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
Sorted by date Results 1 - 19 of 19
Representative Chip Neiman will complete his swift rise to the top of the leadership ladder next year as he takes on the position of Speaker of the House. Neiman was elected on the weekend, which came as little surprise to him, considering his was the only name being considered. "I knew that was the next logical position for me, as majority floor leader, to move into the position of speaker," he says. "I knew I had the support of everyone who was winning and potentially could win in the general...
Like this festive fellow located outside FireSteel Well Service, we wish a happy holiday to all our readers!...
Pine Haven EMS and Fire is gearing up by training for possible calls during the winter months. On Monday, November 25, Pine Haven EMS held a CPR training, teaching how to save people's lives. Around 12 personnel showed up from Pine Haven Fire and EMS to further educate themselves on saving lives. The goal of the training was to teach firefighters and EMS personnel on what they should do when they arrive at the scene of an accident. Training included scene safety, CPR for adults and infants,...
By Many residents of Pine Haven and Moorcroft have received letters stating that their water lines are made of an unknown material. Lead pipes are the main concern, and the letters also mention the harmful effects that can be caused by lead. Pine Haven Mayor Karla Brandenberg talked about how the Environmental Protection Agency is trying to get rid of lead in water lines. Brandenberg warns that, “If you don’t answer them at all, they’re going to assume you have lead, then you will have to prove you don’t have lead in your house.” The municipal...
Viva (Fries) Hauber, 101, of Burke, South Dakota, was welcomed into Heaven on November 18, 2024 at the Community Memorial Hospital in Burke. Viva was born January 18, 1923 in Bay City, Oregon, to Mary (Fischler) Fries and Harvey Clifton Fries. She graduated from Bay City High School in 1940 and was Valedictorian of her class. She married Clinton Rupert Holmes in July of 1941 and to this union two children were born, Mary Louise (Holmes) Hauber in September of 1942 and Linda Kay (Holmes)... Full story
Speeding – Caleb Fenlason, Sundance, WY, 84/80, $10; Nicolas Nelson, Blue Mounds, WI, 80/75, $15; Olivia Tougas, Thief River Falls, Mn, 85/80, $15; Rhonda Snow, Sundance, WY, 80/75, $15; Joni Ackerman, Billings, MT, 80/75, $15; Evan Fazio, Casper, WY, 80/75, $15; Natalie Laplante-Endres, Brookings, SD, 85/80, $15; Lorina Lopez, North Las Vegas, NV, 80/75, $15; Alan Beaudion, Weatherford, TX, 80/75, $15; Tyler Kromarek, Hulett, WY, 79/70, $103; Robert Murdock, Dawson, PA, 80/70, $105; Caleb Fenlason, Sundance, WY, 78/65, $125; Steven Yoder, B...
Nov. 18 – Eight VIN checks. Traffic complaint. Fingerprints. Trespassing complaint. Threats. Nov. 19 – Six VIN checks. Traffic stop. Residential alarm. Citizen assist. Assist to DFS. Assist to Wyoming Highway Patrol. Assist to Moorcroft Police. Accident; no injuries. Fire page. EMS page. Nov. 20 – Five VIN checks. Two traffic stops. Accident. Assist to Hulett Police. Suspicious circumstance. Trespassing complaint. Three motorist assists. Civil Standby. Two EMS pages. Fire page. Nov. 21 – Two VIN checks. Two traffic stops. Assisted Wyoming Highw...
Pine Ridge Community Church will be holding its annual Christmas Bazaar on Dec. 7. Potluck dinner at 6 p.m., followed by a visit from Santa at 7 p.m., a cake walk, fishing for treats for the kids and a dessert/gift auction. Fun for the whole family! Location is at the Pine Ridge Community Church in Carlile, on US Highway 14, about 15 miles north of Moorcroft....
On Nov. 18, officers were dispatched to a residence for a welfare check. They were not able to contact the individual. Officers visited with a friend and said that the individual was upset that the cops were called and that they would not be opening the door. The friend assured officers that they were okay. Nothing further. On Nov. 18, an individual came to the police department with keys they found. The officer recognized them as post office keys and turned them into the post office. Nothing further. On Nov. 18, officers received a call from W...
Moorcroft will be holding a service of remembrance sponsored by Gillette Memorial Chapel and Walker Funeral Home on Sunday, December 1, at 5:00 p.m. at the Moorcroft Town Center. This service is intended for people to gather and remember their loved ones who are no longer with us. Memories will be shared along with a candlelight ceremony. Inspirational reading will bring closure to the attendees. Dinner and fellowship will follow the ornament hanging on the tree. For those who wish to attend, please bring an ornament that reminds you of your...
Average gas prices drop more than 7 cents in past week in Wyoming CHEYENNE (WNE) — Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have fallen 7.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.95 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy.com’s survey of 494 stations in Wyoming. Prices in Wyoming are 20.7 cents per gallon lower than a month ago, and stand 19.9 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the lowest price in the state Sunday was $2.59, while the highest was $3.59, a difference of $1 per gallon. The nat...
The Moorcroft Interfaith Community (mic) pantry served 416 households for Thanksgiving this year, which will translate to about 1200 meals as we average about three persons per household. These households come from all over Crook, Weston and E. Campbell counties. This is an all-time record for households served for any pantry, eclipsing the 2023 Thanksgiving pantry, which served 369 households, and 361 households served in 2022. We had youth and adults from First Southern Baptist, Moorcroft...
We have many exciting things happening at the library in December! Dec. 1 at 5 p.m. there will be a Service of Remembrance at the MTC with dinner included. Attendees are encouraged to bring an ornament in memory of their loved one(s) to be placed on the Memory Tree. The Memory Tree will be moved to the Moorcroft Branch Library on Dec. 2 to be displayed through the month. If you are unable to attend the event on Dec. 1, please feel free to bring an ornament to the library to be added to the Memory Tree. Ugly Sweater Craft for all ages will be on...
Mrs. Nelson’s Kindergarten class tells us how to cook a turkey! Addisyn Critel: You find a turkey and get all the dirtiness out and the feathers off. You put it on the stove and bake it. You bake it for 7 minutes, maybe 6 minutes. Now you eat it. Benjamin Swaney: Put meat stuff on it. Put it in the oven and cook it on six hot. Now eat it with a fork. Ember Williamson: Put it in a pot, add hot water. Add salt and pepper. Smush it. Cook it on the stove for 2 minutes. Make your plates and eat the turkey. Etly Swaney: It cooks for however long i...
Gray 0-1 Davis 1-1 Thomas 1-1 Barton 0-1 Reynolds 1-0 Harr 0-1 Buckner 1-1 Hawk 1-0 Haskell 0-1 Vanderhoef 1-0 Hatling 1-0 Huether 1-0 Bache 0-1 Duxbury 1-0 Rendall 0-1...
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 implement Wyoming Integrity Rider Rates. 1. BHWG is a public utility subject to the Commission’s jurisdiction. Wyo. Stat. §§ 37-1-101(a)(vi)(D), 37-2-112. 2. On November 1, 2024, BHWG filed its Application and supporting exhibits, requesting authority to implement Wyom... 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) for authority to pass on a wholesale gas cost decrease of $0.0528 per therm for non-Choice Gas customers, effective for usage on and after September 1, 2024. The rate applies to 66,939 customers, including the Cheyenne and Cody divisions and all non-Choice Gas customers in the Casper, Gillette, and Torrington divisions who have elected to take service under the Gas Cost Adjustment Rate. The... Full story
Town of Moorcroft Special Meeting of the Council Wednesday, November 20th, 2024 Town Council Present: Mayor Ben Glenn, Councilmembers Dale Petersen, Austin Smith, Heidi Humpal and Robert Stewart Town Representatives Present: Clerk/Treasurer Jesse Connally and Public Works Director Scott Green Mayor Glenn called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was said. Roll call was taken. Councilmember Smith motioned to go into Executive Session at 6:01pm to discuss personnel. Councilmember Humpal seconded. All ayes, motion... Full story
Allen E. Tobin, 67, of Pine Haven, Wyoming passed away on November 27, 2024 in Rapid City, South Dakota. Allen was born to Eugene and Marilyn (Schilling) Tobin in Gettysburg, South Dakota. Survived by his wife, Jackie Tobin and several other family members and friends. Arrangements are pending with Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home.... Full story
