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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On October 14, the Moorcroft Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated the citizens of Moorcroft at the 14th Annual Chamber Banquet. Guests participated in a murder mystery dinner set at the Underwood Wine Estates of Devils Tower Country in Wyoming and were guided by Tour Guide Bridget Bourdeaux, brought to life by Cindy Mosteller. Those suspected of killing Underwood Wine Estates owner Barry Underwood were estate manager and, later discovered, Papa Vito's nephew, Ralph Rottingrape, played by Hugh...
Over the Hill Gang spokesman Suzette Edwards took the floor at Tuesday night's meeting of Pine Haven's town council regarding the moving of $6375 from their account to the community center account. This is a donation from Roger Meadows. At the death of Chrystal Meadows some time ago, her husband, Roger, gave all memorial donations to the "senior center" as stated in the published obituary. "At that time I heard about the town wanting to start their own senior center and I thought what a good...
In 1989, Wyoming legislators changed the state constitution, allowing property taxes to be governed not by assessed value, but by fair market value, thus ensuring a steady revenue in a largely mineral based state. According to Cindy Barlow of the Equality State Taxpayers Association, this change was very small, but mighty. "[Today,] all taxable properties shall be valued at its full value as defined by the legislature; before, it said 'shall be valued at its assessed value." Pine Haven...
Thank You The Family of Joe Graham would like to give a Special Thank You to all the family, friends and neighbors for all the kind words, support, Love and Hugs throughout Joe’s life. Thank you all for your acts of kindness with Memorial money, stamps, cards, phone calls, visits, food, prayers and hugs after Joe’s passing. A very special Thanks to the Pinnacle Bank for the meal and the special help serving. Thanks for all the food that was carried into the Moorcroft Community Center for you kindness. A True Celebration of wonderful mem... Full story
Clell Richard "Dick" Claar, 75, of Moorcroft, passed away at home on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. Dick was born on September 22, 1947 to Clell R and Evelyn (Kimsey) Varner in Alameda, CA. He graduated high school in Aurora, CO. After high school, he returned to Moorcroft and met his lifelong love, Johnnie Faye Farnsworth. They were married in Newcastle on November 26, 1965. He was drafted and served in Vietnam from 1967 to 1968; he loved his country and was very proud of this service. Dick and... Full story
Michael "Mike" Dean Cranston, 70, of Moorcroft, Wyoming, passed away on October 15, 2022, in his home after a recent diagnosis and furious battle with cancer. Mike was born in Newcastle, Wyoming, to Earl "Gene" and Wyoma Cranston on June 18, 1952. He was the fourth of eight children. He grew up working on the family ranch near Upton and attended Upton High School, graduating in 1970. He later attended the University of Wyoming. He married Julie Hauck in 1981 and they had two children, Michael... Full story
Wesley A. Huckins, 77 of Hulett, Wyoming, passed away quietly on Friday, October, 14, 2022 at the Legacy Rehabilitation Center of Gillette, Wyoming, after a long fight following two bouts with COVID-19, strokes and other medical problems. Wesley was born on March 6, 1945, to Percy and Verna (Profitt) Huckins in Sundance, Wyoming. He grew up in Hulett and was one of six boys, Donald, J.C., Leon Gary, Marty and Lester, and four girls, Karen, Norma, Hazel and Nancy Huckins in his family. He is surv... Full story
Recently, an individual from Pine Ridge was intercepted as they attempted to dump yard waste from their property onto the Pine Haven slash pile. Public Works Director Sunny Schell reports that this is not the only incident; others have been found dumping from Pine Ridge and Liberty Lane as well. She advises that the Pine Haven slash pile is for municipal residents only; those who do not live within town limits are not allowed to dump there. “The slash pile is for the residents of Pine Haven and that’s who it should be for. If it gets too big...
Regarding the story “Line leak compromises road in Pine Haven” on the front page of last week’s edition of Moorcroft Leader, Pine Haven Mayor Karla Brandenburg has clarified that the pipe which had been ruptured beneath Elm Street, was, in fact, a water line, not a sewer line.... Full story
Julie Ann Cox of Pine Haven faces felony possession charges after THC was allegedly found in her residence when a Crook County Sheriff’s deputy made contact in reference to a warrant for her arrest. On September 28, the deputy was sent to a Pine Haven residence in reference to a wanted person. He reports being greeted at the door by Cox, who he knew from previous contact. The deputy advised Cox that there was a warrant for her arrest and entered the residence to assist with gathering the medications she needed. A purse was allegedly sitting o...
On October 10, police were called to assist someone who had locked their keys in their vehicle. Officer was able to gain access for the owner. On October 10, police were notified of a wrong way driver on I-90. Officer responded to the area of the complaint and was advised the vehicle was stopped by Campbell County SO at mile marker 132. Officer cleared. On October 10, police were requested to conduct a welfare check on a man who was sitting in his vehicle for a long period of time and had not moved. Officer arrived at the residence and...
Speeding – Gerald Baker, Safety Harbor, FL, 88/70, $150; Katherine E. Painter, Moorcroft, WY, 89/75, $130; Chase Miller, Torrington, WY, 85/70, $135; Keeden Hammon, Ellsworth Afb, SD, 93/75, $150; Robert Greenwood, Nashville, TN, 85/70, $135; Anthony Garza, Gillette, WY, 78/65, $181; Kyle Brosius, San Diego, CA, 90/70, $160; Jennifer Brend, Mandan, ND, 85/75, $105; Mary Anderson, Charlotte, NC, 89/80, $103; Jeremiah D. Maddison, Hulett, WY, 74/65, $113; Kathleen Kruger, Milaca, MN, 78/65, $181; Ronald Jeanotte, Homer, AK, 93/80, $125; (...
Passing this quiet unassuming vehicle and the protective tree nearby on Riley Avenue, in Moorcroft, one can almost hear the gleeful chuckles as the leaves flutter innocently before all is still again. Happy fall!...
To continue the tradition of the Haunted House during Treat Street, the Moorcroft K-8 Parent Action Committee needs your help. We are looking for older teens and adults to help set-up and decorate the evenings of October 25-29. We also need help with teardown on October 30. We are also looking for groups or adults to help run the various games during the Halloween Event. The games and prizes/candy will be supplied. Unfortunately, without your help and support, this long-standing and popular tradition will cease to exist. If you are able to...
CHEYENNE — Both liquor license bills considered Thursday by the Wyoming Legislature’s Joint Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions Committee advanced to the next stage of the approval process. Committee members were responsible in the interim session for re-evaluating the process to set fees at a fair market value for retail liquor licenses within municipalities, along with other issues regarding liquor license formulas and requirements. Lawmakers finalized three bills that will be sponsored for the 2023 general session, inc...
Wyoming Weed and Pest Council partners with IMAGINE SHERIDAN (WNE) — For more than a century, cheatgrass has plagued native wildlife across the western United States. The invasive weed poses many threats; the most concerning is that it fuels wildfires. And, unfortunately, Wyoming is not immune to the weed’s spread. According to the Institute of Managing Annual Grasses Invading Natural Ecosystems, cheatgrass impacts all 23 counties in Wyoming. There are an estimated 20 million acres with more than 10 percent of annual grasses, including che...
Edwards moved her works carefully to a better spot for the light to show the detail of the wood in the south room of the senior center. As she placed a small "flower", she explained the process that makes the delicate bloom, "You turn this while the wood is wet and [as] you can see the dark line, that's the heart of the wood and it works around that." "I want my people," Edwards gently lifted the larger piece last to set in the place of honor. "This is my pride and joy." "Bountiful generosity"...
It's been a busy season for the cross country team. On September 16, the Wolves attended the Michelle Ludwig Invite in Sheridan. In the varsity boys race, Marcus James ran an impressive 5K with the time of 18:28.40. In the varsity girls race, Mallory Jones earned fifth place with the time of 20:16.79. Katelynn Blakeman ran the 5K in 26:46.40 and Lilly Barnum ran a 33.27.28. In the junior high boys 3K, Mikhail Reich finished 12th out of 110 runners in 11:52.10 and Ethan Walker finished 37th in...
The athletes all did very well this weekend; we are so close to getting everything put together. We had a lot of young guys step up and play their butts off. Dane Connally had an outstanding day on the offensive side of the ball as well as in his amazing kicking game. A couple of mistakes here and there really made us shoot ourselves in the foot and those all added up to being big deals at the end of the game. I am still and always will be so proud of this team. We ended the game with a score of Wright 26, Moorcroft 6....
Our annual Block Out Breast Cancer fundraiser was a success. We faced Newcastle at home and raised money for the breast cancer foundation by raising money for each block we received, as well as having a silent auction. We had eight blocks total for the day. We battled against Newcastle at home with the scores of Newcastle 3 Moorcroft 1 – 25-20, 25-21, 19-25, 25-19. We had great moments and were hustling and quick on defense, but we didn't seem to stay consistent at the net in the end; this is wh...
Publish: October 20, 2022... Full story
NOTICE OF CROOK COUNTY BALLOT PROPOSITION TO BE ON THE NOVEMBER 8, 2022 GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT “Shall Crook County be authorized to renew a lodging tax at a rate of two percent (2%) upon the sales price paid for sleeping accommodations for guests in hotels, motels, tourist courts, trailer parks, campgrounds, dude ranches, short-term condominiums, and similar establishments, in accordance with Wyoming Statute 39-15-204(a)(ii)” Publish: October 20, 27 and November 3, 2022... Full story
PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AT THE COURTHOUSE IN SUNDANCE, CROOK COUNTY, WYOMING Tuesday, October 4, 2022 8:30 o’clock a.m. Present were Chairman Kelly B. Dennis, Vice-Chairwoman Jeanne A. Whalen, Member Fred M. Devish and County Clerk Melissa Jones. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited to the Flag. Jeanne moved to approve the minutes from September 6, 7 & 14, 2022. Fred seconded, all ayes, motion carried. Fred moved to approve the BOE minutes from August 30 & September 7, 14 & 30, 2022. Jeanne seconded, all ayes, motion c... Full story
NOTICE October 24, 2022 is the last day to register to vote in the General Election to be held November 8, 2022. You may register at the County Clerk’s office or City Hall. You will be able to register at the polls on Election Day. When you are registering to vote at the County Clerk’s Office, the City Halls, or at the Polls on Election Day you must: 1. Provide the number of your current, valid, Wyoming driver’s license OR State that you do not have a current, valid, Wyoming driver’s license and provide the last four digits of your social... Full story
PUBLIC NOTICE The Wyoming Public Service Commission (Commission) approved the Amended Application of Black Hills Wyoming Gas, LLC d/b/a Black Hills Energy (BHWG or the Company) to establish a total purchased gas cost rate of $0.8446 per therm, representing a decrease of $0.0026 per therm, effective on and after September 1, 2022. The rate is applicable to approximately 67,937 customers, including all Cheyenne and Cody Division customers as well as all Choice Gas customers in the Casper, Gillette, and Torrington Divisions who have elected to... Full story
