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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Whoever got started on this snowman by the south parking lot of the MTC after last week's storm was thwarted by the arrival of the town's plows the next morning. The first blizzard of the season brought 12 much-needed inches of moisture to the area, along with high winds. Roads around the area were closed for much of the day due to poor conditions, including I-90 towards Gillette....
During the night of Wednesday, October 13, the Converse Car Wash and Laundry, in Moorcroft, was robbed. At approximately 8 a.m. Thursday morning, Officer Jake Miller responded to a call of a break-in at the facility. The disappearance of “several thousands of dollars in quarters” was later discovered, according to owner Damon Swaney. Moorcroft Chief of Police Bill Bryant was unable to provide further details on this active case. However, he was able to say that the department is currently following viable leads....
Over the last few weeks, students at the MK-8 have been painting almost 400 river rocks as part of a much larger project. Many of the painted rocks were on display last Thursday afternoon, before the kids took them home for the next stage of the plan. Art teacher Dawn Anderson explained the mission: "In cities around the world, people have been painting rocks and hiding them around their community and schools. It lets the rock-finder know that someone cares and is thinking of them. In art at MK8...
The succulent aroma of home-cooked pasta will be drifting from the library of the Moorcroft Town Center (MTC) on Saturday, October 23, for the 14th annual Moorcroft Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC) Annual Banquet, recognizing the Citizen and Business of the Year as well as the Lifetime Achievement winner. The chamber banquet committee will take guests to La Speranza, the most popular Italian eatery this side of Italy, where something other than pasta is heating up the kitchen….cold-blooded murder! Restaurateur Pepi Roni has been shot in the b...
Donna's Diner was again closed for part of last week to complete cosmetic finishes after the accident in July when an area resident accidentally drove his vehicle through the front of the building. Heritage Homes had the new windows, interior trim and other details done for inspection Friday afternoon and the exterior cladding Monday. The café reopened early Saturday morning to a crowd of loyal locals....
Waynita Beth Schlosser, 73, passed away October 11, 2021 at her home in Moorcroft, Wyoming. Waynita was born September 14, 1948 to Wayne and Elma (Hale) Yates. She was raised in Whitewood, SD and attended school in that area. She attended cosmetology school in Rapid City, SD. Waynita met and married her wild man, Joe Schlosser, on June 30, 1968 and they set out on a life of traveling on numerous road construction jobs between South Dakota and Wyoming. To their union came four children; Marge,... Full story
Gathering of family and friends for Kevin Trigg will be held at 3 p.m., Friday, October 22, 2021 at the Moose Lodge. Kevin Trigg, 64, passed away October 3, 2021. Kevin Glen Trigg was born in New Underwood, SD to Harold and Iva Mae (Cooke) Trigg of Elms Springs, SD. He was the youngest of 11 children. Kevin attended grade school in Elm Springs and graduated from high school in Sturgis, SD. After graduation he returned to the family ranch in Elm Springs. He moved to Rozet, WY in 1979 and worked... Full story
(Ardythe) Ann MacIlravie passed away on Wednesday morning, October 6, 2021, at the Gillette Legacy Center from cancer. Ann was born in 1941, in Tyler, Minnesota, to Joseph and Myrtle (Teig) Rolstad. The family moved to Mankato, Minnesota, where Ann spent her childhood along with her sister, Janet. Ann completed high school in Mankato, attended university at St. Olaf College in Northfield, and graduated with her B.S.N. in nursing in 1963. Following her graduation, Ann traveled to Europe and... Full story
The picture of Wyatt Williamson on the lower right corner of last week’s Moorcroft Leader front page was courtesy of MK-8 fifth grade teacher Sarah Merchen.... Full story
Vaccination numbers plateau CASPER (WNE) — The number of Wyoming residents seeking COVID-19 vaccines has again plateaued. In the last two weeks, just under 4600 people sought a first dose, and 576 sought the one-dose Janssen shot. Those numbers are roughly the same as they were in the previous two-week period. The shift is a turn from August, when nearly double that number of people were seeking initial vaccine doses in Wyoming. The plateau persists despite a new advertisement campaign from the Wyoming Department of Health, and pleadings f...
The Lady Wolves hit the road this weekend, winning both matches. In Newell, the Wolves won in three sets (25-19, 25-8, 25-3). The #4 Wolves then played #3 Big Horn and won (25-22, 25-20, 16-25, 25-22). To win on the road in Big Horn was a huge momentum shift for our team. We had some moments in the game that pushed us to play together as a team. Teammates stepped in when we needed them to perform, and it was the definition of a team game on Saturday. Each girl showed up and gave it their all,...
NOTICE OF SALE OF ABONDONED VEHICLE The following vehicle will be sold at 1 p.m. on November 6, 2021 at 20170 US HWY 16, Moorcroft, Crook County, Wyoming, to wit: A 1956, Chevrolet Pickup, VIN # 255J011211. The Seller claims $700.00 for expense of removal, preservation, custody, storage and sale. The vehicle shall be sold to the highest bidder who pays in a form acceptable to the Seller. Seller: Charles Schoenewald PO Box 503 Moorcroft, WY 82721 (307) 660-2239 Publish: October 21 and 28, 2021... Full story
Call For Bids Notice is hereby given that the Town of Moorcroft, Wyoming will receive sealed bids for one (1) new 2022 white Dodge Durango AWD Pursuit Vehicle with a 2012 Dodge Durango as a trade in, trade in vehicle is “as is”. Specifications and related bid requirements of interested bidders are available at Town Hall at 104 N. Big Horn Ave; P.O. Box 70 Moorcroft, Wyoming 82721 or by calling 307-756-3526 Monday through Friday 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM Each bid must be received at Moorcroft Town Hall P.O. Box 70, Moorcroft, Wyoming 82721 on or before 5... Full story
NOTICE OF SUBDIVISION PRELIMINARY PLAT REVIEW HEARING Be advised that Heritage Properties, LLC, PO Box 812, Moorcroft, WY 82721 is hereby giving notice of their intent to apply for a subdivision permit to subdivide a tract of land in Crook County, Wyoming located as follows: LOFTY RIDGE ESTATES SUBDIVISION, BEING LOCATED IN THE SW1/4SE1/4 AND SW1/4SE1/4 OF SECTION 30, T55N, R66W, 6TH P.M. CROOK COUNTY, WYOMING Which is generally located 1.40 miles north of the Town of Moorcroft on US Highway14. The preliminary plat of this subdivision will be... Full story
TOWN OF MOORCROFT REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL MONDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2021 Town Council Present: Mayor Clell Claar, Councilmen Dale Petersen, Austin Smith, Paul Smoot, and Ben Glenn Town Representatives Present: Deputy Clerk- Jodi Clark, Chief of Police-Bill Bryant, Public Works Director-Cory Allison, Town Attorney-Pat Carpenter, HDR Engineer- Heath Turbiville Mayor Claar called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm with the Pledge of Allegiance being said. Councilman Smith motioned to approve the Consent Agenda, Councilman Glenn 2nd. Motion carried... Full story
TOWN OF PINE HAVEN ORDINANCE #6 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A NONEXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO POWDER RIVER ENERGY CORPORATION TO CONSTRUCT, ACQUIRE, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN AN ELECTRIC SYSTEM IN THE TOWN OF PINE HAVEN, WYOMING, AND TO FURNISH ELECTRICITY TO THE TOWN AND THE INHABITANTS THEREOF, AND TO USE THE STREETS, ROADS, ALLEYS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES WITHIN THE TOWN; LENGTH OF FRANCHISE; FRANCHISE FEE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH; SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE TOWN OF... Full story
PUBLIC NOTICE The Town of Moorcroft is accepting sealed bids for the following surplus vehicles: 1999 Peterbilt Garbage Truck 1994 Ford Garbage Truck Both trucks are Heil-Curb Tenders. Please call Town Hall for additional information at 756-3526. Bids will be accepted until 5:00 pm on November 5th at the Town Hall at 104 N. Big Horn, Moorcroft, WY 82721. All bids must be in a sealed envelope and clearly marked “Garbage Truck surplus” for each truck and turned in to the Town Hall office. Bids will be presented and awarded at the Town Cou... Full story
