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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Tourists and locals alike flocked to Moorcroft’s 56th Jubilee over the weekend, filling every event with fun. Forty teams played in both the volleyball and cornhole tournaments and it was very much standing room only at the ranch rodeo. With the Jubilee Committee blending with younger volunteers and their ideas, there were a few notable changes as well. Organizers of the rodeo provided a bouncy house and inflated slides for youngsters not involved with the events in the arena; the splash pool a...
Betty Bernice (Hedger) Nicholson was born March 15, 1930, to Santford Lee and Doris Muriel (Page) Hedger, in Piniele, Montana. She departed this life to enter her eternal Heavenly home on July 6, 2021, at the age of 91 years. Betty was united in marriage to W. Louverne Nicholson on August 21, 1949, in Belle Fouche, South Dakota. To this union, three children were born; Leonard E., Larry E., and Bonnie L. She was preceded in death by her husband, W. Louverne; parents, Santford and Muriel; stepfather, Louis Huseby; her brother, Warren Hedger;...
Thank You Pine Haven’s senior group – the Over The Hill Gang – would like to thank everyone who purchased raffle tickets for our Black Powder Gun Raffle. We met our goal of $4000 to pay half of the estimated cost for the new floor in the back room of the community center, plus extra to help support our seniors. Thank you one and all, you are greatly appreciated. Special thanks to Bill and Emily Smith for donating the black powder rifle and pistol, Richard Wilkerson for donating the knife block and knives and being our #1 ticket sales perso...
CASPER — Former Fremont County Coroner Mark Stratmoen has alleged that the Wyoming Department of Health has changed and issued inaccurate death certificates in the last several months. Citing confidentiality, Stratmoen did not give any specific examples of the changes he alleges, but said changes have been made to a minority of certificates checked by his office. At least one other county coroner in Wyoming said he had also noticed changes being made without authorization. A Department of Health representative said an internal review found t...
Enhanced penalty means up to 50 years for aggravated assault GILLETTE (WNE) – A man accused of trying to hit a man over the head with a crowbar has been convicted of aggravated assault and battery. But an additional habitual criminal enhancement means that Brennan Tomas Baker, 30, will spend 10 to 50 years in prison. It took a jury 34 minutes to convict him of the crime Thursday after a two-day trial in 6th Judicial District Court. A surveillance video shows that during an altercation in a parking lot on South Douglas Highway on Oct. 11, B...
A few minutes before 10 a.m. last Wednesday, librarians Lacey Rasco and Heather Reynolds walked into the canopied picnic area at Robinson Perk to prepare for Story Hour. This delightful time has been part of the stores of the children’s library for a long time, though usually conducted in the library. Rasco explained the change of venue, “We couldn’t have any programs in the library because of COVID-19, so we figured we’d do it outside and everybody enjoyed it so much, we decided to do it agai...
A while back, Emily Smith and husband Bill, who serve on the Pine Haven Town Council and Over The Hill Gang (senior group) committee board respectively, approached the “Gang” with an offer to donate a black powder rifle and pistol to be raffled off. Fellow resident Richard Wilkerson also contributed a “very nice” knife set with block for second place, according to spokesperson and event co-organizer Chris Bingham. The gang then purchased a Paradise Foods $100 gift certificate for third place....
The town of Moorcroft hosted a public meeting last Wednesday for residents to voice their opinions on how the town is being managed and what areas they think need more attention, etc. This survey is being conducted by DownTown Redevelopment Services under the auspices of Rural Community Consulting. With the compilation of this and other information, the company hopes to have a summary and suggestions for the future health and growth of Moorcroft in September, according to Mayor Dick Claar....
At Monday night’s meeting of Moorcroft’s council, the town’s policy regarding water and sewer deposits was discussed after an individual had previously requested a waiver of said deposit for a rental property they had recently purchased. After consideration, Councilman Dale Petersen suggested the deposit be paid as per ordinance with the understanding that, with no missed or late payments, the responsible party may retrieve the money after 12 months. This option is open to every resident who pays for their utilities and are in good stand...
Early Saturday morning, as Ray Adams, daughters Nadia and Breezie Lynn and friend Kelsy Dawson were walking along North Big Horn Avenue, they found one of the US flags that had been torn from its moors on the ground, muddied and lifeless. Adams retrieved the banner and took the opportunity to teach the girls something about respect for this representation of blood and honor. He and Nadia folded the soiled cloth as the group discussed the process of retiring Old Glory to the fire. In a day of...
Pine Haven’s Over the Hill Gang is honoring local first responders including fire, EMS and law enforcement as well as veterans with a free barbecue Wednesday, July 21 at noon. Guests are encouraged to bring sides or desserts. Come on over!...
One June 28, police spoke with a young man riding his dirt bike around town. Officer advised him he was not to operate the dirt bike within the town limits on the roadway or on the walking paths. On June 28, police received a complaint of a person camping in front of Subway. Officers spoke with the person and advised them they could not sleep in front of the business. After some arguing, they moved to the Coffee Cup. Later, officers were notified that a possible intoxicated subject was at Coffee Cup. Officer arrived and spoke to the same...
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 August 6th, 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 August 9th, 2021. The Town reserves the rig...
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. The Lots will be s...
Town of Moorcroft Regular Meeting of the Council July 12th, 2021 Mayor Clell Claar called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm and the Pledge of Allegiance was said. Town Council Present: Mayor Clell Claar, Councilmen Dale Petersen, Austin Smith, Paul Smoot and Ben Glenn Town Representatives Present: Clerk/Treasurer Cheryl Schneider, Attorney Pat Carpenter, Police Chief Bill Bryant and HDR Engineer Heath Turbiville Daren Olson was present to request a variance to the Ordinance to move a mobile home that is older than 20 years to a lot in town....
TOWN OF MOORCROFT JULY 2021 #1 ARROW SERVICES 6 YDS CONCRETE $1,320.00 CASELLE SOFTWARE SUPPORT $573.00 CHILDRENS HOME SOCIETY EVAL- POLICE DEPT $150.00 CITY OF GILLETTE BASE CHARGE $185.00 COFFEE CUP FUEL STOP FUEL- LF, SWR, PW, STREETS & PARKS, AMB, FIRE $2,605.99 COLLINS COMMUNICATIONS ALARM MONITOR, $28.00 CONTRACTORS SUPPLY PARTS - WATER PITS AND METERS $467.25 CROOK COUNTY SHERIFF DISPATCH $1,900.00 DIGITAL ALLY SUPPLIES FOR CAMERAS $149.00 DXP COMPRESSION ANNUAL SERVICE-FIRE $1,047.41 DIEHL'S SUPERMARKET WATER & BATTERIES $106.16 ENERGY...
Pee-Wee Princess Gabby Dewey Gabby Dewey is the daughter of Travis and Gina Dewey of Carlile, Wyoming. She will be a fifth grader this fall at Moorcroft K-8 School. She enjoys rodeoing and going camping with her family. When she is home, she loves spending time with her goats. Gabby participates in basketball and volleyball, as well as Little Britches Rodeos, Crook County Youth Rodeos, and Coal Country Rodeos. Gabby is a member of the County 18 Homesteaders 4-H club. She serves her community by...
