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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Glenn Construction was recently hired to rebuild the retaining wall along the west side of Moorcroft’s maintenance yard east of Westview Park. The rebuild includes the installation of three new drains and associated “inlet boxes” at strategic points within the reconstructed wall to ensure run off has an avenue of escape without again knocking the giant Lego type concrete blocks over. Contractor Ben Glenn explained that the original plans for the area around the yard had three tiered walls to mi...
The specifics of budget cuts that amount to a ten percent reduction in the state’s expenditures have now been formally announced, affecting the state’s agencies, boards and commissions alike. Governor Mark Gordon spoke to the reductions at a press conference last week, commenting that the cuts “are going to be devastating,” but at the same time, “they are necessary.” The cuts total $250 million, with an additional $80 million in cuts to maintenance of state buildings and those at the university and community colleges. It has taken two to thre...
Crook County School District (CCSD) #1 assures the public that, when it comes to sports season, they will be following the “recommendations set forth for all school activities by WHSAA, Public Health, The WY Dept. of Health and the Crook County School District”. The “Smart Plan” instituted for the school year includes a promise to protect athletes to the best of the district’s ability with face coverings for “coaches, staff, officials, parents and spectators whenever six feet of separation cannot be maintained”. Head football coach Travis...
Pine Haven Days will start this year a few minutes after 1 p.m. on September 6 with the parade, the theme of which honors heroes this year. The parade can be truly appreciated along Pine Haven Road so set up a chair or drop your tailgate and enjoy the show! “Who is your hero?” was created by the town’s recreation board. Board president Marla McKibben said of the choice, “People have different heroes – policemen, nurses, firemen” The parade organizers want to present this tribute to all of the heroes who provide help with courage when and wh...
Jeff Larson, 64 of Moorcroft, WY passed away on Monday, August 31, 2020 at his home. A full obituary will appear in next week’s paper. Condolences can be sent to 72 Shipwheel Road or P.O. Box 602 Moorcroft, WY 82721.... Full story
Thank You A big thank you to all who cared about Willie and sent cards, gave monatary gifts and brought food when we lost our beloved husband, father and grandfather. The Hertel Family Thank You We would like to thank everyone who came to the picnic to remember “John Dear”. Also, to the ones who couldn’t make it who sent prayers, thoughts, cards and/or donations. It’s so good to know so many of you were there for us. Phyllis Queen and Family...
ALIGN, in coordination with a local task force, is conducting a Community Needs Assessment in Crook County. Members of the local task force include representatives from the hospital, city/county government, library, school district and other local agencies. The assessment will help inform decisions on local services and programs as they relate to healthcare and utilization of Community Service Block Grant funding. Included in the assessment is a countywide survey. Each Crook County household should receive a survey via mail. The survey states...
GILLETTE — When he got the call Thursday, Aaron McAllister was hopeful he’d be going back to work nearly three months after being furloughed from the Antelope coal mine. Instead, he got his severance package with the news that furloughs for himself and 79 other coal mine workers are now permanent layoffs. “I had hopes we were actually going to go back to work today,” McAllister said Friday. “We were hopeful, because there’s nothing to lose, so you might as well be [optimistic].” He and his girlfriend both worked at the mine located south... Full story
CHEYENNE — Lawmakers advanced legislation Friday aiming to boost the state’s meat processing facilities and provide more financial relief to agriculture industries. But the ultimate call on whether to stand up such programs will be left to Gov. Mark Gordon. The bills approved Friday by the Joint Agriculture, State and Public Lands and Water Resources Committee would appropriate $80 million of the state’s federal stimulus money – which must be spent by the end of the year – specifically for farming and ranching businesses across the state. Th...
Barnum gets nine to 13 years in prison for construction project cons GILLETTE (WNE) — The man who conned people out of money for construction projects that he never completed faces a lengthy probationary period after he gets out of prison. Jason R. Barnum, 43, was sentenced in March to nine to 13 years in prison for defrauding the Boy Scouts and a 76-year-old woman of more than $150,000. District Judge Thomas W. Rumpke added to that sentence after Barnum pleaded guilty to another felony count of obtaining goods by false pretenses as well m...
Park staff have observed that three peregrine falcon chicks have fledged from their nest on Devils Tower. The confirmation of chicks leaving the nest means that all rock climbing routes have reopened on the tower. Each year, some climbing routes are temporarily closed during the spring and summer to protect falcon nesting sites and to protect climbers from adult falcons who will defensively dive to protect their young. Protected nesting locations such as Devils Tower have been crucial in the...
After breaking ground last Monday to lay a two-inch waterline along the north side of the Moorcroft cemetery in anticipation of a possible new build to the east in the not-too-distant future, public works crewmen finished up last Friday without problems. This line will not be activated this season, but may in the future be accessible to water the cemetery grounds next year. This is, however, according to Public Works Director Cory Allison, predominately for use by the previously discussed...
Speeding – Ethan Feller, NY, 90/75, $135; Hector Covarrubiasarambula, CA, 85/75, $105; Ilija Macht, FL, 82/65, $145; Laurence Rockert, IL, 76/65, $115; Alan M. Garrison, Casper, 54/45, $103; Shanna J. Sorch, Gillette, 90/80, $105; Robert A. Renshaw, TX, 77/70, $99; Kory S. Pike, MT, 90/75, $135; Cortney M. Weber, Gillette, 88/75, $110; Cody Lee, UT, 90/80, $105; Nicholas Felure, WA, 87/75, $120; Michael Sexton, CO, 74/65, $113; Emily Entz, MT, 95/75, $160; Daniel Ellefson, SD, 70/30, $410; John Exner, IL, 78/40, $101; Blair Knutson, WA, 8...
On August 25, police assisted two motorists that were lost trying to find their way around the closed railroad crossings. On August 25, police received a traffic complaint on a semi-truck that had run a vehicle off of the road. Officer contacted the semi driver who provided the officer with a copy of their dash camera footage. Upon review of the camera footage it was determined that the driver did not run the vehicle off the road. Nothing further. On August 25, police were notified by dispatch that a 911 call had come in for a man who was lost...
Aug. 24 – Five VIN checks. Three paper services. Three traffic stops. Three sets of fingerprints. Fire department page. EMS page. Theft report. Aug. 25 - Six VIN checks. Paper service. Seven traffic stops. Two EMS pages. Fight. Animal bite. Motorist assist. Aug. 26 – Four VIN checks. Two paper services. Four traffic stops. Motorist assist. Two sets of fingerprints. EMS page. Information case. Aug. 27 – Four VIN checks. Two traffic stops. Two sets of fingerprints. Suspicious vehicle. Information case. Assisted Hulett Police. Two fire depar...
