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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Robert Zerbst of Rozet “never misses his senior meal” at Donna’s Diner, said part-owner Kelly Donahue of the fellow who literally ran his pickup through the front of the café Monday morning. Zerbst was still visibly shaken as he sat in the vehicle after backing out of the building. When the call came in at 10:23 a.m., eight volunteers responded from the Moorcroft Volunteer Fire Department, immediately evacuated the participants from the north exit and shut off power and gas. The pickup went t...
Jake Miller started his introductory ride along with Moorcroft Police Chief Bill Bryant on June 28 and is now working alongside his new crew at the department and looking forward to meeting his neighbors. Miller, who had lived and worked in the Casper area most recently, is “literally from all over” Wyoming, working in the coal mines, oil fields and road construction among other jobs for several years before beginning his career in law enforcement four years ago. Since then, he has been a deputy sheriff, a park ranger and a police officer in...
Teddie Lou Eberspecher Ellis was born on July 19, 1936, to Rachel Elizabeth Duncan and Clarence Theodore Eberspecher in the home of her maternal aunt and uncle in Glenrock, Wyoming. She was raised in various locations north of Douglas including a homestead owned by her parents. She started school in Glenrock when she was in first grade but soon moved to Harrison, Nebraska where her father leased the Davis Place. The family moved into a house in town when World War II started, and her father went to work on the Canada to Alaska Highway. Being... Full story
The Gray family is celebrating the life of loving father, grandfather and great grandfather Richard Gray. Obituary is below with service information. Richard Gray passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021 at the Weston County Manor. The family is very appreciative of the loving care the staff provided him for the last several years. He called it home and was always happy to return after a day touring the highways of Crook, Campbell and Weston counties. Richard was born at home to Oneal and Lula Gray... Full story
Dear Editor, I understand the public is invited to express their opinions concerning the moving of City Hall, etc. to the MTC. I have visited with many citizens concerning this and basically, I get the same opinion – they do not like the idea of this move. I have mentioned they express their opinion to the City Council and I mostly get the same response: “They will do what they want anyway”. I guess this is my reason for not speaking up before also. I also admit I have not gone to many meeting where this has been discussed. My thoughts and o...
Thank You Donnas Diner will be temporarily closed during the next 2-3 weeks for repairs. A recent incident left all customers and staff OK. We look forward to opening as soon as possible and finishing out a great summer. Thanks to the Fire and EMS for the quick response. Thanks to all the customers who have stopped or called to check on everyone. Kandi and Kelli Thank You The Moorcroft Fire department would like to thank the many local, county and state individuals who have helped out during the recent and early fires we’ve had. A special t...
The Moorcroft Jubilee Committee asks that all vehicles be moved from South Big Horn Avenue immediately following the parade on Saturday so vendors are able to set up for the evening festivities....
Woman says she owns Walmart, so shoplifting isn’t theft GILLETTE (WNE) — A California woman accused of taking more than $5000 worth of merchandise from Walmart told police that it couldn’t be considered shoplifting because she owned the store. Police found Sina A. Dailey-Sykes, 31, outside of the Gillette store June 18 after Walmart workers had seen her walk out of the store with a cart full of items that she hadn’t paid for. Among them were a hot pink bag, a blue-striped bag and a suitcase, according to an affidavit of probable cause. Sykes a...
The firemen’s benefit hosted at the Devils Tower KOA Monday was a hit, according to Teresa Brown, who helped man the grill at the event. “It’s really nice; a lot of good people are here,” she said. On hand were several games and challenges for young and old alike as well as lemonade and slushies to keep cool as everyone waited for the barbecue dinner of brats and burgers. Despite fireworks not being allowed due to the high fire danger, plenty of fun was available for July 4 revelers. All don...
We would like to invite everyone to come watch “Story Creations by Denise Gard” on July 16, 2021. This action-packed program features Denise and her dogs, Joey & Kira, as they deliver a story full of dog tricks. Bring your lawn chairs to Robinson Park in Moorcroft for this free live show that will take place at 1 p.m. Please call the library at 307-756-3232 with any questions. New Arrivals! K-3 Fox the Tiger by Corey R. Tabor, Juvenile Mia Tang thinks she’s going to have the best year ever. She and her parents are the proud owners of the Calav...
The Wyoming Arts Council is holding the first round in a series of statewide listening sessions in Northeast Wyoming. These events are free and open to the public. Individual artists, community members, grantees and volunteers, board members and staff from local arts organizations are invited to attend. A listening session will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Thurs., July 15 in Sundance at Old Stoney. Sessions will also be held in Sheridan and Gillette....
NOTICE OF HEARING ON COUNTY BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a public hearing on the proposed budget for Crook County for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, which is now being considered by the Board of Crook County Commissioners, will be held in the Crook County Commissioner’s Room at the Courthouse in Sundance, Wyoming, on the 15th day of July 2021 at 9:00 o’clock a.m., at which time any and all persons interested may appear and be heard respecting such budget. A summary of such proposed budget follows: SUMMARY OF BUDGET Fund Total Cas... Full story
CALL FOR BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town of Moorcroft, Wyoming (“Town”) will accept sealed bids for the purchase of the following surplus real property: Lots 3, North One-half (N ½) of Lot 4, South 25 feet of Lot 4 (being the S1/2 of Lot 4, Block 3, First Addition to the Town of Moorcroft, Crook County, Wyoming, located at North Big Horn Avenue, Town of Moorcroft, Wyoming. The Lots will be sold in “AS IS” condition, without title insurance and subject to standard terms and conditions. The Lots will be sold together, and the minimum... Full story
PUBLIC NOTICE The Town of Moorcroft is accepting sealed bids for the following surplus vehicles: 1986 Chevy Suburban 2007 Chevy Impala Please call Town Hall for additional information at 756-3526. Bids will be accepted until July 8th, 2021 at the Town Hall at 104 N. Big Horn, Moorcroft, WY 82721. All bids must be in a sealed envelope and clearly marked “Vehicle Bid” for each vehicle and turned in to the Town Hall office. Bids will be presented and awarded at the Town Council meeting at 7:00 pm on July 26th, 2021. The Town reserves the rig... Full story
Public Notice Black Hills Bentonite of Casper, Wyoming has filed a regular mining permit application with the Land Quality Division of the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality for the mining of Bentonite in Crook County, Wyoming. The Keyhole State Project is approximately two (2) miles to the Southeast of the town of Pine Haven, Wyoming, and approximately fifteen (15) miles to the Northwest of the town of Upton, Wyoming. The application may be viewed at the Cheyenne or the Sheridan Office of the Land Quality Division. The application... Full story
NOTICE OF HEARING ON BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a public hearing on the proposed budget for Eastern Wyoming Board of Cooperative Educational Services (EW BOCES) for the 2020-2021 fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, which is now being considered by the EW BOCES Board, will be held in the Tebbet Classroom Building, room T110, on Eastern Wyoming College’s main Torrington, Wyoming campus, on the 15th day of July, 2020, 12:30 p.m., at which time any and all persons may appear and be heard. Call to arrange for access via teleconference (... Full story
Notice of Public Hearing CROOK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 2021-2022 PROPOSED BUDGET SUMMARY FISCAL YEAR FISCAL YEAR PROPOSED 2019-2020 2020-21 2021-2022 ACTUAL ESTIMATED BUDGET Revenue $ 22,027,018 $ 21,755,567 $ 21,524,000 GENERAL FUND Expenditures $ 22,186,877 $ 21,841,104 $ 26,228,331 Revenue $ 2,549,525 $ 2,876,601 $ 4,825,000 SPECIAL REVENUE FUND Expenditures $ 2,061,953 $ 1,976,758 $ 4,825,000 Revenue $ 367,360 $ 351,993 $ 67,335 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND Expenditures $ 363,883 $ 351,993 $ 67,335 Revenue $ 57,382 $ 326,248 $ 1,800 CCSD... Full story
CALL FOR BIDS Crook County School District #1 Board of Trustees desires to receive bids for propane for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. Bid forms are available at central office, 122 State Hwy 585, PO Box 830, Sundance, Wyoming, 82729-0830. Bids must be received in central office by: Wednesday, July 14, 2021 @ 1:00 PM Crook County School District #1 Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive irregularities or informalities in any bid or in bidding and do not bind themselves to accepting the low bid, but rather, the... Full story
Moorcroft resident Zedekiah Runsabove has been bound over to District Court on two felony charges of sexual abuse of a minor. A Moorcroft police officer reports that he was contacted on March 2 by a Department of Family Services case worker, who had received a report that abuse was taking place. According to the counselor, the juvenile stated they had been sexually assaulted approximately a year before. The victim claimed that Runsabove had assaulted them after the pair had been playing in the house. The next day, the police officer received a...
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 JUNE 21, 2021, at SUNDANCE, WYOMING. To Whom Paid Purpose of Expenditure Amount General Fund A & J Screening Jackets $ 1,726.00 Ackerman, Brandon Isolation $ 997.08 All Around Hardware LLC Supplies $ 640.23 Amazon.com Credit Card Plan Teaching Materials & Supplies $ 18,593.15 American Hotel & Lodging Registrations $ 925.01 America’s Best Value Inn of Torrington R... Full story
Budget Hearing The Crook County Predator Management District will be holding a budget hearing Monday, July 12th 2021 at the Greater Hulett Community Center at 6:00 PM. The Board is approving the 2021-21 FY Expenses of $187,600 and Revenues and Funds available of $378,312. Publish: July 8, 2021... Full story
Budget Hearing The Crook County Weed and Pest Control District will hold a budget hearing on Tuesday, July 13th at 6:30 PM at the Weed and Pest office to approve the FY 2021-22 Balanced Revenues and Expenditures of $1,135,162 (Special Management Program) and $823,862 (General Program). Publish: July 8, 2021...
Speeding – Jimmy Msemo, KY, 90/80, $70; Stephen J. Cerro, Evanston, 75/65, $115; Jean M. Hladky, Gillette, 32/20, $130; Perry Campo, WA, 90/80, $105; Clayson Davis, Cody, 100/80, $160; Gene McDonald, AL, 91/80, $115; Neil Baun, SD, 114/80, $230; Justin D. Adams, Gillette, 90/80, $105; Garrett Janeczko, WA, 88/75, $125; Susan Lynn Heidegger, MT, 97/75, $170; Jerod A. Farella, Newcastle, 90/70, $170; Merrill Westfall, FL, 78/70, $101; Virginie Pioche Khare, FL, 79/70, $103; Karl Obenberger, WI, 90/80, $105; Oliva Flanagan, NC, 85/75, $105; D...
Co-organizer of the annual Moorcroft Jubilee Parade, Charlene Huckins has had the goal for the last couple of years to carry flags for all 50 states; she has 37 on the roster now, however, she needs help to reach the rest accomplish this endeavor before line up on July 10. “This would be quite an accomplishment for a small town like Moorcroft.” Anyone and their horse who is interested may call Charlene at 307-761-2700....
