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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Friday morning was the first real taste of winter in Crook County and along with the wind, rain and snow came risks for travelers on icy roads. This is what happened to a 72-year-old Osage man, driving a 2014 Nisson Frontier westbound on US Highway 16 during the early morning hours. He lost control of his vehicle near mile marker 203, a short distance west of Moorcroft, when the automobile lost traction and exited the roadway to the right and down the embankment, tripping and rolling three quarters of a full revolution before coming to rest on...
Many members of the Pine Haven Over the Hill Gang senior group worked together to bring local veterans a celebratory recognition of their contribution to this country and the people who live here Saturday. Around 52 guests and 22 veterans attended the program and subsequent dinner of roasted turkey with mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy and a large sheet cake for dessert and, while everyone enjoyed the meal as usual, the program was the hit, drawing veterans and their families even from...
The flow of voters was pretty steady at the polling station in Moorcroft on Tuesday, according to volunteers Dana Blkeman, Goff and Dane Connally. In-county readers will find the full provisional results of the 2022 General Election for Crook County as an insert inside this issue....
he skirting wrapping the new canopy at Coffee Cup Fuel Stop was ripped from the frame and draped, instead, around the pumps on Monday morning. The Moorcroft Fire Department was called at approximately 9 a.m., as was the local Department of Transportation and the town police to mitigate traffic around the well-over 200 feet of sharp-edged metal, "to keep people from getting whacked by stuff flying around", according to fire department spokesman and long-time firefighter Fred Devish. Contractor...
David (Dave) Allen Reynolds passed away peacefully in his sleep November 3, 2022. Dave was born November 25, 1930, in Hemingford, Nebraska to Albert Charles (Charlie) and Grace (Watson) Reynolds. The family moved to Moorcroft, Wyoming when Dave was seven years old. His parents leased ranches around the area, eventually buying what became the Circle C Ranch north of Moorcroft. In 1952, the US Army said, "we want you" and he honorably served his country until 1954. When he came home, he picked up where he left off, ranching and doing carpenter... Full story
Sonya Duvall, 49 of Sundance, Wyoming, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2022. Sonya was born in Newcastle, Wyoming, on September 8th 1973 to Mick and Gail Dowdy. She attended school in Upton, Wyoming, and graduated in 1993. Sonya married Chris Duvall on January 29, 1995 and raised four boys, Trey, Jason, Chance (a handicapable young man) and Zach, along with a number of bonus sons and daughters. All fine young people. This young lady was feisty and tough as nails, 4'11" and ½ tall – tiny and mighty! Sonya enjoyed anything that her b... Full story
Your friends of the Moorcroft Interfaith Community invite you to attend a very special Candlelight Service of Remembrance to help you and your family face and cope with the holidays after the loss of a loved one whether recent or in the past. It will also help us to understand that the community shares and supports us in our experience as we go through this season of grief. The service will be held at 5 p.m. on Sunday, November 13, 2022 at the Moorcroft Town Center Library, 101 S. Belle Fourche Ave., Moorcroft, WY. This is a beautifully...
BLM Wyoming Rawlins office announces two wildlife habitat enhancement projects RAWLINS (WNE) —The Bureau of Land Management Rawlins Field Office is preparing for two collaborative project installations in Carbon County. Rawlins Field Office wildlife biologists and rangeland management specialists have been collaborating with members of local schools and local businesses on a variety of projects throughout 2022. Two of the projects are now at the implementation stage and will be constructed over the next two to three weeks pending weather c...
US Representative (R) HARRIET HAGEMAN – 2,813 (D) LYNNETTE GREYBULL – 306 (L) RICHARD BRUBAKER – 69 (C) MARISSA JOY SELVIG - 51 Write-in Totals – 39 Governor (R) MARK GORDON – 2,515 (D) THERESA A. LIVINGSTON – 200 (L) JARED J. BALDES – 173 Write-in Totals – 359 Secretary of State (R) CHUCK GRAY – 2,883 Write-in Totals – 74 State Auditor (R) KRISTI RACINES – 2,923 Write-in Totals – 7 State Treasurer (R) CURT MEIER – 2,932 Write-in Totals – 15 Superintendent of Public Instruction (R) MEGAN DEGENFELDER – 2,696 (D) SERGIO A. MALDONADO, SR. – 29...
Each year, the students, families, and volunteers of LOGOS give thanks to God for his goodness by coming together with worship, a meal and fellowship. They want to share that fellowship with you! LOGOS wishes to invite the community to celebrate God’s many blessings on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. The evening will begin with youth assisted worship at 6 p,m. at First Presbyterian Church, and then will move downstairs at 6:30 for traditional Thanksgiving meal and fellowship. Please bring a guest, a salad or side dish and join in the c...
Story time is every Wednesday morning at 10 a.m., geared toward preschool age children, however everyone is welcome. Kids Paint class is once a month, on a Friday, participants must sign up, please call the library at 307-756-3232 for details. Afterschool activities on Wednesdays from 4-5 p.m. Our next 3D Printing class will be on November 18 at 10 a.m., only six spots available, sign up with Miss Lacey. New Arrivals! K-3 – If Animals Gave Thanks by Ann Whitford Paul, Trucks (National Geographic Kids Little Kids First Board Book) by Ruth A. M...
Going into cold weather, Pine Haven Public Works Director Sunny Schell and her crewman Dwight Dierking cleared the area of Elm Street as well as a small portion of one residential driveway that had been compromised by the long-time leak that breached the asphalt recently. A couple years ago, a contractor had repaired a leak about ten feet below the existing road, but the line had subsequently degraded and began to leak. Over the years, the water climbed up to the substrate, compromising the...
NOTICE OF SALE OF ABANDONED VEHICLE The following vehicle(s) will be sold at 11:00 a.m. on December 3, 2022 at 300 S. Big Horn Ave. Moorcroft, WY. A 1941 Chevy, Master Deluxe, VIN #21AG0541708 The seller claims $100.00 for expense of removal, preservation, custody, storage. A 1994 Chevy, S-10, VIN #1GCCS1441R8165533 A seller claims $100.00 for expense of removal, preservation, custody, storage and sale. Lloyd Hedlund PO Box 435 Moorcroft, WY 82721 307-391-6241 Publish: November 10 and 17, 2022... Full story
CALL FOR BIDS Crook County School District #1 is seeking bids to add a Packaged Roof Top AC Unit at the Hulett School, Moorcroft High School and Sundance High School Gymnasiums. Bid documents are available at: CCSD #1 Central Office 122 State Highway 585 Sundance, Wyoming 82729 Or by email request to: [email protected] There will be a mandatory Pre-bid Meeting on Friday, December 2nd at 9 AM, starting at the Moorcroft High School, located at 47 Country Lane in Moorcroft, Wy 82721. Bids must be sent to: CCSD#1 Central office Attn: Randy Gill PO... Full story
Karey Hedlund of Moorcroft has accepted a plea deal related to the 16 separate counts of child abuse and one of aggravated assault and battery with which she was originally charged. Hedlund’s alleged victims accuse her of years of mental and physical abuse. According to reports from a Crook County Sheriff’s Office deputy, an investigation was launched at the beginning of June, 2021 in response to a report of “abusive and neglectful behavior”. The victims reported numerous incidents of cruel and physical abuse at Hedlund’s hands. At change of...
On October 31, police were contacted regarding a possible dispute between neighbors. Officer spoke with the individuals involved about the situation. Nothing further at this time. On November 1, police were contacted regarding a stolen vehicle out of Spearfish possibly at Coffee Cup Fuel Stop. Officer checked Coffee Cup and the surrounding area with negative results. On November 3, police were called to assist someone who had locked their keys in their vehicle. Officer was able to gain access to the vehicle for the owner. On November 4, officer...
Oct. 24 – Eight VIN checks. Traffic stop. Traffic accident with damage. Two business checks. Medical page. Motorist assist. Paper service. Fingerprints. Project Lifesaver. Patient transfer. Oct. 25 – Six VIN checks. Paper service. Three traffic stops. Alarm call. Business check. Public relations. Sex offense. Suspicious person/circumstance. Found property. Motorist assist. Oct. 26 – Three VIN checks. Five traffic stops. Assist another agency. Minor in possession. Protection order violation. Patient transfer. Medical page. Traffic control call....
Speeding – Gabriel Souza, Edgewater, CO, 80/70, $105; Zachary Carlton Luthman, Worcester, MA, 96/80, $140; Candy Collins, Upton, WY, 80/70, $105; Michael Hurley, Bennington, VT, 77/70, $99; Craig Tatton, Conception Bay South, NL, Canada, 97/80, $145; Mike Chadinha, Fargo, ND, 92/75, $145; Gregory Dotson, Keota, OK, 76/45, $215; Kristie Steeley, Gillette, WY, 96/75, $165; Lane T. Blakeman, Oshoto, WY, 96/55, $265; Parker Mogray, Clatskanie, OR, 79/70, $113 Drive While License Cancelled, Suspended or Revoked – Savanna L. Hawks, Gillette, WY, $37...
