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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Ben Levenger of Down Town Redevelopment Services, the company hired to conduct a feasibility study of the Moorcroft Town Center (MTC), reported his findings thus far to the Moorcroft Town Council after the adjournment of a special meeting on Monday evening. Structure Levenger shared primarily bad news and a difficult choice with the quorum in attendance. "The good news is it's built like a bomb shelter so, structurally, it looks to be in okay condition. However, basically, every fit and fixture...
Pine Haven celebrated their annual Labor Day Parade and Fish Fry Saturday. Parade The celebration started with a parade showing off a few familiar faces and floats as well as a couple new ones. A stand-out this year was the "Vettes for Vets". This special event was the brainstorm of Councilwoman Karla Brandenberg. Thirteen Chevrolet Corvettes carrying the names of the 13 soldiers lost in Afghanistan recently followed soldiers Sergeant First Class Pangus, Sergeant Abelseth and Staff Sergeant Boyd...
Merle Lynn Duvall passed away peacefully on August 26, 2021, surrounded by family at his home in Laramie. Born November 1, 1949 to Merle M. and Pauline Duvall, Lynn was a beloved and loving husband, brother, father, grandfather and uncle. He is survived by wife Linda; siblings Sheila and Kirby and their spouses; sons Andy, Chris, Jake, Eric and Alex and their spouses; grandchildren Stella, Hazel, Rosa, Piper, Coy and Natalyn; and eight nieces and nephews. Lynn's life and interests were deeply rooted in Campbell County, where he was born and... Full story
Kenny Glover went home to the Lord on September 1, 2021, with his wife by his side. Kenneth Charles Glover was born on a rural homestead south of Sundance, Wyoming. He was delivered by a midwife on December 6, 1937, to Theodore K. Glover and Bonnie Thelma (Etheridge) Glover. He was the oldest of seven children. Ted and Thelma later moved to Moorcroft, Wyoming and Kenny started his grade school there. They moved to Sunny Divide in the later grade school years, while Ted was building the Keyhole Reservoir. Thelma worked at the Krause Store.... Full story
Gilbert "Gib" Hansen Wilson, 90 of Spearfish, South Dakota, died from COVID-19 Monday, August 30, 2021, at Fort Meade VA Medical Center in Sturgis, South Dakota. Gib was born July 16, 1931 in Lincoln, Nebraska, the son of Curtis and Naomi (Gilbert) Wilson. The family moved to Chadron, Nebraska, in 1942 where he graduated from Chadron Prep in 1949. He attended Chadron State College for three years. In October 1952 he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and entered the Aviation Cadet program. He graduated in November 1953 with his wings and a... Full story
John Long, 77, of Gillette, Wyoming, passed away with COVID-19 lung complications Saturday, August 28, 2021, at Campbell County Memorial Hospital. A celebration of his life begins at 1 p.m. (MDT), Saturday, September 18, 2021, at Clarenbach Memorial Park, Sundance, Wyoming. John Charles Long was born in Belle Fourche, South Dakota, to Wilbert Newell and Marian Talbot (Stoner) Long, both of rural Seely, Wyoming, on February 28, 1944. He was just one hour short of being a leap day baby. John was baptized at the Hulett Community Baptist Church.... Full story
Sunday, September 5, 2021, John Edward Strong, loving husband and father passed away in Upton at the age of 59. John was born April 30, 1962 to George and Alice Strong. He was the youngest of ten children. John graduated from Upton High School in 1981. He married Laurie Boyles and to this union two children were born, Roberta Paulette and Tristan Lee. Roberta passed away in November of 1984 from SIDS. Laurie and John were later divorced. John went to work at American Colloid Company. In 1982, he joined the Upton Fire Department. July 8, 1993,... Full story
Fentanyl deaths reported in Fremont County RIVERTON (WNE) — Local health officials and law enforcement are warning residents about an uptick in drug-related incidents involving fentanyl and opioids. “In June, the Fremont County Coroner’s Office responded to two confirmed fentanyl deaths,” chief deputy coroner Erin Ivie said in a statement issued cooperatively with the Fremont County Prevention Program. “As recreational use of this drug continues, we anticipate more but are hopeful that the community understands how deadly it can be.” Fent...
Members of Fire Zone #16 are hosting their 14th annual open house/pot luck at the Carlile Fire Hall on Sat., Sept. 18, from 6 p.m. until everyone goes home. Live music will be performed by Bob, Pat and Doug, along with Doug Ren, giving guests a lively and nostalgic ambiance in which they can visit and enjoy a meal of grilled burgers and brats provided by Pinnacle Bank. The dinnerware and drinks will be supplied by the hosts and guests are asked to bring a covered dish to side with the meat. Everyone’s invited to attend this evening out of t...
The annual Crook County Bus Drivers Clinic was held in Hulett on August 19, with 40 drivers attending. Drivers completed their six-hour, state mandatory training, while refreshing their loading and unloading practices, evacuations and district policies. Trainers from the Campbell County Transportation Dept. were on site to help with all trainings. Local area businesses provided much appreciated door prizes. Several bus drivers were recognized for their years of service driving for Crook County...
On Thursday, September 2, the Moorcroft varsity volleyball team won their home non-conference match against Hulett by a score of three games to one....
On September 3, the Moorcroft Wolves traveled to Greybull to play under the Friday night lights. The game started slow for Moorcroft as turnovers halted their drives. This benefitted the Buffs as they scored several times in the first quarter to make the score 20-0. However, the Buffs would only score one more time in the second quarter before being shut out for the remainder of the game. The Wolves’ offense found life and initiated a ferocious comeback. With minutes remaining in the final quarter of the game, Moorcroft was within yards from g...
NOTICE OF COMPLETION AND FINAL ACCEPTANCE In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 16-6-116, Wyoming State Statutes, 1977 Revised Edition, the Town of Moorcroft, hereby gives notice that R.CS. Construction, Inc., whose address is P.O. Box 9337, Rapid City, SD 57709, as prime contractor, has completed the Town of Moorcroft, WY Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Phase I project in accordance with the specifications and rules set forth in the contract entered into by the Town of Moorcroft and R.C.S. Construction, Inc. on the effective d... Full story
WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BID The Wyoming Department of Transportation will receive bids electronically through Public Purchase until 11:00 A.M., Mountain Time on October 5, 2021, at which time they will be publicly opened and read for FURNISHING JANITORIAL MAINTENANCE AT THE MOORCROFT REST AREA. A MANDATORY Pre-Bid Inspection will be held at 9:30 a.m., Mountain Time on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at the Moorcroft Rest Area, 604 Highway 51, Moorcroft, Wyoming. Only bids received on Wyoming Department of... Full story
WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BID The Wyoming Department of Transportation will receive bids electronically through Public Purchase until 11:00 A.M., Mountain Time on October 5, 2021, at which time they will be publicly opened and read for FURNISHING JANITORIAL MAINTENANCE AT THE UPTON REST AREA. A MANDATORY Pre-Bid Inspection will be held at 11:15 a.m., Mountain Time on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at the Upton Rest Area, US 16 Approximately ½ mile SE of Upton, Wyoming. Only bids received on Wyoming... Full story
Speeding – Long Nguyen, CA, 83/70, $125; Gregory Oswald, SD, 70/45, $295; Rosa Hassapis, WA, 86/75, $115; Karen Howton, CA, 88/75, $125; Adam Skirmont, IL, 65/45, $170; Apolonio Deltoro, CA, 86/75, $115; Joydeep Das, MN, 89/80, $103; Ghullam Qurbani, MD, 84/70, $130; Tyler Haida, IL, 55/45, $140; Alexei Simkevich, IL, 84/70, $140; Jennifer Schroeder, UT, 89/75, $130; Donovan Kaczka, CO, 95/75, $160; Jack P. Elberson, Upton, 79/70, $103; Brayan Carcamo, SD, 94/80, $130; James Appel, NE, 78/70, $101; James Adams, VA, 83/70, $135; Tony J. Barton,...
Aug. 30 – VIN check. Three traffic stops. Paper service. Fire ban violation. Assist another agency. Special enforcement – Sand Creek civil assist. Assist Moorcroft Police. Assist motorist. House watch. Business checks. Fire page. EMS page. Aug. 31 – Four VIN checks. Six traffic stops. Trespassing. Animal complaint. Assist another agency. Two suspicious circumstances. Suspicious vehicle. Fingerprints for outside employment. Traffic complaint. Civil assist. Booked in subject. Business checks. Sept. 1 – Two VIN checks. Traffic stop. Paper service...
Paradise Foods and JBR Trucking of Pine Haven donated a Traeger grill as a fundraiser to benefit the Pine Haven Volunteer Fire Department. Landis Kent won the grill and the donation brought $5035 to the fire department. Congratulations Landis!...
Editor's Note: the following story was originally published by the Gillette News Record about Moorcroft's oldest living resident, Bill Hughes, who turns 100 on Wednesday, September 8. Recalling stories of his father's service during World War II, Doug Hughes begins with a peculiar memory. "He said they bombed a lot of whales," he said. He then lets out a sharp, abbreviated laugh, a single "Ha!" as if he couldn't believe the absurdity of the whole thing even as he said it. "He" was his father,...
Kathleen May McAmis Svoboda, 70, of Anthem, Arizona, entered into eternal rest with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, September 5, 2021, at her home near Alva, Wyoming. Kathleen was born in Belle Fourche, South Dakota, on April 17, 1951, the first-born child of Bruce and Peggy McAmis. She grew up on her family's farm and attended school in Hulett, Wyoming. She married Ed Svoboda on August 4, 1968. During their 53 years of marriage, they lived in Wyoming, California and Arizona. Kathleen was known and loved by many and her devotion to... Full story
Crook County Natural Resource District (CCNRD) August 3rd Regular Board Meeting Minutes CALL MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 12:02 pm by Chairman Wayne Garman. ATTENDANCE Board: Wayne Garman, Lily Altaffer, Kim Fundaun, Wanda Burget Employees: Sarah Anderson, Bridget Helms, Call in: Jake Blackstone, Carmen Horne-McIntyre OPEN ISSUES TO DISCUSS Program Update by Carmen Water quality updates Ms. McIntyre shared recent water sampling results. She will be reaching out to Moorcroft Public Works for ideas on why numbers may be...
