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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As this school season drew to a close last week, kindergartners through fifth and sixth grade enjoyed a “field day” on the Wolves’ football field on Tuesday. The many youngsters spent the afternoon participating and competing in three legged races, tug-of-war and a plethora of other games. Parents watched from the sidelines as the kids wore off a school year’s worth of energy filling buckets with a sponge, playing tag as a snake, whipping each other with pool noodles and more. The smiles and lau...
The Crook County Council of County Services has closed the Moorcroft Food Pantry next to Sharon’s Home Health on North Little Horn Avenue until September 14. Council supervisor Jill Keller says the county-run pantry has seen a significant drop in the number of people coming in during the days open from between nine and 12 households biweekly to about three, of which two regularly have the needed supplies delivered. “Our board has made the decision to put it on hold for a little bit and see if things change after the summer,” Keller says. Crook...
Senator Ogden Driskill is urging residents who have an interest in redistricting or changes to how Wyomingites go to the polls to tune in to next week’s meeting of the Joint Corporations Committee. Those who wish to testify may do so, either by attending in person, sending a comment in writing or registering to appear online at least 24 hours in advance. Day one of the meeting begins at 9 a.m. with a discussion of state campaign finance rules, absentee polling places, election methods (including review of 2021 legislation to establish a primary...
In Pine Haven, the faulty pump on the town’s secondary well was lifted Tuesday morning to find out why it has not worked properly since its installation in 2019. The pump, which runs the secondary well for town residents on a revolving schedule, continues to “throw” an error code and stop working when the computer control starts it. The council has waited for a resolution of this problem for some time and asked town engineer Heath Turbiville of HDR Engineering to contact the construction compa...
The Joint Agriculture Committee Tuesday revived a controversial gun rights bill on a split-second, unannounced vote moments before the committee adjourned in a move lambasted by critics for its lack of transparency. The bill, last session’s Senate File 81 – Second Amendment Preservation Act, would prevent agents of the state from enforcing any federal law or regulation that restricts a citizen’s right to carry firearms. A heavily amended version of the legislation passed the Senate by an overwhelming margin in March, but died without a heari...
Gillette man charged with stalking in addition to kidnapping, battery GILLETTE (WNE) – A man who used different aliases on social media and asked people to contact his ex-girlfriend on his behalf has pleaded not guilty to felony stalking charges. Jonathan R. Fishbeck, 29, remains in Campbell County jail. The two had a falling out March 20, and when his former girlfriend tried to leave through the garage, Fishbeck allegedly forcibly restrained her and prevented her from leaving the house by grabbing her hair and pulling her back inside before t...
In association with a statewide program called Wyoming Dementia Together, caregivers to people who are suffering from dementia have the opportunity through Crook County Senior Services (CCSS) to become part of an inclusive community for support and education. “CCSS will be partnering with the University of Wyoming to provide a dementia support group at all three senior centers,” says Jenna Ellsbury, Director of CCSS. The Wyoming Dementia Together program provides bi-weekly education and support that has been tailored to people living in thi...
We’re kicking off the Summer Reading Program this year with a Sheepdog Trial Demonstration! Everyone is welcome to attend this free, fun event on Wednesday June 16 at 10 a.m. at the Moorcroft rodeo arena. The Summer Reading Program theme this year, ‘Tails &Tales’, is focused on animals. Summer Reading registration begins immediately following the Sheepdog Trials Demonstration. This year will be five weeks of fun, activities, programs, crafts and prizes. New Arrivals K-3 Planets and Stars (non-fiction) by Claudia Martin, History’s Forgott...
As the town enters June, Moorcroft is relatively quiet, according to Mayor Dick Claar. However, he and Public Works Director Cory Allison report that several current projects are still ongoing. Lagoon The lagoon is essentially done, as per HDR Engineering’s Jeron Smith, “They’re just taking care of the little things.” The project should be complete by the end of the month. Landfill The town is not yet prepared to send the grant application into USDA as well as the subsequent loan applica...
On May 24, police were called to a traffic crash in Diehl’s Supermarket parking lot. Officer arrived on scene and spoke with the drivers of both vehicles. Insurance information was exchanged. Officer completed State of Wyoming accident report. Nothing further. On May 26, police were notified of an Aggravated Battery that took place at the Moorcroft K8 on May 25. Investigation is continuing. On May 28, police clerk gave emergency fund assistance to someone in need. On May 27, police were notified of a traffic crash that had occurred on Goshen St...
Students in sixth grade art classes in Moorcroft participated in a virtual program hosted by Dr. Sarita Talusani Keller, Director of the Ann Simpson Art Mobile Program. The Artmobile typically brings museum exhibitions and programming to a wide range of venues throughout Wyoming but, due to coronavirus, this year they offered virtual experiences via Zoom. Dr. Keller collaborated with MK8 art teacher, Dawn Anderson, to plan an engaging learning experience for all sixth graders, involving three...
Eight students had perfect attendance for the entire 2020-2021 school year. From left to right, back row: Ronan Cherry, Ayden Keller-Decoteau, Kendyll Gerry, Kaynen Ferguson. From left to right, front row: Esko Erickson, Tyler Scott, Kaniel Erickson. Lorenzo Cherry is not pictured....
Trey Fischbach of Moorcroft, WY, has been named to the Dickinson State University President’s List for the spring 2021 semester. At the end of each regular semester, Dickinson State University recognizes those students named to the President’s List. Eligible students must be enrolled full-time and have a minimum semester grade-point average of 3.9 or higher....
The University of Wyoming lists the following students from Crook County on the 2021 spring semester President’s Honor Roll. Students are: Cort Ingalls, Myles T. Stefanich and Richard Logan Stefanich of Beulah; Katrina A. Bauman and Taylor Olivia Kennah of Hulett; Faith Marie Sanderson of Moorcroft; Amanda G. Otto of Pine Haven; and Shelby Heaster of Sundance. The President’s Honor Roll consists of regularly enrolled undergraduates who earned a 4.0 (“A”) grade-point average for the semester. To be eligible, students must have been enrolle...
A Gillette man has been sentenced to up to six years in jail on a felony charge of interference with a police officer. Vincent Everett allegedly attacked a Moorcroft police officer who chased him after a fight broke out in a local bar. On August 13, 2020 at around 11.30 p.m., two officers from Moorcroft Police Department heard a bartender yelling from Dewey’s Place that a fight was in progress. One of the two men allegedly fighting was escorted from the bar, while a witness approached the officers to state that he had broken up the fight and t...
