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 By Grace Moore    News    December 7, 2023 

Town sees value in land near school

Moorcroft's council has approached Crook County School District, asking if they might be interested in allowing the town to take custody of the mound in the center of the U-shaped parking area on the...

 
 By Grace Moore    News    December 7, 2023 

Pine Haven looks to refining permit verbiage

After dealing with a number of issues regarding the proper surveying and engineering of planned structures within town limits, Pine Haven's council, in association with the planning and zoning committ...

 
 By Grace Moore    News    December 7, 2023 

Town adjusting parking ordinance

Moorcroft has had to crack down in recent years on citizens who do not observe the municipal laws on long term parking on public streets and alleys. After facing a related problem regarding drivers leaving their vehicles blocking access to private...

 
 By Grace Moore    News    November 30, 2023

Telemetry to be updated

The telemetry program that Moorcroft's Public Works Department uses to monitor and manage the five active wells on which the town depends for water has become outdated and no longer works...

 
 By Grace Moore    News    November 30, 2023

Pine Haven gets path funds

With the approval of their Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) grant application for $221,700, Pine Haven is moving forward with the next phase of the bike/walking path, which is the completion of the overall project design including land...

 

Athletes awarded state honors

All Conference medals and certificates held proudly by Oliver Gorsuch, First Team; Chaz Dewey, Second Team; Wyatt Allred, First Team; and Braydenn Terry, who wrapped up the season with All Conference...

 
 By Grace Moore    News    November 23, 2023

Dan Blakeman resigns

Long-time Pine Haven resident and former mayor Dan Blakeman, who returned to the town's council when he was appointed several months ago to replace Kristy Speed, resigned at last week's meeting of...

 
 By Grace Moore    News    November 23, 2023

Ambulance fees approved

After ascertaining the progress of the insurance network earlier this month, Pine Haven’s governing body has approved moving forward with setting the ambulance fee schedule as follows: $1000 per transit and $10 per mile between incident and medical...

 
 By Grace Moore    News    November 23, 2023

An unexpected training opportunity

The Moorcroft Volunteer Fire Department was recently given the opportunity to train for interior rescue scenarios, using an abandoned house north of town. According to Moorcroft Volunteer Fire Chief...

 

Seniors honor veterans

Hosted by the Over the Hill Gang, approximately 25 local veterans and their families, attended the annual program and lunch at the Pine Haven Community Center last Wednesday to be honored for their...

 
 By Grace Moore    News    November 16, 2023

Powder River Project moves forward

With the recent approval of ARPA funding from the State Land and Investment Board (SLIB) for the full requested amount of $800,000, Mayor Ben Glenn was commended by Councilman Dale Petersen at last week’s meeting for “his articulate speech in...

 
 By Grace Moore    News    November 16, 2023

Pine Haven plans to recoup ambulance costs

“Sundance is charging us now…so they’ve changed their way of doing things,” Pine Haven Mayor Karla Brandenburg said at a recent workshop regarding the changing circumstances facing Pine Haven’s Emergency Medical Services, including the...

 
 By Grace Moore    News    November 16, 2023

One fatality in car accident

On Sunday, November 5, at approximately 3 a.m. a car traveling eastbound on highway 14/16 jumped the southside curb. The Mercury went through a private yard fence before coming to rest against the resistance of the rear deck of the home. Though...

 

Soup of the season

The 16th annual Harvest Feastival, hosted by the Moorcroft Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC), entertained around 250 guests Saturday afternoon. Long-time co-organizer Elaine Buckmiller was pleased with...

 
 By Grace Moore    News    November 9, 2023

ARPA funding approved

The State Land and Investment Board (SLIB) has awarded this year’s ARPA funding for capital projects to 18 applicants including Moorcroft’s Powder River Water Main (Phase II) and Pine Haven’s Glenn Vista Sewer Main. Both municipalities have...

 
 By Grace Moore    News    November 2, 2023

Town looks at water meter options

At a workshop last week, the Moorcroft Council came together with mobile home park owners to discuss a different option for single meter properties with multiple residences. Moorcroft has never put...

 
 By Grace Moore    News    October 26, 2023

Councilman questions departments

At the Moorcroft Town Council’s most recent meeting, Councilman Bob Stewart addressed three concerns he had about the public works and police departments. Public Works Hours Stewart brought forth the issue of how many days a week the Public Works D...

 
 By Grace Moore    News    October 26, 2023

Landfill closure funds approved

Moorcroft has been awarded funding for the closure of the municipal landfill on Wind Creek Road east of town. The SLIB grant is 85% and Mayor Ben Glenn is happy with the amount. "It's a good deal for...

 
 By Grace Moore    News    October 26, 2023

Another chance for Moorcroft Town Hall put on hold

Moorcroft’s council, like many others in Wyoming, has been struggling to find funding to rehabilitate former school buildings like the Moorcroft Town Center (MTC). Several years ago, such help as grants and loans from the state benefitted many...

 
 By Grace Moore    News    October 19, 2023

Council baffled by abandoned house mystery

Moorcroft’s council is attempting, once again, to address the abandoned trailer houses and buildings in town, this time with attention directed to a specific residence on North Powder River Avenue....

 
 By Grace Moore    News    October 19, 2023

Moorcroft revisits policy on water meters for mobile home parks

A workshop will be held at Moorcroft’s town hall Monday night, October 23, at 6 p.m., to discuss the viability of the town purchasing water meters for individual rental units within the mobile home parks as well as the apartment buildings that...

 
 By Grace Moore    News    October 19, 2023

Pine Haven looks at smoking in public

Pine Haven is exploring the possible advantages of creating an ordinance governing smoking in public areas, including town parks and streets. According to Mayor Karla Brandenburg, a resident had...

 
 By Grace Moore    News    October 19, 2023

Commercial sewer rates under scrutiny

Commercial properties in Pine Haven may be seeing an adjustment in sewer rates in the coming months. The council has been reviewing existing business rates, which have been equal to residential rates for many years, causing a possible funding...

 
 By Grace Moore    Social    October 12, 2023

Volunteer's celebrated at gala

Pine Haven's council celebrated their volunteers at a gala fundraiser Saturday evening. Eighty-five places had been set with six per table at the community center Saturday evening, but as guests...

 
 By Grace Moore    Social    October 12, 2023

Octoberfest

Pine Haven's volunteer fire auxiliary hosted their 21st annual Octoberfest fundraiser this year with numerous guests coming throughout the day on Saturday. Many items and baskets were donated for the...

 

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