Week of October 3, 2024

Moorcroft Police Department welcomes Officer Blaylock

Grace Moore

Moorcroft welcomes new Officer Hunter Blaylock. The rookie is currently working through the third week of his 16 weeks of instruction with his field training officer (FTO) and is enjoying the experience. Deeply influenced by his family of veterans and law enforcement, the 22-year-old from the Glenrock/Douglas area has wanted to be a policeman for most of his life, saying, "It's been in my blood since I was little." Blaylock feels confident in his integrity. "I can see right from wrong," he...

Getting ready for the snow

Grace Moore

Pine Haven's Director of Public Works Sean Glasser is ready for winter with the oil changed and other maintenance done for the town's plow and sander, "The process takes a week to a week and a half." Pine Haven lives on a hill, a situation that comes with certain concerns and challenges; the most important is maintaining the roadways to ensure the safety of drivers and pedestrians through the cold months. The most difficult, according to Glasser, "Is to keep the rock on the roads that are not...

Lian Jerry Massie

Lian Jerry Massie of Moorcroft, Wyoming, was born July 19, 2024 and passed away September 25, 2024. Lian is survived by his parents, Collin and Tia; siblings, Jenson, Bennet, Piper and Essi. He is also survived by his maternal and paternal grandparents and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Arrangements are under the care of Fidler-Roberts & Isburg Funeral Chapel of Sundance,...

  • UMGC Dean's List

    Cydney Mullaney of Moorcroft was named to the Dean’s List for the summer 2024 term at University of Maryland Global Campus. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earned a grade point average of at least 3.5 for the term and maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.5 at...

  • Moorcroft School Menu

    Breakfast Oct. 7: French toast sticks, applesauce, pears, turkey sausage, milk Oct. 8: Sausage egg and cheese muffin, orange, GoGurt, milk Oct. 9: Muffins, strawberries, yogurt, milk Oct. 10: Cereal, toast, blueberries, juice, milk Lunch Oct. 7: Orange chicken, brown rice, rice krispie treat, pineapple, veggie bar, milk Oct. 8: Chicken fajita, shredded lettuce, corn, pinto beans, apples, veggie bar, milk Oct. 9: Sloppy joe, potato wedges, fruit cocktail, sugar cookie, orange, milk Oct. 10: Pizza, romaine, lettuce, orange, cottage cheese,...

  • Live mussels caught at border

    Sarah Pridgeon

    Wyoming Game & Fish has confirmed that live zebra mussels have been intercepted at the border for the first time this year. The watercraft was intercepted at the Beulah check station on September 22 when the owner stopped for an inspection. Inspectors immediately decontaminated the watercraft and removed zebra mussels in multiple water intakes, along the pontoon and in other areas of the boat. According to Game & Fish, the watercraft had been moored for several months at Pactola Reservoir in South Dakota, where mussels were discovered in...

  • Input needed on potential new noxious weed listing

    Sarah Pridgeon

    Crook County Weed and Pest is reaching out for input on the potential listing of cheatgrass as a noxious weed. Because this could have significant financial impacts and might affect the district’s ability to assist in treating other weeds and pests, says District Supervisor Alycia Davis, the board wants to hear from the public before casting its vote. A Call for Action The weed and pest districts for ten Wyoming counties have called for cheatgrass to be added to the State Designated Noxious Weed List, throwing their support behind...

What's happening at the Moorcroft Branch Library

Serena Buckner

Big upgrade in progress! We are very excited to be getting new shelving for the back wall in the Adult Fiction area of the library. Fiction authors M-S are a little spread out so please feel free to ask library staff for assistance finding the book(s) you are looking for. As part of this change, we will be integrating the westerns in with all the other fiction books. We are working with local builder Heritage Homes on this project. Dan and his staff have been wonderful and working hard to match...

Moorcroft Senior Menu

Oct. 7: Pork chops, mashed potatoes, corn, watermelon, cherry crisp Oct. 8: Cabbage rolls, baked potato, cucumbers, fruit cocktail, brownie Oct. 9: Burrito, chili, cinnamon roll, pistachio salad, ice cream Oct. 10: Lemon pepper cod, scalloped potatoes, beets, cookies and cream salad, cupcake Oct. 11: Ham salad sandwich, broccoli soup, tomato slices, applesauce, sugar cookie Available at Donna’s...

  • Moorcroft Calendar of Events

    Monday Cribbage: 1 p.m., MSC VFW Auxiliary: 6 p.m. MVFD Meeting: 6:30 p.m. Moorcroft Ambulance Meeting: 7 p.m. Tuesday Yoga: 9 a.m., First Presbyterian Church Crook County Historical Society: 1:30 p.m., SSB Meeting Room at Sundance Post Office American Legion Auxiliary: 6:30 p.m. CCLUP&ZC Work Session: 6:30 p.m., Courthouse Jury Room, Sundance – 7 p.m. meeting is cancelled due to no new business. Wednesday Coffee, Cinnamon Rolls, Music: 9-11 a.m., MSC Movie: 1 p.m., MSC Crook County Weed and...

  • Pine Haven Calendar of Events

    Monday Exercise Group: noon, Community Center Planning and Zoning Meeting: 6:30 p.m., Community Center Tuesday Exercise Group: noon, Community Center Town Council Meeting: 7 p.m., Town Hall Wednesday Over the Hill Gang Activities at Community Center: Pinochle, Hand & Foot: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Meal: 12-12:30 p.m. – Potluck Lunch Thursday Exercise Group: noon, Community Center Fire Department Meeting: 6:30 p.m., Town...

  • Meeting

    Meeting Notice The annual meeting of the Crook County Senior Services, Inc. Board will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at the Moorcroft Senior Center. Publish: October 3,...

  • Meeting

    Meeting Notice The Crook County Tourism Promotion Board will hold its next monthly meeting on October 23 at 5 p.m. in Moorcroft at the West Texas Trail Museum. Publish: October 3,...

  • Council/Bills

    Town of Moorcroft Regular Meeting of the Council Wednesday, September 25th, 2024 Town Council Present: Mayor Ben Glenn, Councilmembers Austin Smith and Heidi Humpal Town Council Absent: Councilmembers Robert Stewart and Dale Petersen Town Representatives Present: Clerk/Treasurer Jesse Connally, Police Chief Bill Bryant, Director of Public Works Scott Green and HDR Engineer Heath Turbiville Mayor Glenn called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was said. Roll call was taken with two members absent. Guest Angie Peters...

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