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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Parking was tight in the pump area at Coffee Cup Fuel Stop this summer, but the company is now in the process of installing new fuel tanks to help with the congestion, with a number of added pumps after October....
Simon Construction started this year's chip seal project with Pine Haven's Meadows Drive, completing the pour a few days ago. The east end of the roadway was still closed as of Tuesday due to the addition of the concrete valley pan and apron in front of the community center. Simon has moved the remainder of the chip seal to Lake Court. The work on Meadows has been found satisfactory, according to HDR Engineering's Mike Oakley and Mayor Karla Brandenburg. One concern mentioned by HDR...
Carol Lea Dewey, 73, of Carlile, Wyoming – known to all for her exuberance and love for life – passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024, with her family by her side. Carol was born to Lyle and Juanita (Deeder) Griffith on November 15, 1950, in Gillette, Wyoming. She was the middle of three children. Though she faced more lifelong health challenges than most, she was still a typical kid who found herself, her brother Otis and sister Sandy in plenty of mischief. Carol graduated from Moorcroft Hig...
Lavern Sell passed away August 3, 2024, at the age of 92. Lavern was born November 25, 1931, in Wagner, South Dakota to Clarence and Katherine Sell. He grew up on a ranch near Keya Paha, South Dakota. He was the third born of nine boys and three girls. Lavern married Wanda Crawford on June 8, 1955, near Clearfield, South Dakota. They had four children, Waneta Sell, Linda (Todd) Spath, Lamoine (Mary) Sell and Lonnie Sell. Lavern owned the Standard Station in Sundance, Wyoming, in the late '50s....
Robert Wayne Richey, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away on August 9, 2024 after losing his battle with cancer. He was 69. Robert is survived by spouse, Cynthia "Gidget" Richey; daughter, Sondra Hendricks and her husband, Jeremy and their children, Collin, Garrett and Briley; step-daughter, Danielle Bodenhamer and her husband, Joe and their children, Autumn, Kalyn, Trinity, Kraven and Kadence; stepson, Bobby Cooper and wife, Amanda and their children, Sierra, Andrew...
The political action committee affiliated with the hard-line Republican Wyoming Freedom Caucus announced late Thursday it returned thousands of dollars to the Crook County GOP after the Wyoming Senate president alleged the donation was illegal in a complaint he filed last week. "While we are immensely grateful for the Crook County Republican Party's commitment to the liberty movement, no amount of support is worth a politically motivated prosecution for the sake of another headline meant to...
Madeline Fleenor, reserve champion market swine, division 3 champion market, champion FFA showmanship, reserve senior 4H showmanship. Rowdy Rathbun, champion breeding swine, champion junior 4H showmanship. Dixey Rathbun, reserve breeding swine, reserve junior 4H showmanship. Liberty Cook, champion senior 4H showmanship, division 2 champion market swine. Karson Amos, champion bred and fed goat, champion FFA showman. Charlie Porter, reserve bred and fed goat. Molly Rozell, reserve champion FFA...
Fire Warden Charlie Harrison and the Crook County Commissioners have made the decision to upgrade the county fire restrictions to stage two. At this time, the fire situation throughout the county is considered to be severe to extreme due to a heavy fuel load and dry conditions. This could create situations that over-extend the firefighting capacity of local government. “The situation dictates that,” commented Commissioner Fred Devish last week, noting that it doesn’t seem as though the conditions are set to change any time soon. Shawn Cochr...
Filing is now open for the special district seats to be chosen at the general election in November. This year, seats will be elected for the school, medical services, museum, natural resources and senior citizen districts. Four seats are open for Crook County School District, all for four-year terms. Candidates may file to run for a Hulett, Moorcroft or one of two Sundance district trustee positions. For Crook County Medical Services District, three seats are open. These include four-year terms for the Hulett, Moorcroft and Sundance areas....
Dear Editor, I am writing to formally demand the resignation of Secretary of State Chuck Gray and the members of the Crook County GOP who I believe were involved in the recent illegal donation made by the Crook County Republican Party to the Wyoming Freedom Caucus PAC. It is my belief that this donation was unlawful, and is my believe that the only reason the funds were returned was due to the diligence of Senator Ogden Driskill, who exposed this illegal activity. The Wyoming Freedom Caucus PAC’s subsequent claim of returning the money for t...
New York man pleads not guilty after saying he would shoot up a school CASPER (WNE) — The case of a man who called 911 to report that he was going to shoot up several locations — including a mission, Walmart, high school and the Natrona County Library — was taken up in court recently as officials sought to determine if he should stand trial. On June 22, 2023, police arrested Bryce Montesdeoca at the Central Wyoming Rescue Mission in Casper, where he had been staying since his recent move from New York. Montesdeoca had a 9 mm pistol he claim...
Speeding – Bradley Rindfleisch, Chicago, IL, 79/75, $10; Jacob Lichter, Naperville, IL, 75/70, $15; Caline Olson, Barnesville, MN, 80/75, $15; Karen Werner, Federal, WA, 85/80, $15; Trisha Graham, Abington, PA, 85/80, $15; Lisa Terrell, West Columbia, SC, 85/80, $15; Jenelle Huskey, Three Rivers, MI, 85/80, $15; Rhonda Whitaker, Raleigh, NC, 85/80, $15; Aiden Downey, Gillette, WY, 85/80, $15; Ryan Sherbeyn, Canton, IL, 85/80, $15; Joseph Steehler, Rochester, NY, 85/80, $15; Michael Smith, Janesville, CA, 49/45, $63; Brieanne Merson, San D...
July 29 – Seven VIN checks. Two paper services. Assist to Wyoming Highway Patrol. Two suspicious circumstances. Fingerprints. Two traffic stops. Juvenile complaint. Missing person complaint. Traffic hazard. Animal complaint. Threats. Three EMS pages. Three fire pages. July 30 – Three VIN checks. Paper service. Three traffic stops. Motorist assist. Suspicious circumstance. Assist to Wyoming Highway Patrol. Public indecency. Two EMS pages. July 31 – Three VIN checks. Fingerprints. Welfare check. Two Motorist assists. Accident. Two EMS pages...
Staff for U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming will hold remote office hours in Moorcroft, Hulett and Sundance on Wed., Aug. 21. Field Representative Ally Garner will be available to meet with residents and hear ideas, comments and concerns about what is happening in the U.S. Senate, and to help anyone having trouble working with a federal agency. Of the remote office hours, Sen. Lummis said: “My team and I are working every day to make sure the federal government works for the people of Wyoming. Whether you need help interacting with a f...
HDR Engineering’s Mike Oakley recently discussed the Safe Streets and Roads for All grant (SS4A) now available from the US Department of Transportation as another possible funding source for road work. According to Oakley, transportation projects are notoriously difficult to fund in Wyoming: “It’s easier to find funding for water and sewer than it is for street repair.” This grant was started in 2022 with $5billion available and, according to WYDOT, still has approximately $3billion to distribute until the program’s end in 2026. The engineer...
The Texas Trail Cruisers Car Club, with the help of Devils Tower Country, is hosting their annual car show at the Devils Tower KOA Campground (just before the monument’s entrance) on Saturday, August 17, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Last year, this event welcomed 127 entries from around the Midwest and, since 2005, 1578 cherished automobiles have been shown. The show’s inception took place at Robinson Park, in 2003. Club secretary Carolyn Holberg recalls, “It was rainy and windy and we had about six to eight vehicles.” The Texas Trail Cruiser...
The First Presbyterian Church is presenting a special guest at the end of the month: Andre Moubarak, an Arabic Christian with Israeli citizenship. Moubarak will cover topics including the Arab/Israeli conflict, the church’s role during the war and the Christians of the Holy Land. He will also discuss Hebrew and Aramaic, the “Jesus Languages”, the context of the historical Jesus and Jesus as a rabbi. Moubarak will be at Moorcroft High School Auditorium on August 31, presenting two 45-minute sessions beginning at 2 p.m. The next day, he will...
Diehl’s Market owner Emanual Chaffee was not sure that he could carry on the Rib Fest during Rally this year due to the departure of the Moorcroft Area Cahmber of Commerce (MACC) volunteers from the event, but Wednesday dawned to a diligent effort by eight of his staff members and Chaffee himself to see the Rib Fest a success. Chaffee had smoked 100 racks of ribs, but the turn out for the picnic was about half that of last year, leaving around 50 racks to be sold over the next few days from the store. The event organizer figures the drop in t...
Earn, save, spend and budget! Local youth will have the opportunity to learn about financial topics in a way that is both meaningful and fun through a new Moorcroft Branch Library offering. We have been selected to receive a Thinking Money for Kids Program Kit from the American Library Association (ALA) and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation. The Program Kit is a collection of expertly vetted resources to help libraries teach financial education concepts for children ages three to 12, both in the library and in children’s homes. The c...
PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AT THE COURTHOUSE IN SUNDANCE, CROOK COUNTY, WYOMING Monday, August 5, 2024 8:30 o’clock a.m. Present were Chairman Fred M. Devish, Vice-Chairman Kelly B. Dennis, Member Bob Latham and County Clerk Melissa Jones. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited to the Flag. Bob moved to approve and ratify the minutes from July 2, 3 & 15, 2024. Kelly seconded, all ayes, motion carried. Kelly moved to approve and for the chairman to sign a Fiscal Year 2025 Contract for Services to Victims of Crime Between t...
Public Notice Crook County is seeking bids for the supply of Propane for the 2024/2025 fiscal year. Proposals will be opened at 9:00 am on September 4th, 2024. Any received after that date will not be considered. For a bid packet go to https://www.crookcounty.wy.gov/departments/road_and_bridge/index.php or email: [email protected]. Publish: August 15, 22 and 29, 2024...
Meeting Notice Crook County Museum District meeting will be Monday, August 26, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. at the Hulett Museum. Publish: August 15, 2024...
ADVERTISEMENT AND INVITATION FOR BIDS TOWN OF MOORCROFT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT SEPARATE SEALED BIDS FOR THE FURNISHING OF: TOWN OF MOORCROFT – POWDER RIVER WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT – PHASE II PROJECT NUMBER 10135590 GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS: Installation of replacement water main including approximately 1,800 LF of 6” and 8” PVC water main, and associated fittings, appurtenances and service lines; the removal and replacement of pavement, concrete curb and gutter, and sidewalks affected by the project. The project area includes Powder River A...
ADVERTISEMENT AND INVITATION FOR BIDS TOWN OF PINE HAVEN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT SEPARATE SEALED BIDS FOR THE FURNISHING OF: TOWN OF PINE HAVEN –VISTA GRANDE SEWER PROJECT NUMBER 10397666 GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS: Installation of a grinder pump station, gravity sewer mains and manholes, and 4” service lines to service 7 lots along the west side of Vista Grande Drive in Pine Haven. INFORMATION AND BIDDING DOCUMENTS FOR THE PROJECT CAN BE OBTAINED AT THE FOLLOWING DESIGNATED WEBSITE: www.hdrinc.com/WYbids BIDDING DOCUMENTS MAY BE DOW...
Notice of Public Hearing TOWN OF PINE HAVEN The Town of Pine Haven Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing, requested by owner Lynn Perlenfein, concerning: A RESUBDIVISION of the KNAPP SUBDIVISION, Lot 5, located in a portion of the NW1/4NE1/4NE1/4 of Section 5, T 50 N-R66W, of the 6th P.M., Crook County, Wyoming, Town of Pine Haven. All comments, complaints and objections will be heard and considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission on September 3, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at Pine Haven Town Hall, located at 24 Waters Drive,...
