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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Wyoming’s top elected officials denounced political violence and offered their prayers following an assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. “President Trump, his family and the families of the victims of today’s shooting are in our prayers,” Gov. Mark Gordon said in a statement. Trump’s campaign said the presumptive GOP nominee was doing “fine” after the shooting, according to the Associated Press, after a bullet pierced the upper part of his right ear. “We are thankful for th...
GILLETTE - The last several months have been a whirlwind for Crook County ranchers Shondah and Randall Otwell. They have been putting the finishing touches on their product, the water rippler, which they hope will make life easier for ranchers all across the country when it hits the market this fall. The water rippler solves a problem that has plagued the agricultural industry for generations. In the winter, water tanks freeze over and ranchers have to go out to each tank and break the ice...
The Wyoming Department of Transportation would like to remind motorists of the new penalties for violating highway closures to light and high profile vehicles that went into effect July 1. The "Light and high profile vehicle closures bill" (SF0113) passed in the 2024 legislative session. The bill language notes that, "any person who willfully fails to observe any sign, marker, warning, notice or direction" for closures to light, high-profile vehicles is guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon...
Moorcroft Mayor Ben Glenn and two other councilmen has been actively working toward installing a basketball court adjoining the existing tennis court in Westview Park. With Councilman Austin Smith quoting the lowest bid for the dirt work, he excused himself from the conversation and vote at last Wednesday night’s meeting, where the formerly tabled subject was presented for consideration. Glenn, whose company had bid but was not chosen, previously asked Town Attorney Pat Carpenter if he could join the discussion was informed that he could, ...
The turnout for the annual July 4 firework display at Keyhold Reservoir, which doubles as a fundraiser for the Pine Haven Volunteer Fire Department was considered a "great success" by Fire Chief TJ Gideon. However, he and his colleagues do believe that the weather before the show, which turned a little stormy, "played a role in attendance, it seemed the numbers were down". Between 35 and 40 volunteers helped clean up the area Sunday morning and the group had the entire site cleared within the...
At last week's monthly workshop of Pine Haven's council, Mayor Karla Brandenburg brought forth a question from a citizen regarding the six benches NEWWA promised in their benefit event in March of 2023. "Where are the benches?" the mayor asked, stating that a couple residents brought this subject to her. Councilwoman Suzette Edwards said she had similar questions addressed to her as well. The invitation to the benefit stated that the group was raising money for six new benches to honor Jason...
Pine Haven's Etched in Time Park has been the center of a few concerns for the last few years that involved a miscommunication between the town's long-lived beautification committee and the last couple of councils. According to the committee spokesperson Tammie McGovern, the council at the time of the park's opening agreed to take over the maintenance and management of the site. But with the changing of the governing body over the years, this agreement was lost. With a better understanding of...
After nine years, Moorcroft Public Works Director Cory Allison has resigned. Allison took over the department after the departure of Dan Blakeman in 2015. The department has subsequently worked under three mayors and a number of councilmen. Allison expresses frustration with the behavior of certain members of the current governing body, citing micro-management and disregard for certain town ordinances by a couple of council members. “They want everybody else to follow the rules…That’s the reason I quit; I was just tired of dealing with them...
Speeding – Nariah Flot, Greeley, CO, 85/80, $15; Colton James Gray, Gillette, WY, 89/80, $103; Jon Lane, Spearfish, SD, 90/80, $105; Heather Heringer, Bismarck, ND, 74/70, $10; Ryan Morrison, Pasadena, CA, 102/80, $170; Charles Brookens, Rapid City, SD, 79/75, $10; Jeffrey King, Gillette, WY, 68/65, $61; Anthony Chapman, Rapid City, SD, 84/80, $10; Patick Williams, Upton, WY, 79/70, $103; Louise M. Negaard, Sundance, WY, 81/65, $140; Lorn Graham, Helena, MT, 89/75, $130; Shelby L. Chatman, Mountain Home, AR, 91/75, $140; David Haakinson, Anchor...
July 1 – Traffic hazard. Seven VIN checks. Two suspicious circumstances. Paper service. Four motorist assists. Accident. Two EMS calls. July 2 – Traffic complaint. Four VIN checks. Three business checks. Fingerprints. Assault. Two paper services. Citizen assist. Fireworks. Fire page. July 3 – Two assist other agency. Nine VIN checks. Six business checks. Two fire pages. Life Flight. Accident. Motorist assist. Property damage. Paper service. Citizen dispute. Two EMS pages. July 4 – Two traffic stops. Two paper services. VIN check. Busines...
Local woman sentenced for role in state park death CHEYENNE (WNE) — In connection with the death of a man in Curt Gowdy State Park, Gizelle Kellum has pleaded no contest to accessory after the fact as a relative. This misdemeanor is punishable by up to six months in prison and/or a $750 fine. Judge Steven Sharpe sentenced Kellum to 180 days with credit for 175 days of time served. Kellum’s varying accounts during the investigation were cited by the prosecution as a reason for the charge. Stacey “Jason” Mullen was found unresponsive at Curt Go...
The annual New Haven community picnic will be held July 21 with a potluck meal at 6 p.m. and an auction to follow. Proceeds pay for utilities and insurance. The trustee meeting will be held at 5 p.m. Picnic attendees also will be able to take part in volleyball, badminton and cornhole....
CORRECTION Last week’s newspaper listed the day of the parade, bicycle rally, color run, livestock sale and Tris Munsick concert incorrectly. Parade day will take place on Saturday, July 27. The youth rodeo is scheduled for July 20, the ranch rodeo for July 23 and the youth rough stock rodeo for July 25.Fair week is coming right up, this year to the theme of "Country Freedom". Promising all the familiar contests and attractions, there will be a few small schedule changes to watch out for this y...
After Triple T Services was hired by Moorcroft's council to maintain the town cemetery lawn, the fledging company presented their first bill at last week's meeting of said council. However, concern was expressed by Councilman Bob Stewart regarding the quality of the work this first month. "When we got the bill submitted for $1200, I went out there," said the councilman. "A lot of it needs to be weed-eaten and to me the workmanship was not completed to pay them the $1200. Councilman Petersen was...
The were 54 young men and boys caught doing good around Moorcroft last Wednesday morning! Camp organizer Matthew Melinkovich later reported how this situation came to pass. The local Church of Latter Day Saints invites boys between 11 and 18 from the Moorcroft, Gillette, Wright and Newcastle areas to their annual Young Men's Campout in the Black Hills and part of that experience includes serving others. "We do service throughout the year, but this is the big one," Melinkovich explains. Last...
Pee-Wee Princess Amberlyn Dixon is the daughter of Brandon and Courtney Dixon of Sundance. She will be a third grader this fall at Sundance Elementary School. She enjoys riding her horses, spending time with her bunnies, pig, chickens, and geese, reading, dancing, camping, fishing, playing outside and spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoys sewing, quilting and crocheting and, of course, attending rodeos! Amberlyn has participated in a variety of horse shows and playdays in...
Powder River Energy Foundation and Basin Electric Power Cooperative have joined forces to make a $10,000 donation to Climb Wyoming, fostering workforce development so low-income single mothers can discover self-sufficiency through career training and placement. Climb Wyoming is a statewide nonprofit that creates brighter futures for struggling single mothers and their families. The program includes job training and placement in high-demand careers, such as truck driving and healthcare, as well...
Speeding – Benjamin Shean, Brunswick, ME, 79/70, $103; Misty Yount, Poseyville, IN, 78/65, $125; Stephen Hennies, Rapid City, SD, 80/75, $15; Susan Hassinger, Maple Valley, WA, 89/80, $103; Rick A. Hardcopf, Minneapolis, MN, 90/75, $135; (minor) Custer, SD, 75/70, $15; Trent Nickels, Bellevue, NE, 111/80, $215; Ramses Ceniceros Garcia, Santiago, Mexico, 99/80, $155; Javier Garcia Hernandez, Gillette, WY, 80/75, $15; Somasundaram Gomathinayagam, Frisco, TX, 85/80, $15; Rebecca Madison, Corvallis, MT, 69/65, $63; Gunner M. Swanson, Bismarck, N...
June 24 – Alarm. Two animal complaints. Business checks. Two EMS calls. House watch. Motorist assist. Three paper services. Fingerprints. Traffic hazard. Three traffic stops. June 25 – Crash. Three alarms. Two animal complaints. Assist another agency. Assist Wyoming Highway Patrol. Business checks. DUI. Two paper services. Suspicious circumstances. Mental health call. Two traffic hazards. Eight VIN checks. June 26 – Motorist assist. Six VIN checks. June 27 – Crash. Animal complaint. Assist Wyoming Highway Patrol. Two citizen assists. EMS call....
Police arrest man known for harassing people at Cheyenne businesses CHEYENNE (WNE) — Laramie County Sheriff ’s deputies arrested a 42-year-old man known locally for harassing and “hexing” business owners on June 20 for trespassing. On the day of Joshua Hayden-Ali’s arrest, Deputy Aaron Veldheer responded to a disturbance in progress at the Safeway supermarket at 700 South Greeley Highway. The description of the man matched that of Hayden-Ali. Veldheer spoke with the woman who said Hayden-Ali had been threatening her. She told Veldheer...
A state of Wyoming veterans service officer from the Wyoming Veterans Commission will conduct community outreach services around Wyoming cities throughout July. 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 S...
Kathy Johnson has joined Clerk/Treasurer Jesse Connally and her immediate associate, Deputy Clerk Samantha Blakeman in the offices of Moorcroft's Town Hall and police department. Johnson grew up in Moorcroft and has family in town. "My grandmother [Emily Griffith] lives here and Ben Glenn is my uncle," she says. The mother of a seven-year0old daughter who attends Moorcroft's elementary school recently graduated from Gillette Community College with a business degree. "I thought it was the perfect...
Give a little, take a little at the county's newly installed seed library. If you have an excess of garden seeds, consider donating them. If you have knowledge of how to make them grow to abundance, consider sharing it. And if you could benefit from either seeds or know-how, you can visit the Moorcroft Branch Library to make use of this new community resource, introduced in conjunction with the No Goats No Glory 4-H Club. The seed library is an effort to provide donated seeds and local knowledge...
Last week, Pine Haven hosted a public hearing to listen to and answer residents’ questions and concerns regarding the possible revision of the ordinance governing installing communication towers on private land. This may lead to permission for a 145-foot above-ground high communication tower to be installed on TJ and Mandy Gideon (TMG)’s Cedar Ridge RV Park property, immediately neighboring the town’s community center to the west. Pine Haven Mayor Karla Brandenburg opened the meeting with an assurance, “Tonight is information only about this pr...
Speeding – Linda Neumiller, Rapid City, SD, 78/75, $5; Harmon Jeffress, Crossett, AR, 98/70, $200; David Valadez-Quezada, Parker, CO, 90/70, $160; Mackenzie K. Rush, Beulah, WY, 90/70, $170; Shijie Chen, Santa Fe, NM, 84/75, $103; Sierra Gullickson, Las Vegas, NV, 80/75, $15; Vicki Faaborg, Sun City West, AZ, 79/75, $10; Sierra Gullickson, Las Vegas, NV, 80/75, $15; Jack R. Horning, Sundance, WY, 60/45, $205; James C. Ray, Gillette, WY, 80/75, $15; Russell Steed, 91/75, $140; Marta Teshale, Kent, WA, 93/70, $175; Kurt M. Watson, Moorcroft, WY,...
