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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RCS Construction started draining cell two of the lagoon on Monday for the long-awaited, DEQ-mandated project that will cost Moorcroft $4.9 million. About a year ago, the DEQ dealt the hard fact to the council: they are no longer willing to allow the town’s noncompliance with state and federal regulations without seeing a strong push forward to reestablish acquiescence. “They are really dictating to us,” Mayor Dick Claar explains the position in which the town finds itself. “We need to make th...
According to Moorcroft Public Works Director Cory Allison, Glenn Construction came in with the lowest bid of $124,680 and plans to break ground for the new Noonan Park bathrooms the first part of October. To mitigate costs as much as possible, the public works department will carry out the “dirt work”, including laying the foundation under the supervision and specifications of the builder. The governing body has been discussing financing a new bathroom structure for Noonan Park for some tim...
Several years ago, the Town of Moorcroft was obliged to bury the pit at its landfill per the requirements of the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). Though the pit was situated in bentonite, an effective water-tight liner, DEQ mandated the closure of most of the smaller unlined municipal trenches in Wyoming due to the discovery that many were leaking. Moorcroft alone cannot afford the multimillion-dollar expense for lining a new pit and closing the existing area, so the town is...
Tom Mahoney, age 77 of Alva, Wyoming, died Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at the Ava’s House in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Funeral arrangements are pending with Leverington Funeral Home of the Northern Hills in Belle Fourche, South Dakota. When service times are set this website will be updated immediately: www.LeveringtonFH.com In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. Tom is survived by his wife, Delores of Alva; sons, Steve (Leslie) of Belle Fourche, Justin (Amber) of Phoenix, Arizona; d...
Delores Mahoney, age 77 of Alva, Wyoming, died Sunday, September 20, 2020, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Funeral arrangements are pending with Leverington Funeral Home of the Northern Hills in Belle Fourche, South Dakota. When service times are set this website will be updated immediately: www.LeveringtonFH.com In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. Delores is survived by her sons, Steve (Leslie) of Belle Fourche, Justin (Amber) of Phoenix, Arizona;...
Rev. Stanley Cameron Cliver, 96, Sundance, Wyoming, died September 9, 2020. Stanley was born August 28, 1924, to Benjamin and Elsie Cliver in St. Louis, Missouri. It was in St. Louis that he met his future wife, Marceline Blankenship. They were married on December 24, 1943, in Lubbock, Texas, where he was attending college. Shortly afterward, Stan went off to WWII in Europe. Sergeant Stanley Cliver served as an Aerial Gunner in the USAAF. Upon his return, they moved back to St. Louis where Stan...
Dear Editor: The current level of polarization in the United States is corrosive and destructive of personal relationships, essential political discourse and a cohesive social fabric. Fortunately, many organizations and individuals are focused on defusing and healing our divisions. Braver Angels is a national volunteer nonprofit that promotes the exchange of ideas by teaching people how to listen and speak to each other – essential skills for depolarizing the current political and cultural environment. Among its activities are workshops, d...
The 2020 Alzada Cowboy Poetry, Music and Art Show has been cancelled. The show has been held on the first Sunday of October for 30 years but, due to COVID concerns and other family events, the organizers felt it would be best not to have it in 2020. Organizers expressed their appreciation to all the loyal support of artists, performers and the large audiences that have gathered “like a family reunion” since 1989 when it was started to celebrate the Montana Centennial. It was cancelled in 2013 due to the Atlas Blizzard. Proceeds from the eve...
Gillette man faces five drug charges after 121 fentanyl pills found in home GILLETTE (WNE) – A stash of 121 fentanyl pills found in a home on Rohan Avenue in July — an amount described as “large” and “not indicative of a user quantity” by an agent with the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation — and has led to drug charges against a 38-year-old man. Matthew Skipper has been charged three counts of delivery of fentanyl and heroin and two counts of possession with intent to deliver cocaine and fentanyl. Skipper was convicted in 2012 and serv...
The Moorcroft Branch Library will have NEW HOURS, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Our book clubs and kids’ after-school programs are still on hold. Story Hour is still going on in Robinson Park, 10 a.m. on Wednesday. FICTION Inherit the Bones by Emily Littlejohn, the life of secret keeping and a small town. Double Dog Dare by Donna Ball, a Raine Stockton dog mystery Eagle Station by Dale Brown, a military adventure Neon Prey by John Sandford, a Lucas Davenport novel Seeing Darkness by Heather Graham, Krewe of hunters novel This Is H...
The 58th Annual Western 4-H Family and Consumer Science Show will be held Oct. 9 and 10 at the Central States Fairgrounds in Rapid City. While this is called a show, it consists of various contests for developing life skills that 4-Hers, all youth including youngsters under nine years of age, and adults may participate in. The contests begin on Fri., Oct. 10 at 1 p.m. with bread baking and other contests run from noon to 6 p.m. although some start at 2 p.m. that day. A Rapid City Ag Chamber Burger Bust is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday. Some...
Teacher of the year finalist: Michelle Davis. Bonnie Ehresmann recognized by the first lady for going above and beyond in food services during COVID-19, and Shone Gray recognized by Wyoming Department of Health as CCSD school nurse District Champion for making a difference during COVID-19....
New Arrivals! K-3 ABC I Like Me by Nancy Carlson, Diary of a Worm: Nat the Gnat by Lori Haskins Houran, Doo Good Together Scooby-Doo by Christianne Jones, Back to School with The Berenstain Bears by Stan & Jan Berenstain, Paw Patrol Puppy Dance Party! by Hollis James, Roller Derby (non-fiction) by Martha London, Dora the Explorer Fairytale Magic! By Kristen L. Depken, Go Diego Go Giant Octopus to the Rescue by Alison Inches. Juvenile The WingFeather Saga: On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness (book 1) by Andrew Peterson. Imani knows exactly...
On Friday evening, the 2-0 Moorcroft Wolves welcomed the 2-0 Lusk Tigers to town for a battle of the undefeated teams. The first quarter was a struggle for both teams as Lusk fumbled the ball on a number of occasions and Moorcroft could not capitalize off the turnovers, which resulted in a tie ball game after one quarter. In the second quarter, the Tigers were able to find the end-zone a few times through the running game and Moorcroft punched it in on a short run by Hunter Garoutte, resulting...
Speeding – Mark F. Trump, UT, 84/65, $165; Melissa M. Leedom, AZ, 89/80, $88; Jonathan Crites, AZ, 87/75, $120; Carmen Rosenlund, WA, 81/75, $97; Derek Banocy, VA, 93/80, $125; Heather M. Kohrs, SD, 89/80, $55; Ryan Foy, Casper, 87/80, $99; Chesley Hull, MO, 88/70, $150; Kevin Farr, CA, 97/75, $180; Samantha Strickler, Gillette, 97/75, $170; Wade K. Haveman, MI, 81/75, $82; Rebecca Frakie, MN, 90/80, $105; Evan Wiseman, IA, 95/75, $170; Jacqueline Souza, IL, 85/75, $105; Paul J. Siekierski, IL, 83/70, $125; Richard D. Mastin, SD, 88/75, $...
Sept. 14 – Eight VIN checks. Two traffic stops. Two animal complaints. Removed animal carcass from highway. Two motorist assists. EMS page. Sept. 15 – Eight VIN checks. Paper Service. Traffic stop. Fingerprints for outside employment. Traffic control. Domestic issue. Booked in two new inmates. Assisted Highway Patrol. Assisted Moorcroft Police. Two EMS pages. Fire page. Sept. 16 – Four VIN checks. Two traffic stops. Booked in new inmate. Prisoner transport. Two assists for Highway Patrol. Civil assist. Two EMS pages. Sept. 17 – Three VIN che...
