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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A joint powers board formed in 2016 to investigated options for a countywide solid waste district will likely soon be revived. The board, which included representatives from the county and each municipality, met regularly but ultimately disbanded without reaching a resolution. Last week, after a discussion that involved numerous elected officials from across the county, the county commissioners determined that resurrecting the board was the most reasonable next step in answering the lingering question of whether it’s worth constructing a l...
Pine Haven's council celebrated their volunteers at a gala fundraiser Saturday evening. Eighty-five places had been set with six per table at the community center Saturday evening, but as guests continued to arrive, these table settings were rearranged to sit eight, "or more", according to Mayor Karla Brandenburg. "It was amazing and a packed house!" As this was the inaugural year for the volunteer gala, organizers assumed turnout would probably be low, but would be better next year. According...
Pine Haven's volunteer fire auxiliary hosted their 21st annual Octoberfest fundraiser this year with numerous guests coming throughout the day on Saturday. Many items and baskets were donated for the draw; a cup is set in front of each item and those interested write their name on a piece of paper, fold it and put it in the cup to be mixed and drawn after lunch. According to co-organizer Vanna Waters, this is a very popular part of the day's celebration. Guests enjoyed hot dogs, brats, German...
Sept. 25 – Eight VIN checks. Accident. Fingerprints. Two motorist assists. Livestock. Information. Citizen dispute. Fraud. Gun call. Sept. 26 – Seven VIN checks. Two traffic stops. Two paper services. Two business checks. Two welfare checks. Motorist assist. Fingerprints. Drugs. Suspicious circumstance. Sept. 27 – Two VIN checks. Three traffic stops. Parking problem. Fingerprints. Alarm. Suspicious circumstance. Sept. 28 – Four VIN checks. Three traffic stops. Coroner call. Two business checks. Alarm. Trespassing. Two animal complai...
Speeding – Roman Javier, Alameda, CA, 86/75, $125 No Valid Driver’s License – Robert C. Bridwell, Gillette, WY, $140 No Seat Belt (passenger) – Kaitlyn Wardle, Newcastle, WY, $10 Camping Outside Designated Areas – Beau James Yonkee, Gillette, WY, $150 No Camping Permit – Beau James Yonkee, Gillette, WY, $150 Fire Not Confined to Fire Rings – Beau James Yonkee, Gillette, WY, $100 Fail to Provide Animal with Food, Drink or Protection – Kevin L. Swett, Hulett, WY, $320, 30 days jail suspended, unsupervised probation through Feb. 21, 2024 Posses...
On October 2, police gave emergency fund assistance to someone in need. On October 3, police gave emergency fund assistance to someone in need. On October 4, police were contacted regarding a complaint of people driving through private property without permission. Officer spoke with the complainant and advised them to hang no trespassing signs around that portion of their yard as a way to advise others they were not allowed to drive through there to get to where they are going. On October 4, police were called to Moorcroft Secondary School...
Solar eclipse will be visible in Western U.S. Saturday morning GILLETTE (WNE) — When Wyomingites look up at the sky Saturday morning, they should be able to see a partial eclipse. During an annular solar eclipse, the apparent size of the Moon’s disk is slightly smaller than the apparent size of the Sun’s disk, so that only the outer edge of the Sun remains visible. For those who are inside the path of the eclipse, this will give the appearance of a bright ring of light, hence the name, ring of fire. The path of annularity, in which 91% of the s...
October has arrived and so has the fall weather and we are excited about several fall themed activities at the library this month. Alyson from My Homemade Hellos is returning with an adult craft on October 17 and a teen craft (5th grade and up) on October 20. Library staff will be leading an adult craft on October 26. We will be making fall decor that can be used as a table centerpiece for all your fall events. Flyers and sign-up information for all craft classes can be found on the library website or Facebook page. Weekly Events Wednesdays,...
The Moorcroft Parent Advisory Committee will be offering free Halloween costumes and décor to everyone in the community between October 11 and 15. Costumes will be available from toddler through adult sizes. The giveaway will take place in the gym basement of the Moorcroft Town Center (entrance through the back gym door). Visit from 4 to 6 p.m. on October 11 through 13 or from noon to 3 p.m. on October 15 to select your spooky items....
The Moorcroft Secondary Wood Shop class presented the Moorcroft Elementary with this “M” they made! They made it from the old bleachers in the High School gym. What a wonderful gift to have received and with such sentimental value. Pictured are: Landon Anderson, Mark Beasley, Kenneth Blakeman, Judson Daniels, Brice Duxbury, Sean Gose, Tate Gromann, Olivia Jones, Ayden Keller-Decoteau, Cruiz Martinez, Cruzen Ray, Bronson Sasse, Levi Swaney, Craig Townley, Mali Waliezer, Brynn Wendling, Del...
The Moorcroft/Rozet fifth and sixth grade football team finished their season off in second place in last week's championship....
Football Moorcroft – 18, Niobrara County – 27 Volleyball Moorcroft – 0, Sundance – 3 (13-25, 10-25, 5-25) Moorcroft – 1, Hulett – 3 (18-25, 15-25, 25-21, 21-25) The Moorcroft Lady Wolves went up against Hulett and Sundance this last weekend. Pink night was against the Hulett Devils and then Senior night was against the Sundance Bulldogs. During the games against the Sundance Bulldogs, the Moorcroft Secondary School took a moment to recognize the graduates of 2024. These athletes have worked...
PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AT THE COURTHOUSE IN SUNDANCE, CROOK COUNTY, WYOMING Tuesday, October 3, 2023 8:30 o’clock a.m. Present were Chairman Fred M. Devish, Vice-Chairman Kelly B. Dennis, Member Bob Latham and County Clerk Melissa Jones. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited to the Flag. Bob moved to approve the minutes from September 5, 6 & 15, 2023. Kelly seconded, all ayes, motion carried. Kelly moved to approve the BOE minutes from September 15 & October 2, 2023. Bob seconded, all ayes, motion carried. Bob moved t... Full story
Final Acceptance Crook County, Wyoming Dust Mitigation Project Notice of Final Acceptance To all persons, corporations or firms who have any claim for work done for or any materials furnished to Dustbusters, Inc. at PO Box 15, Evanston, WY 82931 for the Crook County Dust Suppression Project, located in Crook County, Wyoming. You are hereby notified that Crook County has accepted as completed, according to plans and specifications and rules set forth in the Agreement between the County and the aforementioned Contractor, the work in connection... Full story
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE AND FINAL PAYMENT AND SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that on the 24th day of November 2023, final settlement will be made by Crook County School District No. 1, for and on account of a contract with Scott Brothers Electric for the SHS theatre lighting and sound upgrade. The above work having been completed and accepted according to the plans and specifications of West Plains Engineering, Inc., and the above date being the 41st day after the first publication of this notice, the said Contractor will be... Full story
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE AND FINAL PAYMENT AND SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that on the 24th day of November 2023, final settlement will be made by Crook County School District No. 1, for and on account of a contract with Powder River Heating and Air Conditioning for the Gym Air Quality Project. The above work having been completed and accepted according to the plans and specifications of Mechanical Design Works, and the above date being the 41st day after the first publication of this notice, the said Contractor will be... Full story
Concern was recently expressed by a Pine Haven resident over the capacity and capability of the lift stations currently in place on Boe Drive to deal with the installation of the new sewer line in the near future (these lift stations pump wastewater from a lower elevation to a higher elevation). When this question was put to Public Works Director Sean Glasser, he wanted to assure those who live in the area covered by the Boe Drive lifts that the pumps are designed to carry the added load of future housing and are working well right now. To...
