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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Chuck Graf was born and raised in Onaga, Kansas to parents Ellen and Ted Graf. He grew up with two older brothers, Jerry and Larry, plus many cousins, second cousins and even a double cousin, Daryl Graf. Chuck graduated from Onaga High School in 1969 and went on to NCK in Beloit, Kansas, where he graduated in welding, working for several companies before running his family's bar and grill, aka: "Ted's Grill." His first love was always hunting since his childhood; be it deer, quail, coyotes,... Full story
Speeding – Damon Anderson, Brooklyn Center, MN, 92/80, $130; Antonio Valencia, New Harmony, UT, 77/55, $170; Reynaldo Narvaiz, Jr., Gillette, WY, 94/75, $155; Hailey Shelstad, Gillette, WY, 84/65, $223 No Seat Belt (passenger) – Andrea Clark, Sioux Falls, SD, $10 Stop Sign Violation – Wade Jeffery Regan, Newcastle, WY, $140 Expired Temporary License Permit/Improper Registration – John Shumate, Calera, AL, $140 Exhibit Acceleration – Stetson Mykel Niehoff, Gillette, WY, $150 Weight Over Permit Limits (0-2000) – David Hammons, Ft. Worth, TX,...
Dec. 18 – Two VIN checks. Two fingerprints. Four traffic stops. Four business checks. Two house watches. Welfare check. Traveler’s aide. Motorist assist. Dec. 19 – Motorist assist. Two paper services. Four traffic stops. House watch. Two suspicious circumstances. Information. Two business checks. EMS page. Dec. 20 – Three VIN checks. Two paper services. Three traffic stops. Four business checks. Four house watches. Fingerprints. Prisoner transport. Project Life Saver. Three EMS pages. Dec. 21 – Four VIN checks, Fingerprints. Two traffic s...
Moorcroft’s splashpad has been an anticipated addition to the town’s summertime recreation for several years, waiting on grant possibilities as the town works diligently on the more pressing issues of outdated and failing infrastructure. Now, with the Powder River Water Project II moving forward, so too is the Splash Park Project. Since the beginning, the plan has been to have the feature installed in Noonan Park, the town’s oldest square. Unfortunately, after testing the planned site, Advanced Geo-Tech Solutions found the ground to be unsta...
Applications open for internship program for new farmers, ranchers CHEYENNE (WNE) — The GrowinG Internship Program is now accepting applications for 2024, according to a news release from University of Wyoming Extension. “The goal of this program is to provide interns with a hands-on internship at a working farm or ranch in Wyoming, in cooperation with state producer organizations and educational institutions,” said Kendra Faucett, program coordinator, in the release. The program provides a $5000 stipend for a 10-week work experience, which...
The kids of the first Presbyterian Church of Moorcroft had their Christmas program Sunday, December 17. The live pony ‘Ol Paint’ helped us again He carried Mary (Natalyn Hoppes), led by Joseph (Alek Renneisen), right down the aisle of the church. They acted out the Christmas story, the birth of Jesus. The angels were Charlene, Lauryn and Dolly Huckins, Bella East, Chevelle, Renneisen, Elaina and Katy Zurbuchen and Harlie Dooley. The shepherds were Kaylee Buckner, Bristol East, William Bus...
CASPER — A mine exploration project in Halleck Creek was ranked as one of the top ten critical mineral sites on the planet after assay results earlier this year revealed exceptionally high levels of rare earth elements. But this month the project owners, American Rare Earths, U.S. subsidiary of an Australian-founded exploration company, have completed their full development drilling campaign, and the new assay results suggest that soon this Albany County mine will be ranked number one. Mineral testing of samples from Overton Mountain r...
Join our 24 in ‘24 Adult Book Challenge! The challenge begins January 1 and participants have until December 31, 2024 to finish. Books, ebooks or audiobooks can be utilized to read or listen to a book in the 24 different categories. Log sheets are available to pick up now. Join us for Movie Days. Sing will be played on Friday December 29 at 1 p.m. and the sequel, Sing 2, on Friday, January 5, at 1 p.m. Popcorn will be provided! Feel free to bring other snacks and drinks. Youth and Adult craft classes with Alyson from My Homemade Hellos will b...
Tia Cranston of Moorcroft was named on Chadron State College’s President’s List. To qualify, students must have a cumulative 4.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale and must be enrolled in 12 credit hours of coursework, be seeking their first bachelor’s degree and have no incomplete grades during the semester....
(Below) Mike James and son Marcus James wrestle during the MHS Alumni Duals. (Above) Dad Steve Allred and Walker Allred....
Crook County School District #1 Notice is hereby given that the Crook County School District #1 Board of Trustees issued warrants for the following bills exceeding $500.00 at the regular meeting of the board held on DECEMBER 18TH, 2023 IN SUNDANCE, WYOMING. To Whom Paid Purpose of Expenditure Amount General Fund 21 ELECTRIC Repairs $644.60 A & B WELDING SUPPLY CO INC Supplies $1,791.16 ABLE LLC Contract Services $2,220.00 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES Supplies $4,193.57 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES Books $9,776.31 AXE, CYNTHIA J Refund Deposit $979.04... Full story
PUBLIC NOTICE (Sale of Surplus Property) The Town of Moorcroft will accept bids for the purchase of the following surplus municipal property: • 2011 Bomag BC472RB Compactor – Machine serial number 101930041008 2003 hours All bids must be in a sealed envelope and clearly marked as “2011 BoMag Bid” All bids must be received in the Town of Moorcroft clerk’s office no later than 5:00 pm, local time, on January 10th, 2024 to be considered. Bids will be opened and awarded at the January 10th, 2024 council meeting. The Town reserves the right to... Full story
NOTICE OF A CONTINUED SUBDIVISON HEARING FOR APPLICATION OF SUBDIVISION PERMIT Be advised that the Crook County Land Use Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a continued public hearing to continue the review of the application and plat of the Massie Estates Minor Subdivision on Monday, January 8, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the Crook County Courthouse Basement Community Room, 309 East Cleveland Street, Sundance, Wyoming 82729. Dated this 20th day of December 2023. Collin Massie Publish: December 28, 2023... Full story
NOTICE OF INTENT TO HOLD PUBLIC INPUT MEETINGS Notice is hereby given that the Board of Crook County Commissioners is hosting a series of public input meetings where options for growth management in Crook County will be discussed. These sessions will be led by a facilitator and are free and open for the public to attend. The same information will be presented at each meeting. The dates and locations of the meetings are: January 9, 2024, at 6pm - Greater Hulett Community Center Gymnasium, 401 Sager Avenue, Hulett, WY 82720 January 11, 2024, at... Full story
Residents of the Glen Vista subdivision on Vista Grande Drive, who have never been connected to municipal sewer, are specifically invited to a public hearing on January 9, at 7 p.m. At the hearing, the council will discuss the Vista Grande Sanitary Sewer Extension Local Improvement District in which they will be participating to pay their portion, equaling $381,652. Mayor Karla Brandenburg explains, “We’ve got a[n ARPA] grant to connect them to our sewer system so we have to form a sewer district and the residents will be paying the fee on tha...
A state of Wyoming veterans service officer from the Wyoming Veterans Commission will conduct community outreach services around Wyoming cities throughout January. Sandy McFarland is available to meet with veterans and their families to discuss state and federal veterans’ benefits, Department of Veterans Affairs claims or VA healthcare. McFarland can also help veterans and their families apply for benefits, file claims or request healthcare. Her office is located at 551 Running West Dr., Ste. 100, in Gillette, and she will be available in N...
