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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A Moorcroft woman has been arrested on 16 separate counts of child abuse as well as one of aggravated assault and battery. Karey Hedlund's alleged victims accuse her of years of mental and physical abuse ranging from locking them in cages to withholding meals. According to reports from a Crook County Sheriff's Office deputy, an investigation was launched at the beginning of June into a report of "abusive and neglectful behavior" by Hedlund towards some of her adopted children. The victims...
The Moorcroft landfill was visited by a Department of Environmental Quality inspector last month and, as chance would have it, their arrival coincided with an enlarged "face" or open working area. This enlargement was approximately twice the size of the accepted 50-75 feet due to the crew opening the space to level low spots and points eaten by a recent fire. The fire was caused by combustion of yard waste mixed in the household garbage. "It's a bad deal," Public Works Director Cory Allison said...
Two weeks ago, the new Noonan Park playground equipment was left in a mess, as well as the bathroom toilets, doors and sinks. The following Friday, Councilman Ben Glenn and four of his young associates converged with hoses, rags, dish soap and enthusiasm to clean the mess left behind. Glenn's son Patrick, Kurtis Elliot, Hayden Ambende and James Long worked diligently, starting with the slides before taking care of the restroom and finishing with the merry-go-round. As the boys worked, Glenn...
At an arraignment hearing last week, County Treasurer Mary Kuhl was asked how she intends to plead to the felony and three misdemeanors she has been charged with. “Not guilty, your honor,” she repeated four times. This plea gives Kuhl the right to a public jury trial, said Judge Stuart S. Healy III, who presided over the hearing and said he will now enter a criminal case management order. The date of Kuhl’s trial was not set, though the judge stated that the order kickstarts a number of deadlines on both sides and a date for her pre-t...
Mary Ann Boe (Short) of Spearfish, South Dakota, died peacefully at her daughter's home in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, a year ago on August 13, 2020, at the age of 93. She was a loving, devoted wife to her husband and loving and supportive mom to her children, especially cherished her grandchildren and great grandchildren and she was always happy to cuddle a baby. She will be dearly missed by her children, Dean, North of Arpan, South Dakota, Susan Obermoller (Douglas) of Sioux Falls, Sharon Boe... Full story
Hundreds of community members and visitors gather in downtown Jackson on Monday to honor the family of U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Rylee McCollum as they are escorted home on their return to Jackson. McCollum, a graduate of Jackson High School, was one of 13 American servicemen killed in a bombing in Afghanistan last week....
Hospital Association urges vaccine for all hospital staff CHEYENNE (WNE) — The Wyoming Hospital Association and LeadingAge Wyoming, along with their governing boards, on behalf of their member hospitals and nursing homes, strongly encourage all who are eligible, and particularly those who work in hospitals, nursing homes and assisted living facilities, to become vaccinated against COVID-19. “Hospitals and nursing homes in Wyoming have seen firsthand the devastating impact of COVID-19,” according to a statement from the organization. “The lived...
Are you ready? Another exciting year of LOGOS is about to begin! With the theme, “Walk With Jesus”, students, their families and staff will explore together some of the great questions of life. Questions like, “Who Am I?” Why Am I Here?” What Should I Be Doing?” “What Does Jesus Expect of Me” and “Do I Like Me?” LOGOS, a non-denominational program, aptly described as “Christ-Centered Fun”, is for the entire family. Elementary age students (and pre-school students, if accompanied by an adult) are invited to participate in recreation, worship...
The library will be closed for LABOR DAY on Monday, September 6. The after-school craft time will start on Wednesday, September 8th. Story Hour is still on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. NEW BOOKS Unveiling the Past by Kim Vogel Sawyer The Guest Book by Sarah Blake Never Forget by Martin Michaud A Hill Of Beans by William W. Johnstone All The Evils Here by Louise Penny...
Jenny Gill Jenny Gill, who has coached Moorcroft kids for approximately 21 years, decided to reach for a teaching job at MHS this year, "Because I love kids and want to have a positive impact on them." Gill is teaching family consumer science and business. Gill looks forward to giving students a solid practical understanding of basic practices when they are on their own, "they want to become better typists, to learn about money - how to manage their money; and in the food classes, they want to...
Over 300 students were named to the Sheridan College honor rolls for the spring 2021 semester, including Tia Cranston of Moorcroft who was named to the Vice President’s Honor Roll. For full-time students to earn a place on the Vice President’s Honor Roll, they must maintain full-time enrollment by completing 12 credit hours or more with letter grades of A, B, C, OR S and a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher. Credits counted in S graded classes may not exceed one credit....
The Moorcroft Lady Wolves started strong this season. The Lady Wolves went to the Douglas Volleyball Tournament and made it into the gold bracket, having a strong first day. The team went 3-3 for the weekend. The Lady Wolves started tough, beating 3A Wheatland and battling against Newcastle, losing in three sets. They also faced 3A Buffalo and lost the match in two sets. On Saturday, the team faced 3A Wheatland and won again. The Ladies advanced and fought against 3A Burns, but lost in three sets at the end of the tournament. The Wolves placed...
Overall Total Individuals Boys Carter Hatling 140 140 Girls KyAnna Petz 105 105 Tied for fourth Girls Team Upton 298 298 Tongue River 340 340 Wright 442 442 Boys Team Big Horn 397 397 Tongue River 401 401 Niobrara County 466 466...
Overall Total Individuals Boys Carter Hatling 144 144 Placed 27th Girls KyAnna Petz 106 106 Tied for fourth Girls Team Upton 305 305 Sundance 314 314 Tongue River 348 348 Wright 465 465 Boys Team Big Horn 378 378 Tongue River 419 419 Niobrara County 439 439 Upton 439 439 Glenrock 466 466...
NOTICE OF COMPLETION AND FINAL ACCEPTANCE In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 16-6-116, Wyoming State Statutes, 1977 Revised Edition, the Town of Moorcroft, hereby gives notice that R.CS. Construction, Inc., whose address is P.O. Box 9337, Rapid City, SD 57709, as prime contractor, has completed the Town of Moorcroft, WY Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Phase I project in accordance with the specifications and rules set forth in the contract entered into by the Town of Moorcroft and R.C.S. Construction, Inc. on the effective d... Full story
WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BID The Wyoming Department of Transportation will receive bids electronically through Public Purchase until 11:00 A.M., Mountain Time on October 5, 2021, at which time they will be publicly opened and read for FURNISHING JANITORIAL MAINTENANCE AT THE MOORCROFT REST AREA. A MANDATORY Pre-Bid Inspection will be held at 9:30 a.m., Mountain Time on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at the Moorcroft Rest Area, 604 Highway 51, Moorcroft, Wyoming. Only bids received on Wyoming Department of... Full story
WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BID The Wyoming Department of Transportation will receive bids electronically through Public Purchase until 11:00 A.M., Mountain Time on October 5, 2021, 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 11:15 a.m., Mountain Time on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at the Upton Rest Area, US 16 Approximately ½ mile SE of Upton, Wyoming. Only bids received on Wyoming... Full story
Town of Moorcroft Regular Meeting of the Council Monday, August 23, 2021 Town Council Present: Mayor Clell Claar, Councilmen Dale Petersen, Austin Smith, and Paul Smoot. Town Representatives Present: Deputy Clerk- Jodi Clark, HDR Engineer- Heath Turbiville Mayor Dick Claar called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm with the Pledge of Allegiance being said. Councilman Smoot motioned with Councilman Smith 2nd to approve the Consent Agenda. Guests: Cindy Mosteller-request that Big Horn Ave to be closed from Weston St to 1st driveway of the Clinic... Full story
TOWN OF MOORCROFT AUGUST BILL LIST 2021 #2 AFLAC EMPLOYEE PAID INSURANCE $995.44 ALLISON, CORY REIMBURSEMENT FOR USE OF PICKUP $1,319.00 ARROW PRINTING POLICE ENVELOPES $110.00 BLACK HILLS ENERGY NATURAL GAS $158.07 BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD MEDICAL INSURANCE $15,460.00 CITY CHURCH 83 PADDED CHAIRS FOR MTC $500.00 CITY OF GILLETTE WATER BASE RATE $92.50 CONNALLY, JESSE CLEANING CONTRACT $600.00 CROOK COUNTY MEDICAL AMB SUPPLIES $28.13 DELTA DENTAL DENTAL INSURANCE $1,037.00 GANTZ, WILLARD MILEAGE- LANDFILL CONFERENCE- SARATOGA $361.76 GREAT WEST... Full story
On August 18, police were called to a domestic disturbance involving a minor. Upon arrival, police were advised of a physical altercation where the minor child had physically assaulted their mother. After discussing options, it was decided the child would go to the YES house. Parents transported, nothing further. On August 22, police received a REDDI report regarding a possible nine-year-old child driving a vehicle west on I-90. Officer located the vehicle and after witnessing a traffic violation, pulled the vehicle over. While contacting dispa...
Kenny Glover went home to the Lord on September 1, 2021, with his wife by his side. Kenneth Charles Glover was born on a rural homestead south of Sundance, Wyoming. He was delivered by a midwife on December 6, 1937, to Theodore K. Glover and Bonnie Thelma (Etheridge) Glover. He was the oldest of seven children. Ted and Thelma later moved to Moorcroft, Wyoming and Kenny started his grade school there. They moved to Sunny Divide in the later grade school years, while Ted was building the Keyhole... Full story
