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 Mayor Ben Glenn and council members have been sorting and interviewing the six candidates who applied for the vacant seat on the municipal council and will be inviting one to swear in and sit down to business with the governing body at the next meeting, which is at 7 p.m., on Monday, February 28. Individuals who applied for the post with letters of interest included Rosalie Brimmer, Johnny Faye Claar, Nancy Feehan, Robert Trigg, Trent Conley and Dusty Petz. The seat became vacant the first part of February with the resignation of...
A South Dakota man faces a barrage of felony and misdemeanor charges after a high-speed chase near Moorcroft on Thursday, which led to the alleged discovery of controlled substances and forgery devices in his vehicle. On February 17 at around 8 a.m., a Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper responded to a vehicle pursuit near milepost 118 on I-90 eastbound. The trooper was in Moorcroft at the time the pursuit began and headed west to reach the location, looking for a bridge deck where he could set spikes for the fleeing vehicle. Before he found one,...
Lynn Fisher, 82 of Moorcroft, Wyoming, passed peacefully on January 26, 2022. Lynn T. Fisher lived and worked in San Francisco. She married Robert Fisher and relocated to Wyoming, where they shared a love of the outdoors and adventures with old and new friends. Their mutual love of animals brought many a beloved pet to their home. When she wasn't busy in her garden and appreciating the accompanying fauna, she enjoyed knitting and crocheting. She is survived by sister, Faye Hammock of...
Bradford Glenn Hofland, 80, Piedmont, South Dakota, passed away peacefully Friday, February 12, 2022, at his home in Piedmont. Brad was born in Bowman, North Dakota, April 5, 1941 to parents Glenn Hofland and Dorothy (Rose) Hofland. Brad lived on a farm outside of Reeder, North Dakota and attended Reeder High School, graduating in 1959. He served six years (six months active duty) with the Army National Guard of North Dakota as a combat engineer. Brad was united in marriage to Linda Lee Bachman...
A state of Wyoming veterans service officer from the Wyoming Veterans Commission will conduct community outreach services around Wyoming cities throughout March. 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 West Dr., Ste. 100, in Gillette, and she will be available at the f...
NOTICE OF FINAL SUBDIVISION HEARING Be advised that Heritage Properties, LLC, PO Box 812, Moorcroft, WY 82721 is hereby giving notice of the final public hearing before the Board of Crook County Commissioners for the Lofty Ridge Estates Major Subdivision. The proposed Lofty Ridge Estates lies in the S1/2 of Section 30, T50N, R67W, 6th P.M. Crook County, Wyoming. This public hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. in the Commissioner’s Room at the Crook County Courthouse, 309 Cleveland Street, Sundance, Wyoming. Dated t...
Twenty Moorcroft Wolves will be heading to State after a successful Regional tournament that the team take first place and bring home three individual champions - including Dayne Humes, pictured above, as well as Jacob Anderson and Christopher Boardman. The State tournament will take place this Friday and Saturday in Casper. For more, see page 7....
Moorcroft's police department head, Bill Bryant, requested a new cruiser several months ago to replace the 2012 Dodge Durango that has been suffering progressively worsening maintenance issues. "That's why," said Mayor Ben Glenn, "we chose to trade it." This new acquisition was paid for by funds specifically set aside for this purpose. The new vehicle was ordered in November, but the dealership warned at the time that it could be around 180 days before delivery. The mayor anticipates delivery...
PINEDALE – Sublette County School District No. 1 became the eighth district in the state to throw its support behind a proposal to form a girls’ wrestling division on Feb. 10. Trustees voted unanimously to add their signatures to a letter submitted to the Wyoming High School Activities’ Association (WHSAA) written by Pinedale High School Activities Director Jake Rich sanctioning girls’ wrestling. With eight districts on board, the proposition will now go before WHSAA membership at a district meeting in late March or early April before being p...
Bus driver arrested for DUI while driving kids CHEYENNE (WNE) — A bus driver for Laramie County School District 1 was arrested Wednesday evening – with high school kids aboard – for allegedly driving under the influence during a field trip, according to local and state officials. The incident took place on a highway in Goshen County as the driver transported East and South high schools’ students on a trip out of state, according to the authorities. After receiving a call that the bus driver wasn’t staying in his lane of travel, a Wyoming H...
With temperatures in the minus double digits on Tuesday, school started at 10 a.m. instead of the usual 8 a.m. and many of the youngsters who usually walk decided to catch a ride instead. This young fellow was able to get just such a lift in a family member's vehicle....
The Wolves wrestling team competed in the 2A East Regional tournament this past Friday, in Sundance. They had a very successful day with three individual champions, six runners up, many placers and placed first as a team. The Wolves placed 20 wrestlers who will wrestle in the state tournament in Casper this Friday and Saturday. Individual results were as follows. 106: Dayne Humes pinned his way into the finals, where he won by major decision, 13-3, to take the championship. Rebekah Anderson won...
On Friday, the Wolves boys basketball team hosted the Sundance Bulldogs in a conference clash. In the first quarter, the Wolves came out slow offensively as we struggled to find good shots and the Bulldogs took a 9-4 lead. In the second, Moorcroft finally got it going a little and trailed, 20-15, going into half. I thought we defended their big kid pretty well and our defense kept us in the game. In the second half, the Bulldogs came out and took a 37-26 lead going into the last quarter. In the fourth quarter, the Wolves fought all the way to...
On Friday, the Lady Wolves took on the Bulldogs from Sundance. The game was back and forth for much of the first half with neither team able to gain a distinct advantage. The Wolves took a slim 25-18 lead into the half. The second half was much of the same with both teams getting baskets and stops on the defensive end. The difference came in the fourth quarter, when the Lady Wolves were able to hold Sundance to seven points while scoring 12 for a 53-38 victory. It was a good, competitive game, which is to be expected when you are playing a...
Moorcroft K8 Parent Action Committee hosted the annual Crook County District Spelling Bee Thursday, February 17. During the month of January, Moorcroft K8 held classroom spelling bees and the top spellers from each classroom advanced to the Crook County District Spelling Bee, which was divided into two divisions. The winners of the first through third grade division were Lincoln Townley (second grade), winning first place; Ryland Johnson (third grade), second place; and Eva Schmuesser (third...
NOTICE OF SALE OF ABANDONED VEHICLE The following vehicle(s) will be sold at 8 a.m. on February 25, 2022 at 24 Country Lane, Moorcroft, WY, Crook County, Wyoming to wit: A 1978 Ford, XLT Ranger 150, license plate number unknown, VIN # F14SLBB2376 Titled in the name of: Billy R. Duncan The seller claims $10,000 for expense of removal, preservation, custody, storage and sale. The vehicle shall be sold to the highest bidder who pays in a form acceptable to the Seller. Heidi Humpal PO Box 345, Moorcroft, WY 82721 307-756-2446 Publish: February 17...
Public Notice Notice is hereby given that the Town of Moorcroft, Wyoming is accepting sealed bids for the Town of Moorcroft garbage contract. Specifications and related bid requirements are available at Town Hall at 104 N. Big Horn Avenue; PO Box 70 Moorcroft, Wyoming 82721 or by calling 307-756-3526 Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Each bid must be in a sealed envelope, clearly marked as “Town of Moorcroft Garbage Contract Bids” and will be received no later than 5:00 pm on Friday, March 11th, 2022, local time, to be considered. No qu...
NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO AMEND SOURCE MATERIAL LICENSE – STRATA ENERGY, INC. Public Notice Strata Energy, Inc. of Oshoto, Wyoming has applied for an amendment of its Source Material License (WYSUA-1601, Amendment 10) from the Land Quality Division of the Department of Environmental Quality. The license area for the mining of uranium is located in: all or parts of Sections 7, 17, 18 and 19 of Township 53 North, Range 67 West and all or parts of Sections 12, 13, and 24 of Township 53 North, Range 68 West, Crook County, Wyoming. The Ross ISR P...
NOTICE OF FINAL SUBDIVISION HEARING Be advised that Heritage Properties, LLC, PO Box 812, Moorcroft, WY 82721 is hereby giving notice of the final public hearing before the Board of Crook County Commissioners for the Lofty Ridge Estates Major Subdivision. The proposed Lofty Ridge Estates lies in the S1/2 of Section 30, T50N, R67W, 6th P.M. Crook County, Wyoming. This public hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. in the Commissioner’s Room at the Crook County Courthouse, 309 Cleveland Street, Sundance, Wyoming. Dated t...
