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 20th Annual Devils Tower Car Show was held on Saturday at the KOA Campground at the entrance to Devils Tower. The show is sponsored each year by the Texas Trail Cruisers Car Club out of Moorcroft, Wyoming. There were 127 entrants this year, the largest turnout ever, with lots of comments of many very cool vehicles. The following vehicles received trophies: 1st Place Car: Dave & Bonnie Wackel, 1967 Mercury Cougar GTXR7, Summerset, SD. 2nd Place Car: Robert Walter, 1969 Chevy Camero,...
Moorcroft’s Parent Action Committee (PAC) started nearly 13 years ago with teachers and parents joining forces in planning, organizing and facilitating activities beyond the classroom. However, with only two remaining members, the committee is looking at disbanding. This possibility impacts the entire community as PAC is responsible for many of the events folks have become accustomed to enjoying with their kids. There have been many activities over the years, but the most recognized are Frozen Food and T-Shirt sales, providing merchandise f...
Freedom Holdings’ Greg Cottrell, one of the developers and owners of C-Bar Estates in Pine Haven, and the company’s engineer, Chris Lovas, have hired KO Construction to finish the work of burying the open trenches and cleaning the site after the council felt that the former contractor had abandoned the job in a dangerous state. Local resident and owner of KO, Kelly Lang, assured the mayor that bringing the site to the legally required safety standard and cleaning up the site is his “first priority”. As an added measure, Pine Haven’s Public Wo...
Mary Ellen McAdam, age 97, of Stover, Missouri passed away Monday, August 21, 2023 at her home, where she resided for the past five years with Merna and Jim Boyd. It was on the 5th of August, 1926 that Jesse Andrew and Cassie Margaret (Grey) Clausen welcomed their daughter, Mary Ellen, into their home in Martin, South Dakota. She grew up helping on the family farm; one of her many chores was milking the cows. Her father gave her the nickname "Swede" which stuck with her throughout her...
Our Thanks Moorcroft Elementary Parent Action Committee would like to send a huge “Thank You!” to Angie Peters for all she has done over the past 12 or more years to bring fun, learning and much more to our school and community! Sadly, Angie is “retiring” this year – her love for students and desire to provide them with extra activities throughout the year is going to be greatly missed! She’s been a wonderful, proficient leader whose shoes will be hard to fill – but we will try. To be able to do this, We Need Your Help! Our group is now down to...
Speeding - Michal A. Hurst, 44/30, Loganville, GA, $188; Stephen D. Ritzko, 44/30, Altamont, NY, $188; Brian Barraza, 44/30, Eglin AFB, FL, $130; Seth R. Rathbun, 45/30, Eagle, ID, $135; Christina M. Mccurrey, 44/30, Greencastle, IN, $130; Brett L. Rathmell, 44/30, Indianapolis, IN $188; Barbara Y. Nicely, 44/30, Kansas City, MO, $188; Steven L. Manio, 44/30, Niles, IL, $188; Benjamin K. Garlets, 44/30, Grand Rapids, MI, $188; Mark W. Burkhart, 44/30, Mansfield, OH, $188; Ross C. Svenson, 57/30, Arlington, VA, $309; Michael R. Laird, 51/30,...
Speeding – Aimie Wise, Hope Hempstead, AR, 58/40, $150; Robert F. Piazza, Litchfield, CT, 40/30, $140; Brian Critchley, Bountiful, UT, 81/65, $150; Daniel W. Mittag, Littleton, CO, 84/70, $140; Victor Alejardro Torres, Gillette, WY, 31/20, $100; Kyle Ramaeker, Van Wert, IA, 80/70, $105; Brett Makedonski, 84/70, $130; Chauncey Grant Jenerou, Sundance, WY, 70/45, $185; (minor), Leuorah, TX, 40/30, $100; Richard White, Greencastle, IN, 81/70, $115; Ion Buia, Edmonton, AB, Canada, 82/65, $155; Piotr Hababicki, Upper Halliford, United Kingdom, 1...
Aug. 14 – Six VIN checks. Four traffic stops. Fingerprints. Traffic hazard. Two motorist assists. Welfare check.. Harassment. Found property. Aug. 15 – Four VIN checks. Protection order. Two traffic stops. Four business checks. Fraud. Assist other agency. Animal complaint. Aug. 16 – Four VIN checks. Explosives. Five traffic stops. Two business checks. Juvenile problem. Two EMS pages. Prisoner transport. Aug. 17 – Two VIN checks. Four traffic stops. Two fingerprints. Business checks. Civil standby. Two REDDI reports. Suspicious circums...
11-acre fire south of Wright sparked by mine blast GILLETTE (WNE) — The Campbell County Fire Department fought its biggest fire of the season Sunday caused by a blast at Black Thunder Mine. At 2:15 p.m., firefighters responded to the Hilight Road area, south of Highway 450, for a reported grass fire. The fire was contained at 1370 acres and was caused by a blast from Black Thunder mine, said Battalion Chief Bryan Borgialli. The fire department had 17 firefighters and two chiefs working the fire, which was contained by 6 p.m. Sunday. The U...
Everyone is invited to celebrate Pine Haven Days with their neighbors and friends Labor Day weekend, September 2 and 3, hosted by the Pine Haven Recreation Board. The weekend starts with the parade at 11 a.m. (the line up begins at 10 at the Harwood Ball Park); folks are advised to bring chairs! The parade is immediately followed by a barbeque/pot luck lunch at Waters Park; there will be burgers, hot dogs, chips, lemonade along with some delicious side dishes. Those who are proud of their side...
School is in session for 2023-2024! Our After School Program will start back up on September 6. Students, Kindergarten through sixth grade are invited to join us each Wednesday at 4 p.m. We will have a new craft or activity each week. Participants often find time to read and take turns on the computers after they complete their activity. All students are reminded to stop by the library to check out our book and research resources. Our computers and meeting areas are available for all your studying needs. We will be having an Adult Craft Class...
Open Painting, Drawing, Sculpting – Children 10 and Under: Grand Champion-Dylan Garoutte, Reserve Champion-Emma Neiman; Junior Ages 11 to 18: Grand Champion, Best of Show-Tana Timberman, Reserve Champion-Tana Timberman; Amateur: Grand Champion-Barbara Janssen Open Crafts – Adults 19 and over: Grand Champion, Best of Show-Jenna Thomas, Reserve Champion-Mary Ann Hlavka; Junior Ages 11-18: Grand Champion-Jolee Jay, Reserve Champion-Amber Boch; Children Ages 10 and Under: Grand Champion-Paul Lindholm, Reserve Champion-Hayes Snook Open Nee...
With classes back in session Tuesday, Moorcroft’s schools enjoyed an open house Monday, welcoming new and returning students with informal introductions to their classrooms and teachers. A more formal address from principal Lori Enright and her teachers was held in the gymnasium for the parents, too. Youngster played in the air-filled bouncy slide and tunnels outside, with drinks available throughout the afternoon, as well. This year sees 332 students attending the MK6 and 292, Moorcroft S...
On August 14, police assisted Moorcroft EMS on a lift assist. On August 15, police were contacted by someone who found a wallet in Diehl’s parking lot. Officer was able to find the owner and the wallet was returned. On August 17, police were called regarding a suspicious person on the railroad tracks near Robinson Park. Officer arrived and met with the person in question who was standing alongside the tracks looking at the sky with a telescope. Officer advised that they move closer to the bottom of the hill away from the tracks for safety p...
NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR BIDS The Town Of Pine Haven hereby request sealed bids for a Construction Project to the Pine Haven Community Center which includes upgrading the building’s exterior. Bid Specifications for the Project may be picked up Pine Haven Town Hall 24 Waters Drive, Pine Haven, Wyoming 82721 or requested through email @ [email protected] Sealed bids must be received at Town Hall by 4:00pm September 30th 2023 Bid Openings will be 7pm October 10th 2023 at the monthly Council Meeting The Town Of Pine Haven reserves the right to r...
Pine Haven has been struggling for a number of months to work with more than 30 homeowners in an effort to bring their properties up to the codes related to the town’s nuisance ordinance. These violations include abandoned vehicles, 20-32; accumulation of solid waste, 20-33; and not mowing, 20-35. The problem was recently discussed at a council workshop and a list was established of those who would not keep their property clean of garbage and overgrowth. After conferring with Pine Haven’s attorney, Mayor Karla Brandenburg explained the nex...
