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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The Moorcroft High School crowned Homecoming King Mica Herrera and Queen Hailey Jones Monday night after the school choir performed the song, “Believer”. The rest of the court includes Parker Seeley, Kaylei Petz, April Miller and Christian Robinson with junior attendants Gary Wood and Brooke Albertson. The coronation was held in the auditorium this year with a simple theme, “Up”....
At Tuesday night’s meeting of the newly formed and as-yet-informal Moorcroft Community Development, Ron and Linda Calor hosted a gathering of around a dozen individuals and business owners from the “main street” area along Big Horn Avenue. Linda opened the discussion with a difficult, but apparent truth: “Our little town’s dying. Our property values are going down and if we don’t do something, we’re going to be a truck stop.” This observation has been proven repeatedly by the inability of most n...
Michael Campbell of Sturgis, SD appeared in court this morning charged with murder in the second degree after a body was discovered in his home that was believed to be that of missing Upton resident Shayna Ritthaler. Ritthaler disappeared on October 3. Moorcroft Police Department quickly asked for the public’s help in providing information about the 16-year-old, who was last seen entering a black vehicle at the Coffee Cup in Moorcroft at around 12:36 p.m. The department later received information that suggested Ritthaler was in the Lead and D...
The Moorcroft Town Council called a special meeting last Thursday evening to get a report from Clerk/Treasurer Cheryl Schneider on the quarterly overview of the town’s budget to date. The conversation began with a rundown on the added cost to the town for road work needed on Campbell Street and Big Horn Avenue in the coming weeks. Also included in the needed upgrades are the drainage issues along the alley east of the fire hall and west of the post office, to be funded through the town’s third specific cent tax fund. The cemetery road is hig...
The Moorcroft Volunteer Fire Department held a training class early Saturday morning, using the town-owned derelict building on North Big Horn Avenue. Firefighter Jeff Holberg advocated the realistic smoky environment faced by the fully geared volunteers. These enactments prepare the firemen for real structure fires....
Glen Sterling, 77, of Hulett, Wyoming, was born on March 3, 1942, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Joe and Dorothy (Austin) Sterling and he went home to be with his Lord, October 2, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Glen crammed many careers into his short life. He began bull riding while he was still in high school and rodeoed for ten years. In 1970, he settled down in Schuyler, Nebraska, where he began trapping and making trophy saddles. He also invented the Sterling Trap while living... Full story
Our Thanks The family of Eda Gose would like to thank everyone who was there for us in our loss. The cards, calls, meals, flowers and the prayers are greatly appreciated. It is people like you who gives us smiles in our sadness, warmth in our hearts and make us know how loved she was. You make our grief easier to bear. Thank you all who donated to the Upton Ambulance Fund, it is nice to know that we can save lives in her memory. Sincerely, Don Gose Kevin and Shari Gose and family Pam and Al Williams and family Thank You Thank you to the CCMSD s...
During the month of September, the pantry served 216 people. This included 15 new clients, 78 under the age of 18 and 37 over the age of 60. We also shared food with the Blessings programs in Sundance, Moorcroft and Hulett, which collectively serve approximately 175 youth in their areas. The Moorcroft Food Pantry is now located in the Sharon’s Home Health building at 116 N Littlehorn Ave. October pantry dates and times: Sundance: Fri., Oct. 4 and 18, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Moorcroft: Tues., Oct. 8 and 22, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Hulett: Wed., O...
The Pine Haven Octoberfest is sponsored by the Pine Haven Fire Auxiliary, not the Pine Haven Volunteer Fire Dept. and Ambulance Service. The proceeds raised go to the P. H. Fire Dept. and Ambulance Service, but it is the Auxiliary raising the funds to help our local heroes.... Full story
The Moorcroft Interfaith Community(MIC) meets regularly every month to discuss events that are happening in the community and to solicit assistance when needed and appropriate. MIC is a non-denominational oranization designed to assist not only those in need, but to offer opportunities for people to meet in friendship and camaraderie. Several churches in the Moorcroft community have gathered since MIC’s conception. Every church in the Moorcroft area is invited to attend these friendly gatherings. Serving on the Board of MIC is President R...
This project included replacement of the sanitary sewer main in the alley between Powder River Avenue and Cheyenne Avenue from Weston Street to Park Street. At this time, sanitary sewer installation has been completed and Hot Iron is currently working to prepare for curb and gutter replacement. This will be followed by concrete pavement patches on Campbell, Crook, Weston and Goshen Streets. Streets in this area will be closed for periods of time as needed for replacement of pavement. Temporary aggregate base patches will be used on Park and...
Campbell County computer outage nearly repaired GILLETTE (WNE) — About 98 percent to 99 percent of the computer systems at Campbell County Health were expected to be back online Friday, two weeks after a ransomware attack at the hospital left it without its 1500 computers. Campbell County Health officials expressed their appreciation for the work staff, state and federal agencies have done and continue to do in tackling the attack. “In conjunction with our law enforcement partners, our cyber security response team and everything else, we are...
The Pine Haven Fire Auxiliary hosted their 17th annual Oktoberfest Saturday to a bright fall day. The event had an average turn out and above average fun, food, conversation and laughter. Pine Haven Auxiliary members deemed this annual fund raiser a success with raffle tickets for the baskets exceeding other years and all of the cash raffle tickets being sold. Some of the bake sale items were swooped up before they hit the table and people were waiting for Vanna Waters’ famous Keyhole Million D...
The public is invited to the 12th Annual Community Banquet celebrating the Citizen and Business of the Year, sponsored by the Moorcroft Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC). This community event takes place Saturday, October 18 at the Moorcroft Town Center. Social hour starts at 6 p.m. with cash bar and background music. A prime rib dinner follows at 7 p.m. and then the awards ceremony will commence, at which time Business of the Year, Citizen of the Year and Lifetime Achievement will be announced. This year’s theme is based on the popular m...
The University of Wyoming accorded a BA (Bachelor of Arts) degree upon Taitlyn Lea Preus of Pine Haven at the completion of the 2019 summer semester....
The Wolves traveled to Wright for the Brittany Rentas Invitational Cross Country Meet. In the varsity women’s 5000 meter race, Hailey Jones dominated the course and took first place with the time of 20:39.20; and Katelynn Blakeman medaled at ninth place with the time of 26:04.39. In the middle school girls’ 3000 meter race, Mallory Jones took third place with the time of 13:19.23; Joslyn VonOlnhausen finished in the time of 19:39.75; and Myndy Heringer finished in the time of 22:34.66. The Wolves end their regular season this weekend at the...
On September 26, the Crook County Special Olympics team competed in their Area Games in Sheridan. They will be competing at State Games in Casper October 10. Bowling Results: Weston Allred and Evin Anderson placed second, Bren Anderson and Wade Byrne placed fifth, Kyle Biggs and Spencer Ward placed first, Jarod Bray and Henry Hodges placed third, Macie Breaux and Kymberlee Wells placed fifth, Jory Browen placed third, Chance Duvall and Kamby Schuler placed second, Chase Garman and Andrew McCue...
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The Moorcroft Lady Wolves volleyball team is on a run, winning the last six games in a row. Over the weekend, the Wolves were on the road again. At Tongue River, they had a close match up and won in five close sets to TR, (21-25, 21-25, 25-19, 26-24, 15-8). I am very proud of this team for battling back after being behind the first two sets. We reset halfway through the match and played together as a team to win the last three sets and finishing strong in the fifth set. Talissa Fischbach had six...
Saturday’s football game against top-ranked Buffalo Bisons was a test for the Wolves. The Buffalo team came in with a perfect record and a determination to defend their 2A state title. Moorcroft was ready for the challenge, though; early on, the Wolves’ defense got some stops and was able to move the ball on the offense side. Even though Buffalo had the ability to score early and often, the Wolves kept battling each and every down. The final score was 49-6, the Wolves scoring in the fourth qua...
Stats: Two traffic warnings, one assists to other agency, one breach of peace, six finger printings, five crosswalk/school zone, six business checks, one child neglect, one domestic disturbance, two drug/narcotic offense, one drug search, one runaway, two disturbance, one threats made, one traffic complaint, one welfare check Citations Issued: Michelle L. Reich, Moorcroft, Child Neglect; Elizabeth M. Bell, Murfreesboro, TN, Speeding 51/30; Kazuma Araki, Los Angeles, CA, Speeding 55/30, Passing In A No Passing Zone, Possession Of A Controlled...
A fatal crash near Moorcroft on October 7 claimed the life of California resident David Segal. The accident occurred around milepost 169 on Interstate 90 east of Moorcroft, Wyoming. Around 7:34 p.m., Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers were dispatched to the area for a one-vehicle rollover. A 2006 Toyota Tundra was traveling eastbound on Interstate 90 when the vehicle entered the median. The driver over-corrected to the right and then to the left before overturning. The driver of the Toyota was identified as 57-year-old Segal of Woodland Hills,...
Sept. 30 – Seven VIN checks. Traffic stop. Detention Deputy did fingerprints for outside employment. Deputy responded to trespassing call. Deputy assisted another agency twice. Deputy assisted motorist. EMS request. Two Fire Department requests. Oct. 1 – Paper service. Three VIN checks. Detention Deputy did two sets of fingerprints for outside employment. Deputy responded to REDDI Report. Deputy investigated threatening phone call. Deputy responded to suspicious person call. EMS request. Fire Department request. Oct. 2 – Paper service. Three...
Speeding – Carol A. Treide, Sheridan, 35/30, $65; Matthew L.R. Foran, CO, 40/30, $100; James A. Powroznik, CA, 54/40, $115; Kathleen B. Chance, FL, 65/45, $145; Christopher S. Brewington, SD, 80/70, $100; Justin S. Wright, TX, 81/70, $100; Christopher D. White, NY, 84/70, $115; Ashley R. Strong, Gillette, 80/75, $15; Latisha A. Martel, Rozet, 86/75, $100; George-Siaosi E. Tautolo, ND, 87/75, $105; Stevin S. Horrocks, Gillette, 89/75, $115; Vince P. Ooka, SD, 90/75, $120; Michael L. Wertacet, Gillette, 90/75, $120; (minor), Gillette, 93/75, $...
Violations: Kathleen Raspberry, IL, Speeding 44/30, $80; Michael A. Roman, PA, Speeding 51/30, $115; Alex A. William, Glendo, WY, Speeding 45/30, $85; Stanton R. Hrubetz, IA, Speeding 29/20 – School Zone, $150; Prathem Pandey, WI, Speeding 44/30, $80; Carol L. Ketchem, UT, Fail To Stop at Stop Sign, $100; Kenneth A. Matreyck, WA, Speeding 40/30, $65; Judd A. Rocciola, NJ, Speeding 44/30, $80; Nhan L. Dinh, NM, Speeding 44/30, $80; Theresa M. Jabouri, MO, Speeding 44/30, $80 Wilber Engle, Gillette, WY, Speeding 43/30, $75; Mitchell A. Miller, P...
