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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The Moorcroft Post Prom Committee had a fun and successful post prom celebration for the students and their dates. With being able to use the fire hall as a location, they were able to provide a spacious and adequate environment for the students and all of the activities made available for them. They had a great night playing cornhole, water pong, spike ball, board games, Jenga, throwing the axe in the Axe House trailer and figuring their way through the escape rooms. The students had plenty of...
Applications for ambulance drivers to join the Pine Haven Volunteer EMS crew are requested immediately, according to Fire Chief TJ Gideon. “We are in desperate need of drivers; anyone who would like to volunteer, contact me or Dusty Downey with EMS,” he said. Those interested in this volunteer position are not obligated to take EMT classes or learn any other responsibilities of first responders, neither to fight fire nor to directly work with patients. The ambulance driver does just that: they drive. “We’ll train you to drive,” Gideon sa...
A letter of Interest was sent to the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) a couple of weeks ago regarding Pine Haven's plan to again seek funding to continue the bike path through town. HDR's Heath Turbiville discussed the amount and purpose of the grant at the workshop earlier in the month. Mayor Karla Brandenburg wanted to understand the town's position, "I want to make sure I know what we're going to apply for." Last year, the town received grant funding that is paying for a...
Roderick W. Hancock, 85 of Sundance, Wyoming, formerly of Pine Haven, Wyoming, passed away on April 19, 2023, at the Crook County Memorial Hospital after receiving exceptional care from Sundance Assisted Care. Rod was born on June 28, 1937, to Walter and Ruth (Davis) Hancock in Twin Bridges, Montana and graduated from high school in 1955. On August 9, 1959, Rod was united in marriage to Mary Margareth Kaatz. In August of 1961, Rod joined the US Army and served until July of 1963. Following his... Full story
Barbara Leila Redinger Macdonald, 87, passed away April 22, 2023 in Spearfish, South Dakota. Barbara was born February 23, 1936 in Deadwood, South Dakota, to Paul W and Loretta I (Cook) Redinger. Barbara was baptized, confirmed and attended the Old Apostolic Lutheran church her entire life. Her faith in Jesus Christ as her Savior was very strong. Barbara graduated from Deadwood High School in 1953. She attended nursing school for a few months and then married William “Bill” Macdonald on June 6, 1954. She stayed home and raised her children unt... Full story
Jachob James Gordon Irish, 37, of Sheridan, Wyoming, was taken suddenly in an automobile accident on April 19, 2023. His loyal dog Betty was with him until the very end. Jake had rescued her; but in a way, they had rescued one another. In a faithful fashion, they left this world together. Jachob was born to James Irish and Kathy Irish-Stoffel in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on May 13, 1985. He joined an older sister, Kalee, whom he loved and admired. He was currently residing in Moorcroft, Wyoming, w... Full story
Dear Editor, We won’t know the true scope of wildlife losses till the winter’s snow retreats. I am happy to see the Governor, wildlife biologists and sportsmen’s groups are already working to restore wildlife populations devastated by the perfect storm of a severe winter following years of extreme drought. As you can imagine, the winterkill animals have been a windfall for predators and their numbers are still strong. In the next couple of months, baby lambs, calves, deer and antelope fawns and elk calves will become the main source of food...
Man dies after rollover crash on I-90 near Rozet GILLETTE (WNE) — A 37-year-old man died after rolling his car on Interstate 90 near Rozet Wednesday afternoon. Jachob Irish was driving a Honda Civic eastbound on Interstate 90 when he failed to negotiate a left-hand curve in the road near mile marker 145, according to Wyoming Highway Patrol. He drove onto the shoulder, then overcorrected, causing the Civic to go into a ditch and turn over several times. Campbell County Coroner Paul Wallem said Irish died from blunt force trauma, specifically t...
National Library Week is April 23-29, 2023. Come see us and find out why “There is More to the Story” at your local library. We have meeting spaces available for public use at no charge, which can include our kitchenette and presentation tools, like a TV or projector with screen and computer, print and copy services are available during business hours. We also have a Library of Things available for checkout including DVDs, blood pressure kits, Wyoming State Parks Pass and Backpack, STEAM Kits for kids, preschool activity kits as well as boo...
With strong encouragement from the town council, the Moorcroft Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC) has decided to host another Spring Cleanup Day this year. The event will take place on Thursday, May 11, 9 a.m. until noon. Elaine Buckmiller, 20-year veteran of Spring Clean up Day, explained that she has been made aware of the types of waste the Moorcroft C&D pit can accept. "I didn't think we were going to be able to have [clean up day], [but] we've been doing it for 20 years and I really do think...
Above: Ofelia Myles, winner of the stuffed Easter bunny from Coffee Cup Fuel Stop. Below: Landon Beasley, the Coffee Cup Easter basket winner....
STATE OF WYOMING COUNTY OF CROOK IN THE DISTRICT COURT 6TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Civil Action Case No. 8945 IN THE MATTER OF THE CHANGE OF NAME OF Shirley C. Ballard, Petitioner Notice of Publication You are hereby notified that a Petition For Change of Name, Civil Action No. 8945 has been filed on behalf of Shirley Christine Ballard in the Wyoming District Court for the 6th Judicial District, whose address is PO BOX 46, Sundance, WY 82729, the object and prayer of which is to change the name of the above-named person from Shirley Christine... 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 (BHE or the Company) for authority to change its Energy Efficiency surcharge rates as more fully described below. 1. BHE is a public utility subject to the Commission’s jurisdiction. Wyo. Stat. §§ 37-1-101(a)(vi)(D) and 37-2-112. Black Hills Energy is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Black Hills Corpo... Full story
PUBLIC NOTICE The Wyoming Public Service Commission (Commission) approved the Application of Black Hills Wyoming Gas, LLC d/b/a Black Hills Energy (BHWG or the Company) to establish a total purchased gas cost rate of $0.6895 per therm, representing a decrease of $0.0396 per therm, effective on and after March 1, 2023. The rate is applicable to 68,405 customers, including all Cheyenne and Cody Division customers and customers in the Casper, Gillette, and Torrington Divisions who have elected to take service under the Gas Cost Adjustment Rate.... Full story
Public Notice Crook County Weed and Pest is accepting bids from commercial applicators for the following grants. Sundance Mountain, Green Mountain, State Lands, BLM Lands and Black Hills National Forest. Please have bids to the Weed and Pest by May 10, 2023 by 6:00 p.m. Publish: April 20, 27 and May 4, 2023... Full story
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE AND FINAL PAYMENT AND SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that on the 31st day of May 2023, final settlement will be made by Crook County School District No. 1, for and on account of a contract with Air-Tech Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. for the Hulett RTU Project. The above work having been completed and accepted according to the plans and specifications of Mechanical Design Works., and the above date being the 41st day after the first publication of this notice, the said Contractor will be entitled to... Full story
Crook County School District No. 1 Notice is hereby given that the Crook County School District #1 Board of Trustees issued warrants for the following bills exceeding $500.00 at the regular meeting of the board held on APRIL 24TH, 2023 IN SUNDANCE, WYOMING. To Whom Paid Purpose of Expenditure Amount General Fund 21 ELECTRIC Building Repairs $1,577.75 21 ELECTRIC Projector Installation $32,290.00 307 MYSTERIES LLC Post Prom $600.00 A & B WELDING SUPPLY CO INC Supplies $511.90 A & B WELDING SUPPLY CO INC Supplies $3,222.15 ADP LEMCO INCORPORATED... Full story
Cory Allison was presented with the 2022 Coach of the Year award by the Wyoming Amateur Wrestling Association last weekend, in Casper. He was recognized for his outstanding contribution and continual leadership in the development of Wyoming wrestlers. Cory grew up in Gillette and wrestled for Campbell County High School, graduating in 1993. While growing up, he wrestled in the USA program for many years, attending numerous tournaments and wrestling on the 1992 Cultural Exchange Team, in...
High School Track at Wright Panther Qualifier Girls 100M: 7. KateLynn Blakeman 15.05, Hailey Blakeman 15.83, Victoria Rozell 17.00, Sydney Rozell 18.38 Girls 200M: 5. Talia Vargas 30.47, 6. Talissa Fischbach 31.57, 7. K. Blakeman 32.39, 9. H. Blakeman 33.22, Lilly Barnum 34.27 Boys 100M: 4. Dima Haskell 12.32, 5. Will Ripley 12.75, Oliver Gorsuch 14.20, Justus Mills 16.45 Boys 200M: 4. Ripley 26.43, Weston Haskell 31.70 Boys 400M: Jacob Anderson 1:12.32, Haskell 1:15.73 Boys 800M: 2. Anderson 2:54.69 Boys 1600M: 1. Marcus James...
Oliver Gorsuch, a sophomore at Moorcroft High School, was presented with the 2022 Governor's Award by the Wyoming Amateur Wrestling Association (WAWA) last weekend, at the USA state wrestling tournament, in Casper. He was recognized in the 16 and under division for his athletic excellence in Greco-Roman wrestling. Oliver placed fifth in Folkstyle at the Wyoming high school state tournament in 2022, third at the WAWA Kids state and first in the Montana Open. In freestyle, he placed second at the...
On April 3, police assisted a vehicle owner who had locked their keys in their vehicle. Officer was able to gain access to the vehicle for the owner. On April 7, police received a report of an alarm at a business in town. Officer arrived on scene and found nothing out of the ordinary. It was determined to be a false alarm. On April 7, police received a report of two women fighting at a residence in town and a child was also involved. Officer arrived on scene to find two females arguing. One stated it was a physical altercation, the other denied...
