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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Last week saw roads closed and fog, snow and wind that affected visibility and forced school closures, with no unnecessary travel for a number of days. There are always the diehards, though; intrepid adventurers who greet the first signs of a storm's end with gusto and a toboggan. They travel to the school yard hill to feel the bitter breeze on their cheeks as they glide their sleds down the drifts before climbing to do it all again. These youngsters head home as afternoon temperatures begin to...
Two local men perished during a search and rescue effort at Keyhole State Park that began on Thursday and continued until dusk on Sunday. Bruce Lang, 68, and Jason Otto, 48, both tragically lost their lives while attempting to rescue a stranded recreationist who had fallen through the ice. The Crook County Sheriff's Office received a call on December 15 at around 9:10 p.m. that a male subject had gone through the ice while driving his UTV on the reservoir. Dispatch spoke to the subject on the...
Despite Winter Storm Diaz trying to rain...or rather snow...on our parade, Moorcroft Chamber of Commerce had a great turnout for the Parade of Lights. With the light poles down Big Horn Avenue decorated and lit up and piles of snow along the parade route, it was a true winter wonderland. The amount of effort and care put in to each float was evident. Kids' faces lit up with each entry that rolled by. From the chains that jingled like bells on the Thomas Family Christmas horse team wagon, to the...
Eric Orval Huseby, 88 was born July 28, 1934 to Louis and Muriel Huseby on the Huseby Ranch. Eric passed away on December 13, 2022. Eric attended the country school here on the place through the eighth grade. Eric worked with his dad on the ranch and in the timber industry. His fairness, honesty and kind heartedness is matched by few. He will be greatly missed. On June 5, 1955, Eric married Jeannie Davis in a ceremony at the Baptist Church in Hulett. The couple made their home on the ranch for...
Funeral service for Bruce Lang will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, December 23, 2022 at Keyhole Country Club, Pine Haven, WY with Charlie Gulley and Gordon Harper officiating. Bruce Lang age 68, passed away December 15, 2022 at Keyhole Reservoir doing what he did best: taking care of everyone else....
In last week’s issue, in the article regarding the Knotty Pines subdivision, we quoted a member of the Pine Haven Volunteer Fire Department’s concerns that the person who drew up the site plans 13 years ago is now the head of the agency that approves said plans. This information was not correct. According to a spokesperson for the Department of Environmental Quality, the person who drew up the plans is now an employee of the water division and has had no part in reviewing the plans, having placed another engineer in charge of that task to avo...
The Pine Haven Volunteer Fire Department has been vigorously updating and upgrading their personal protective gear and vehicles as well as bringing in more volunteers over the last couple of years. This endeavor is expensive and the department is always moving forward with protecting those protecting the community. To this end, the department again sought permission from council to seek grant funding from the Wyoming State Forestry. This grant provided many of the needed bunker gear for the firefighters last year and Chief TJ Gideon was able,...
WyDOT cautions drivers about winter conditions SHERIDAN (WNE) — The Sheridan Police Department reported 38 motor vehicle accidents on city streets, not including hit and run accidents, between Dec. 1 and Dec. 15. Data for Dec. 8 was not available, so the number could be even higher. “One of our biggest safety issues is the number of people that drive without their headlights on, especially in windy, foggy or snowy conditions in the middle of the day,” said Wyoming Department of Transportation District 4 Public Involvement Specialist Laura...
CASPER — In the upcoming legislative session, state lawmakers will again take up a slate of bills that aim to reform Wyoming’s elections and campaigns. Some of the bills will be reruns of legislation that popped up in the past. Others, like one that would hone regulations around federal PACs, have come about as the result of new information that emerged in this year’s midterm elections. Another would put into state statute security measures around election equipment that Wyoming already undertakes voluntarily. Lawmakers on the corpo...
Speeding – Jesse Kropf, Ritter, OR, 81/75, $97; Camey Rae Gathman, Mandan, ND, 90/75, $135; Richard Summers, Nederland, TX, 88/80, $101; Rebecca Podio, Newcastle, WY, 82/70, $120; Ryan Remington, Rapid City, SD, 86/75, $115; Patrick Hoover, Ashburn, VA, 94/75, $155; Michael Landsverk, Billings, MT, 91/80, $115; Derick H. Douglas, Newcastle, WY, 77/70, $99; Nicholas Mattson, Daniel, WY, 88/80, $101; William Streidl, Broomfield, CO, 47/30, $209; Oakley Aaron Hanson, Gillette, WY, $80 No Seat Belt (driver with passenger under 12) – Timothy Fox...
Dec. 12 – Four VIN checks. Business checks. Citizen assist. Gun call. Traffic hazard. Trespassing complaint. EMS page. Dec. 13 – Alarm. Assisted another agency. Business checks. EMS page. Dec. 14 – Traffic stop. Business check. Welfare check. Dec. 15 – Traffic accident with damage. Assist another agency. Assist Wyoming Highway Patrol. Fingerprints for outside employment. Suspicious person. Arrest subject on warrant. Dec. 16 – Three VIN checks. Traffic accident with injuries. Traffic accident with damage. Fire alarm. Domestic disturban...
Around 12 to 15 kids showed up to meet Santa at the Kids Christmas Party in Pine Haven. After visiting with the jolly fellow and his green friend, the Grinch, they picked a gift out, then decorated cookies, had fun at the hot chocolate bar....
At the Pine Haven Council meeting, a possible ordinance that allows chickens in town was raised again by a couple of concerned citizens. According to town Clerk/Treasurer Barb Hardy, however, there is no such municipal law at this time. Town resident Larry Glenn spoke from the floor, saying that he was there because, “I was told last month that this [meeting] was going to be about that so I showed up tonight.” He explained that, while he wanted to discuss details of the proposed law, “I’m going to wait to get an official stance on it.” An...
The kids of the First Presbyterian Church of Moorcroft had their Christmas Program Sunday, December 18. The star of the show was, as always, the live pony. "Ol Paint" acts like he's right at home walking down the aisle of the church carrying 'Mary' (Chevelle Renneisen) and led by 'Joseph' (Alek Renneisen). They acted out the Christmas Story, the Birth of Jesus. The angels were: Charlene Huckins, Lauryn Huckins, Dolly Huckins, Natalyn Hoppes and Ava Cantu. The shepherds were: Joslyn Van...
Story time is every Wednesday morning at 10 a.m., geared toward preschool age children, however everyone is welcome. Kids Paint class is the first Friday of every month. Participants must sign up, please call the library at 307-756-3232 for details. Afterschool activities on Wednesdays from 4-5 p.m. No Afterschool activities on December 21 or 28. New Arrivals! K-3: The Crayons’ Christmas by Drew Daywalt, I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas by John Rox, Almost Time by Gary D. Schmidt, My Little Pony: Merry Christmas, everypony! by Alexandra W...
Town of Moorcroft Regular Meeting of the Council Wednesday, December 14th, 2022 Town Council Present: Mayor Ben Glenn, Councilmen Dale Petersen, Dusty Petz and Paul Smoot Absent: Councilman Austin Smith Town Representatives Present: Clerk/Treasurer Cheryl Schneider, Police Chief Bill Bryant, Public Works Director Cory Allison and HDR Engineer Heath Turbiville Mayor Glenn called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm and the Pledge of Allegiance was said. Roll call was taken with Councilman Smith excused. Kelly Donahue, Moorcroft Volunteer Fire...
CALL for BIDS Crook County School District #1 Board of Trustees is accepting sealed bids for the sale of the following surplus property: • 4x4 Lincoln Torchmate Plasma table with all attachments. This does not include the plasma cutter. There are holes in the water pan that will need to be repaired. Everything else works as it should. The property is located at Moorcroft High School in Moorcroft, WY, and can be inspected by scheduling an appointment with Randy Gill at (307)-290-0701. Photos are available upon request by emailing g...
As Santa’s big day approaches, medical experts are recommending caution – especially around members of your family and social circle who are more vulnerable to serious illness, such as infants and the elderly. An increase in contagious diseases has been reported all around the nation, with an earlier flu season than usual. “We have been seeing some RSV, especially in the pediatric population,” says Micki Lyons, CEO for Crook County Medical Services District. “There has been an uptick of Influenza A in the county along with Strep. There are...
