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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The Moorcroft Lady Wolves placed fourth at the state tournament last weekend. The Lady Wolves haven't been to state since 1987 and they have never placed at the state tournament in school history. We were very happy with the success of the weekend as well as our effort. Making the state tournament was one of our goals and placing in the top four is something to be proud of. I am proud of our effort and commitment all season. We ended the season with the record of 24-11. I am excited to see the...
With Moorcroft Mayor Dick Claar gravely ill, the town’s regular Monday night council meeting was directed by Mayor Pro Tem Ben Glenn. Talking trash trucks Moorcroft has been holding onto two town-owned garbage trucks for the possible event of picking up and transporting community waste again. After years of inactivity, though, the machines, a 1999 Peterbuilt and a 1994 Ford, are not reliable, according to Public Works Director Cory Allison. “If we were going to keep doing our own garbage, we would have to get a new truck,” he said. Counc...
Laura Richins has joined the team of dedicated medical professionals at the Moorcroft Clinic. This 41-year-old mother of four hails from Torrington, where she was as a registered nurse (RN) for eight years as she worked for her doctorate of nursing practice. Richins' husband transferred to work in Gillette and the family came north with him, settling in Moorcroft. Richins is passionate about her work, explaining that, as a nurse practitioner, she has learned to approach patient care more holistically than physicians. "We're still nurses at the...
Earl Dean Nebelsick, age 88, of Mitchell, SD died Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Firesteel Healthcare Center. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, November 13 at the First Presbyterian Church in Mitchell, with burial with military honors at Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Will Funeral Chapel from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Friday, with a prayer service and time of sharing at 7 p.m. Earl Dean Nebelsick was born in the family farmhouse in rural Hanson County, SD on February 12th, 1933, to Louis and Habie (Heronimus) Nebelsick. He... Full story
Thank You Thank you, thank you to all my family, present staff, retired staff, friends, etc., that put on, showed up and made my retirement party a very special day. Thank you for the gifts, cards, emails and flowers. It was a very special but emotional day. If I missed anyone or anything, please forgive me. Deb Mannetter...
Tyler Lindholm will present the program “Blockchain Simplified” at Crook County Library in Sundance on Fri., Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. The program will focus on what blockchains are, how is Wyoming involved and what are the practical applications in our daily lives. Ogden Driskill will also be on hand to describe his use of blockchain technology in his cattle operation. Sponsored by Crook County Library, the program is free to the public. Lindholm is a Sundance High School graduate, fourth generation Crook County rancher and Navy veteran. He rep...
Woman charged in theft of opioids RIVERTON (WNE) — A Riverton woman is accused of stealing 1200 opioid pills from SageWest Health Care, where she worked in 2020. Maria Peterson, born 1973, now is charged with three counts of felony drug possession — each punishable by up to seven years in prison and $15,000 in fines — one misdemeanor drug possession charge and another misdemeanor theft. Peterson was transferred to Fremont County District Court for felony level prosecution on Oct. 1. Court documents assembled by a Wyoming Division of Crimi...
The Over the Hill Gang and Royal Neighbors are hosting an appreciation lunch for local veterans at the Pine Haven Community Center at 3 Meadows Lane on Saturday, November 13. The program begins at 11 a.m. and lunch at noon. The menu includes turkey, mashed potatoes, dressing, gravy with other sides and a dessert of pumpkin and pecan pie bars. All local veterans and their guests are welcome....
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 17, 2021. The evening will begin with youth-assisted worship at 6:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, and then will move downstairs at 6:30 for traditional Thanksgiving meal and fellowship. Please bring a guest and a salad or side dish, and join in the c...
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Black Hills National Forest Christmas tree permits are available for purchase either online at Recreation.gov, from your local Forest Service office or from private vendors throughout the Black Hills. Details about where to cut your tree and height restrictions may be found at Recreation.gov. To purchase a Christmas Tree permit online, visit Recreation.gov and search for Black Hills National Forest Christmas Tree Permit. It is important to carefully read the overview and need-to-know information prior to purchasing the permit. Visitors will...
Town of Moorcroft Regular Meeting of the Council Monday, November 8th, 2021 Town Council Present: Mayor Pro Tem Ben Glenn, Councilmen Austin Smith and Paul Smoot Absent: Mayor Clell Claar and Councilman Dale Petersen Town Representatives Present: Clerk/Treasurer Cheryl Schneider, Attorney Pat Carpenter, Police Chief Bill Bryant, Public Works Director Cory Allison and HDR Engineer Heath Turbiville Discussion was had on November Bill List 1. Councilman Smoot motioned to approve the Consent Agenda and Councilman Smith seconded. Discussion was had... Full story
PUBLIC NOTICE The Wyoming Public Service Commission (Commission) approved the Application of Black Hills Wyoming Gas, LLC d/b/a Black Hills Energy (BHWG or the Company) to implement a decrease of $0.0102 per therm in the Company’s Revenue Adjustment Mechanism (RAM) rate. The Commission’s approval of BHWG’s rate change is subject to notice, protest, intervention, refund, change, further investigation, opportunity for hearing and further order of the Commission. The RAM rate applies to BHWG’s approximately 132,000 Residential, Small General, Medi... Full story
NOTICE OF INTENT TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE CROOK COUNTY SOCIOECONOMIC SUPPLEMENT BY THE CROOK COUNTY LAND USE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Be advised the Crook County Land Use Planning & Zoning Commission is proposing to recommend the Board of Crook County Commissioners schedule a Public Hearing to approve and adopt the Crook County Socioeconomic Supplement to the recently adopted Natural Resource Management Plan as follows: On December 13, 2021, at the hour of 7:00 P.M., a public hearing will be held in the Community Room at the Crook... Full story
Surplus Crook County is having a surplus online equipment auction on Friday, November 19, 2021. Go to mcphersonauction.com for details. Publish: October 28, November 4, 11 and 18, 2021... Full story
Crook County School District No. 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 OCTOBER 18, 2021, at HULETT, WYOMING. To Whom Paid Purpose of Expenditure Amount General Fund Ackerman, Brandon Isolation $ 558.99 Acme Tools Tools $ 3,898.00 All Around Hardware Supplies $ 771.58 Amazon.com Credit Card Plan Teaching Materials & Supplies $ 7,532.55 Anderson’s School Events Homecoming Supplies $ 779.67 Best W... Full story
