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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A couple of years ago, Pine Haven's volunteer fire department consisted of only nine active firefighters, inciting a rigorous campaign to enlist more volunteers. The response brought the number of active members to 21 and assistant fire chief Don Lancaster is pleased with the bonus of more training for the participants. Tom Lubus, who had been a career firefighter with CalFire in California before moving east, was one of those who joined the Pine Haven Volunteer Fire Department in the recent...
After a literal wash out a couple of weeks ago, Safety Day, hosted by the Moorcroft Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC), was celebrated last Saturday with 16 participating businesses talking to passers-by about a wide range of dangers with which people may come into contact in their daily lives and how to handle them. These local businesses also showcased what they have to offer, encouraging involvement in and enjoyment of the town of Moorcroft, according to event organizer and longtime MACC...
May 22 – Five VIN checks. Four traffic stops. Five paper services. Assist another agency. Fingerprints. Two motorist assists. Minor in possession. Two business checks. Animal complaint. May 23 – VIN check. Two traffic stops. Two paper services. Three EMS pages. Accident. Two traffic hazards. Two business checks. Found property. Prisoner transport. May 24 – Five VIN checks. Two traffic stops. Coroner call. Information. Welfare check. Two traffic hazards. Intoxication. Two assists to another agency. Animal bite. Suspicious. Two EMS pages. May 25...
Speeding – David Jacobs, Coeur d’Alene, ID, 89/80, $113; Yun-Chin Tsou, Atlanta, GA, 83/65, $216; Spencer Mansell, Beaverton, OR, 93/80, $125; Grace Anderson, Newcastle, WY, 79/70, $103 Resident Vehicle Registration and License Violation – Samuel L. Simmon, Beulah, WY, $90 Expired Temporary License Permit/Improper Registration – Richard Craig Tschetter, Spearfish, SD, $150 Careless Driving – Alexander H. Rounsaville, Gillette, WY, $340 No Auto Insurance (2nd + offense) – Breannon Hepp, Buffalo, WY, $570, 90 days jail/87 days suspended,...
A memorial service for George Champ Steele will be held at 11 a.m. on June 17, 2023 at the Gillette Moose Lodge, 2704 Hackathorn Lane in Gillette. Please wear casual clothing. Lunch will be served following the service....
A theft case involving a man who allegedly admitting to driving a vehicle that he knew had been stolen and leaving it parked outside a grocery store has been remanded to Circuit Court. Jose Alejandro Riquelme Castaneda has entered into an agreement in which he has agreed to plead guilty to an amended misdemeanor charge. On February 27, a Crook County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle parked at Paradise Foods in Pine Haven. The deputy reports running the VIN and was advised that the vehicle had been stolen f...
The month of June holds spiritual and cultural significance for the tribes closely associated with Mato Tipila – Bear Lodge (Devils Tower). The 1995 Devils Tower National Monument Climbing Management Plan established a voluntary closure for all climbing routes on the Tower out of respect for the cultural activities of Native Americans. The voluntary climbing closure has been implemented each June since 1996. As a result, the average number of climbers that choose not to climb during June has led to an 85% reduction. The National Park Service a...
All are invited to come down June 10 and 11 to the Hulett Recreation Grounds for the 76th Annual Hulett Rodeo. Events start at 1:30 p.m. each day and, for those who’d like to come early Saturday, the parade starts at 10 a.m. on Hulett’s Main Street. Hang around that evening for some live music and some goat roping, again, on Main Street. If there are enough cowboys and cowgirls, slack will be at 10 a.m. Sunday and tickets are good for all day. There will be regular rodeo events plus lots of things for the kids to do. There will be boot rac...
The question of another free day for area residents to haul and dump their construction and demolition (C&D) waste at the Moorcroft landfill was one of the items addressed at a special council meeting last Wednesday evening. When asked for his recommendation, Moorcroft Public Works Director Cory Allison spoke candidly to an issue he is facing. “I understand that we have a lot of people who want to put stuff in there, but I also added up our hours with three guys for two days – we spent 33 hours picking up garbage on Cleanup Day,” he said. “Why...
Bond revoked for Dell Range shooting defendant CHEYENNE (WNE) — Tirso Munguia, 19, one of the three defendants charged in connection with the shooting death of Angelina Harrison, 16, had his bond revoked last week after violating the terms of his bond by allegedly making contact with Harrison’s family. Judge Edward Buchanan ordered the District Court to revoke Munguia’s bond, saying that he “materially violated his bond.” Buchanan also said that his bond could be reinstated on the same terms, with the condition that Munguia be subject t...
The Pine Haven Beautification Alliance has announced the June Yard of the Month belongs to Don and Peggy Dihle at 19 Vista Grande....
We started an Adult Summer Reading Challenge June 5: Travel the USA at the Moorcroft Branch Library! Adult readers are challenged to read six books from specific regions across the USA. Books can be non-fiction about the specific area, written by an author from the area or be set in the area. Stop by and pick up your reading log today. Young readers are invited to Travel the World at Your Library! Registration for summer reading is open until June 13. All ages are welcome to join Miss Lacey at Robinson Park for Storytime each Wednesday at 10...
With warmer weather finally arriving, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) wants residents to enjoy favorite activities while also avoiding certain illnesses often linked with summer fun. “If not done safely, many warm weather activities can sometimes cause unpleasant stomach-related symptoms and occasionally serious illness,” says Courtney Tillman, epidemiologist with WDH. Diseases such as cryptosporidiosis, giardiasis and shigellosis are diarrheal illnesses caused by swallowing water from pools or outdoor sources contaminated with ani...
NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING Notice of Public Hearing The Town of Moorcroft will hold a public meeting on the proposed 2023-24 Fiscal Year budget at 7:30 Wednesday, June 14th at the Town Hall Chambers. Anyone wishing to participate in the discussion is invited to attend. ORDINANCE NO. 2-2023 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING MONEY FOR THE 12 MONTH PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2023 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF MOORCROFT, CROOK COUNTY, WYOMING: SECTION 1: GENERAL CARRYOVER GENERAL CHECKING ACCOUNT $ 360,805.00 TOWN...
NOTICE OF TRANSFER OF RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSE Notice is hereby given that on the 10th day of May, 2023, CC&F Retail, Inc., dba Coffee Cup Fuel Stop #5 Moorcroft filed an application for the transfer of a retail liquor license currently held by Ronald D. Caylor and Linda L. Caylor, dba Hopper’s Beverage Emporium in the office of the Clerk of the Town of Moorcroft for the following described place and premises, to wit: 506 E. Converse, Town of Moorcroft, Crook County, Wyoming, and protests, if any there be, against the transfer of the license w...
Town of Moorcroft Special Meeting of the Council May 31st, 2023 Town Council Present: Mayor Ben Glenn, Councilmembers Austin Smith, Dale Petersen, Bob Stewart and Heidi Humpal Town Representatives Present: Clerk/Treasurer Cheryl Schneider, Public Works Director Cory Allison and Police Chief Bill Bryant Mayor Glenn called the special meeting to order at 7:00 pm and the Pledge of Allegiance was said. Clerk Schneider read the three bids for the cleaning of the Moorcroft Town Center. The bids received were from Emma Elliott for $1500.00 per month...
The Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation (WyFB) awarded $5500 in college scholarships to nine young Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation members for the 2023-24 school year. “Investing in the youth of our great state as they work to accomplish their academic goals is important to the Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation,” said Todd Fornstrom, WyFB President. “We are proud to honor these outstanding individuals with college scholarships to play a small part in helping them achieve their goals.” The Livingston-King Scholarship, valued at $1500, is given in honor o...
CHEYENNE — Wildfire season can cause concern for the general public, especially considering the increase in damage done by fires in the West. In spite of this, the state of Wyoming is confident in its ability to manage fires this season. During a press briefing Monday, officials from state and federal agencies discussed the expectations and resources available for the upcoming fire season. The National Significant Wildland Fire Potential Outlook has indicated that Wyoming is expected to have an average to normal fire season. “The extra sno...
Crook County Natural Resource District (CCNRD) May 2nd Regular Board Meeting Minutes CALL MEETING TO ORDER by Chairman Wayne Garman at 12:06 pm at the Sundance USDA Service Center. ATTENDANCE Board: Wayne Garman, Lily Altaffer, Kim Fundaun, Casey Devish, Wanda Burget Employees: Sarah Anderson, Bridget Helms, Jessica Halverson, Carmen Horne-McIntyre Guests: Keela Deaton, NRCS District Conservationist, Danielle Roth, SEO MONTHLY UPDATES FSA Update Grassland CRP signup is happening now through May 26, 2023. The rate per acre stayed the same as...
