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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The repair of the northwest entrance from Crook Street into CDS Services was a question Moorcroft's council discussed at last week's meeting, leading the council to decide it's time to set their project priorities. The approximately 140-foot gutter is severely compromised, according to Mayor Ben Glenn, who had been informed by Public Works Director Cory Allison of complaints from the business owners. Glenn opined, "I feel it is going to start having negative effects on the street if we let it go...
Dan Blakeman is welcomed by Mayor Karla Brandenburg after being officially appointed to the Pine Haven Council last week. The former councilmember swore fidelity and took his seat to serve until December, 2026....
In an open meeting last Wednesday evening, Coffee Cup Fuel Stop representatives Toni Nickleson and Curt Erikson answered questions about the planned liquor retailer within the existing convenience store, for which the company applied for the liquor license formerly held by Hoppers Emporium. Of significant concern was adequate separation between the two areas of business; Erikson, though, assured council that the segregation will be with locking doors and a glass wall. "I was going to put a...
Pine Haven’s volunteer fire department manages open fires in the community for the safety of everyone during the dry season and this summer is no different, Chief TJ Gideon is currently issuing fire permits to intown residents. The permits are granted based on Ordinance six, chapter14, section 14-105, section 14-106, which includes in part, the following criteria: The pit must be at least ten percent below ground and to be no wider than 30 inches in diameter. The pit should be surrounded with block, rock, ceramic, a steel ring or concrete. Anyt...
Funeral service for Charles Tesch Sr. was held Monday, June 5, 2023 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church with Rev. Dr. Eugene Zeller officiating; interment to follow at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery. Charles LaVerne Tesch Sr. passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at The Legacy Living and Rehabilitation Center. Charles LaVerne Tesch, Sr. of Pine Haven, Wyoming, was born and raised in Lead, South Dakota, to Charles Arnold Tesch, Sr. and Gertrude Marie Tesch (Bratt). He was baptized, confirmed and married at the... Full story
A man currently serving up to ten years in the Wyoming State Penitentiary after pleading guilty to burglary and theft in Weston County is now facing similar charges in Crook County. According to court documents, Donald Jenerou stole items in both Hulett and Moorcroft in October, 2021. On October 14, 2021, an officer of Moorcroft Police Department took a report of a burglary at the Converse Carwash and Laundromat in which $4500 in cash, computer hard drives (including from a security system), keys and cameras were taken. The officer contacted...
June 12 – Six VIN checks. Paper service. Seventeen traffic stops. Fire page. Three EMS pages. Business checks. Motorist assist. Fingerprints. Traffic hazard. June 13 – Five VIN checks. Paper service. Three traffic stops. Six EMS pages. Four sets fingerprints. Citizen assist. Three business checks. Property damage. Alarm-fire. Two house watches. Found property. June 14 – Seven VIN checks. Paper service. Six traffic stops. Motorist assist. Citizen assist. EMS page. Fingerprints. Traffic complaint. Animal complaint. Two business checks. House...
Speeding – Dennis Selting, Hermosa, SD, 82/65, $209; Kang Shih, Champaign, IL, 97/75, $170; Samuel Schaefer, Tallahassee, FL, 79/70, $103; James C. Mooney, Mandeville, LA, 89/70, $165; Tanner Kirk, Gillette, WY, 79/70, $103; Campbell Credeur, Hempstead, TX, 88/70, $150; Bert D. Norfolk Jr., Gillette, WY, 87/75, $130 No Seat Belt (driver) – Bert D. Norfolk, Jr., Gillette, WY, $25 Drive Over, Across or Within Median – Bert D. Norfolk, Jr., Gillette, WY, $100 Pass in No-Passing Zone – Gunner J. McLaughlin, Sundance, WY, $150 Expired Tempora...
Man who led deputies on chase with meth and fentanyl in car gets 8-10 years GILLETTE (WNE) — A man who led sheriff’s deputies on a car chase through Gillette while his passenger threw meth and fentanyl out the window was sentenced to up to ten years in prison. Zachary Thomas Stott, 29, was given two imposed eight- to 10-year sentences in May for possession with intent to deliver meth and fentanyl. The two sentences are to run concurrent with each other, according to court documents. Dawn M. Merdink, 44, was in the car with Stott and acc...
Five kids are representing Crook County in rodeo this summer, with three of them set to compete during the seven days of the 75th National High School Finals Rodeo (NHSFR) in Gillette. Two meanwhile headed for the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, GA this weekend for the week-long National Junior High Finals Rodeo (NJHFR). High School Standings for the NHSFR are calculated using the points accumulated during each competitor’s top 12 rodeos throughout the season. In individual events, the top four qualify for the national finals. This y...
The Wyoming Department of Transportation wants to remind residents about upcoming changes to license plates for light trailers. Starting July 1, owners of light trailers – defined as trailers weighing less than 1000 lbs. – can purchase a permanent plate for their trailer. Light trailers that are less than 6 years old would incur a $350 one-time permanent registration fee for the plate. To register older trailers, owners will need to pay a $50 one-time administration fee, a one-time fee equ...
This year's summer reading program for younger literary enthusiasts is now underway, with prizes available for activities to do with the theme of "Travel the World at Your Library". For example, kids can attend Storytime with Miss Lacey, which will now be held at Robinson Park on Wednesdays at 10 a.m....
June 27 is National Bingo Day! We will have bingo games set up for all ages at 1 p.m. on this day. Prizes will be awarded. Adult Card Making craft is scheduled for Wednesday, June 28, at 5:45 p.m. Alyson Nelson with My Homemade Hellos will be teaching crafting techniques that can be used for many different projects. Each participant will take home three custom cards and reservations are required. Call or stop by to sign up. Travel the USA at The Moorcroft Branch Library! Adult readers are challenged to read six books from specific regions acros...
Due to the Independence Day holiday, deadline for all news and advertising for the July 6 Moorcroft Leader will be end of day Thurs., June 29. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday!... Full story
Inviting everyone who loves to watch amazing fireworks burst in the dark skies over the reflective waters of Keyhole Reservoir to Pine Haven's the annual Fireworks Over the Lake Saturday evening, July 1. Entrance at the Coulter Bay Keyhole Park gate is free for the event, beginning at 8 p.m. This event is hosted by the Pine Haven Volunteer Fire Department and is their largest fundraiser each year, helping to dress their firefighters with quality bunker gear, breathing apparatus, etc. to better...
Four years ago, Charlene Huckins had an idea to represent all 50 states in Moorcroft’s Jubilee Parade each year by including the individual flag of each, carried along the parade route on horseback. Sadly, this feat has only been accomplished in full once. Huckins wants to change that and again have enough riders to carry all 50 flags; she is seeking like-minded patriots and their horses to take up this challenge. “If you could help us, please call or text 307-761-2700,” she says....
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 JUNE 19TH, 2023 IN SUNDANCE, WYOMING. To Whom Paid General Fund Purpose of Expenditure Amount 2 GUYS DECO INC Carpet Replacement $7,631.60 21 ELECTRIC Building Repairs $3,827.25 A & B WELDING SUPPLY CO INC Supplies $1,397.81 A & H TURF & SPECIALTIES INC Supplies $604.86 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES Summer School Supplies $6,120.26... Full story
PUBLIC NOTICE The Wyoming Public Service Commission (Commission) approved the Application of Black Hills Wyoming Gas, LLC d/b/a Black Hills Energy (BHWG) for authority to pass on a wholesale gas cost decrease of $0.2015 per therm for non-Choice Gas customers, effective on and after June 1, 2023. The rate is applicable to 68,902 customers, including all Cheyenne and Cody divisions, and all the non-Choice Gas customers in the Casper, Gillette, and Torrington divisions who have elected to take service under the Gas Cost Adjustment Rate. The... Full story
PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AT THE COURTHOUSE IN SUNDANCE, CROOK COUNTY, WYOMING Monday, June 19, 2023 9:00 o’clock a.m. Present were Chairman Fred M. Devish, Vice-Chairman, Kelly B. Dennis, Member Bob Latham and County Clerk Melissa Jones. Present for the Malt Beverage Permit hearing for Saryls Properties LLC dba Devils Tower View were Jeff Hodge and Larry Schommer. After discussion, Kelly moved to approve the Malt Beverage Permit application contingent upon receiving the required fees. Bob seconded, all ayes, motion c... Full story
NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR BIDS The Town of Pine Haven hereby request sealed bids for the purchase of a used Backhoe. FOB Pine Haven, WY. Bid specifications for the equipment may be picked up or emailed from the Town of Pine Haven Town Hall 24 Waters Drive, Pine Haven, WY 82721 [email protected] or Towns Web Site pinehavenwy.govoffice2.com Sealed Bids must be received at the Town of Pine Haven, Town Hall, 24 Waters Drive, Pine Haven, WY by 4:00 p.m. on June 30, 2023. Bid openings will be 7:00 p.m. July 11, 2023 The Town of Pine Haven reserves... Full story
NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR BIDS The Town of Pine Haven hereby request sealed bids for the purchase of Commercial Playground Equipment with Borders for Play Area. FOB Pine Haven, WY. Bid specifications for the equipment may be picked up or emailed from the Town of Pine Haven Town Hall 24 Waters Drive, Pine Haven, WY 82721 [email protected] or Towns Web Site pinehavenwy.govoffice2.com Sealed Bids must be received at the Town of Pine Haven, Town Hall, 24 Waters Drive, Pine Haven, WY by 4:00 p.m. on June 30, 2023. Bid openings will be 7:00 p.m.... Full story
Town of Moorcroft Regular Meeting of the Council Wednesday, June 14th, 2023 Town Council Present: Mayor Ben Glenn, Councilmembers Dale Petersen, Austin Smith and Bob Stewart Excused: Councilmember Heidi Humpal Town Representatives Present: Clerk/Treasurer Cheryl Schneider, Attorney Pat Carpenter, Police Chief Bill Bryant, Public Works Director Cory Allison and HDR Engineer Heath Turbiville Mayor Glenn called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was said. Roll call was taken. Councilmember Humpal is excused.... Full story
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 RESERVES $ 233,048.00 Total Carryover $ 593,853.00 SECTION 2: RESTRICTED FUNDS DEPT HEAD EXPENDITURE $ 119,107.00 UTILITY CHECKING ACCOUNT $ 75,528.00 CEMETERY WYO STAR $ 17,686.00 POOL WYO STAR $ 8,070.00 WASTE WATER CAPITAL-WYO STAR $ 164,689.00 WATER CAPITAL-WYO STAR... Full story
ORDINANCE NO. 1-2023 *** TITLE 1, CHAPTER 1, SECTION 1-305 *** ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1-305 OF CHAPTER 1, TITLE 1 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF MOORCROFT, WYOMING, 1979 TO SET REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE GOVERNING BODY AT 7:00 P.M. ON THE SECOND AND FOURTH WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH OR IF THE REGULAR MEETING IS A LEGAL HOLIDAY THEN AT 7:00 P.M. ON THE NEXT FOLLOWING BUSINESS DAY WHICH IS NOT A LEGAL HOLIDAY; ESTABLISH THAT MEETINGS OF THE GOVERNING BODY SHALL BE HELD IN THE TOWN’S ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES UNLESS OTHERWISE DETERMINED; AND PROVIDING FOR... Full story
NOTICE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION AND RETAINAGE RELEASE In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 16-6-116, Wyoming State Statutes, 2020 Revised Edition, the Town of Pine Haven, hereby gives notice that Timberline Services, Inc. whose address is 623 Industrial Ave, Sundance, WY 82729, as prime contractor, has reached substantial completion on the 2023 Pine Crest Drive project in accordance with the specifications and rules set forth in the contract entered into by the Town of Pine Haven and Timberline Services, Inc. on the effective date... Full story
