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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Lowe's Roofing has been removing the old damaged cover material on the southeast section of the MTC throughout this week as they began the process of replacing that part of the roof. According to Public Works Director Cory Allison, the operation should take approximately three weeks. Moorcroft has only recently received the insurance money for the hail damage incurred a number of years ago and the town has had to fight for the amount given because the town's insurance provider, Wyoming Associati...
Keyhole Marina owners Phil Jordan and wife Tris and Keyhole State Park representatives Julie Huntley and Wade Henderson attended Tuesday morning's work meeting at Pine Haven Mayor Karla Brandenburg's invitation to discuss the possible development of the west side of Keyhole Reservoir. The mayor began the discussion, speaking to Huntley, "What can we get on this side [of the lake] for amenities?" Huntley passed the question to Jordan as he had submitted a business plan 15 years ago to the state...
Crook County is home to many craftsmen and women in several mediums and of all ages. Mary Joselyn of the Moorcroft Senior Center is seeking them out to feature their art at the center for the public to enjoy for a month at a time. Sandra Bonner of Pine Haven has been quilting and sewing for 65 years. "My mother started me sewing. I just loved watching her sew and she was patient enough to teach me. She allowed me to create and be and do. It was fun and it still is," she says. The lessons her mother taught her as well as her innate ability and...
Eileen Garman, age 82 of Alzada, Montana, died Thursday, March 31, 2022, at the Belle Estate in Belle Fourche, South Dakota. The funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 7, 2022, at the Christian Life Center in Belle Fourche, with Pastor Andy Anderson officiating. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Leverington Funeral Home of the Northern Hills in Belle Fourche. Interment will take place at 2 p.m. at Moorcroft Cemetery, in Moorcroft, Wyoming. Eileen's funeral service will be broadcasted live online, on her obituary page... Full story
Marabel F. Gates, 97, passed away peacefully in living faith on April 1, 2022. She was born July 27, 1924, in Sheridan, Wyoming. She was a lifelong member of the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church. She was born to Fred R. and Frances S. (Roberts) Blakeman, the eldest of 14 children. The family was raised in the Crook County area of Wyoming. She graduated from Moorcroft High School in 1941 and went to Black Hills State Teachers College in Spearfish for a year. She received her certificate to teach school for three years, which she did in Wyoming at... Full story
CASPER - Gov. Mark Gordon announced his reelection bid Monday, offering an upbeat message after a first term dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic and economic challenges. "I do believe that Wyoming is the best place on the Earth bar none, and I believe Wyoming's best days are ahead of it," said Gordon, a moderate Republican. "And that's because of you: the people of Wyoming." Gordon's time in office has been challenging, and he's faced criticism from his party's right wing. He angered many...
Buffalo resident earns rare hunting opportunity SHERIDAN (WNE) – James Kozisek’s friends have done the math, and the odds of this happening are very, very, very small. “I believe they said the odds were 0.0000006%,” Kozisek said. “That’s six zeroes, so it’s an incredibly small chance.” The Buffalo police officer and lifetime hunter won the prize to end all prizes: the Super Tag Trifecta, a chance to hunt three animals of his choice anywhere in the state this fall. Sara DiRienzo, public information officer with the Wyoming Game and Fish Depart...
The Wyoming State Museum’s traveling exhibit, Barn Here, will be on a mini-tour of northeast Wyoming with the Crook County Library, beginning in April. Wyoming barns differ greatly in style and function from barns in many other parts of the United States. This exhibit, which uses photos from the State Historic Preservation Office, examines barns from throughout Wyoming. It was made possible by the Wyoming Council for the Humanities. Tour Schedule: • April, Sundance Library, 414 E Main St • May, Hulett Library, 401 Sager Ave • June, Moorcro...
Cooper Davis, Avenlee Downey, Amelia Hawk, Rayanne DeCent, Reese Blakeman, Addi Gill, Isabella Matson, Cannon McCrea, Makoy Petersen, William Riddle, Aylee Wendling, Laken Wendling, Lilah Wendling, Elaina Zurbuchen. Not photographed: Kelvin Watson....
A recent announcement from the Wyoming Chapter of the National Football Foundation notes that Moorcroft Wolves’ Senior quarterback, Zane Linder, has been awarded a $1200 scholarship as one of the top athlete-scholars in the conference. According to the foundation, players are selected each year based on a combination of their football ability, academic performance and community service efforts. Zane is the son of Jamie and Dusty Linder. Zane played quarterback and safety for the Moorcroft Wolves over his career. Zane was a four-year letter w...
REQUEST for PROPOSALS Crook County School District #1 is requesting proposals for Audio and Intercommunication System Upgrades in four (4) district schools. RFP documents are available at: CCSD #1 Central Office 122 State Highway 585 Sundance, Wyoming 82729 Or electronically at: QuestCDN.com Or by emailing: [email protected] There will be a mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting/Walkthrough: Friday, April 29, 2022, 8:00 AM Sundance Secondary School 1016 E. Cleveland St. in Sundance, WY Directly followed by a walkthrough at the Hulett School, Moorcroft... Full story
Public Notice Crook County Weed and Pest Control District is giving notice that the district will begin receiving applicator bids for 2022 noxious weed control program. If you are interested in bidding for the noxious weed program bids will be either mailed to the District at P.O. Box 7, Sundance, WY 82729 or hand delivered to the District office at 802 11th Street South. Bids must be presented to the Office Manager no later than 6:00 p.m. May 11, 2022. For more information contact Crook County Weed and Pest at 307-283-2375. The District... Full story
IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION CROOK COUNTY WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS RESCINDED Effective April 1, 2022 The Crook County Board of Commissioners has lifted the weight restrictions on the following pavement surface roads. • Moskee County Road #207 from Interstate I-90 to the end of pavement (approximately six (6) miles) • Warren Peak County Road #100 from US Hwy. 14 to the Forest Service Boundary • Pine Ridge County Road #205 from Interstate I-90 to end of pavement • Old Sundance Road #93 from Pine Ridge Road to Pine Haven Junction at State Hwy. 113 Wyoming... Full story
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 MARCH 21, 2022, at MOORCROFT, WYOMING. To Whom Paid Purpose of Expenditure Amount General Fund 2 Guys Décor Replacing Carpeting & Flooring $ 17,305.07 A & B Welding Welding Supplies $ 1,258.75 A & J Screening Sweatshirts $ 897.50 AirPro, Inc. Filter $ 2,544.00 All Around Hardware Tools & Supplies $ 5,102.44 Amazon.com Credit Card... Full story
On March 28, police were contacted regarding a trespassing issue. Officer spoke with the complainant about the situation and then spoke with the subject of the complaint. Officer served a notice of trespass on subject. Nothing further. On April 1, police were requested to do a welfare check on an individual. Officer made contact and all was fine. Nothing further. On April 1, police were requested to do a bar check walkthrough. Officer arrived and walked through the establishment. Officer was thanked for the business check and cleared. Stats:...
Mar. 28 – Eight VIN checks. Nine paper services. Six traffic stops. Business checks. Suspicious activity. House watch. EMS page. Mar. 29 – Two VIN checks. Paper service. Traffic stop. Home alarm. Property damage. Search warrant. Juvenile probation. Civil standby. Citizen assist. Animal complaint. Multiple prisoner transports. EMS page. Mar. 30 – Two VIN checks. Two traffic stops. Business checks. Three EMS pages. Citizen assist. Motorist assist. Suspicious circumstances. Theft report. Traffic hazard. Trespassing report. Welfare check. Coron...
The Wyoming Department of Transportation and its contractor Croell, Inc. will begin construction on a ten-mile stretch of US 14 between Sundance and the Devils Tower Junction of US 24 the week of April 11. The scope of this project is to install pipe irrigation, repair soft spots, widen shoulders at select locations, add a turning lane at mile marker 196.5 and install a new electrical weather system at mile marker 186. Once these items are completed, the road surface will be milled and repaved and a chip seal surface will be added. Paving is...
WYO Help (formerly Goshen Help), a community action agency, is seeking input from the public about access to public resources. They will hold a public meeting on Wed., Apr. 20 at 10:30 a.m. at the Senior Center in Sundance to explain and discuss WYO Help’s community action plan for Crook County and to seek citizen’s attitudes about housing, access to health services and food insecurity. As a community action agency, WYO Help is designed to be a hub for the communities we serve. While we are not responsible for every service that is pro...
Workshops about invasive grasses and weeds are scheduled in early May in Gillette, Sheridan and Sundance. Sponsored by University of Wyoming Extension, the free public workshops – all covering the same topics – are scheduled for 3-6 p.m. in: • Gillette: Tues., May 3, George Amos Memorial Building Cottonwood Room • Sheridan: Tues., May 10, UW Extension Center, 1090 Dome Loop • Sundance: Tues., May 17, Crook County Courthouse Community Room The workshops are for those wishing to learn more abou...
Crook County Natural Resource District (CCNRD) March 1st Regular Board Meeting Minutes CALL MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Wayne Garman at 12:10 pm, at the Sundance USDA Service Center. ATTENDANCE Board: Wayne Garman, Lily Altaffer, Kim Fundaun, Wanda Burget Employees: Sarah Anderson, Bridget Helms, Call in: Carmen Horne-McIntyre Guests: Keela Deaton, NRCS District Conservationist, Staci Steiner, FSA County Executive Director OPEN ISSUES TO DISCUSS NRCS Update Ms. Deaton updated the board on her office’s a...
