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 Senior Center and West Texas Museum sponsored their first benefit collaboration Friday afternoon with a cookie contest. Judges Monte Reichenberg, Jake Miller, Cheryl Schneider and Matt Wood chose from ten varieties submitted. Nancy Feehan took first place and $25 cash with her Whoopie Cookies; Glenda Roberson's Cherry Coconut Bars received a solid second and $15; best presentation also went to Glenda Roberson and her prize was a longhorn mug; and the sponsors' choice award and a...
Business conducted by Moorcroft’s council at the two public hearings and the regular meeting Monday night was quickly dispatched by a three-man quorum, including Mayor Pro-Tem Ben Glenn with Councilmen Paul Smoot and Dale Petersen. The first hearing was to address any questions or concerns regarding the proposed residential garbage pit and a construction and demolition (C&D) pit north and east of the scale house respectively at the municipal landfill. Neighboring rancher Ed Scott was the only guest to attend. HDR Engineering’s Heath Tur...
Mary Kuhl has changed her plea to “no contest” against a felony charge related to her conduct in office as county treasurer, from which she resigned in October. Kuhl originally pled “not guilty” to the felony charge of unauthorized use of monies, as well as to one misdemeanor count of official misconduct and two misdemeanor counts of issuing false certificate. The allegations against her included that she placed a customer’s “lost in the mail” license plate tabs on her own vehicle; adjusted the tax system to hide missing money; and issued a...
Local Wyo Help case manager Elise Hanslip presented a check for $500 to the staff of the Moorcroft Branch Public Library last Thursday afternoon as part of the Hunger Initiative Program in cooperation with Wyo Help. This grant is to be distributed throughout the Crook County library system to provide snacks for children during pre-K story hour (10-11 a.m. on Wednesdays), after-school craft time (4-5 p.m.), the summer reading program barbecue and more, according to librarian Heather Reynolds....
Due to a miscommunication, last week’s issue of the Moorcroft Leader did not mention the veterans breakfast sponsored by the Moorcroft Senior Center and held at Donna’s Diner honoring local vets. The service of 24 local area veterans was recognized and celebrated with a free breakfast Thursday morning. Members of the center greeted the vets and thanked them for their service. “It was a heartwarming site as they greeted each other and shared tables and enjoyed the fellowship of other veterans,” Dee Gray noted later. The center usually provide...
The annual Pine Ridge Community Church Christmas Bazaar will be held on Dec. 4. A potluck meal and annual meeting will be at 6 p.m., Santa Claus will visit at 7 p.m., followed by a cake walk, fishing for treats and a dessert/gift auction. All are welcome! Come to the Pine Ridge Community Church in Carlile, 15 miles north of Moorcroft on U.S. Hwy 14....
More than 200 pounds of pot, THC wax seized in stop GILLETTE (WNE) — A random traffic stop south of town led to Sheriff’s deputies seizing more than 200 pounds of suspected marijuana and THC wax. A 43-year-old California man was arrested Thursday afternoon on two counts of felony possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver. Deputies estimate the combined street value of the seized drugs is about $2 million. Brett Vaniderstine was driving a white 2019 Nissan Pathfinder on Highway 50. Sheriff’s Deputy Derek Lang caught him speed...
The Moorcroft Area Chamber of Commerce is introducing a Christmas light display contest this year for the whole Moorcroft community. To enter, simply decorate your home or business with lights to the theme of any Christmas song. Register by December 8 by calling 307-756-9300 and providing your name and address. The winner of the contest will be presented with the grand prize of a 65” big screen tv....
The Moorcroft Chamber of Commerce is once again gearing up for their annual Christmas Basket Project. This is a very worthwhile project and helps the less fortunate out during the holiday season. In past years, they have put together anywhere from 40-50 baskets, so any kind of food or monetary donations would be greatly appreciated. For anyone needing a food basket, or, if you know of anyone needing a food basket, forms are available at the Moorcroft Post Office, Diehl’s Supermarket, Moorcroft Pinnacle Bank and the Coffee Cup Fuel Stop. Just f...
Mrs. Bishop’s Kindergarten Class Elliot S. - What are you going to eat for Thanksgiving dinner? Turkey - Where are you going to get the turkey? At Walmart - After you bring the turkey home, what do you do? Cook it on the stove - How long do you cook your turkey for? I think I should cook it for 16 minutes - What do you do when the turkey is done cooking? Eat it in the dining room Livvy D. - What are you going to eat for Thanksgiving dinner? Turkey! - Where are you going to get the turkey? At the store I guess - What store? The turkey store - A...
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 (BHWG or the Company) for authority to implement Integrity Rider Rates. 1. BHWG 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. 2. On November, 1 2021, BHWG filed its Application, together with testimony and e... Full story
PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act and the Wyoming Public Service Commission’s (Commission) Rules, notice is hereby given that a public hearing is scheduled regarding the Application of Black Hills Wyoming Gas, LLC d/b/a Black Hills Energy (BHWG or the Company) requesting authority to remove $29,409,458 from its Gas Cost Adjustment (GCA) mechanism and implement a February Extreme Weather (FEW) rate for all customers taking service under its Regulated GCA Option as of February 28, 2021. The public hearing is s... Full story
On November 15, police were called to Moorcroft K8 for a report of a minor in possession of an electronic cigarette. Officer went to the school and met with the principal and the minor. Minor was cited for Minor in Possession of Tobacco. Nothing further. On November 15, police were called to the Moorcroft K8 for a juvenile issue. On November 16, police were called to Moorcroft High School for a report of a minor in possession of an electronic cigarette and a knife. Upon arrival, officer met with the principal and the juvenile. It was reported...
The Wolves football team held their end of the year banquet Monday, November 15. They enjoyed one last time to gather as a team this year to celebrate their season. The 2021 Wolves Letter winners are as listed. These team members completed the requirements to earn an MHS letter. Special Team Awards Wolf Award: Goes above and beyond helping the team out no matter the task. They would always ask if we needed anything done from carrying footballs, putting equipment away, cleaning up, loading and...
