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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Jubilee will be held in a modified format this year. The long-standing three-day event has been condensed to run on July 11 with some aspects spread throughout the week. There will be another change as well, though not as apparent. The event has been losing money for the last couple of years, according to Moorcroft Chamber of Commerce President Neal Gray. At Monday night’s meeting of the Moorcroft Town Council, Gray requested permission to host a beer garden along the east side of South Big Horn during the event, saying, “We get almost zer...
Crook County Senior Services (CCSS) local representative Dee Gray approached Moorcroft’s governing body Monday night to advocate a mill levy that had been approved and fulfilled two years ago and is again on the ballot this year. Moorcroft, which had previously become independent of the CCSS, has recently rejoined the Sundance based company that, while not affiliated with government in any capacity, works with senior centers throughout Crook County. Moorcroft’s seniors are able to avail themselves of meals delivered to their door, a van to get...
For personal reasons, Pine Haven Mayor Bill Cunningham officially resigned from the council last Tuesday night. With his departure, Councilman John Cook was sworn in as Mayor Pro-Tem and Emily Smith, also in attendance, was appointed to fill the open council position. The entire procedure was finished within 15 minutes, after which the remainder of the meeting wore a different face. Before stepping down, Cunningham, an avid fisherman, received a fine trophy fish from friend and colleague Kristy...
Pine Haven resident Donna Hardy stood with neighbors Tim and Kathy Barunagel and Paul and Jessica Loyning, all of whom are involved with the longstanding issue of the outdated waterline between their homes and the soon-to-be-abandoned town main along Pine Street at last Tuesday night’s meeting. These homeowners have been tied into and actively using the obsolete water line installed in the 1970s that is no longer going to be maintained by the town. Upon receiving letters informing them of their...
Donna G. Blackburn Carl slipped peacefully and gently into the presence of the Lord on Memorial Day, May 25, 2020, at her home in Williamstown, Kentucky. Donna was born in Gillette, Wyoming, on December 27, 1923, the oldest of six children born to Claude (Todd) and Hazel Seeley. The family moved to Sundance, Wyoming, where Donna attended all 12 grades at Old Stoney and finished her education in Spearfish, South Dakota. Times were difficult with the Depression and World War II, but family times were good. Donna remembered many days arriving at... Full story
The family of Russell Smith would like to thank you for the flowers, cards, money, thoughts and prayers we received during this time of our loss of Russ.... Full story
Pine Haven Fire Chief Don Lancaster advised council at last Tuesday’s meeting that he plans to begin actively inspecting all residential fire pits within town limits. “We have a lot of fire pits in town where people are burning wood and a lot of them probably haven’t been inspected in a long time; some of them maybe never,” he said. “I have a real concern with that issue because we have fuel and everything else around town if anything escapes one of those fire pits because there isn’t enough clearance around it, we’re going to have quite a...
Everyone’s invited to join the Cruz the Valley family friendly day cruise on Saturday, June 13. Your quest is to find the “golden” ticket as you draw a ticket from participating businesses along the back roads of Crook County. After a hearty breakfast at Dewey’s Place in Moorcroft at 8 a.m. the first ticket draw will take place at Donna’s Diner. Then, everyone will “cruz” through town to show your rigs before heading out along State Highway 14 to reach Hulett by 9:45 a.m. Upon reaching Hulett, you will want to get in line for the parade by the...
4 has been a year filled with unrest. In the spirit of the West and with a Wyoming “can do” attitude, the Moorcroft Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC) has decided to go ahead with the time-honored tradition of Jubilee. This is the 55th year of the town’s annual celebration and the Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to making this year the best one yet. This year, we honor the 100th graduating class of Moorcroft High School and all those who came before them. The theme of this year’s Jubilee...
Woman pleads guilty to using Sweetwater dispatch funds for own use ROCK SPRINGS — Laura Etienne pleaded guilty Thursday morning to using funds from the Sweetwater County Combined Communications Dispatch Center to buy nearly $3,000 worth of personal items between 2016 and 2018. She and her husband Robin Etienne, former director of the Combined Communications Dispatch Center, were both arrested in January 2020 and charged with felony and misdemeanor counts related to misusing an Amazon Prime account set up for the center and making nearly $...
Speeding – Jamie A. Culbertson, UT, 86/75, $100; Stewart M. Long, MT, 108/80, $185; Elaine D. Heidrich, SD, 93/80, $120; Jeffrey N. Schiller, Upton, 52/30, $269; Tracy D. Jones, Moorcroft, 39/30, $88; William N. Sheahan, WA, 90/75, $120; Hao Q. Yu, CA, 85/75, $90; Robert J. Beck, SD, 86/75, $100; Kevin D. Bieber, AZ, 84/75, $88; Michael T. McKenzie, AR, 106/70, $225; Landis C. Kappen, WA, 90/80, $90; Jorge A. Pompa, TX, 86/75, $100; Russell J. Hubbard, Moorcroft, 62/50, $105; Dave Lueras, Gillette, 49/30, $85; Julia L. Blackman, MT, 89/80, $...
June 1 – Six VIN checks. Paper service. Four traffic stops. Five subjects booked into jail. Transported inmate to hospital and back to jail. Assist to Moorcroft Police. Assist to Keyhole State Park. Motorist assist. EMS page. June 2 – Four VIN checks. Three paper services. Traffic stop. Fingerprints; one outside employment, one concealed carry permit. Suspicious circumstances. Three theft reports. Suspicious person complaint. Destruction of property report. Threat complaint. Animal complaint. Beulah business checks. Missing person report. EMS...
On June 1, while on a traffic stop officer detected the odor of burnt marijuana. Upon completing investigation the driver was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance and color of lights to the rear of vehicle. On June 3, police received a report of a confrontation occurring at the rest area and was asked to go out and check on it. Officer contacted the complainant who stated that the couple who was arguing had left and that it was only a verbal argument. Officer advised dispatch and highway patrol. On June 4, police received a report...
Newly hired attorney Patrick Carpenter introduced himself to Moorcroft Mayor Dick Claar and the council before the meeting commenced Monday night....
In one of the first in-person Crook County 4-H events held since the Covid-19 pandemic, the Northeast 307 Livestock Show Clinic offered youth a chance to interact with each other while learning valuable skills with their animals. Although the pandemic created a disruption of many aspects of life, it did not affect these budding agriculturists’ responsibilities and enthusiasm. Over three days, the 307 Show Clinic saw over 50 youth and their parents learn about multiple aspects of showing a...
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Updated public health orders that take effect June 15 will continue to ease restrictions on public gatherings in Wyoming, Governor Mark Gordon announced today. The updated orders allow indoor gatherings of up to 250 people with restrictions, permit parades to occur (with appropriate social distancing), and allow K-12 schools, community colleges, the University, and other educational institutions to reopen facilities and resume in-person instruction for all students. The new orders are in effect through June 30 and allow g... Full story
