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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While Moorcroft did not apply for ARPA grant funding this time around, Mayor Ben Glenn said of the experience, “This one [gave] us a good idea of what’s happening [according to the recommendations].” Pine Haven had chosen to apply for $1,232,280 to upgrade hydrants within the municipality, replacing old and adding new, but were turned down. Mayor Karla Brandenburg assures residents, though, “We do have about $95,000 in previous ARPA funds that we may use to put in some of the new hydrants we need down on BOE drive, the council will have to...
Swagger Construction is working on the compaction of the roads in the C Bar Subdivision, but the crew is having some difficulty getting the right compaction because of the soil in the area. The soil has been tested five times and they have now found the right process, which entails reworking the roadways to the base to get the HDR Engineering’s required compaction, “So we have a good product when they are done,” according to Mayor Karla Brandenburg. This repaction will put the dirt-work behind schedule to some extent, but, says the mayor...
Campaign finance complaint against Vogelheim dismissed JACKSON (WNE) — The Wyoming Democratic Party’s campaign finance complaint against Republican legislative candidate Paul Vogelheim has been dismissed, according to Jennifer Martinez, the office’s assistant elections director in the Wyoming Secretary of State’s Office. Martinez said on Monday that she was not able to elaborate on why or provide documentation of the dismissal before press time. Vogelheim is running against Democrat Liz Storer to represent House District 23 in the Wyoming...
Guests filling the seats at the historical presentation, "Stage Trails and Ruts" on Saturday included several faces not regularly in attendance, as many ranching families came in for this discourse that visited close to home. These oft times still-visible ruts that travel from Cheyenne along different routes as far north as Sundance to pinnacle at Deadwood, SD were used between 1875 and 1880 and are part of a harsh time in the history of the Black Hills. MBA researcher and speaker Rick Kaan of... Full story
Residents who are depositing yard waste, predominantly leaves, into the streets are advised of their responsibility to keep the municipal roadways clear of such waste that fouls the drains. This problem faced the public works team earlier in the year with police verbally warning and ticketing those who did not clear their lawn clippings. Leaves fall under this rule as well and will be addressed with the same redress in the future. The council discussed the matter at the Monday night meeting and realized that this week’s yard cleaning will p...
Pine Haven's volunteer fire department has been actively seeking a command vehicle to add to the department's inventory for the last several months and department chief TJ Gideon has finally found and purchased a used vehicle for the perfect fit. The 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe was retired from a fire department in Oregon at 100,000 miles and Pine Haven was able to purchase the automobile for $7500. Council liaison and volunteer fireman Don Lancaster said of the Tahoe when it arrived a few days ago,...
Ghosts and goblins are almost upon us, and many local homes are already playing host to the spooks of the season. Moorcroft's annual Trick or Treat Street will be held on Saturday, October 29 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Moorcroft Town Center (the old Elementary School gymnasium). The Moorcroft Parent Action Committee will be hosting the event to provide a fun, safe place for kids to enjoy Halloween. Festivities include a cake walk, games, treats and prizes. A Haunted House will be available...
Numerous seats will be filled on the county’s various boards at November’s general election. While many seats are uncontested, two boards in particular will see high levels of competition. To assist voters in making their choice for these contested positions, we asked every candidate for Crook County School District and Crook County Medical Services District to provide a brief bio and answer the question: what was the driving force behind your decision to run for this seat? Hospital Board: At Large (2 seats) Brent Fowler My name is Brent Fow...
Unemployment rate in Campbell County and state remains steady GILLETTE (WNE) — Campbell County’s unemployment rate remained unchanged from August to September, staying at 3.3%, which is in line with the state average. It’s the seventh highest unemployment rate in the state. The local labor force increased by more than 300, growing to 21,897 people, and the number of employed people increased by nearly 350 to 21,180. Campbell County’s 3.3% mark is a big improvement over last September’s mark of 4.2%. It was the second largest year-over...
National Park Service (NPS) Acting Regional Director Kate Hammond announced the selection of Doug Crossen as superintendent of Devils Tower National Monument. He began working in his new assignment at the park on October 11. The position reports to the superintendent of Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area. Crossen has worked for the National Park Service for over 30 years, most recently as the acting superintendent at Jewel Cave National Monument. "Doug's experience in park opera...
Over the Hill Gang spokesman Suzette Edwards took the floor at Tuesday night's meeting of Pine Haven's town council regarding the moving of $6375 from their account to the community center account. This is a donation from Roger Meadows. At the death of Chrystal Meadows some time ago, her husband, Roger, gave all memorial donations to the "senior center" as stated in the published obituary. "At that time I heard about the town wanting to start their own senior center and I thought what a good...
In 1989, Wyoming legislators changed the state constitution, allowing property taxes to be governed not by assessed value, but by fair market value, thus ensuring a steady revenue in a largely mineral based state. According to Cindy Barlow of the Equality State Taxpayers Association, this change was very small, but mighty. "[Today,] all taxable properties shall be valued at its full value as defined by the legislature; before, it said 'shall be valued at its assessed value." Pine Haven...
Recently, an individual from Pine Ridge was intercepted as they attempted to dump yard waste from their property onto the Pine Haven slash pile. Public Works Director Sunny Schell reports that this is not the only incident; others have been found dumping from Pine Ridge and Liberty Lane as well. She advises that the Pine Haven slash pile is for municipal residents only; those who do not live within town limits are not allowed to dump there. “The slash pile is for the residents of Pine Haven and that’s who it should be for. If it gets too big...
Julie Ann Cox of Pine Haven faces felony possession charges after THC was allegedly found in her residence when a Crook County Sheriff’s deputy made contact in reference to a warrant for her arrest. On September 28, the deputy was sent to a Pine Haven residence in reference to a wanted person. He reports being greeted at the door by Cox, who he knew from previous contact. The deputy advised Cox that there was a warrant for her arrest and entered the residence to assist with gathering the medications she needed. A purse was allegedly sitting o...
On October 10, police were called to assist someone who had locked their keys in their vehicle. Officer was able to gain access for the owner. On October 10, police were notified of a wrong way driver on I-90. Officer responded to the area of the complaint and was advised the vehicle was stopped by Campbell County SO at mile marker 132. Officer cleared. On October 10, police were requested to conduct a welfare check on a man who was sitting in his vehicle for a long period of time and had not moved. Officer arrived at the residence and...
Speeding – Gerald Baker, Safety Harbor, FL, 88/70, $150; Katherine E. Painter, Moorcroft, WY, 89/75, $130; Chase Miller, Torrington, WY, 85/70, $135; Keeden Hammon, Ellsworth Afb, SD, 93/75, $150; Robert Greenwood, Nashville, TN, 85/70, $135; Anthony Garza, Gillette, WY, 78/65, $181; Kyle Brosius, San Diego, CA, 90/70, $160; Jennifer Brend, Mandan, ND, 85/75, $105; Mary Anderson, Charlotte, NC, 89/80, $103; Jeremiah D. Maddison, Hulett, WY, 74/65, $113; Kathleen Kruger, Milaca, MN, 78/65, $181; Ronald Jeanotte, Homer, AK, 93/80, $125; (...
CHEYENNE — Both liquor license bills considered Thursday by the Wyoming Legislature’s Joint Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions Committee advanced to the next stage of the approval process. Committee members were responsible in the interim session for re-evaluating the process to set fees at a fair market value for retail liquor licenses within municipalities, along with other issues regarding liquor license formulas and requirements. Lawmakers finalized three bills that will be sponsored for the 2023 general session, inc...
Wyoming Weed and Pest Council partners with IMAGINE SHERIDAN (WNE) — For more than a century, cheatgrass has plagued native wildlife across the western United States. The invasive weed poses many threats; the most concerning is that it fuels wildfires. And, unfortunately, Wyoming is not immune to the weed’s spread. According to the Institute of Managing Annual Grasses Invading Natural Ecosystems, cheatgrass impacts all 23 counties in Wyoming. There are an estimated 20 million acres with more than 10 percent of annual grasses, including che...
Monday night’s council meeting finished within an hour with only two citizens in the audience and the department reports consisting of quick reviews of old business. Garbage rate increase A rate increase of $2 for residential dumpsters and commercial was raised by gallon and frequency of pick up. “It gives us a little bit of breathing room,” Allison reported. “Right now, on our commercial rate, we’re losing money.” The governing body asked the clerk’s office to send out written notification of the change to all businesses affected and the final...
A full house attended a forum to better inform municipal residents of the qualifications of incumbent Karla Brandenburg and candidate Fred Nelson for the office of Mayor of Pine Haven Saturday night in Pine Haven, hosted by the Over the Hill Gang at the community center. The candidates answered the 12 previously prepared questions within the first hour before members of the audience were given the opportunity to write their own queries on index cards, seven of which were presented by the...
Pine Haven's Elm Street has been compromised by a sewer leak that has been seeping for quite awhile according to Mayor Karla Brandenburg. "As much erosion as that has done, my guess is that it has been [flowing] for a long time," she said. This sewer line is approximately ten feet deep. After being informed of the sink hole in the road, the site was dug up, only to find "a mess", as later described by Brandenburg, who, along with Councilmen John Henle and Don Lancaster, has looked over the...
CHEYENNE — When Michael Jennings started working for Natrona County School District 30 years ago, applications would flood in to compete for open teaching positions. But today, the district is “scrambling to find staff.” “We’re facing shortages in areas that we normally don’t see,” he said. There are four openings out of 14 positions for school psychologists. The district is down about 15 bus drivers out of roughly 120 bus drivers overall. Roughly 35 teaching assistant positions are open. Special education teachers and educational s...
CASPER — Wyoming leaders are effectively laying the groundwork for manufacturing sector growth, but the state’s new industries and shifting workforce will need continued support in the years ahead, panelists said at an economic development event Friday. The panel — one of several convened in Jackson by the Wyoming Energy Authority, Wyoming Business Council, University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources and the Atlantic Council, an international affairs think tank — focused on the future of Wyoming’s efforts to diversify its economy....
Firefighters rescue trapped man from 15-feet below ground GILLETTE (WNE) — Firefighters rescued a construction worker who was trapped about 15-feet below ground level near West 4J Road and Jayhawker Street Thursday afternoon. The man was working on utilities in a trench when the dirt fell in on him, said Kate Eischeid, Campbell County Fire Department battalion chief. Because he was working at the edge of a trench box, his upper body was shielded from the collapse, but his lower legs and feet were trapped. When the fire department arrived, he wa...
On October 4, police provided traffic control for a funeral procession. On October 4, police were contacted regarding stolen property. Report of the theft was taken and a few days later the complainant advised that the property had been located and was not stolen. On October 7, police gave emergency fund assistance to a traveler in need. On October 8, police were called for a report of shots fired in the area of North Belle Fourche Ave. Officer searched the area and spoke with residents regarding the report. Officer was unable to locate anyone...
