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 summer moving in, the safe and correct use of Pine Haven's slash pile is a subject of discussion once again. Public Works Director Sunny Schell is composting grass clippings, ash and dirt on the south end of the burn pile. Fire Chief TJ Gideon reminds residents to remove any plastic bags in which the clippings are transported as the yard waste is deposited into this composting pile, ensuring no decomposing material spontaneously combusts. Do not add these clippings to the main pile....
At a special meeting last week, the commissioners appointed Melissa Jones as the new Crook County Clerk. The commission followed the statutory rules governing the appointment of a replacement for an elected official who resigns their position before the end of a term. This involves asking the elected officials political party – in this case the Crook County Republican Party – to provide the names of three candidates for their consideration. Brad Marchant attended the special meeting in his capacity as chairman of the local party, which had con...
The Fireworks Over the Lake celebration has received a green light from the state fire warden to move forward this year. The excitement starts at dark on Saturday, July 2. The pyrotechnic display is the largest yearly fundraiser for the Pine Haven Volunteer Fire Department with planning by both the department and town council started months in advance. The around 40 different types of firework bundles have been ordered at a cost of approximately $10,000, according to fire chief TJ Gideon. Fred Negebauer and associates is volunteering their...
Pine Haven Mayor Karla Brandenburg and council recognized first responders at last Tuesday night's meeting with handshakes and smiles. Council members positioned themselves in a standing room only chamber as firemen and EMTs came forward as their names were called according to their years in service. "A year ago," Brandenburg espoused, "Last year, we only had eight to ten fire fighters; today, we are up to 20 firefighters and we thank all of you." June 16 was "the first anniversary of the big fi...
The Over the Hill Gang in Pine Haven is hosting their second annual First Responders BBQ celebration, honoring first responders from all over the county at the community center on Wednesday, June 29, from noon until 1 p.m. The Gang invites Pine Haven area residents to join these quiet heroes for a lunch of burgers, brats and hotdogs grilled by professional eaters, accompanied by chips and drinks....
The Pine Haven Recreation Department will be hosting their third annual Kids Day in the Park at Waters Park on Saturday, July 2, from noon until 2 p.m. Fun in the sun is the agenda for youngsters with a splash pad and a slip-and-slide as well as squirt guns and toys with which kids can play and take home after the party; if anyone would rather take their own water weapon, they are welcome to do so. Lunch includes hot dogs, chips, water and snow cones....
Mike Lindell is NOT the purveyor of election integrity truth. On May 29, 2022, Mike Lindell, peddler of pillows and promises, traveled to Wyoming to speak in conjunction with a political rally. While here, he took it upon himself to allege publicly that widespread election fraud occurred in our fair state. He went on to declare that anyone who does not agree with him is a traitor to our country. As the Chief Election Officer for the State of Wyoming, it is important for me to ensure that each of you know that Mr. Lindell’s statement is f...
Park lifts indoor masking as Teton County COVID risk declines JACKSON (WNE) — Grand Teton National Park has lifted its requirement for wearing masks inside park buildings as Teton County’s risk for COVID-19 has declined. After just one week at high risk for COVID, the county is back down to medium, based on a decrease in new COVID-positive hospital admissions. The Teton County Health Department announced the change Friday afternoon, minutes after an emergency Nixle showed a 28.7% decrease in weekly cases. Since June 10, there have been 119 rep...
The Moorcroft Senior Center celebrates the art work of long time Crook County resident Donna McAmis this month. On show at the center are examples of this lady's fine embroidery as well as several illustrations of her love of the outdoors in oil. Donna learned embroidery from her mother when she was young and now, at 86, still keeps an embroidery basket beside her chair at home to keep her hands busy. Throughout her life working in this medium, Donna has won awards for the embroidery. This...
Crook County Library will host the program "In the Company of Thomas Jefferson" by Tom Pitz on Wed., July 6 at 7 p.m. in the library meeting room in Sundance. The program is free and open to the public. "Mr. Thomas Jefferson of Monticello will speak to and converse with visitors from the far western territory on the occasion of the 46th anniversary of approval of the Declaration of Independence. Mr. Jefferson, who after eight years, retired from his elected office as chief Executive of these Uni...
The University of Wyoming lists eight students from Crook County on the 2022 spring semester academic Dean’s and Dean’s Freshman Honor Rolls. The honor rolls consist of regularly enrolled undergraduates above freshman standing who earned a 3.4 or better grade-point average, and freshmen who have earned a 3.25 or better grade-point average. To be eligible, students must have been enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours taken for letter grades. Crook County students on the list are: Alessandro Mastrovito and Tracen Mills of Hulett; Daylie M....
JACKSON — Barely a week after floods wiped out roads in the northern part of Yellowstone National Park, officials plan to reopen the park’s southern loop Wednesday with a license plate-based system to control the amount of visitors to the park’s southern half. National Park Service Director Charles “Chuck” Sams III also announced Sunday that officials will likely allow access to more than 80% of the park’s roads shortly afterward. “In the next two weeks, we will be opening the northern loop,” Sams told a crowd of reporters Sunday afternoo...
June 6 – Traffic accident with damage. Fingerprints. Thirteen traffic stops. Five VIN checks. June 7 – Traffic accident with injuries. Animal complaint. Business checks. Message delivered. EMS page. Two patient transfers. Five traffic stops. Seven VIN checks. June 8 – Citizen assist. Lift assist. EMS page. Motorist assist. Fingerprints. Traffic complaint. Traffic control. Ten traffic stops. Nine VIN checks. June 9 – Traffic accident with damage. Animal complaint. Assist other agency. Business checks. EMS page. Missing person. Paper service...
SECOND PUBLICATION Public Notice Black Hills Bentonite, LLC of Casper, Wyoming has applied for a mining permit from the Land Quality Division of the Department of Environmental Quality for the State of Wyoming. The mining permit area for the mining of bentonite will be located in: Section 16, Township 50 North, Range 66 West, Crook County, Wyoming. The Keyhole State Project is approximately two (2) miles to the Southeast of the town of Pine Haven, Wyoming, and approximately fifteen (15) miles to the Northwest of the town of Upton, Wyoming. The... Full story
Crook County School District #1 is requesting proposals for Audio and Intercommunication System Upgrades in four (4) district schools. RFP documents are available at: CCSD #1 Central Office 122 State Highway 585 Sundance, Wyoming 82729 Or by emailing: [email protected] There will be a mandatory Pre-bid Meeting/ walkthrough on Thursday, July 7th at 8 AM, at the Sundance Secondary School at 1016 E. Cleveland St. in Sundance, Wy. Directly followed by a walkthrough at the Hulett School, Moorcroft Secondary School and Moorcroft Elementary School.... Full story
NOTICE OF FINAL SUBDIVISION HEARING Be advised that Caleb Massie, 79 Juniper Hills Road, Moorcroft, WY 82721 is hereby giving notice of a final subdivision hearing for a minor subdivision application. 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 Board of Crook County Commissioners will hold a final hearing to approve, conditionally approve or deny the application and plat of the Hidden Canyon Estates Minor Subdivision on... Full story
On June 14, police assisted Moorcroft EMS on an emergency call. On June 14, police served three junk ordinance violations and spoke with two homeowners regarding junk ordinance violations. On June 15, police served one junk ordinance violation, spoke with two homeowners regarding junk ordinance violations and issued one weed violation warning. On June 16, police served two junk ordinance violations. On June 16, police gave emergency fund assistance to a traveler in need. On June 16, police were called to Subway for a complaint of two...
Speeding – Braydon Ouimette, Casper, WY, 88/75, $125; Michael Tinker, Denver, CO, 86/75, $115; Matthew A. Raymond, Roanoke, VA, 87/80, $120; Karen M. Lambert, Cheyenne, WY, 79/65, $80; James Larsen, Casper, WY, 75/65, $140; Samantha Shalae James, Moorcroft, WY, 79/70, $103; Matthew L. Hutton, Gillette, WY, 32/20, $100; Gregory McGirt, Lumberton, NC, 85/75, $105; Matthew Guilmette, Winooski, VT, 91/80, $115; Eric Weaver, Fredericksburg, VA, 80/70, $105; Charles L. Smith, Lead, SD, 80/65, $195; Randle Brooks, Walnut, MS, 40/30, $140; Nicholas G...
