Rumors addressed at heated council workshop

After Pine Haven's council finished their main work shop Tuesday morning the room began to fill with North East Wyoming Walleye Association (NEWWA) members who wanted to directly address Mayor Karla Brandenburg about a couple of rumors that have been creating havoc on social media and among area residents.

The rumors concern an alleged statement made by the mayor at a previous meeting regarding taking over the auspices of the private NEWWA club Fish Fry summer picnic due to uncouth behavior by members.

The mayor began, "Truthfully, this thing has gotten blown way out of proportion; the only th...