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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As Moorcroft attends the final aspects of their landfill closure, Sundance Councilman Joe Wilson came to call during the regular town council meeting last week, joined by Crook County Commissioners Fred Devish, Bob Latham and Kelly Dennis. The topic? Revisiting the possibility of a solid waste district. “I spent a lot of time with former Mayor [Dick] Claar, talking about possibly forming a trash district a handful of years ago, with your landfill,” said Wilson. “It’s been brought out again with the fact that you are looking at the cease a...
The Moorcroft Secondary Booster Club donated their time and materials to paint bright green wolf prints down the road to the football field. That way visitors and home team supporters had an easy way to know how to get to the field. The Booster Club painted wolf paws a few years ago down the same road but due to time it has faded, but now they are bright green and easy to follow. Pictured are Krista Terry, Katie Gray, Lynsey Gray and Kaylee Buckner. Serena Buckner and Kaylee Terry also helped...
With the resignation of Moorcroft Fire Chief Dan Swaney at last week's meeting of the council, long time firefighter and senior board officer Jeff Holberg (left, pictured with Mayor Ben Glenn) has taken on the responsibility of interim fire chief. The former chief cited his need and wish to spend more time with family as the reason for relinquishing the office and recommended Holberg as his replacement....
Kyle Austin’s 12-plex apartment building was the center of the Moorcroft Council’s attention again last week with the property owner’s disregard of the most recent 30-day shut off notice and his subsequent reference to possible lawsuits over loss of revenue if the town proceeds. The situation is that not all the units are recognized by the existing meters and the landlord, though paid by each tenant, has not fulfilled the connection of the remaining apartments, subsequently not paying on the water dues for every rental using the utility. Moorc...
A memorial service for Levi Marvin Finn will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, September 25 at the Sundance United Methodist Church. Interment will follow at the Greenwood Cemetery. A fellowship will be held at Crook County Courthouse Basement following services.... Full story
Twenty five saplings have been donated to the Pine Haven Cemetery by Linda Lang, so Public Works Director Sean Glasser has begun digging holes for the approximately six- to eight-foot young blue spruce that will stand along the interior fence line, surrounding those resting within. Besides making a singing windbreak, the trees, as they mature, will create a more insolated intimate space for visitors and residents alike. The town will be installing a sprinkler system to maintain their growth...
Speeding – Daphne Chen, Pittsburgh, PA, 57/30, $195; Dillon Bower, Sioux City, IA, 49/30, $155; Robert Donald Breck Jr., Casper, WY, 43/30, $100; Matthew R. Knowlan, Centereach, NY, 40/30, $140; Krista O. Leonard, Rapid City, SD, 40/30, $150; Kelsea Hyde, Gillette, WY, 85/65, $230; Larae Gieske, Sioux Falls, SD, 80/65, $195; Glynn DeSilva, Laconia, NH, 75/65, $115; Brent McCown, Gilbert, AZ, 103/75, $210; Colton Jon Schnobrich, Belle Fourche, SD, 97/70, $205; Tony Paez, Oakland, CA, 86/70, $140; Jared A. Lucas, Potosi, MO, 109/80, $215; L...
Sept. 11 – Six VIN checks. Three traffic stops. Fingerprints. Motorist assist. Two livestock. Alarm. Three business checks. Citizen assist. Trespassing. Two EMS pages. Sept. 12 – Three VIN checks. Two traffic stops. Traffic hazard. Trespassing. Two suspicious. Welfare check. Sex offense. Two information. Business check. Two EMS pages. Sept. 13 – Four VIN checks. Two traffic stops. Animal complaint. Motorist assist. Two house watches. Two business checks. Six EMS pages. Fire page. Sept. 14 - Three VIN checks. Two traffic stops. Theft repor...
As part of its commitment to help reduce suicide deaths across the state, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is sharing key information about the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and its operations in Wyoming. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is free, confidential and always available. The system involves a national network of local crisis centers that provide free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Two call centers within Wyoming are part of the lifeline network. “We believe it’s a benefi...
Wyoming senators join effort to ban federal mask mandates CHEYENNE (WNE) — U.S. Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, both R-Wyo., joined U.S. Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, in introducing legislation to prevent the government from imposing new federal mask mandates for domestic air travel, public transit systems and in schools. The Freedom to Breathe Act would also prevent air carriers, public transit authorities and all educational institutions from refusing service to those who choose not to wear face masks. On Thursday, Senate Democrats b...
Wyoming is aging and aging quickly. That fact is not new. In 2014, experts urged state action to prepare for an impending “gray wave” in Wyoming. The state’s rapidly aging population is raising similar concerns almost a decade later. But there is a silver lining. The majority of Wyoming’s 65 and over residents are “young-old,” giving the state valuable time to reinforce its elderly and health care systems, according to a new report and data compiled by researchers at the University of Massachusetts Boston in partnership with the Wyoming Hea...
The Heritage Roundup, a West Texas Trail Museum fundraiser, fed 75 guests Saturday evening as they enjoyed the meal and music by the Ramblin' Rangers Band, a husband and wife duo from Hot Springs, SD. The items on the live and silent auctions were a great hit and according to museum director Cindy Molester, "Overall, we made a good chunk of change to put toward getting that house bought behind the museum."...
September is National Library Card Sign Up Month. Sign up for a library card at The Moorcroft Branch Library in September and get a free treat from us! All new adult patrons will also be entered into a prize drawing Hold up, wait a minute, Let Me Put Some Spirit In It! Homecoming is the week of September 25-30. Moorcroft Elementary and Moorcroft Secondary have fun schedules for Spirit Week including Thursday’s Game Day. Join us on Friday September 22 for a Homecoming inspired drop in craft 1-4 p.m. Bring a shirt, hat, water bottle, pants or a...
This weekend, Moorcroft had their first home games against Buffalo and Glenrock. On Friday, the Varsity played Buffalo; despite their best efforts, the girls unfortunately fell short with scores: 25-12, 25-12, and 25-7. On Saturday, Varsity played against Glenrock and the girls played hard and came close to a win with scores; 25-23, 25-14, and 25-19. On Friday, the Freshman team took the Bison to three sets and even though losing in the end, the girls had some good plays. The Bison beat JV in...
Friday night, the Wolves played against Southeast. They came up short of two touchdowns but fought harder than ever. Southeast won 24-12, but not without the wolf pack fighting back. Both teams are now preparing to take down whoever is next. This isn't the last we will see of the wolf pack! Coach Cameron Bradon had this to say about the games this weekend: "We played all four quarters of football and never gave up even though we were trailing most of the game. Defensively we played aggressively...
The Wolves traveled to the Newell Cross Country Invite on Friday. In the middle school 2000m, Mikhail Reich took second place with a time of 7:48.66 in the boys' race. In the girls' 2000m, Rachel Burris received third place with 9:09.48, Audrey Greathouse made eighth place with 10:13.48 and Morning Barnum came home in ninth with 10:17.68. Marcus James earned fourth place in the mens' 5000m with a time of 19:24.43....
Vitalant Blood Services will be in Moorcroft on Wednesday, September 27, from noon until 5:15 p.m., at Cornerstone Ministries Church (west of Blakeman Propane). Please join us in this amazing mission to save lives by donating blood! As always, all blood types are needed. Please consider donating blood, even if you haven’t done so before. You must be a minimum of 16 years old to donate (a signed parental permission is required for all 16-17 year old donors). For questions regarding eligibility, please call (605)646-2625 and call/text Brianne E...
PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AT THE COURTHOUSE IN SUNDANCE, CROOK COUNTY, WYOMING Friday, September 15, 2023 10:30 o’clock a.m. Present were Chairman Fred M. Devish, Vice-Chairman Kelly B. Dennis, Member Bob Latham and County Clerk Melissa Jones. Present for a discussion on land application of sewage were via Teams Dale Lee & Brad Ellis, DEQ, also present were Jim Geis, Ralph Goodson, Sarah Pridgeon, Tim Lyons, Caleb Peters and Joe Baron. Bob moved to sign a letter of support to the Sundance Economic Development Group. K... Full story
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE AND FINAL PAYMENT AND SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that on the 15th day of October 2023, final settlement will be made by Crook County School District No. 1, for and on account of a contract with Montana Sports Equipment Co. for the MHS and SHS Bleacher Replacement Project. The above work having been completed and accepted according to the plans and specifications of Schutz Foss Architects, P.C., and the above date being the 41st day after the first publication of this notice, the said Contractor will be... Full story
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING (SALE OF PROPERTY) Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Moorcroft, County of Crook, State of Wyoming, will hold a public hearing in accordance with W.S.§15-1-112(b) regarding the sale of real property owned by the Town of Moorcroft, Wyoming, described as Lot 12 (N½) and Lot 13 (All), Block 2, of the 2nd Addition to the Town of Moorcroft. The Town of Moorcroft proposes to sell the foregoing described property to the governing body of the West Texas Trail Museum, for the sum of $1,500.00. The s... Full story
Town of Moorcroft Regular Meeting of the Council Wednesday, September 13th, 2023 Town Council Present: Mayor Ben Glenn, Councilmembers Dale Petersen, Austin Smith, Bob Stewart and Heidi Humpal Town Representatives Present: Clerk/Treasurer Cheryl Schneider, Attorney Pat Carpenter, Police Chief Bill Bryant, Public Works Director Cory Allison and HDR Engineer Heath Turbiville Mayor Glenn called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was said. Roll call was taken. All present. Councilmember Smith motioned to approve the... Full story
