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  • Work continues on C Bar Subdivision

    Grace Moore|Oct 6, 2022

    Pine Haven Mayor Karla Brandenburg took a few minutes recently to update town residents on the progress of the C Bar Subdivision development south of Vista Grande Drive on both sides of Pine Haven Road. The work is coming along as planned with the roadways being cut in at this juncture and HDR Engineering's Heath Turbiville inspecting the situation as the crews proceed. "We met with [the] Swagger construction foreman," Brandenburg said, "about compaction of the roads and ditches, which Heath...

  • Town accepts haul contract

    Grace Moore|Oct 6, 2022

    With Moorcroft’s garbage transport contract with Western Waste Solutions coming to an end, an invitation to bid had been advertised recently. Three bids were received by the deadline and were opened at Monday night’s meeting of the town’s governing body, who heard prices and terms of each bid in no particular order. The first bid opened was from current service provider Western Waste Solutions with a price increase due to the current cost of fuel, etc. The second and third bids came from Kiefer Sanitation and C W Waste Inc. respectively, which...

  • Road work cuts water line

    Oct 6, 2022

    When the Swagger crew was initially cutting the roadway and drainage through the C Bar property, they inadvertently struck the town's water main and as efforts were taken to fix the damage, a cascading effect began to occur. At Tuesday morning's workshop, Mayor Karla Brandeburg explained the situation to her council, saying, "They dug it up and because the fittings were old...when they put a coupling in there and turned the water back on, it blew [one of the elbows in the line], fixed this...

  • Investing in community with 22 years of Octoberfest

    Grace Moore|Oct 6, 2022

    After 22 years, Pine Haven's annual Octoberfest has truly become a valued and essential yearly occasion for many, and this year was no different, with guests coming in throughout the day to enjoy lively conversation, bid on cool stuff and invest in the volunteers who will be on hand when called in the community. This event raises funds to support the purchase of needed items for the volunteer municipal fire department; this year, the money will go to new radios for the growing number of...

  • William Dean Hagerman

    Oct 6, 2022

    William "Bill" Dean Hagerman, 93 of Upton, Wyoming, passed away quietly at his home Tuesday morning with his daughter Eileen by his side. Billy was born shortly after midnight on July 9, 1929. He was born on the family homestead on Arch Creek in Weston County, Wyoming. His parents were Charles Mckay Hagerman, Sr. and Minnie Dorcas (Wiseman). Bill was the youngest of six siblings. Bill graduated from Upton High School in 1947. Bill married the love of his life Pauline Gladys Murray in 1950. They...

  • Marvin Dale Lincoln

    Oct 6, 2022

    Marvin Dale Lincoln was born March 9, 1928 in Jireh, Wyoming to Alfred and Dora (Brahms) Lincoln. He was the youngest of four children and the last to pass away on September 28, 2022 at the age of 94. Marvin attended Faye School, a typical one room country school, through the third grade. The family moved to the Flying E Ranch near Moorcroft, where his dad worked for the John Schuricht Family. He completed fourth and fifth grades in Moorcroft. In the late 1930s, the family moved to the ranch out...

  • Wyoming News Briefs

    From Wyoming News Exchange Newspapers|Oct 6, 2022

    Multiple hunters ticketed for trespassing over the weekend GILLETTE (WNE) — Sheriff’s deputies ticketed trespassers throughout the county last weekend who said they were unaware they were on private land. At about 9 a.m. Friday, deputies ticketed a 23-year-old man and 24-year-old man off of Mackey Road for trespassing. The two admitted to trespassing in order to hunt, and Wyoming Game and Fish wardens took over a poaching investigation after deputies left, Undersheriff Quentin Reynolds said. Saturday, at about 6 p.m., a 37-year-old land own...

  • State Bar declined to investigate complaint against Hageman

    Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com|Oct 6, 2022

    The Wyoming State Bar declined to initiate a disciplinary investigation into Harriet Hageman, a natural resources attorney, in July after another lawyer filed a grievance against the congressional candidate, according to records shared with WyoFile. Darby Hoggatt submitted the complaint after watching Hageman debate Rep. Liz Cheney on June 30. During the televised event, Hageman downplayed the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol and said there were “serious questions about the 2020 election.” “As a licensed attorney in the State of Wyoming, I bel...

  • Students build connections during Heart of Gold Livestock Show

    Oct 6, 2022

    Students build connections during Heart of Gold Livestock Show The second annual "Heart of Gold Livestock Show" was held Sept. 27 at the Crook County Fairgrounds in Sundance. Partnering on this event were Crook County 4-H, Bearlodge-Sundance FFA, Whitcomb FFA, Devils Tower FFA and Crook County School District programs. Participants from programs in the Sundance Elementary, Sundance Secondary, Moorcroft K-8 and Moorcroft High School received hands-on experience in showing livestock and the care o...

  • Moorcroft Elementary School September Wolf of the Month

    Oct 6, 2022

    Back row, (l to r): Patrick Glenn, Clara White, Tugg Thomas, Brayson Cronin, Sophie Swaney. Middle row: Gus Bache, Afton Farnsworth, Ember Stephens, Ryland Johnson. Front row: Riviera Massie, Cora Anderson, Monroe Petersen, Laken Wendling. Not photographed: Loxley Rosenlund....

  • Lady Wolves continue to improve

    Katie Williams|Oct 6, 2022

    The Moorcroft Lady Wolves went 2-0 for the weekend, winning against Big Horn and Tongue River. The Wolves first faced #1 in 2A Big Horn, sweeping them in three sets, Moorcroft 3 Big Horn 0 (25-22, 25-22, 25-22). As a team, we were ready to play Big Horn again this season. We saw them our first game of the season back in August and we had a tough match, losing 2-0. It was our goal to step it up this time around, keep our offense fast and stay scrappy on defense and that is exactly what we did....

  • Wolves challenged by Lingle

    Clayton McSpadden|Oct 6, 2022

    The team did very well this weekend. We are still focusing on the little things and learning how to be true football players, but we are getting better each day. We ended the game with a score of Lingle-Fort Laramie 55, Moorcroft 6. We have three more games before season’s end, two at home. Come out and support the Wolves!...

  • Public Notice

    Oct 6, 2022

    Public Notice The Crook County Medical Services District (CCMSD) Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on October 7, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. at the Sundance State Bank Meeting Room. The meeting will also be hosted via Zoom. For a link, contact [email protected]. Publish: October 6, 2022...

  • Bids

    Oct 6, 2022

    Crook County Weed and Pest have the following Items posted for sale: Approximately 30 sheets of Tin 4-Wheeler Tracks. Miscellaneous Office Supplies Sealed bids are due in the Weed and Pest office on or by October 12, 2022 at 6 p.m. The Crook County Weed and Pest reserves the right to deny any/all bids. Feel free to make an appointment at the office to see the items for sale! Publish: September 29 and October 6, 2022...

  • Bids

    Oct 6, 2022

    ADVERTISEMENT AND INVITATION FOR BIDS TOWN OF PINE HAVEN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT SEPARATE SEALED BIDS FOR THE FURNISHING OF: TOWN OF PINE HAVEN – PINE CREST DRIVE PROJECT NUMBER 10212027 GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS: Clearing and grubbing and tree removal of right-of-way, installation of approximately 150 LF of 24 FT wide gravel road in the Town of Pine Haven Right-of-Way connecting Lakeview Drive to C Bar Subdivision, and the installation of culverts for drainage crossing the proposed road Pine Crest Drive. INFORMATION AND BIDDING DOCUMENTS F...

  • Probate

    Oct 6, 2022

    State of Wyoming ) In the District Court ) § County of Crook ) Sixth Judicial District IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: GEORGE B. WATERS a/k/a SKIP WATERS, Deceased. ) Probate No. 5901 ) ) ) ) ) NOTICE OF PROBATE TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN SAID ESTATE: You are hereby notified that on the 8th day of September, 2022, the estate of the above named decedent was admitted to probate by the above named court, and that Vincent L. Waters and Ward W. Waters, both of Moorcroft, Crook County, Wyoming, were appointed Co-Personal Representatives thereof....

  • Council

    Oct 6, 2022

    Town of Moorcroft Regular Meeting of the Council Monday, September 26th, 2022 Town Council Present: Mayor Ben Glenn, Councilman Dale Petersen, Austin Smith and Dusty Petz Absent: Paul Smoot Town Representatives Present: Clerk/Treasurer Cheryl Schneider, Police Chief Bill Bryant and HDR Engineer Heath Turbiville Councilman Petersen called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm and the Pledge of Allegiance was said. Angie Peters, Parent Advisory Committee, was present to request the use of the MTC for the Annual Trick or Treat Street and to request the...

  • Water

    Oct 6, 2022

    NOTICE TO APPROPRIATORS OF WATER Public notice is hereby given that the following listed water users have completed the requirements of appropriation and beneficial use of ground water for the following wells as approved by the State Engineer. Pursuant to Wyoming Statutes §§ 41-4-511 and 41-4-513, the following proofs of appropriation will be held open for public inspection from October 17 through October 21, 2022, during the hours of 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., at the following location(s): Board of Control, 2100 West 5th Street, Sheridan, W...

  • Probation revoked for Moorcroft man who was sentenced for strangulation

    Sarah Pridgeon|Oct 6, 2022

    Patrick LeFave of Moorcroft will spend up to three years behind bars after his probation was revoked for three separate alleged violations. LeFave was serving 36 months of supervised probation after pleading guilty to strangulation of a household member in 2019. According to the complaint, LeFave failed to meet the conditions of his probation in three ways, including that he failed to meet with his supervising probation agent twice in March this year. LeFave is also reported to have admitted to a Department of Family Services agent and his...

  • Moorcroft Police Report

    Oct 6, 2022

    On September 26, police were called to a disturbance at Subway. Upon arrival, officer spoke with management who advised them of the situation. Management advised police if the person causing the disturbance came back to the restaurant they would like them trespassed. Nothing further at this time. On September 27, police clerk gave emergency fund assistance to someone in need. On September 29, police served two (2) 30-day junk ordinance violation warnings. On September 29, police received a report of a wrong way driver on I-90. Officer went to...

  • Keyhole, Glendo watercraft will be inspected before launching

    Oct 6, 2022

    Two popular Wyoming boating locations are changing their protocols for watercraft inspections to protect waters from zebra mussels, an aquatic invasive species. These changes, instituted by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources, will begin Oct. 5. At both Keyhole and Glendo state parks, all watercraft will be inspected at the boat ramp before launching. Inspection hours will be 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Use of the boat ramp is restricted to 7...