 82721.... Full story
Town of Moorcroft Regular Meeting of the Council Wednesday, March 8th, 2023 Town Council Present: Mayor Ben Glenn, Council Members Dale Petersen, Austin Smith, Bob Stewart and Heidi Humpal Town Representatives Present: Deputy Clerk Jodi Clark, Police Chief Bill Bryant, Public Works Director Cory Allison and HDR Engineer Heath Turbiville Mayor Glenn called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm and the Pledge of Allegiance was said. Roll Call was taken. All present. Councilmember Petersen motioned to approve the consent agenda without the Bill Lists, C... Full story
