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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Public Works Director Cory Allison addressed two issues affecting garbage pickup at Monday's meeting of Moorcroft's ruling body. One is the inclusion of yard waste [grass clippings] in the dumpsters. Allison noted the admirable compliance with this safety directive while reiterating this advice to the public: "[The garbage truck] will not take it, he will leave it." These seemingly innocuous clippings and other plant material actually create heat and become combustible in contained spaces like p...
The Moorcroft Town Council approved the unpopular-yet-inevitable closure of the municipal landfill at Monday’s meeting. As of July 1, the landfill will no longer accept household garbage from individuals or contractors, but will continue to accept yard waste, construction/demolition (C&D) waste and dead animals. According to Public Works Director Cory Allison, the schedule for times and fees for dumping these items has yet to be set, but will be made public before the closure date. Along with possible restrictions on the burn pit and the d... Full story
The difficult decisions kept coming for Moorcroft’s council Monday night with the question of applying the existing municipal investment fee ordinance to the mobile home parks and apartment buildings in town. The council has set a workshop to seek property owners’ opinions Monday night at 6 p.m. before making a decision at the meeting immediately following regarding the direction the town will take. “As we’re all discussing the hard part of our job,” Mayor Ben Glenn ruefully said to his fellow councilmen, “we have to keep it fair across the... Full story
Norbert, AKA Norbie, Norman, Snorkie, Snort'n Nort'n, brother, Uncle, Daddy, father of us all, Grandpa, Papa, old man, boss, 78, left a huge hole in this world June 8, 2022, surrounded by family listening to gospel music. He was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumor in March of 2022. He accepted the diagnosis because of his faith in the Lord. He went on a final adventure to Wisconsin to see friends and family. He came back to Wyoming to live his best life full of family, friends, candy and cookies. Norbert was the fourth child of Adolph and... Full story
Gordon forms group to examine gas prices PINEDALE (WNE) — Gov. Mark Gordon on June 8 announced the formation of a Gas and Diesel Price Working Group to address rising fuel costs. That working group includes members of the governor’s cabinet, representatives of the transportation and agricultural sectors, citizens and legislators. “Fuel prices have hit yet another high this past week, driving inflation affecting our seniors, veterans and all Wyoming citizens,” Gov. Gordon said in a release. “Yet, all we hear out of Washington, D.C., is that i...
The Moorcroft Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC) Jubilee committee has been working overtime to bring a great Jubilee celebration to town this year. Wednesday, July 6 The 57th Jubilee starts with the Culpepper and Merriweather Circus on Wednesday, July 6, at the rodeo grounds at 1001 West Converse (next to the rest area west of town) with the first show at 5 p.m. and the second at 7:30. The C&M Circus is an authentic one ring big top event that has been entertaining audiences for 37 years and is...
Can Crook County control its own future without zoning? This question has been troubling the Crook County Commissioners, who dedicated time on Wednesday for further discussion on the problem of large-acre parcels and subdivisions cropping up with little opportunity for input from the county. However, it’s unlikely the commission will consider moving forward on zoning until the soon-to-be-approved large-acre subdivision rules have been given a chance to solve ongoing concerns about lack of oversight on new development. The Process The new l...
The University of Wyoming has announced students on the 2022 spring semester President’s Honor Roll. Crook County students on the list include: Payson G. Birkeland of Aladdin; Katrina A. Bauman, Joseph S. Kennah and Taylor Olivia Kennah of Hulett; Tianne M. Fischbach, Audrey Lynn Merwin and Luke R. Norris of Moorcroft; Madison Rae Barritt, Shelby Heaster and Teddi M. Marchant of Sundance. The President’s Honor Roll consists of regularly enrolled undergraduates who earned a 4.0 (“A”) grade-point average for the semester. To be eligible, student...
Black Hills State University released the Dean’s List for the spring 2022 semester. A total of 638 students maintained a grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher while taking at least 12 credit hours. In addition, a total of 141 students maintained a grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher while taking less than 12 credit hours. Appearing on the Dean’s List from Sundance are: Molly Amann, Lauryn Holt, Nicholas Peterson and Melissa Purvis. Receiving Academic Recognition is Ariana Cudney....
The President’s Honor Roll recognizes students who completed 12 semester hours or more of Valley City State University classes for which grade points were earned with a 4.0 grade point average. The spring Honor Roll includes Sierra Marie Flores, Moorcroft....
Gillette College is pleased to recognize students named to its honor rolls for the spring 2022 semester. Gillette College has three honor roll lists: the President’s Honor Roll, Vice President’s Honor Roll and the Part-Time Honor Roll. Jachob Irish of Moorcroft was named to the Vice President’s Honor Roll. The Vice President’s Honor Roll includes 48 students who earned at least a 3.5 GPA or above for the semester with 12 or more credit hours....
Big changes are happening at the library. We have finished our re-model. It opened up our reading room and made a huge difference in the adult section. Come on in and see it! All of our summer reading activities are in full swing. If you need more information on them you can call the library at 756-3232 or check out our website. The next book club will be July 21 at 1 p.m. in the NEW library meeting room. Please join us! New Books Don’t make me turn this life around by Camille Pagan The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne C...
On last week’s front page, we incorrectly credited the photo of the Life Flight training in Pine Haven. The photo was taken by Steff Mummert.... Full story
Town of Moorcroft Regular Meeting of the Council Monday, June 13th, 2022 Town Council Present: Mayor Ben Glenn, Councilmen Paul Smoot, and Dale Petersen, Austin Smith and Dusty Petz Town Representatives Present: Clerk/Treasurer Cheryl Schneider, Attorney Pat Carpenter, Police Chief Bill Bryant, Public Works Director Cory Allison, and HDR Engineer Mayor Glenn called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm and the Pledge of Allegiance was said. Roll call was taken. Krissy Hinkhouse, Moorcroft Jubilee Representative, was present to discuss the upcoming... Full story
CALL FOR BIDS The Town of Pine Haven hereby requests sealed bids for the irrigation system at the Pine Haven Area Cemetery, Pine Haven, WY. Sealed bids will be received no later than 4:00 p.m. June 17th, 2022 at 24 Waters Drive Pine Haven, WY. Bid specifications for the project are made available at the Town Hall 24 Waters Drive, Pine Haven, WY 82721 or by email, [email protected] or Towns Web Site pinehavenwy.govoffice2.com Pre Bid Meeting will take place, June 14th. at the Pine Haven Town Hall 24 Waters Dr. Pine Haven, at 2:00 pm. The... Full story
PUBLIC HEARING The Town of Pine Haven will hold a public hearing concerning the Budget for Year 2022- 2023 at 4:00 pm. June 28, 2022 at Town Hall. The purpose of this hearing is to consider objections or comments on this proposed budget. If you are unable to attend this Budget Hearing please have your comments, objections or complaints to the Town Hall, 24 Waters Drive, Pine Haven, Wyoming, 82721 by 4:00 p.m. on June 7, 2021 Town of Pine Haven Signed Karla Brandenburg, Mayor Published: June 16, 2022... Full story
POWELL - Unprecedented rain, combined with fast melting late season snow, has flooded nearby communities and forced the closure and evacuation of Yellowstone National Park and nearby attractions. Visitors in Yellowstone National Park were being evacuated Monday, as several roads in the park were closed due to substantial flooding, rockslides and mudslides from the recent unprecedented amounts of rainfall. At 10:45 a.m. Monday, the park closed all entrances to inbound traffic due to hazardous con...
