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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Moorcroft Clerk/Treasurer Cheryl Schneider has completed the application for a pandemic-related CARES Act funding grant from the State Lands and Investments Board in the amount of $203,000, which was approved and signed Monday night by the council to help the town pay back wages to police and clerks during the time of the pandemic. The application had to be submitted to SLIB by October 28. Officer Injured Also during Monday night’s meeting, the council heard that residents won’t be seeing Officer Jory Tadlock in uniform for the foreseeable fut...
An estimated 75 tons of yard waste was burned last week by Pine Haven’s Public Works Director Sunny Schell with the assistance of volunteer fire crew Chief Don Lancaster, TJ Gideon, Bruce Lang and Ed Scott. This pile is usually burned once a year, as winter approaches and the danger of open flames lessens. The ash from the burn will not be wasted as the council recently approved Schell’s plan to incorporate this waste material with other components to make compost. “I’m going to separat...
Spooky season is here and, like the rest of us, this group of assorted monsters spotted in Texas Trails is waiting for the party to start....
Whether for reasons of convenience, health or politics, more people than ever before are casting their votes before election day this year. Crook County has followed the nationwide trend, with a quarter of votes already cast. Reports suggest that nearly 90% of the total number of absentee votes cast for the last presidential election have already been cast nationwide. In Crook County, however, absentee votes have long since outpaced the number that were cast for in 2016. “We’re bigger than we’ve ever had before,” says County Clerk Linda F...
Larry Glen Riehemann, 64, of Moorcroft, Wyoming, passed away on October 14, 2020 at his home of natural causes. He was born May 5, 1956, in Sundance, WY to William C. and Ledel (Baldwin) Riehemann. Larry shared a birthday with his brother Bob. He lived on the family ranch outside of Osage until 1963, when the family moved to Upton and he attended school through the fifth grade. In 1966, the family moved to Moorcroft where he attended school, graduating in 1974. Following graduation, he enlisted... Full story
Mass of Christian Burial for Joseph Slattery was held Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Moorcroft, WY. Father Bryce Lungren officiaed; interment followed at Moore Hill Cemetery, Hulett, WY.. Joseph A Slattery Jr. was born on April 20, 1938 in Rock Springs, WY to Joseph A and Caroline (Hicks) Slattery. Joe was the oldest of nine and he and his siblings spent their childhood near the Wyodak Mine, later moving to their grandparent’s homestead on the Sunnyslope Road, eas... Full story
James “Jim” David Clark, 77, of Sundance, Wyoming, passed away peacefully at home on October 21, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. Visitation was Monday, October 26, 2020, from 4-6 p.m. at Fidler-Roberts & Isburg Funeral Chapel in Sundance. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at 1 p.m. at the Crook County Central Administration School Gymnasium, in Sundance. Burial followed the funeral at Green Mountain Cemetery in Sundance, Wyoming. Jim was born in Sundance, Wyo... Full story
Earl Milten “Mick” Gray, 97, passed away peacefully at Sheridan’s VA Mountain View Living Center in Sheridan, Wyoming, on October 20, 2020. Milten resided at his home in Sundance, Wyoming, for 26 years following the death of his wife. Milten was born the second child of ten children to Nellie M. Lull and Earl W. Gray on March 31, 1923, in Osage, Wyoming. His family settled in the Kara Creek area. Milten attended school in Sundance. He worked on the ranch until he was drafted into the United States Army on January 29, 1943 at the age of 17 an... Full story
After banned items explode, Teton recyclers ask residents to do better JACKSON (WNE) — After suffering both a fire and a bear spray canister explosion, Teton County Integrated Solid Waste and Recycling is asking the public to do a better job properly disposing of batteries and canisters. “Please remember the human element of recycling and trash in Teton County,” a press release said. “Recycling Center staff work very closely with every piece of material that comes to the facility, and some can be very dangerous.” Batteries and bear spray are...
CASPER – Wyoming leaders are hoping for more money from the federal government as Congress remains gridlocked over an additional round of stimulus funding. The state is working to spend the remainder of the $1.25 billion in federal relief granted earlier this year before its Dec. 30 deadline. Still, Wyoming leaders are hoping for more time to spend the money. Simultaneously, they are looking for additional funds to help bolster the state amid a structural decline in revenues driven by woes in the extractive energies. The feeling is a common one...
GILLETTE— A decade ago, the Powder River Basin was hitting its economic peak. Fracking was exploding to pump new life into Wyoming’s oil and natural gas industries, and coal was proving why it was the real black gold of the Cowboy State. The Powder River Basin produced nearly 420 million tons of coal in 2009 and accounted for 50% of the electricity generation in the United States. The four large, publicly traded coal companies that dominated PRB production were so flush with cash they were taking on billions in debt to fuel extensive expansion...
The Second Annual Coach Mirich Texas Hold ‘em Tournament will be held at the Pine Haven Community Center on Saturday, November 7 this year. The party gets underway at 4 p.m. This year’s fundraiser benefits the Pine Haven Volunteer Fire Department. “We are going to, hopefully, raise enough money to buy the Jaws of Life for the fire department,” Councilwoman Karla Brandenburg advocates. The event will celebrate the memory of long-time coach and friend to many Carl Mirich, who passed away around three years ago, with a Texas Hold ‘Em Tournamen...
The new aeration blowers for both lagoon cells have been installed to the foundation in the blower building. Process piping for the new equipment will soon be installed for aeration on lagoon cell 2. Lagoon cell 2 is near the end of sludge removal. Further drying of this cell needs to occur before completion, but this winter weather will slightly slow that process down. RCS began welding the aeration lines that stretch across cell 2 to the new piping that has been installed underground on...
Whitcomb FFA members have received the belt buckles that they won at county fair. This year the Whitcomb FFA chapter took home 14 belt buckles and a solid amount of ribbons. We are excited to see what our chapter can do next year....
The Lady Wolves won both home matches this weekend, both with the sweep. The Wolves raised money for breast cancer for their Pink Day versus Pine Bluffs. They honored Sonya Duvall from Sundance, who is fighting breast cancer. The scores from the game were Moorcroft 3 Pine Bluffs 0 (25-21, 25-9, 25-13). The pack also faced the Wright Panthers and won in three sets, Moorcroft 3 Wright 0 (25-15, 25-16, 25-22). I am very proud of our progress this year. We are now sitting at 10-5 for the season. We...
The Wolves played host to the Pine Bluffs Hornets this past Friday. The Wolves were missing some key players due to injuries that have happened throughout the year, so the pack took the field with younger players stepping up and battling for the team. The Hornets took a 21-0 lead over the Wolves in the first quarter, then scored one more time in in the second. The Wolves wouldn’t be shut out as Zane Linder followed some great blocking and took it 54 yards, making the score 28-6 at half. Lane W...
Moorcroft resident Michael Wiese was arrested earlier this month on charges of aggravated assault after allegedly kicking a door down and pulling a knife on a victim. On October 9, a Moorcroft Police Officer was dispatched at around 8:30 p.m. to a home for a report of a violent incident. The reporting party had informed Dispatch that Wiese had broken down a door and left the residence, but then returned. When the officer arrived on scene, he separated the two and spoke to Wiese. The officer reports that Wiese that the alleged victim had been dr...
On October 19, police assisted Moorcroft Fire Department at a business fire alarm. On October 19, police assisted Moorcroft EMS on an emergency call. On October 20, police assisted Moorcroft EMS on an emergency call. On October 21, police assisted Moorcroft EMS on an emergency call. On October 21, police clerk gave emergency fund assistance to someone in need. On October 24, while conducting a welfare check, officer observed an unattended death. Officer contacted Moorcroft EMS and Crook County Coroner’s Office. Officer stayed on scene until a...
Speeding – Maureen Koeltl, CA, 97/80, $145; Emilee Goldy, SD, 96/80, $140; Cameron McPherson, WI, 92/80, $120; Stacey Stone, Moorcroft, 89/80, $103; Michael Werner, TN, 84/70, $130; Diego D. Valeriano Ochoa, Gillette, 86/80, $97; Wendall Sutcliffe, IL, 76/65, $115; Stephen Bechler, IL, 87/70, $145 No Seat Belt (driver) – Wallace Hloucha, Gillette, $25 Stop Sign Violation – Victoria A. Fedora, Alva, $140 No Registration and Improper Display of Tabs – Chance Jensen, Gillette, $90; Tina Haefele, Douglas, $20 No Valid Title, Registration and Lic...
Oct. 19 – Two VIN checks. Traffic stop. Assist to Wyoming Highway Patrol twice. Suspicious person. Business check. Six EMS pages. Fire department page. Oct. 20 – Four VIN checks. Two traffic stops. Business checks. One subject booked into jail. Traffic complaint. Three EMS pages. Oct. 21 – Four VIN checks. Four traffic stops. Three EMS pages. Oct. 22 – Four VIN checks. Four traffic stops. Assist to Wyoming Highway Patrol. Business check. Motorist assist. Two EMS pages. Fire department page. Oct. 23 – Two VIN checks. Paper service. Two traff...
The 58th Annual Western Family and Consumer Science Show was held at the Central States Fairgrounds in Rapid City. While this is called a show, it consists of various contests for developing life skills that 4-Hers, youth and adults may participate in. It runs in conjunction with the Western Junior Livestock Show. The 2020 FCS Show had 175 contestants with over 450 entries. The contestants came from South Dakota, Wyoming, Nebraska and Montana. Crook County participants earning ribbons were: Liberty Cook (Junior) – Produce, Skill-A-Thon, b...
CROOK COUNTY LAND USE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Regular Meeting Minutes Cody Galloway Roger Connett Chairman Vice-Chairman October 13, 2020 Members Present: Vice-Chairman, Roger Connett, Mary Yemington, Morgan Ellsbury Members Absent: Chairman, Cody Galloway, Terry Wilkerson Staff: Tim Lyons Visitors: Vice-Chairman, Roger Connett called to order the regular meeting of the Crook County Land Use Planning & Zoning Commission October 13, 2020 at 7:10 p.m. Amend and Adopt the Agenda Vice-Chairman, Roger Connett asked if there were any amendments...
MINUTES of MEETING BOARD of TRUSTEES CROOK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 Preparing Today for Success Tomorrow CCSD#1 will prepare & empower all students for successful, lifelong learning through effective teaching. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of Crook County School District #1 was held in Hulett, WY, Monday, October 19, 2020, at the hour of 6:00 PM at the Hulett School. ROLL CALL The meeting opened with the following present: Chairman Brian Marchant; Trustees Thayne Gray, Dena Mills, and Ken Rathbun. Trustees absent...
The results below reflect the unofficial county results as they were reported on Election Night. Write-in votes are not yet tallied and the national count is still ongoing. Vote counts below reflect only Crook County's contribution to state and national counts. The only contested seats in city council races were in Moorcroft, where Paul Gallegos took one seat with 252 votes and Ben Glenn retained his seat with 246 votes. President/Vice President Trump/Pence – 3651 Biden/Harris – 378 Jorgensen/Cohen – 57 Pierce/Ballard – 19 Write-in – 14 US Sen...
