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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Pine Haven Director of Public Works Sunny Schell will be installing speed limit signage informing drivers of the 20 mile an hour limit throughout municipal roadways as well as ensuring drivers of tractor/trailers recognize the ten mile an hour limit to which they must adhere. After ascertaining how many speed limit signs Schell has on hand, Mayor Karla Brandenburg asked the director to let the council know the areas where it would “make sense” to install signage and they then can purchase more, if needed. Schell currently has three and the cos...
This year's Homecoming Week began with recognition of Moorcroft's athletes and with the inclusion of seventh and eighth grades into the secondary school. To this end, the celebration of school sports embraced rodeo and Special Olympics as well. Principal Nicholas Redden summed this season's changes up in a sentence: "Coming into this, we need to build the mindset that all of our students are here, it doesn't matter whether they're junior high or high school – we're all Moorcroft Secondary." A...
Pine Haven resident Don Dihle spoke to the town council last Tuesday evening regarding his concerns about the increased truck traffic along Vista Grande Drive, calling it a public nuisance and safety issue. He and his wife have lived on the paved residential street for several years. Vista Grande Drive is not a through street, but entertains a number of homes along both sides as well as suburban side streets. Pine Haven's council and the developers of the new C Bar Subdivision project had...
Mildred Tope, age 97, died Thursday, September 15, 2022 at Belle Estate Assisted Living, Belle Fourche, South Dakota. Mildred Della (Shepherd) Tope was born on October 2, 1924 to Piney (Pollock) Shepherd and Alf Shepherd. She was the first child born at Edgerton, Wyoming. During her childhood, she lived in numerous homes in the oil patch in southwestern Wyoming until she moved with her family to their ranch near Oshoto, Wyoming. Mildred graduated from Sundance High School in 1943, and went to college at Spearfish Normal School to become a... Full story
Phyllis Darlene (Davis) Queen was born September 15, 1939, to Thomas and Betty (Dewey) Davis at her Aunt Leota's house. Her first two years of school were taught by her mother at home, and then she attended the Davis Country School her third year. She received her fourth through eighth grade education at the Phoenix School. Phyllis attended high school in Newcastle, graduating in 1957. She attended Eastern Wyoming College in Torrington for one year. Phyllis married John Queen on October 18, 1959. They had two children, Thomas and Dee Ann.... Full story
The Oshoto Community Bible Church and the Hulett First Baptist Church invite those interested to join them for a day of singing and worship Sunday, September 25, starting at 10 a.m. at the lower campground of Devils Tower. For guests who arrive a bit early, coffee and rolls will be served at 9:30 a.m. The annual Old Settlers picnic will follow the service....
Pine Haven’s fire department auxiliary is hosting their 20th annual Octoberfest Saturday, October 1, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Brats, German stew and dessert are on the menu with a bake sale and silent auction for guests to peruse as well as a cash raffle with eight chances to win money and $500 for first prize. This is one of the Pine Haven Fire Auxiliary fundraisers to benefit the volunteers who put their lives on the line with every call and a great opportunity enjoy a hearty meal with friends and neighbors. Contact an auxiliary member to p...
Campbell County finally succeeds in getting federal grant for industrial park GILLETTE (WNE) — If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. And again. And again. After numerous failed attempts at getting funding for an industrial park, Campbell County was finally successful this week, when it was awarded a $2.8 million federal grant to help build an industrial park east of Cam-plex. The grant is from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Association, specifically from a program designed to help coal communities. Public Works...
LARAMIE — The way University of Wyoming students and administrators approach tuition will change next year. The UW Board of Trustees gave the green light for two recommendations from administrators Thursday: increase tuition by 4% and transition to a block tuition model starting in the 2023-24 school year. While students now pay tuition per credit hour they take, a block tuition model will introduce a lump sum students pay regardless of the number of credits. Block tuition rates will be the norm for any undergraduate student taking 12-18 credit...
Moorcroft businessman Neil Gray and wife Dee have been familiar faces in Moorcroft for several years, having opened the doors to their antique store eight years ago. Not all of the items Gray gathers on his travels, though, are on show. "A lot of times, there are antiques that are just beyond useable so I've got piles and piles of them at home," he says. Now, others may see only junk, but Gray sees possibilities: "Once in a while, I think of some way to make them useful. The modern day word for...
Two troubadours are coming to Moorcroft for an evening of contemporary folk and western music at the Crook County Library on Mon., Oct. 3, when award-winning songwriters Kerry Grombacher and Aspen Black will perform their “Songs & Stories of the American West” concert at 6 p.m. They are both multi-instrumentalists, and their songs draw vivid portraits and tell fascinating stories that they accompany with guitars, bass and mandolin. “It’s a real treat to bring our cowboy songs to all three of the Crook County Libraries,” songwriter Kerry Grombac...
The Library is teaming up with the museum to host a show performed by Kerry Gromacher and Aspen Black. They will be performing “The Legacy of Wyoming” at the West Texas Trail Museum on Monday, October 3 at 6 p.m. The show is inspired by true stories that have shaped the west. Come down and join us for a night of fun! For more information call the library at 756-3232 or look on our Facebook page. New Books 6:20 Man by Davin Baldacci Dream Town by David Baldacci Fox Creek by William Kent Krueger The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James By the...
Conference play has started for the Moorcroft Lady Wolves. The team went 1-1 for the weekend in our 3A conference. We travelled first to #5 Buffalo and had a hard-fought battle, falling short, Buffalo 3 Moorcroft 1 (25-17, 23-25, 25-17, 25-21). We played well against Buffalo. They ran a tough offense and we worked hard on defense to stay scrappy and keep the ball in play. HayLeigh Fenner had a great night and got 11 kills as a right side hitter, which was great for our team. Camlyn Connally followed with nine kills. As a team we served 93% and...
The Wolves Football team was on the road on Friday for a game vs. Southeast. The game was immediately delayed due to a small storm, but it didn’t put things behind by more than half an hour. The boys came out a little unsettled, but quickly came into their own and started playing Moorcroft ball. They were able to establish an effective run game behind a much-improved offensive line. Defensively, the team was able to hold off the run attack that Southeast is so well known for. The Wolves never gave in and continued to fight until the end. The P...
PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AT THE COURTHOUSE IN SUNDANCE, CROOK COUNTY, WYOMING Tuesday, September 6, 2022 8:30 o’clock a.m. Present were Chairman Kelly B. Dennis, Vice-Chairwoman Jeanne A. Whalen, Member Fred M. Devish and County Clerk Melissa Jones. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited to the Flag. Fred moved to sign a Proclamation declaring the month of September as Hunger Action Month. Jeanne seconded, all ayes, motion carried. Jeanne moved to approve the minutes from August 1, 2 & 8, 2022. Fred seconded, all ayes, m... Full story
ADVERTISEMENT AND INVITATION FOR BIDS TOWN OF PINE HAVEN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT SEPARATE SEALED BIDS FOR THE FURNISHING OF: TOWN OF PINE HAVEN – PINE CREST DRIVE PROJECT NUMBER 10212027 GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS: Clearing and grubbing and tree removal of right-of-way, installation of approximately 150 LF of 24 FT wide gravel road in the Town of Pine Haven Right-of-Way connecting Lakeview Drive to C Bar Subdivision, and the installation of culverts for drainage crossing the proposed road Pine Crest Drive. INFORMATION AND BIDDING DOCUMENTS F... Full story
Crook County Weed and Pest have the following Items posted for sale: Approximately 30 sheets of Tin 4-Wheeler Tracks. Miscellaneous Office Supplies Sealed bids are due in the Weed and Pest office on or by October 12, 2022 at 6 p.m. The Crook County Weed and Pest reserves the right to deny any/all bids. Feel free to make an appointment at the office to see the items for sale! Publish: September 22, 29 and October 6, 2022... Full story
PUBLIC NOTICE The Wyoming Public Service Commission (Commission) approved the Application of Black Hills Wyoming Gas, LLC d/b/a Black Hills E n e r g y ( B H W G o r t h e Company) to implement a decrease of $0.0022 per therm in the Company’s Revenue A d j u s t m e n t Mechanism (RAM) rate. The Commission’s approval of BHWG’s rate change is subject to notice, protest, intervention, refund, change, f u r t h e r i n v e s t i g a t i o n , opportunity for hearing and further order of the Commission. The RAM rate applies to BHWG’s approxi... Full story
PUBLIC NOTICE The Wyoming Public Service Commission (Commission) approved the Revised Application of Black Hills Wyoming Gas, LLC d/b/a Black Hills Energy (BHWG) to establish a total purchased gas cost rate of $0.05592 per therm, representing an increase of $0.0669 per therm, effective on and after March 1, 2022. The rate is applicable to approximately 69,281 customers, including all Cheyenne and Cody Division customers and all Choice Gas customers in the Casper, Gillette, and Torrington Divisions who take service under the Gas Cost Adjustment... Full story
State of Wyoming ) In the District Court ) § County of Crook ) Sixth Judicial District IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: GEORGE B. WATERS a/k/a SKIP WATERS, Deceased. ) Probate No. 5901 ) ) ) ) ) NOTICE OF PROBATE TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN SAID ESTATE: You are hereby notified that on the 8th day of September, 2022, the estate of the above named decedent was admitted to probate by the above named court, and that Vincent L. Waters and Ward W. Waters, both of Moorcroft, Crook County, Wyoming, were appointed Co-Personal Representatives thereof.... Full story
Notice of Public Hearing The Town of Pine Haven Planning and Zoning Board will hold a Public Hearing concerning a Variance Application received form Richard and Shyla Hein, for construction of a detached garage at 17 South Whitetail drive, Lot 2-A of Hilltop Acres Subdivision. All complaints and objections will be heard and considered by the Planning and Zoning Board on October 6, 2022 at 5:30 pm at the Town Hall Council Chambers. The Planning and Zoning Board on the September 13, 2022 Council Meeting presented their approval to the Council. A... Full story
Sept. 12 – Three VIN checks. Paper service. Traffic stop. Business check. Trespassing complaint. Two animal complaints. Fingerprints. Suspicious circumstance. Traffic hazard. Four EMS pages. Sept. 13 – Child abuse/neglect. Citizen assist. Fraud. Two patient transfers. Suspicious person/circumstances. Three traffic stops Five VIN checks. Sept. 14 – Abandoned vehicle. Four EMS pages. Assisted another agency. Assisted Highway Patrol. Business checks. Citizen assist. Citizen standby. Coroner call. Disturbance. Domestic disturbance. Finge...
