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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With the opportunity to file for office this election year ending last Friday, Moorcroft and Pine Haven residents interested in becoming a member of the town council have stepped up and recorded their names with the their respective Clerk’s Offices and their names will be sent on to the Crook County Clerk this week. Due to unusual circumstances over the last couple of years, all five Moorcroft Council seats and four of the five Pine Haven seats are open for the 2022 elections. Moorcroft The entire governing body is seeking re-election on the M...
Last Tuesday morning began a perfect sunny day for the annual Northeast Wyoming Walleye Association's Kids' Education Day at Coulter Bay on the Keyhole Reservoir. The six station event hosted 126 fifth graders from around the county, "The largest one yet," volunteer Sharon Coleman later reported. Among the minnow races, knot tying and casting classes, more serious lessons were taught as well. Powder River Energy conducted power-line safety and Wyoming Game and Fish demonstrated water safety and...
Over 300 Moorcroft K-8 students enjoyed a day of outside games and fun on Wednesday as kids and staff alike reveled the last days of the school year. The morning started with youngsters energetically playing games of kickball, racing and many other games and activities....
Beloved grandmother, wonderful mother, dear sister and friend to many, Diane Marie Huven, 74 of Moorcroft, Wyoming, passed from this life into eternity on May 17, 2022. Those she left behind will miss her so very much. Yet in our sorrow, we find joy in God’s promises. Diane was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on September 5, 1947 and as a little girl moved to Monico, Wisconsin. Years later, her husband Bob and sons John, Travis and Kristopher made the move to Wyoming to start their adventure out W... Full story
Wacey George Snook, age 35, was born to Melvin and Deborah Snook on January 29, 1987. Wace was the youngest of four kids, having three older sisters to pick on (Ivy Burks of Mississippi, Kate (Blake) Conner of Isabel, South Dakota and Kara (Morgan) Uhrig of Gillette, Wyoming). His nieces and nephews include Craig and Lexi Burks, Kade and Curtis Conner and Brooklyn Uhrig. He is survived by his grandmothers Shirley Anderson and Char Carter. Wace married the love of his life, Sammi Jo (McCoid) Snoo... Full story
The Moorcroft Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC), along with area businesses and Emergency Services are bringing the Safety/Business Day educational event to town on Saturday, June 4, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. First responders will be on hand, providing answers we need before we need them on questions such as what to do when you smell gas and what to do in the event of an electrical fire. The Moorcroft Volunteer Fire Department and EMS will be serving walking tacos at noon in the fire hall, on a donation basis. Everyone stopping by will receive...
Crook County Fire would like to remind everyone that ALL controlled burns MUST be called into the sheriff’s office at 307-283-1225. Fire season is in full swing and with no prior notification regarding these controlled fires, the volunteers react to the call as if going to a wild burn. This wastes valuable time and tools needed for an actual fire. The volunteers who put their welfare on the line for their neighbors during these dry seasons want everyone to enjoy a safe and fun summer....
Monsters take over downtown Rock Springs ROCK SPRINGS (WNE) — RAAAAAAAWWWWRRRRRR!!!! Monsters are taking over downtown Rock Springs this summer. Eight whimsical monsters, created by local artist Kaye Tyler, will take up residency at various locations around downtown throughout the summer. The Broadway Theater will be showing Pixar Animation Studios/ Walt Disney Pictures movie Monsters, Inc. at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 2. Following the movie, everyone is invited to go on a scavenger hunt to find each downtown monster. Upon finishing the s...
The winter dead has been cleared and paths mowed and maintained at the community gardens on South Little Horn Avenue immediately south of the Moorcroft Town Center by volunteers who refer to themselves as garden gnomes. These industrious individuals were spotted Friday morning working diligently amidst the boxes that will bloom again this summer with a myriad of beautiful plants. The gardening in the community lot is entirely pesticide free and no commercial bug or weed poisons are allowed in the box soil. Of the 30 tall and four small or...
“Something old, something new, something red, white and blue” is the theme for the first craft fair and rummage sale in Pine Haven. The event is sponsored by the Over the Hill Gang at the Pine Haven Community Center Saturday, June 4, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors will be showing off their skill with hand worked resin and acrylic, diamond painting, kitchenware and so much more. When the hard work of prowling booths and visiting friends become too much, hungry guests will be able to stop by the grill to avail themselves of hotdogs and sloppy joe...
Story time is every Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. for preschool age children. Kids Paint class is once a month, please call the library at 307-756-3232 for details. The library will be participating in the Safety Day/Business Expo on June 4. We will have lots of sidewalk chalk available to decorate our parking lot with sidewalk chalk art. The “Oceans of Possibilities” Summer Reading Program will begin on June 7, 2022. The Lego Guy will be here for our kick-off event that day, showing off his amazing ocean Lego creations and educating att...
No matter who wins at this year’s elections, the Crook County Courthouse is set to see some significant changes. As candidate filing closes for the year, several incumbents within the county offices have opted not to run for another term. Running for the first time – all unopposed on the Republican ballot – will be Julie Altaffer for Clerk of District Court, Tammy Jundt for Crook County Treasurer, Dan Thomas for Crook County Assessor and Melissa Jones for Crook County Clerk. Also unopposed are two courthouse incumbents. Jeff Hodge will run a...
A draft of the proposed new rules for large acreage subdivisions has been made available ahead of a public hearing with the Crook County Land Use Planning and Zoning Commission. Following the hearing, the commission will vote on whether to recommend the Crook County Commissioners schedule their own public hearing to approve and adopt the new rules. The purpose of the proposed rules, which applies to subdivisions that include parcels between 35 and 140 acres in size, is to establish “standards and procedures for the protection of the common i...
The library has exciting news! We are currently under construction in the upstairs adult service department. We cannot wait for everyone to see what we have done! Shannon and I are downstairs in the children’s section while we are under construction, but we can still get to the adult material so please stop in and let us help you. You can enter through the back door of the library. We will be participating in the safety/business expo too. It will be June 4 starting at 9 a.m. We will have side walk chalk, free books and refreshments. Summer r...
The majority of Wyoming residents feel our schools don’t prepare children for the future, according to Governor Mark Gordon’s education advisory group. A public survey that garnered over 7000 responses – including 326 from Crook County – saw 59% of people answer “no” to the question. School district employees were the most likely to believe the way Wyoming educates its kids prepares them for the future at 48%, followed by parents and guardians at 44%, while concerned citizens were the least likely at just 29%. Just 33% of former and current...
Eastern Wyoming College held the 73rd annual commencement for candidates on May 13, 2022 in the Fine Arts Auditorium. There were 182 graduates. The graduates from the fall 2021, spring 2022 and summer 2022 semesters include Elizabeth Anderson, Lynsey Gray and KyAnna Petz of Moorcroft; Katie Cuthrell of Pine Haven; Levi Ellsbury and Maddison Reynolds of Sundance....
Trey Fischbach of Moorcroft, WY, has been named to Dickinson State University’s Dean’s List for the 2022 spring semester. At the end of each regular semester, Dickinson State recognizes those students named to the Dean’s List. Eligible students must be enrolled full-time and must earn a 3.5 GPA or higher. The University’s mission is to provide high-quality accessible programs, promote excellence in teaching and learning, support scholarly and creative activities, and to provide services relevant to the economy, health and quality of life fo...
Crook County School District #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 MAY 16, 2022, at SUNDANCE, WYOMING. To Whom Paid Purpose of Expenditure Amount General Fund 307 Mysteries LLC Post Prom $ 575.00 A & B Welding Welding Tools & Supplies $ 2,152.09 Ackerman, Brandon Isolation $ 508.60 AED Superstore Rescue Bleeding Control Kits $ 635.88 Amazon.com Credit Card Plan Teaching Materials & Supplies $... Full story
NOTICE OF SUBDIVISON HEARING FOR APPLICATION OF SUBDIVISION PERMIT Be advised that Caleb Massie, 79 Juniper Hills Road, Moorcroft, WY 82721 is hereby giving notice of an application for subdivision permit for a Minor Subdivision. The proposed Hidden Canyon Estates Minor Subdivision lies in the NW1/4NE1/4 of Section 17, T50N, R66W, of the Sixth Principal Meridian, Crook County, Wyoming. The Crook County Land Use Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a hearing to review the application and plat of the Hidden Canyon Estates Minor Subdivision on... Full story
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING The Crook County Weed and Pest Board has called a special meeting: TIME: June 8, 2022 @ 4:30PM LOCATION: The Crook County Weed and Pest conference room at 802 South 11th Street, Sundance, WY BUSINESS TO BE TRANSACTED: • Amend 2021-2022 Budget • Budget Hearing for 2022-2023 Publish: May 26 and June 2, 2022... Full story
Speeding – (minor), Minooka, IL, 92/80, $120; Benjamin Wilson, Portland, OR, 85/70, $135; William Huddelston, Opelika, AL, 97/75, $170; Marcos Hernandez, Washington, UT, 89/75, $130; Ken Hernandez, Des Plains, IL, 81/65, $202; Chelsea Hagadorn, Bozeman, MT, 88/80, $101; Amar Bhattarai, Lawrence, KS, 89/75, $130; Jimmy M. Terui, Gillette, WY, 98/80, $150; Anthony Snodgrass, Laramie, WY, 88/70, $150; Anndi Ertel, Moticello, MN, 88/75, $125; William Rodriguez, Dickinson, ND, 105/80, $185; Lance Long, Sheridan, WY, 68/45, $281; John Lack, W... Full story
PUBLIC HEARING The Town of Pine Haven will hold a public hearing concerning the Budget for Year 2022- 2023 at 6:30 pm. June 14, 2022 at Town Hall The purpose of this hearing is to consider objections or comments on this proposed budget If you are unable to attend this Budget Hearing please have your comments, objections or complaints to the Town Hall, 24 Waters Drive, Pine Haven, Wyoming, 82721 by 4:00 p.m. on June 7, 2021 Town of Pine Haven Signed Karla Brandenburg, Mayor Publish: June 2, 2022... Full story
Notice of Sale of Abandoned Vehicles The following vehicles will be sold at 9 a.m. on June 3, 2022 at 1519 Black Buttes Rd, Sundance, Crook County, Wyoming, to-wit: A 1999 Gravely CT, Wyoming license plate number 18TRL-1717, VIN# 1G9CT1823XA220002 titled in the name of: Mark Allen & Sharilyn Eve Hinz. The seller claims $1000 for expense of removal, preservation, custody, storage and sale. A 2003 Pontiac GrandAm, VIN# 1G2NW12E03C246895 titled in the name of: Gary C Berkowitz. The seller claims $1000 for expense of removal, preservation,... Full story
