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Articles from the August 15, 2019 edition


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  • Street work raises queries

    Grace Moore|Aug 15, 2019

    Choice Services, the contractor sealing many of the asphalt streets throughout Moorcroft, was prepared to begin laying the first coat of slurry on Goshen early Tuesday morning, but after serious discussion among Moorcroft’s governing body the previous evening, it was decided that the work would be halted until the council is better informed about the cost effectiveness of continuing the endeavor. According to HDR Engineering’s Heath Turbiville, the slurry being used by the company has a very short life expectancy, “It’s not very long – a year w...

  • Ribs for Rally

    Aug 15, 2019

    RibFest, the annual lunch hosted by the Moorcroft Area Chamber of Commerce to coincide with Wyoming Wednesday for the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, fed over 100 guests last week, visitors and locals alike. Ribs, baked beans, chips and watermelon were grilled, opened, cut up and served. Among the company were Les and Tina Elliott from Australia were traveling by motorcycle through the area and stopped in Moorcroft. They stayed for a bite and were impressed with the event. “It’s a beautiful are...

  • Seniors move to the MTC

    Grace Moore|Aug 15, 2019

    The Moorcroft seniors have been using the town-owned center on North Big Horn for many years, but as the almost century-old building and its fellows along the block fell further into disrepair, the decision was made by the town council that the structure was no longer a safe haven as a gathering place. The seniors were offered a new center at the Moorcroft Town Center (MTC); the seniors, though, chose to buy their own building on South Big Horn and renovate to better suit their criteria. The building was purchased and remodeling started, but...

  • Early delivery

    Grace Moore|Aug 15, 2019

    At Monday night's meeting, Moorcroft Police Officer Jory Tadlock and Ambulance volunteers Rusty Williams, Denene Humphries, Dorothy Baron, Jessica Schnabel and Andrea Pfeil received commendation and plaques, presented by Mayor Dick Claar, for their assistance with the delivery of a baby on the side of the road this spring. On May 20, at 11:08 p.m. a new life pushed her way into the world on her way to the hospital in Gillette. The baby girl, her name unknown, was delivered by her father on the...

  • Richard Haglund

    Aug 15, 2019

    Funeral services for Richard Haglund will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 17, 2019 at the Meridian Mortuary 111 South Railroad Ave, Newcastle, WY; interment to follow at Greenwood Cemetery. Refreshments will be served afterwards at the Cambria Community Baptist Church in Newcastle, WY. Visitation will take place from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, August 16, 2019 at Meridian Mortuary. On Friday, August 9, 2019 Richard DeVern Haglund passed away at the age of 79, at the Weston County Manor in Newcastle. Richard was a loving husband, father,...

  • Donna Jean Peplow

    Aug 15, 2019

    Donna Jean (Myers) Peplow, 86 of Sundance, Wyoming, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2019, at Crook County Long Term Care. Donna was born December 18, 1932, to Kermit and Phoebe (Brown) Myers; she attended country school in Langdon, North Dakota. She married Duane Peplow on June 20, 1954. The couple made their home in Caviler, North Dakota, before moving to Sundance in 1978. Donna worked and retired from the Crook County Hospital and Nursing Home. She enjoyed gardening and canning, sewing and knitting, baking and cooking for her family and...

  • Letter to the Editor

    Aug 15, 2019

    Dear Editor, Many of you know that we lost our son, Josh, to suicide in June. There have been other suicides in our community along with attempts that we may know nothing about. Wyoming is listed by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention as third in the country for suicide. This has become an epidemic and we need to try all we can to stop our children from killing themselves. Hiding or sweeping it under the carpet is not working. Additionally, parents need to know their and their child’s rights. I am writing this letter not for s...

  • The new congressional budget is a bipartisan blunder

    Tyler Lindholm, WY - HD1 Representative|Aug 15, 2019

    Imagine you’re a business owner. You’re getting ready to leave town for a few weeks, so you leave your most trusted employees in charge of the place while you’re gone. A vote was held among everyone in the office, and it was generally agreed that these individuals were the overall most qualified to keep the business running smoothly in your absence. Weeks pass by, and you return only to find absolute disaster. Not only has your business been plunged into bankruptcy, but is now in $23 trillion of debt, and plans were made without your appro...

  • State Briefs

    From Wyoming News Exchange Newspapers|Aug 15, 2019

    Council gives initial nod to e-cig ban CHEYENNE (WNE) — The Cheyenne City Council voted 8-1 Monday night to approve the second reading of an ordinance amendment adding electronic smoking devices to the list of smoking instruments banned in public places. A third reading and council vote is needed before the amendment can go into effect. The ordinance approved by council in 2006 already bans cigars, cigarettes, pipes, hookahs and water pipes. The proposed amendment defines an electronic smoking device as “any device that can be used to del...

  • Food Pantry mobes

    Aug 15, 2019

    The Moorcroft Food Pantry has moved to Sharon’s Home Health at 116 N. Little Horn Avenue. According to pantry service representative Katy Daves, the reason for the move is to ensure a “more discreet and private environment” for their clients. The Moorcroft Senior Center has been the home of the pantry for several years, but with the seniors’ move to the MTC, the opportunity to better the pantry’s space and privacy became a priority. Daves assures people that the days and times will continue...

  • Cards of Thanks

    Aug 15, 2019

    Thank You On Monday, August 5, the Food Pantry in Moorcroft was relocated. On behalf of myself and the Crook County Council of County Services, we express our sincere gratitude and thanks to Carl Rude and Joey Kanode for providing us with our new site at 116 N Littlehorn Ave in the Sharon’s Home Health building. This location offers a much more discreet environment for our clients in the interest of protecting their privacy while providing them with any assistance they may need. We express that same gratitude and thanks to Jane West, Alberta R...

  • Moorcroft Police Report

    Aug 15, 2019

    On August 1, police received a warrant for the arrest of an individual who was known to be staying at the Cozy Motel. Officer made contact with the subject at the motel. Officer placed the individual under arrest and transported to Crook County Detention center without incident. On August 2, police were contacted in reference to a traffic crash at Coffee Cup Fuel Stop. Officer arrived on scene and took information from the drivers. No citations were issued. Officer filled out traffic crash report. On August 2, police returned a pair of glasses...

  • Circuit Court

    Aug 15, 2019

    Speeding – Jamie M. Hendricks, SD, 79/65, $115; Michael C. Huntress, NY, 91/75, $125; Caroline M. Lopez, AZ, 79/70, $88; Thomas N. Edlund, CO, 51/40, $100; Corey A. Hegge, SD, 70/65, $15; Jesse A. Horn, OH, 88/75, $110; Jacob A. Nesbit, UT, 88/80, $86; Leslie M. Connelly, WA, 40/30, $125; Jamie Mae Chase, Gillette, 59/50, $88; Nicholas Merle Schabot, SD, 86/70, $125; Ashley M. Booth, Casper, 94/80, $115; Robert J. Kukla, FL, 62/45, $130; Otto A. Daniels, GA, 30/20, $100; Karen K. Janssen, CO, 30/20, $100; Scott A. Hett, IL, 90/75, $120; P...

  • Crook County Sheriff's Office

    Aug 15, 2019

    July 29 – Five VIN checks. Three traffic stops. Detention Deputy did multiple prisoner transports. Detention Deputy booked in new inmate. Detention Deputy did multiple fingerprinting for outside employment. Deputy investigated theft of fuel. Deputy investigated destruction of property complaint. Deputy assisted another agency. Deputy requested search warrant. July 30 – Four VIN checks. Two paper services. Traffic stop. Detention Deputy did prisoner transport to Campbell County. Deputy did civil assist. July 31 – Two VIN checks. Traffic stop....

  • Municipal Court

    Aug 15, 2019

    Violations: Lucy G. Lovec, MT, Speeding 44/30, $80; Angela R. Peters, TN, Speeding 46/30, $90; Maggie R. Trevino, NV, Speeding 51/35, $90; Daniel N. Pullen, Upton, WY, Speeding 42/30, $70; Kassandra K. Boyer, SD, Speeding 44/30, $80 Yong C. Yi, VA, Speeding 44/30, $80; Robert Yeates, IA, Speeding 44/30, $80; Wayne D. Beattie, OH, Speeding 42/30, $70; Jeffrey H. Morsman, MN, Speeding 49/30, $105; Robert L. Turner, ID, Speeding 44/30, $80; Brian D. Doss, FL, Speeding 50/30, $110; Dawn Tinklepaugh, GA, Speeding 44/30, $80; Michael L. Barnes, GA,...

  • Elk case returns to Wyoming after Supreme Court ruling

    Michael Illiano, The Sheridan Press Via Wyoming News Exchange|Aug 15, 2019

    SHERIDAN — Judge John Fenn took arguments under advisement during a status conference for Herrera v. Wyoming in 4th Judicial District Court Friday. The case stems from an incident in January 2014 when Clayvin Herrera, a Crow tribal member, allegedly killed elk on public land out of season in Sheridan County. Three Wyoming judicial rulings found Herrera guilty. In May, however, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a 5-4 decision affirming Herrera’s right to hunt on the land based on an 1868 treaty between the United States and representatives of the...