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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Scott Green has been with Moorcroft's Public Works since August 2020 and oversaw his fellow crewmen when former department director Cory Allison was not in town and under the interim department management of Ben Glenn. His application for director was approved by the governing body at the August 13 meeting of the town council and, after two weeks in his official capacity as director of public works, he talks about where his department stands now and where he wants to be in a year and beyond....
The primary election results are now official, with no changes necessary from the preliminary numbers that were released on election night itself. In contested seats, John D. Davis beat incumbent Kelly Dennis to the Republican nomination for county commissioner by 999 votes to 741. Harriet Hageman retained the nomination for U.S. Representative and John Barrasso was Crook County’s Republican choice to retain his U.S. Senate seat. “We didn’t have any automatic recounts,” says County Clerk Melissa Jones. “There’s a formula and it has to be a cer...
Filing has now closed for the general election and the roster of candidates for Crook County’s special district positions is official. Four seats are open for Crook County School District, all four-year terms, for a Hulett, Moorcroft and one of two Sundance district trustee positions. Candidates include William (Bill) Motley for the Hulett seat; Thayne Gray (incumbent) and Calvin McCrea for the Moorcroft seat; and Will Ellsbury, Dana Hawk, Peggy Howard and Colton Lenz (incumbent) for the Sundance seat. For Crook County Medical Services D...
It is with tremendous heartbreak the family announces the passing of Todd Lee McInerney of Sundance, Wyoming. Todd passed away surrounded by loved ones due to complications from a severe traumatic brain injury on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 in Aurora, Colorado. Gerald and Jacquie McInerney welcomed Todd into their lives in Spearfish, South Dakota, on January 1, 1964. He escaped being the New Years Baby by a few hours, but quickly gained the attention back as soon as he was born. Todd spent his...
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Carol Lee Sisson on August 22, 2024, in Sundance, Wyoming, at the Sundance Long Term Care Facility. Carol was 86 years old. Born on July 12, 1938, in Gillette, Wyoming, to John and Marguerite Kummerfeld, Carol graduated from Moorcroft High School in 1956. She married the love of her life, Edwin Sisson, on September 20, 1959, in Worland, Wyoming. Together, they raised three beloved sons: Mark, Dwayne and Leslie Sisson. Carol spent...
LaVerne Sipe left this earth on her own terms August 20, 2024. LaVerne Kay Hamilton was born in Lewistown, Montana, to Harry and Elizabeth "Betty" (Matthews) on July 31, 1961. She was the youngest of seven children and spent her childhood in Montana and northeast Wyoming. LaVerne married Daniel Sipe on July 31, 1981, in Gillette, Wyoming. The couple lived in Gillette and welcomed two daughters, Tashina Lynn and Serena René. The family moved to Moorcroft, Wyoming, in 1992 where they made their...
Speeding – Todd Johnson, Powell, WY, 83/80, $5; Tiffany Cowley, Gillette, WY, 84/80, $10; Kelly Murley, Belgrade, MT, 84/80, $10; Caline Olson, Barnesville, MN, 80/75, $15; David Leston Elliott, Moorcroft, WY, 85/80, $15; Andrzej Irla, River Grove, IL, 75/70, $15; Jeremy Jacob Mailloux, Spearfish, SD, 85/80, $15; Jahdiel Sumagang, Zephyrhills, FL, 80/75, $15; Tricia Merriweather, Boise, ID, 80/75, $15; Bonnie Bowser, Topeka, KS, 85/80, $15; Jeffrey Devereaux, Sibley, IA, 80/75, $15; Jose Doreste Baena, Orlando, FL, 49/45, $63; Kyle Vanlant, G...
Aug. 19 – Eight VIN checks. Two paper services. Two property damages. Alarm. Business check. Aug. 20 – Four VIN checks. Five traffic stops. Paper service. Assault report. Animal complaint. Fingerprints. Business checks. Citizen assist. Missing person. Two EMS pages. Two fire pages. Aug. 21 – Eight VIN checks. Two animal complaints. Medical. Fire page. Paper service. Traffic stop. Traffic complaint. Fraud. Wanted person. Project Lifesaver. Prisoner transport. EMS pages. Three fire pages. Aug. 22 – Four VIN checks. Two traffic stops. Paper s...
On Aug. 19, an officer was dispatched to a report of a hit-and-run at Coffee Cup Fuel Stop. When the officer arrived on the scene, the individual informed them that they were struck by a truck on Interstate 90 while going through the construction zone. The officer informed the individual that the interstate was out of the officer’s jurisdiction and contacted the Highway Patrol for assistance. Nothing further. On Aug. 19, authorities received a report of someone driving recklessly and speeding past Robinson Park. The person who reported it w...
Florida man gets 15 years for fatal crash GILLETTE (WNE) — A truck driver from Florida who was found with beer cans in his cab after crashing into and killing another driver north of Gillette has been sentenced to up to 15 years in prison. Nicholas L. Alvarez, 39, on Aug. 15 received an imposed 8.5- to 15-year sentence for aggravated vehicular homicide, according to court documents. Alvarez pleaded guilty to the charge in May. In addition to imposing prison time, District Judge Stuart S. Healy III also ordered Alvarez to pay $11,196.08 in r...
Social Security touches the lives of nearly every American. Millions count on us — retirees, people no longer able to work due to disability, dependents and survivors. As a member of the Rural Partners Network, we want to continue reaching out to rural communities. We make it easy for you to access our programs and services. Our website offers a convenient way to apply online for benefits. Visit www.ssa.gov/applyonline to learn how to apply for: • Retirement or Spouse’s Benefits – You must be at least 61 years and 9 months and want your be...
Retired MHS music teacher Paul Ormseth, now an integral part of the Gillette Chamber Singers, is asking people who enjoy singing great music to fill out an audition form to sing with northeast Wyoming's premier chorale ensemble. Anyone interested may go to gillettechambersingers.com/auditions and, after the group receives the filled form, they will provide all details needed to proceed. All voice types are encouraged to audition as the company is increasing the chorus body to enhance the sound. Call or text Ormseth at 307-756-2482 for more...
After School Program returns September 4! Elementary aged youth are invited to join us each Wednesday afternoon, 4-5 p.m. for activities and crafts. Miss Lacey leads this program each week when school is in session offering a variety of activities including maker days, games, crafts and, this year, we will share our Thinking Money for Kids program! Our Adult Craft Nights return in September, too. September 10, at 5:30 p.m., we will be hosting a Custom Kitchen Board Adult Craft. Participants will utilize supplies provided to design...
Summer is almost over and with it, this year's schedule of events hosted by Keyhole State Park. There are five remaining opportunities to get together with likeminded individuals and actively enjoy the remaining days of the season. Bring swimming attire to relax on the lake with a paddle board, provided by the park, off the Tatanka boat ramp on Sunday, September 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. That evening, at 7 p.m., at the Tatanka shelter, those interested in the importance of beauty of Monarch...
Green and yellow zucchini are also types of summer squash. There are numerous varieties of zucchini. Each has unique features (appearance, color and taste) distinguishing it from other varieties. If you want an inexpensive vegetable, you can find an abundance of zucchini this time of year. While zucchini is treated as a vegetable in the culinary realm, it's technically the fruit of the zucchini flower. Squash Blossoms Did you know that the blossoms of summer squash plants are also edible? Be...
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 JULY 15TH, 2024 IN SUNDANCE, WYOMING. To Whom Paid Purpose of Expenditure Amount General Fund 21 ELECTRIC Repairs $587.60 A & B WELDING SUPPLY CO INC Supplies $891.45 AGILE SPORTS TECHNOLOGIES Subscriptions $1,550.00 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES Supplies/Curriculum $14,117.17 AMERICINN BY WYNDHAM CASPER In State Travel $654.00...
Notice of sale of abandoned vehicle The following vehicle will be sold at 8 a.m. on September 6, 2024 at 10 Rush Creek Rd #7, Moorcroft, Crook County, Wyoming, to wit: A 1975 Champion Mobile Home. VIN# 0559523482D, titled in the name of Diana Taylor. The seller claims $20,000 for expense of removal, preservation, custody, storage and sale. The vehicle shall be sold to the highest bidder who pays in a form acceptable to the Seller. Seller: Heidi Humpal PO BOX 345 Moorcroft, WY 82721 307-756-2446 Publish: August 22 and 29, 202...
WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BID The Wyoming Department of Transportation will receive bids uploaded to the Public Purchase website, until 11:00 A.M., Mountain Time on September 18, 2024, at which time they will be publicly opened and read for FURNISHING JANITORIAL MAINTENANCE AT THE UPTON REST AREA. A MANDATORY Pre-Bid Inspection will be held at 10:00 A.M., Mountain Time on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at the Upton Rest Area located on US 16 approximately ½ mile Southeast of Upton, Wyoming. Only bids received...
Advertisement for Bids CROOK COUNTY MEDICAL FOUNDATION HULETT, WYOMING RED BLUFF MEDICAL CENTER HELIPORT Sealed bids, subject to the conditions contained herein, for improvements to Red Bluff Medical Center, Hulett, Wyoming, will be received by the Crook County Medical Foundation, 131 Red Devil Drive, Hulett, WY 82720, until 11:30 am local time on September 13, 2024, and then publicly opened and read aloud. The proposed work includes the following bid schedule, and the successful bidder shall have the option of completing this work in the Fall...
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...
NOTICE OF SUBDIVISION HEARING FOR APPLICATION OF SUBDIVISION PERMIT Be advised that Kevin & Shelley Rehbein, 932 Old Sundance Rd, Moorcroft, WY 82721, is hereby giving notice of an application for a subdivision permit for a Minor Subdivision Re-plat. The proposed Ferguson Minor Subdivision Replat of Lot 2 lies in the SW1/4SW1/4 of Section 12, T50N, R66W, of the Sixth Principal Meridian, Crook County, Wyoming. The Crook County Land Use Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a hearing to review the application and plat of the Ferguson Minor...
