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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Commissioners Kelly Dennis, Bob Latham and Fred Devish last week listened to Pine Haven residents Todd Pomeroy and William Greathouse as the men shared their concerns about the planned mine called the Keyhole State Project, owned by Black Hills Bentonite LLC, a Wyoming-based company that is also mining just north of exit 168, along Wagner Road on Pine Ridge. Pomeroy asked questions on behalf of residents in the area. "I work in the oil and gas industry," Pomeroy spoke, "So I don't oppose mining...
Moorcroft is currently suffering from several potholes with a couple that are deep enough to cause concern from Public Works Director Cory Allison. These fissures and faults are a result of the winter according to the director. "Because of the weird weather we had this last year, with the ice and a lot of melting...if you get a spot that has a little crack or something and that water gets in there, it just starts breaking it out," he says. He and his crew have patched between ten and 15 thus far...
Pine Haven’s council and HDR Engineering’s Heath Turbiville and Mike Oakly have been discussing the best possible route for the remaining phases of the planned bike/pedestrian walkway as the engineers complete the remaining 30% of the project’s feasibility study. The next portion of the pathway is planned to run along Pine Haven Road from Waters Drive up the hill toward Pendleton Drive. “That’s the most important pathway,” Oakly recently said, “so people from town can walk on that to get up to the top of the hill…and it’s also kind of the...
Sheriff Jeff Hodge accepts a check for $7500 on behalf of the Crook County Search and Rescue from the North East Wyoming Walleye Association (NEWWA). This donation comes in the names of Jason Otto and Bruce Lang. In March, the NEWWA group held a fundraising event for these two men and decided they wanted a portion to go to search and rescue. According to Kelly, the team, "Went above and beyond in the rescue of our dear friends. Jeff Hodge will decide where he would like the funds to be spent....
Paul Anderson Heiman was born on March 5, 1953 at Clark Air Force Base (Mabalacat, Philippines) to Lee Heiman and Norma Anderson. Being raised in a military family kept the youngster in an ever-changing state of moving from place to place, eventually settling in Utah, where he attended Box Elder High School and went to Utah State University for a while. After college, Paul found a passion for woodworking and framing but worked tirelessly as a Pipeliner from 1973 to 1992. This line of work kept... Full story
Our Thanks We would like to thank those who attended and supported the Crook County Republican Party Lincoln Day Dinner and Fundraiser. We are grateful for our event speaker Congresswoman Harriet Hageman, the comments delivered by Secretary of State Chuck Gray, and the attendance of so many elected officials from around the state. We appreciate Justin and Myla Mills, auctioneer service, and Chef Michael Dean Coronato for making this a success. Live auction donors: Albert and Mae Neiman Memorial, African Wild Safaris, Blakeman Propane, Black... Full story
Kevin Robert Sweeney, 70, of Hulett, Wyoming, passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours of November 24, 2022, at his home in Aberdeen, North Carolina. Kevin was born in Arnaudville, Louisiana on July 29, 1952, to Robert Clinton Sweeney and Lenola LaPorte Sweeney. Growing up the eldest of seven, Kevin and his family moved from Louisiana to Chile on missionary work and later returned to Massapequa, New York where he graduated high school. Anyone who knew Kevin would readily... Full story
Arvid D. "Buz" Myers, 80, of Torrington, Wyoming, passed away on April 26, 2023. Arvid was born in Alliance, Nebraska, on December 3, 1942 to Orval L. and Mildred Arletta (Dinkel) Myers. He grew up in the Hay Springs, Nebraska area on a farm about ten miles from town. He was the middle child, having an older sister, Sandra, and a younger brother, Lynn. He attended Sandridge Country School, where a teacher nicknamed him "Buz" for talking all the time. Arvid graduated from Hay Springs High School... Full story
Black Hills Energy to use Wyodak coal to research hydrogen generation GILLETTE (WNE) — Black Hills Energy will be using Powder River Basin coal to research hydrogen generation. Black Hills Energy was recently awarded a grant from the Wyoming Energy Authority to conduct a feasibility analysis on hydrogen generation using coal from Wyodak Mine. The ongoing research project partners engineers from Black Hills Energy with clean power production experts from Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, or B&W, as well as members of the Chemical and Biomolecular E...
KEMMERER — Microsoft billionaire and TerraPower Chairman Bill Gates toured the Naughton Power Plant in Kemmerer on Friday and saw where TerraPower will build a nuclear reactor before conducting a press conference that afternoon. “Getting things right here will be a big part of how we keep electricity reliable and keep the United States at the forefront of providing energy technology to the entire world,” Gates told locals who packed a room at the Best Western Fossil Country Inn. “The United States has had some challenges with energy securit...
CASPER — The Wyoming Republican Party is asking local school districts to adopt policies that align with Senate File 117 — a bill proposed during the session this year that’s similar to Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law, and which would have barred classroom instruction about gender identity and sexual orientation in certain grades. Two county parties — Park and Sheridan counties — passed resolutions in April and March, respectively, urging their local districts to adopt policies that align with Senate File 117. The state GOP central...
Last Saturday, Pine Haven's Over the Hill Gang and the Pine Haven Fire Auxiliary celebrated first responders and their families with a barbecue lunch and a program to honor these valiant volunteers. Of the 59 guests who attended, 20 were first responders and, as each arrived, they were given a thank you card with a surprise coin inside. The coins given to the volunteers were designed specifically for the first responders and were provided to be a memory of these special moments, a specific fire...
Moorcroft's Public Works crewman Cody Amenda flushes one of the nearly 100 municipal hydrants Thursday morning. The crew has been freshening these water taps throughout the last week, from Texas Trails west to West. They do this at least once annually and let the water spray for about five minutes. "[This is] to make sure everything works," Public Works Director Cory Allison explained, "and to keep the water from getting stagnant from setting in there."...
Rowdy Pfeil of Moorcroft will be among the 217 undergraduates to be honored Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Chicoine Center. Pfeil is a candidate for Bachelor of Science....
The partners recently announced the names of the recipients of the True Companies Children of Employees Scholarships for the 2023-2024 academic year. Those receiving the scholarships include Anna M. Bossman and Dane A. Connally of Moorcroft....
High School Track at Custer Invite Boys 100M: Dima Haskell 12.28, Lathan Dewey 13.20 Boys 200M: Bradynn Terry 26.15, Dewey 27.48, William Ripley 27.66 Boys 400M: Terry 57.98, Jacob Anderson 1:10.51 Boys 800M: Anderson 2:57.24 Boys 1600M: 6. Marcus James 5:15.55 Boys 3200M: 2. James 10:46.27 Boys Sprint Medley Relay: 3. Moorcroft A (Ripley, Haskell, Terry, James) 4:17.68 Boys Shot Put: Oliver Gorsuch 32-04.00 Boys: Discus: 8. Haskell 106-11, Ripley 80-10, Gorsuch 78-11, Dewey 75-01 Boys Long Jump: 3. Haskell 18-02.00 Girls 100M: Julia Jules...
The Crook County Farm Bureau Federation has selected the winners for scholarships for 2023. This year's winners are Kailee Gill and Faith Honey Anderson. The first-place winner is Kailee Gill, selected to receive a $2000 scholarship from the Crook County Farm Bureau Federation. Kailee played basketball and volleyball for Moorcroft High School, was a member of the Whitcomb FFA chapter and 4-H club showed horses, goats and beef, and was a leader in Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Kailee has...
PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AT THE COURTHOUSE IN SUNDANCE, CROOK COUNTY, WYOMING Tuesday, May 2, 2023 8:30 o’clock a.m. Present were Chairman Fred M. Devish, Vice-Chairman Kelly B. Dennis, Member Bob Latham and County Clerk Melissa Jones. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited to the Flag. Kelly moved to approve and ratify the minutes from April 4 & 5, 2023. Bob seconded, all ayes, motion carried. Bob moved to approve the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2023-10 FISCAL YEAR 2023 BUDGET AMENDMENT WHEREAS Crook County a... Full story
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF A RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSE Notice is hereby given that on the 21st Day of April, 2023, CTM, LLC., d/b/a “R” Place Bar and Grill, filed an application for the renewal of their liquor license in the office of the Town Clerk of Pine Haven, Wyoming for the following described place and premises, to wit: CTM, LLC. d/b/a “R” Place Bar & Grill 2 Hays Blvd. Lot 84 of the Harwood Subdivision And protests, if any there be, against the renewal of such license will be heard the hour of 6:45 p.m. on the 13th day of June, 2... Full story
Apr. 24 – Six VIN checks. Seven traffic stops. Animal complaint. Citizen dispute. Recovered property. Suspicious circumstance. Business checks. House watches. Apr. 25 – Six VIN checks. Paper service. Four traffic stops. Commercial fire alarm. Two citizen assists. EMS page Apr. 26 – Nive VIN checks. Paper service. Five traffic stops. Assist to Hulett Police. Citizen assist. Two suspicious circumstances. House watch. Business checks. Trespassing complaint. Two EMS pages. Apr. 27 – Four VIN checks. Traffic stop. Suspicious circumstance. Two set...
Speeding – Thawng Mawi, Columbus, OH, 73/66, $126; Kate Cummings, Belle Fourche, SD, 80/65, $195; Corry Seay, Arlington, TX, 81/65, $202; Alejandro Zubia Roque, Denver, CO, 70/55, $135; Kellen Collier, Willard, UT, 90/75, $135; Tomas Gutierrez, Denver, CO, 94/80, $130; Cory Savage, Dickerson, MD, 98/75, $175; Thomas Mincher, Long Key, FL, 90/75, $135; Troy Carrington, Portage, IN, 90/80, $105; (truck) – Anthony Whitney, Gillette, WY, 76/70, $392 Speed Too Fast for Conditions – Haley Antunes, Gillette, WY, $240 No Auto Insurance – Armando...
On May 1, police received a complaint of students shoplifting from Coffee Cup Fuel Stop. While working to identify the suspects, the students’ parent called and advised one of them had admitted to stealing. All involved were issued a trespass notice and advised to stay off Coffee Cup property. On May 1, officer accompanied DFS to speak with residents about a possible child abuse complaint. No contact made, will try again. On May 1, police were notified of an aggressive dog in the 400 block of S. Little Horn. Officer was advised the dog f...
