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 Mayor Dick Claar met with the Crook County Commissioners last week to request the formation of a solid waste district in an attempt to save the municipal landfill for the benefit of everyone within the county. After a concentrated effort, the Moorcroft mayor was able to show, via letters, support from Sundance, Pine Haven and Moorcroft for a district. However, even with this, Commissioners Jeanie Whalen and Kelly Dennis did not appear receptive to any realistic arrangement and would co...
Folks may not be traveling this year, but many are out setting their lights and balloons for the season for friends and neighbors to enjoy. This Pine Haven family is lining the roof with colorful bulbs as they listen to traditional songs of the season....
At last month’s meeting of the Moorcroft Town Council, a request for variance was raised by Black Widows coach Dan Schutt regarding use of the Moorcroft Town Center (MTC) gymnasium by the traveling girls basketball team. Under current use fees, each of the nine players are obligated to pay $250 per month for use of the gym, the girls actually use the facility to practice four days during a month’s time. Schutt sought a variance from the MTC Committee, but was unable to find recourse. He then sought relief from the governing body. Upon hea...
A statewide mask order goes into effect this week in an effort to address an increase in hospitalizations and deaths due to COVID-19 while keeping businesses open, according to an announcement from Governor Mark Gordon. Unless the order is revoked before it expires on January 8, face coverings will be required for the next month in most public places. “Our state and those surrounding us are facing a hospital capacity crisis that now compels us to take additional action. All through the fall, W...
Our Thanks Blessings in a Backpack would like to thank everyone that has donated to our weekend food program this year. We have more students and families that are receiving our food bags this year. PREC Foundation, for both the weekly food bags and the Thanksgiving and Christmas food boxes. Also, Neiman Enterprises, Sundance State Bank, Pinnacle Bank, Summit National Bank and the Carriers. We live in a great community that truly supports the needs of our students. Thanks again. Deb Bush Tracy Bush Thank You Thank you to everyone who sent...
Another good man has left us. David Geiman, 79, Sundance, Wyoming, died Thursday, December 3, 2020, at the Crook County Memorial Hospital in Sundance. David Geiman was born December 20, 1940 to Aden and Julia Geiman. David led a great life as a ranch hand for local ranches in the Sundance area. He also was a guide and pack hand for an Idaho outfitting camp. But his greatest accomplishment was his time as a custodian for the Sundance School District. David enjoyed working with the staff and the s...
Glen Edward Cheshier was born on December 16, 1945 in Hulett, WY, a son of Walter and Virginia (Schlosser) Cheshier. Glen grew up in Hulett, where he attended school and graduated from Hulett High School in 1964. Following graduation, Glen spent several years out on the west coast. He eventually returned to Hulett to help care for his mother. Glen lived in Belle Fourche for eight years, where he worked for the Gambles Store and Coast-To-Coast Store. While working in Belle Fourche, he met Kay Gin...
Welcome to the inaugural publication of The Forestry Corner. This monthly column is jointly produced by the Wyoming State Forestry Division and the Wyoming Tree Farm Committee, a landowner advocacy group, associated with the American Forest Foundation. The mission of this periodic column is to provide interesting information about trees and forests, management assistance and to answer important and frequently asked questions. We hope the information provided will stimulate interest and support for science based sustainable forest and tree...
COVID forces Riverton hospital to move services to Lander RIVERTON (WNE) — In-patient hospital services by SageWest Health Care in Riverton have been moved to the Lander hospital due to high COVID-19 infection rates among staff. “As you may have heard,” wrote SageWest spokeswoman Lindsey Anderson in a Tuesday statement, “members of our team have tested positive for COVID-19. To that end, we made the decision to temporarily transition all inpatient care to our Lander campus.” Imaging, emergency care, outpatient services, lab, surgical and infus...
Pine Haven’s beautification alliance has again brought smiles of appreciation to those who drive by the beautiful holiday lights along the north end of Pine Haven Road. The entire west side of the fence surrounding the Keyhole Golf Course lights up at dusk with many festive scenes, most of which have been provided by the town including the newest display, a pickup and camper. The only other contribution is a happy snowman and a couple of penguins at the furthest north end that share s...
The Whitcomb FFA Chapter is selling poinsettias. Come Sunday, December 13 to the west side parking lot of Coffee Cup. We are starting at 12:30 p.m. Join us for a cup of hot chocolate and Christmas music!...
Sheyanne Fosheim and Jaycee Garman with one of the Crook County Cattlewomen beef promotion signs. If you have seen some of these new signs around Crook County, they are brought to you by the Cattlewomen. Promoting beef is the Cattlewomen’s main objective and the five new big signs that have been placed around on different highways are a great way to do that. The signs were designed by Tracy Bush and paid for the by the Crook County Cattlewomen. Jenn and Lee Jay, W Bar Feeds, donated the posts a...
The Moorcroft Chamber of Commerce is once again gearing up for their annual Christmas Basket Project. This is a very worthwhile project and helps the less fortunate members of the community during the holiday season. In past years, the chamber have put together anywhere from 40-50 baskets so any kind of food or monetary donations would be greatly appreciated. For anyone needing a food basket or if you know of anyone needing a food basket, forms are available at the Moorcroft Post Office, Diehl’s Supermarket, Moorcroft Pinnacle Bank and the C...
You are invited to celebrate the birth of God’s Son, Jesus Christ, in warmth and light: Thursday, December 24, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. at Pine Ridge Community Church near Carlile. Dress warm and come ready to celebrate Christmas by the fire with song, scripture, story and warm goodies. This special service, hosted by Pine Ridge Ministries, will be held outdoors with several fire pits to light up and warm up the night…and our hearts. With the majority of 2020 behind us, we all have a new perspective on life. Prayerfully, it is one of knowing with mor...
Nov. 23 – Three VIN checks. Three traffic stops. Fingerprints for outside employment. Civil assist. Vehicle crash with deer. Welfare check. Nov. 24 – Three VIN checks. Two paper services. Two traffic stops. Executed search warrant. Assisted another agency. Fingerprints for outside employment. Suspicious vehicle. Civil assist. Two EMS pages. Nov. 25 – Two VIN checks. Five traffic stops. Assist another agency. Check serial number on gun in NCIC. Civil assist. Assist Wyoming Highway Patrol. Responded to alarm. Arrested subject on warrant. Two subj...
November 30 - December 6 Officer responded to the Dollar General for a theft report. Officer met with the store manager who explained that while she was in the back of the store she witnessed a female subject leave without paying for her items. Officer reviewed video footage of the incident and was able to identify the suspect. Once the suspect was identified the officer spoke to them. The suspect started she thought she had paid. At this time the officer told her to return to Dollar General and pay for the items to avoid any criminal charges....
U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso and Congresswoman Liz Cheney, all R-Wyo., released the following joint statement in support of Governor Mark Gordon’s latest actions to fight the spread of the coronavirus in Wyoming. “Governor Gordon is committed to protecting Wyoming and his health orders reflect that. We’ve lost 280 people in Wyoming and more than 280,000 Americans to this virus so far. It’s a real and significant threat,” said Enzi, Barrasso and Cheney. “We’re especially worried about protecting our most vulnerable population fr...
The aeration laterals for lagoon cell 2 are now properly under operation after training for the blower equipment was held for the Moorcroft Public Works crew last Wednesday. This week, the remaining material at the bottom of lagoon cell one is going to be removed and will continue until done....
The week started with the Lindberg Masonry crew, subcontractor for Glenn Construction, working on the block walls, bringing character and identity to the new restrooms at Noonan Park. After completion of the walls, the roof will be mounted, according to Ben Glenn, owner of Glenn Construction....
