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  • Justin Trout sworn in as Pine Bluffs Police Chief

    Polly Taylor|Jan 15, 2015

    A week after the Pine Bluffs Town Council approved the addition of Justin Trout to the police department as the new Chief of Police, he was sworn in by Municipal Judge Mark Moran. The Judge commented, before swearing the new chief in, that while he is grateful to have individuals such as the new chief on the streets protecting residents and the community, he finds it difficult to imagine how, after a day of rescuing cats from trees, making arrests and handling car accidents, a police officer...

  • Pine Bluffs Elementary students perform The Wizard of Oz

    Polly Taylor|Jan 15, 2015

    The Missoula Children's Theatre, along with a cast of students from Pine Bluffs Elementary, staged two performances of The Wizard of Oz Saturday afternoon, at the Pine Bluffs High School Commons. While there was much improvisation of special effects, and side humor, not included in the original production, it was evident that the students, their parents, and other members of the audience enjoyed the performance. The Scarecrow couldn't make up his mind which direction Dorothy should go to reach...

  • High winds in the news; Wyomingite solves Kennewick skeleton mystery

    Bill Sniffin|Jan 15, 2015

    We all know that Wyoming is the windiest state in the union but gusts recorded back on Jan. 5 raised some eyebrows. They were so severe, U. S. Sen. Mike Enzi even posted some of them on his Facebook page. If you are unlucky enough to live in Clark near Cody, you endured winds of 113 mph. What is surprising is that Clark only has an elevation of 4,659 feet. Muddy Gap, which straddles Carbon, Natrona and Fremont Counties, saw winds of 88 mph. Hiland between Shoshoni and Casper recorded 82 mph....

  • Leona E. Baluska

    Jan 15, 2015

    Leona E. Baluska, 88, of Bushnell, died at Kimball County Manor on Friday, Jan. 9, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015, at Grace Lutheran Church in Pine Bluffs, with Pastor John Melms officiating. Burial will be in the Kimball Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday, from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. to sign the register book and leave condolences for the family. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to view the obituary and leave messages of... Full story

  • Lois L. McCurry

    Jan 15, 2015

    Lois Luellan (Miles) McCurry, entered into eternal rest on January 5, 2015 at LifeCare Center, Longmont, Co. She was born on Sept. 27, 1924, in a farmhouse near Gurley, Ne., the first of five children born to Ray and Velma Miles. Lois married John R. McCurry, Jr. on Nov. 9, 1939, in Cheyenne. She spent most of her life living on a wheat farm East of Hereford, Co. where she and John raised their three children. In 2006 Lois moved to Longmont to be near her daughter. Lois was a member of the... Full story

  • Esther May Phillips

    Jan 15, 2015

    Esther May (Wood) Phillips, 83, went to be with the Lord Sunday evening Jan. 4, 2015. Please join us in celebrating Esther's life at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 at the Calvary United Methodist Church, 209 3rd St., Bushnell, Ne. She spent her last days surrounded in love by her husband, daughters, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Esther is survived by her husband of 64 years, Wesley Phillips; her daughters, Linda Lockwood (Carl) of Greeley, Co., Vicki Rognmoe of Denver, Co. and... Full story

  • Betty Jane McLaughlin

    Jan 15, 2015

    Mrs. Betty Jane (Zeis) McLaughlin, 85, of Albin, passed away Sunday evening, Jan. 11, 2015, at Kindred Healthcare in Cheyenne. Mrs. McLaughlin was born July 24, 1929, in Holdingford, Mn., a daughter of the late Aloysious J. and Ottilia M. (Young) Zeis. Betty was a homemaker, and she enjoyed caring for her home and her five children. She enjoyed numerous hobbies, including making crafts, cooking, baking, knitting and crocheting. She put her cooking talents to good use by working as a cook for a... Full story

  • Asher James Dafoe

    Jan 15, 2015

    Baby boy Asher James was welcomed by his parents, Robin and Jessie Dafoe of Cheyenne, at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center, at 1:25 p.m. on Dec. 26, 2014.... Full story

  • Liadan Maye Thomas

    Jan 15, 2015

    Baby girl Liadan Maye Thomas was born to Carisa and Jacob Thomas of Cheyenne, at 2:06 a.m., Dec. 26, 2014.... Full story

  • Lady Hornets topple Tongue River in overtime

    Patrick Cossel|Jan 15, 2015

    It's the type of shot players dream about. The one when they are in the gym by themselves and they imagine making that clutch shot - one second left on the clock, the team is down by one, the shot is fired, it hits the rim and rolls around before falling in. The crowd goes wild as the team wins the game. Only in this case it wasn't the game winning shot, but it was close enough. The Pine Bluffs Lady Hornets traveled to the Dayton/Big Horn area this week to play in the Winter Classic hosted by...

  • Hornets defeat Big Horn, Tongue River at Winter Classic

    Patrick Cossel|Jan 15, 2015

    Wrapping up the 2015 Winter Classic in Dayton, Saturday, the Pine Bluffs Hornets scored their second win of the tournament as they defeated the Tongue River Eagles, 68-53. On Friday, the Hornets defeated Big Horn 57-46. The Hornets never trailed in the game, and held the Eagles to only two points in the first quarter. Both points came by way of free throws. Kyle Steger started the scoring onslaught for the Hornets by hitting the front side of two free throw attempts. The first Pine Bluffs field...

  • Looking Back

    Jan 15, 2015

    1 Years Ago Jan. 14, 1915 Notice to the Public The Post to be Published Thursday of each week From this week on the Post will be issued every Thursday instead of Friday. We therefore ask our correspondents to get their items in by Tuesday, and anyone else wishing to put a notice or an ad in the paper, get your copy in the first part of the week, by Tuesday if possible. We are making this change in order to accommodate our subscribers out on routes who do not get their papers until Monday, when it is issued on Friday. ***** Buys New Car H.H. W...

  • Laramie County FSA to hold meeting in Pine Bluffs

    Submitted|Jan 15, 2015

    Please join the Laramie County FSA staff at 10 a.m. on Jan. 20, 2015, at the Pine Bluffs Community Center, located at 708 Larson St., for a Farm Bill update. Highlights are base acre updates, yield updates, and enrollment information for the new Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs, established by the Agricultural Act of 2014 (2014 Farm Bill). Make an appointment with the County office now for a review of the base acre reallocation, and yield updates at 307-772-2314....

  • Area students make President's, Dean's lists

    Submitted|Jan 15, 2015

    The Chadron State College President’s list has been released. Students are required to maintain a 4.0 cumulative grade-point average (GPA) to qualify. Students must also be enrolled in 12 credit hours of coursework during the semester. Named to the list were Cassady Malm and Colton Wright of Albin; and Alejandro Garcia of Pine Bluffs. Dean’s list In the 2014 fall semester 383 students met requirements for the dean’s list by earning at least a 3.5 GPA and were enrolled in 12 credit hours of coursework during the semester to qualify. They inclu...

  • Banner County News

    Barb Cross|Jan 15, 2015

    Good morning! With school back in session we are off and running once again. If you were at the basketball game last Friday, you watched an excellent varsity boys game against Hay Springs. One of those where we won in overtime and had me standing in my seat. All other games were great too, but that one was exciting! I know I spend a lot of time here talking about school events, but most of you would agree that that is where most of us spend our time – one of the constants in our lives. Our k...

  • Hereford News

    Submitted|Jan 15, 2015

    The Hereford Community Church held their quarterly meeting on Sunday morning. Reports were given and current business discussed. They will be preparing for Easter on April 5, when the annual sunrise service and breakfast will be held. The special for the day was Karel Smock who read “The Kids Take on Church.” The congregation burned their burdens then received Holy Communion. The sermon title was “Trusting God’s Guidance.” The scripture was from Proverbs 3:1-12, Verses 5 and 6 tell us “With all your heart you must trust the Lord and not you...

  • Albin News

    Charlene Smith|Jan 15, 2015

    You may not be thinking about sprinkler systems yet, or even water that is not in the form of snow. However, sprinkler systems are top on the minds of our council and mayor. The addition has come to a standstill, stuck until they figure out the problem. But just as sure as the snow will eventually melt, the community center addition will get done. It will be a nice complement to an already nice facility we have in Albin. The first home game for the Albin Wildcats will be Jan. 24 starting at 9...

  • No-Till Notes: 'No Till on the Plains Winter Conference'

    Mark Watson|Jan 15, 2015

    I’m headed to Salina, Kansas again this year for the 19th Annual No Till On the Plains Winter Conference. This year’s conference is scheduled for Jan. 27 and 28, 2015. I’ve attended this conference for the past 10 years or so to attempt to educate myself more about the benefits of continuous no till crop production systems on our farm. I’ve been looking over the agenda for this year’s conference and I’m intrigued by the lineup of speakers for this year’s conference. I will be part of the speake...

  • Pine Bluffs Elementary students perform The Wizard of Oz

    Jan 15, 2015

    Savannah Kirkbride, who reprised the role of the Mayor Munchkins, is wondering what the Munchkins will do now that Dorothy’s house has landed on the Wicked Witch of the East, during a Saturday performance of The Wizard of Oz at the Pine Bluffs High School Commons....

  • Pine Bluffs Elementary students perform The Wizard of Oz

    Jan 15, 2015

    The C-c-c-cowardly Lion (Savannah Norman) throws himself on the floor in fear of the Wizard of Oz, during the Saturday matinee performance of The Wizard of Oz at the Pine Bluffs High School Commons. The performance was under the direction of the Missoula Children’s Theatre....