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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On the instruction of Governor Mark Gordon, the Wyoming Attorney General’s Office has filed a civil case with District Court that could see County Treasurer Mary Kuhl removed from office. The petition, signed by Wyoming Attorney General Bridget Hill on behalf of the State of Wyoming, cites the felony and misdemeanor charges that are pending against Kuhl and also accuses her of theft from the Crook County Treasurer’s Office vault. The petition for Kuhl’s removal is based on a verified complaint filed by the county commissioners with the Gover...
s the bell rings the start of the new school year, the situation within the county's educational buildings is set to remain largely the same as it stood at the end of May in terms of pandemic guidance. Though signs of social distancing will still be in evidence, Crook County School District is aiming for as normal a school experience as possible. Good news too for sports fans as the fall season begins: spectators will once again be welcomed in full numbers to every home game. "Our plan is to go...
wine IV of Hulett, Wyoming, passed away in an ATV accident near his home on Friday, August 13, 2021. E.O. was born on October 28, 1964, in Bozeman, Montana to Helen Venier (Edgar) and Elbert Sowerwine III. He grew up in Cody, Wyoming, on Trout Creek Ranch with his parents, two younger brothers J.F. and Jon, and his younger sister, Nicole. E.O. attended Wapiti School in elementary and graduated from Cody High School in 1983. He met his wife of 37 years, Barbara Sowerwine (Wilson), while they were enrolled at Black Hills State University in... Full story
The 18th annual Devils Tower Car Show, sponsored by the Texas Trail Cruisers Car Club, hosted over 100 vintage vehicles, including 96 that were registered and about a dozen more that were driven in just to be seen Saturday. They were from Wyoming, Colorado, South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana and Wisconsin. There were automobiles in various stages of restoration and renovation with proud owners more than willing to chat. Enthusiasts, both novices and veterans of the pastime, mingled, visited...
The issue of charging investment fees to owners of trailer parks and apartment buildings for the individual rentals within Moorcroft’s town limits has again risen, to the consternation of the town council. Moorcroft Clerk/Treasurer Cheryl Schneider asked for the discussion to clarify her options when the honor system (the existing manner wherein the owner asks tenants to create an account with the town) fails. “The honor system works maybe 50% of the time; whether it’s intentionally forgotten or not, we’re not getting everything we should be co...
The drainage to the west of the MK-8 playground in Moorcroft was momentarily roaring with the influx of water last Thursday, on its way to the detaining pond. But despite the welcome rain, by that afternoon, the drain and pond were again empty. Even so, the all-day rain and cooler temperatures brought relief and beauty as the air freshened and the ground drank deeply....
Our Thanks Thank you to our 2021 Crook County fair contributors! The Crook County Fair Board and Awards Committee would like to thank the following individuals and businesses for their contributions to this year’s fair. We’d also like to thank all of the Superintendents, their assistants, Livestock Committee and all other volunteers behind the scenes. Without you the County Fair would not be the success it is. If anyone has been left out, please know it was unintentional. Every contribution to the county fair is greatly appreciated. See you... Full story
A state of Wyoming veterans service officer from the Wyoming Veterans Commission will conduct community outreach services around Wyoming cities throughout September. Sandy McFarland is available to meet with veterans and their families to discuss state and federal veterans’ benefits, Department of Veterans Affairs claims, or VA healthcare. McFarland can also help veterans and their families apply for benefits, file claims or request healthcare. Her office is located at 551 Running West Dr., Ste. 100, in Gillette, and she will be available at t...
Come one, come all to Pine Haven’s annual Labor Day Parade! The celebration starts at 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 4. The route begins on Pine Haven Road, at the intersection with Waters Drive and will travel north toward the golf course. Guests are encouraged to bring a chair, water, an umbrella and sacks to carry all the candy the youngsters can grab as the parade goes by. Anyone interested in entering a float, classic car, golf cart, business advertisement or something else, are asked to contact Misha Sitter at 307-231-3841 or m...
Story hour every Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. for preschool age children. Our September 29, story hour will feature special guest author Viktoriia Peterson. Viktoriia will be reading one of the children’s books she has written, with a book signing to follow. After school activities on Wednesdays will resume on September 1. New Arrivals! K-3 Raccoon is nervous about going on a picnic. Can Duck snap him out of it? Find out, in Ready for Anything! by Keiko Kasza. Starfish (non-fiction) by Emma Bassier. I Want to Go Home! by Tony Ross. Even F...
Harmful cyanobacteria returns to Wyoming lakes LARAMIE (WNE) – In what’s become an annual late-summer happening, a handful of waters in southeast Wyoming are under an advisory from the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality for harmful cyanobacterial blooms. Advisories are in place for West Granite Springs Reservoir, Leazenby Lake, Saratoga Reservoir, Wheatland Reservoir No. 3 and Pathfinder Reservoir. Hazardous cyanobacterial blooms are dense concentrations of cyanobacteria — also sometimes called blue-green algae — that pose a health...
A proclamation honoring Hunger Action Month was read aloud by Moorcroft Mayor Dick Claar at Monday night's meeting of council. Moorcroft Interfaith Community (MICC) member Monty Reichenberg, who, with many others, has been on the front lines helping distribute food locally, attended to hear this announcement from the mayor that Moorcroft will recognize and assist to alleviate the need in this area. More than 500 people were provided with food in the south parking lot of the MTC last week,...
Crook County School District #1 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 AUGUST 16, 2021, at SUNDANCE, WYOMING. To Whom Paid Purpose of Expenditure Amount General Fund 2 Guys Deco, Inc. Carpet Replacement $ 12,513.48 Agile Sports Technologies HUDL Subscriptions $ 897.23 Amazon.com Credit Card Plan Teaching Materials & Supplies $ 15,254.22 Amplified It Annual Subscription $ 4,043.00 Architectural... Full story
BID ANNOUNCEMENT Crook County Road & Bridge Department is seeking sealed bids for the manufacture and delivery of unpainted 7’ x 12’ and 7’ x 16’ cattleguard sections. The entire bid package is available at http://www.crookcounty.wy.gov or can be picked up at the Road & Bridge office in the Courthouse. Bids must be received at the Crook County Clerk’s Office at 309 Cleveland Street, Sundance, WY by 11:00 am on September 7, 2021, any bids received after this time will be rejected. Sealed bids will be opened and awarded on September 7, 2021 at 1... Full story
Notice is hereby given that the Town of Pine Haven, WY. will be placing one (1) 2019 John Deere Bradco 490 Backhoe Attachment for a John Deere Skidsteer with Grossenburg Equipment for sale. The John Deere Backhoe Attachment is available for inspection at 262 West Hwy 14, Sundance WY 82721. Bids may be submitted either to Grossenburg Equipment or to Pine Haven Town Hall, 24 Waters Dr., Pine Haven WY 82721. Bids will be received until an acceptable bid is received and approved by the Town Council. Terms of the sale are cash or bankable check.... Full story
At approximately 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dianne Schuricht brought Emmett N. over to Noonan Park to play on the new slide set. To her dismay, someone had allowed their youngster to make a mess of the playground equipment including the slides and the merry-go-round with mud, so, "He can't even slide down the slide." "We watched them build this and we were so 'Hurry up, get it done' and this is what we get," Schuricht said. Police were also called and arrived to check the equipment and bathrooms...
