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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County Treasurer Mary Kuhl has objected to new charges filed against her in the civil case that seeks her removal from office, complaining in a response filed with District Court that it’s unfair to add new information so close to the date of her trial. A motion was made by the Wyoming Attorney General’s Office on September 16 to file the new charges as an amendment to the original petition for Kuhl’s removal. The amendment added new information regarding alleged thefts from the vault as well as findings of theft and falsified documents that...
Trailer park and apartment owners joined with Moorcroft’s council Monday night to discuss at greater length the ongoing dilemma over a fair charge to this business community for water and sewer fees and usage. In this preliminary session, paying investment fees for vacant units was the focus of conversation. Moorcroft Mayor Dick Claar advised of his willingness to listen to different ideas as he does not advocate the charging for unoccupied spaces/units. Councilman Ben Glenn expounded, “We’ve had month-long discussions about this, trying to be...
Homecoming was a wild and wonderful week with volleyball taking on all comers at Conference, the rite of passage that is the Burning of the M, a barbecue and dance and the annual show stopper: the parade. This was Shanna Kinnick's first year setting up the Moorcroft Homecoming Parade and she expressed her desire to make the event a success for all of the kids, saying, "I feel so sorry for the graduates from the last two years because they missed this." As floats were drawn into line and the...
The Moorcroft Area Chamber of Commerce has rescheduled their Murder Mystery Night – better known as the Moorcroft Business and Citizen of the Year Dinner – for Saturday, October 23, at 5 p.m. due to COVID-19 exposure. The agency is sorry for any inconvenience, but considers the safety of guests and members paramount in this situation....
Ronald L. Dennis, 81, of Moorcroft, Wyoming, went to rest with the Lord on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at Campbell County Memorial Hospital in Gillette, Wyoming. Ron was born in Belle Fourche, South Dakota, to Carl and Bertha Dennis on September 10, 1940. Ron grew up in Hulett, Wyoming. In his early career, Ron worked for Lumber Mills in Hulett and Ranchester, Wyoming. In his later career, Ron worked in the Cable Television industry in Sheridan, Wyoming, until his retirement. Following his retirement, Ron moved to Spring Creek with the love... Full story
Thank You Our family deeply appreciates all the kindnesses, thoughts and prayers shown to us during the hospitalization of Vanna and Skip Waters, and during the ultimate passing of Skip. Thank you so much for each card, phone call and generous gifts of food and memorial donations, along with your presence when we needed it most. Sincerely, Vanna Waters Vince and Sheryl Waters and families Eric and Becky Waters and family Ward and Kristy Waters and family...
Few things are more private than your household finances. In his American Families Plan, President Biden unveiled a tax compliance initiative aimed at closing the gap between taxes that are owed and what are paid. Most of the anticipated revenue, which the Administration estimated at $460 billion over 10 years, would come from requiring financial institutions to report account information that Treasury says would be similar to W-2 reporting for wages and other income reporting. The proposal, if enacted, would require banks and other financial...
Moose injures Wilson man JACKSON (WNE) –- A Wilson man went to the hospital after being knocked down by a moose on the bike path northeast of Wilson Elementary School, according to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. The man was reportedly walking his dog at 7:15 a.m. Friday when he saw a bull moose about 50 yards away, a Game and Fish news release said Sunday. “It was reported that his dog was at his side when the bull decided to charge him and knocked him down,” the release said. “While human injuries from moose are not common, Game an...
The Pine Haven Fire Auxiliary is celebrating their 20-year anniversary as an official nonprofit entity and their 19th annual Octoberfest fundraiser for the volunteer fire department is on Saturday, October 2, starting at 9 a.m. and will be held at the Pine Haven Fire Hall next to Town Hall at 24 Waters Drive. Of the three original founders of the organization, John Betts has passed away, but wife Char and Pat Heinz are still active along with long-time associates LaDonna Rolfson and Vanna Waters. This small group of volunteers works hard every...
Moorcroft Equipment Rental (MER) has opened at 122 South Big Horn Avenue. This business shares space with sister company Clearwater X-Spurts for plumbing needs. MER offers many tools from staple guns, compressors and bottle jacks to mini excavators, skid steers, flat beds and a complete concrete laying and finishing tool set on a trailer for easy transport. Owner Clay Massie reported that the inventory continues to grow based on the needs of the clientele, saying, "We're always taking...
The pantry is located at 101 S Belle Fourche Ave., Moorcroft, WY South Parking Lot. Residents of Crook, Weston and E. Campbell Counties welcome. We also have Totes of Hope for Children available at West Texas Trail Museum, Moorcroft Library, Moorcroft Police Department during business hours. Also open by appointment by contacting an MIC member. October 7: Volunteers 2 p.m. Distribution 4 to 6 p.m. 14: Mobile Food Pantry. Vol. 10 a.m. Distribution 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 21: Volunteers 2 p.m. Distribution 4 to 6 p.m. November 4: Volunteers 2 p.m....
Former MHS teacher and coach, Wally Johnson, was inducted as an athlete into the South Dakota Sports Hall of Fame on September 26, 2021 in the Sioux Falls Convention Center. Johnson was one of the best multi-sports athletes in the history of Aberdeen Central and in college played basketball and ran track at Northern State. While at Northern State, he ran the 220-yard dash in 20.5 and was ranked nationally. Following graduation, his first teaching and coaching job was here in Moorcroft for the...
The homecoming volleyball match ended in a victory for the Moorcroft Lady Wolves, Moorcroft 3 Wright 2 (25-12, 24-26, 21-25, 25-17, 15-12). We were excited to get our first conference match win at home. The match was close, but the Wolves stuck together and we minimized our errors in the end to help us win the last set." The next day, the team went to Lusk, where they won all four of their matches at the tournament, defeating Niobrara County, Lingle/Fort Laramie, Southeast and Guernsey Sunrise....
On Friday night, the Moorcroft Wolves hosted the Wright Panthers on homecoming night. The hometown crowd came ready to cheer on the Wolves! Unfortunately, Moorcroft was slow out of the gate and allowed 21 first quarter points. The Wolves kept the Panthers in check after that, but could only manage six points the remainder of the game and ended the game with a final of 21-6 Wright Panthers over Moorcroft. Zane Linder was the lone scorer for the Wolves on a 38-yard touchdown run in the third...
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, AND CIRCULATION 1. Publication Title: Moorcroft Leader; 2. Publication Number: 362-180; 3. Filing Date; 09/24/2021; 4. Issue Frequency: Weekly; 5. Number of Issues Published Annually: 52; 6. Annual Subscription Price: $40.00; 7. Complete Mailing Address of Known Office of Publication: Moorcroft Leader, PO BOX 67, MOORCROFT WY 82721 / CROOK; 8. Complete Mailing Address of Headquarters or General Business Office of Publisher: THE SUNDANCE TIMES, PO BOX 400, SUNDANCE WY 82729-0400;... Full story
Town of Moorcroft Regular Meeting of the Council Monday, September 27th, 2021 Town Council Present: Mayor Clell Claar, Councilmen Dale Petersen, Austin Smith and Ben Glenn Absent: Councilmen Paul Smoot Town Representatives Present: Clerk/Treasurer Cheryl Schneider, Police Chief Bill Bryant, HDR Engineer Heath Turbiville Councilman Glenn motioned to approve the Consent Agenda minus September Bill List 2 and Councilman Smith seconded. All ayes, motion carried. Discussion was had to pull the invoice for ice melt from Southern Source from the Bill... Full story
PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act and the Wyoming Public Service Commission’s (Commission) Rules, the Commission hereby gives notice of the Application of Black Hills Wyoming Gas, LLC d/b/a Black Hills Energy (BHE or the Company) for authority implement its 2022-2024 Energy Efficiency Program (Program) as more fully described below. 1. BHE is a public utility as defined by Wyo. Stat. § 37-1-101(a)(vi)(D), subject to the Commission’s jurisdiction pursuant to Wyo. Stat. § 37-2-112. Black Hills Energy is a wholl... Full story
On September 20, police were requested to attend the Crook County School Board meeting. Officer attended and left as there were no issues. Nothing further. On September 22, officers spoke with a resident regarding an order of protection. On September 22, police spoke with a resident about their camper being used as a residence on their property. Officer was advised no one was living in the camper. Nothing further. On September 24, police assisted WHP on a traffic crash on Highway 51. Officer stayed on scene until arrival of trooper. On...
A state of Wyoming veterans service officer from the Wyoming Veterans Commission will conduct community outreach services around Wyoming cities throughout October. 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...
Last week, the contractor, Wyoming Earthmoving Corporation (WEC) completed the prime coat and blotter sand installation portion for the entire project on: West Pine, East Pine Streets, Cottonwood Street, Cedar Street, Spruce Street and Cedar Hills Drive. They also completed the first application of chip sealing on West Pine, East Pine Streets and Cottonwood Street. WEC is scheduled to complete the first and second chip seal application this week, which completes the project....
