Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
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Twenty-six sixth-grade students from Pine Bluffs Elementary graduated from an 11-week course - D.A.R.E. - last week by attending a University of Wyoming basketball game, enjoying a pizza party, touring the Laramie County Juvenile Detention Center, taking part in an essay contest, and receiving a certificate for their accomplishment. Pine Bluffs Police Officer Char Madden, who took over responsibility for the program at PBES, said that she really enjoyed working with the kids. The program's...
When old-timers talk about economic trends out here on our isolated island of Wyoming, a big one always looms its head. Is Wyoming’s economy the opposite of the rest of the country’s? It may be coincidental but it seems the last three boom-bust cycles in Wyoming and the USA were like two ends of a teeter-totter. The Cowboy State’s economy seems to be counter-intuitive to the economy of the rest of America. In the late 1960s and early 1970s, the USA was booming. Wyoming was hurting. The late... Full story
The Pine Bluffs Police Department has been busy solving thefts, dealing with assaults and threats, and a hit and run accident. According to Chief of Police Justin Trout, a series of burglaries occurred at the Methodist Church on North Main Street between November 2014 and January 2015. There were four different occasions of breaking and entering involving a lone white female suspect. Items such as laptops, computer systems, a printer, television set and DVD player were all reported stolen. The...
A memorial service will be held Friday, Jan. 30, at 11:30 a.m., at the Louis P. Canady American Legion Post 60, for Allan Kane, 82, who passed away suddenly at home on Jan. 1. A U.S. Navy Korean War veteran, he will receive full military honors at the memorial service, including an Honor Guard consisting of members from American Legion Posts 6 and 60, a twenty-one gun salute, and the playing of Taps. His friends say Allan loved animals, especially strays; was generous and would have given a...
A resounding victory at home, followed by a clutch win on the road, gave the Pine Bluffs High boys’ basketball team a sweep of the weekend. The Hornets defeated Burns, 65-23, at home on Friday and then traveled to Lusk to win a close one against Niobrara County, 63-59, the next day. Christening their new floor with a win against Burns on Friday, the Hornets took an early lead and then continued to roll. The Hornets were up by seven in the first quarter, leading 15-8. By halftime, that lead had doubled as they led 34-20. In the third period, the...
Pawnee vs. Briggsdale and Weldona After a tough loss to Prairie the previous week we came up against Briggsdale (37-76) and Weldona (41-45), falling to both. However, neither were lost without a fight. Coach Megan Malcom said, “Going up against Briggsdale on Tuesday January 20, we knew it was going to be a battle. Briggsdale has a deep bench, compared to our young team of seven, led by just two seniors, and add to that the school rivalry - girls competing against old teammates/friends for the first time - it was bound to be a good game to w...
Tuesday January 20, Pawnee hosted Briggsdale and had a big win Pawnee 64 Briggsdale 30 Stats: Joey Sanders 18 points 17 rebounds for a double double. Drew Ellis 18 points 7 rebounds Coach Tim Brunelle said, "We came out and played a fairly solid game tonight for the most part. In the second quarter, I thought our defense was more upbeat and created some turnovers that led to transition baskets. Drew shot the ball very well in that quarter and we did a good job of finding and getting him the...
1 Years Ago Jan. 28, 1915 Local and Personal Wm. McCarty, local manager of the Wyoming Lumber & Coal Co., returned home on No. 4 last Saturday. He attended the Lumbermen’s Convention at Denver on the 20th and went from there to Rawlins to attend the Shriners meeting on the 22nd. ** The Pine Bluffs Society of Equity, which was to meet on January 16, was postponed for two weeks on account of bad weather. Will meet January 30th. All members are requested to be present. - George Nelson, Manager ** Henry Plambeck from south of Egbert autoed to P...
For the special this week at the Hereford Community Church, Carol Opdycke read a humorous story about cell phones. The topic for the day was ‘Testing God’s Guidance.’ The scriptures were Ephesians 5:1-20 and Ephesians 6:10-24. The topic for next week will be ‘The First and Last Words of Jesus.’ The Prairie Songbirds will begin practice for Easter soon. They can always use new voices. If you would like to sing with them, contact Pastor Opdycke. Pastor Opdycke is hosting a Bible study at her home... Full story
Hello folks! I sure hope that everyone is doing well and hanging in there. Spring is something like seven weeks away. About that time we will probably get a foot or more of snow, and then maybe spring not too long after that. The ice has been the biggest problem, and it is all melted around here, but it sure is awful in other places. It is time for me to buy a bouquet of flowers. I end up doing that once or twice during the winter to remind me that spring will be here! Winter birthdays... Full story
Have you ever watched one of those scary movies where the bad guy sneaks into a house? The homeowners hear the floorboards squeak. Something goes bump as the intruder runs into furniture? And the homeowners find something ugly in their home. I have snuck into my mom’s house after curfew a few times, but that is another story. Fortunately she didn’t meet me with a ball bat. This weekend the Smith house had an intruder of the sweetest kind. My oldest son, Norman, surprised us with a visit. The... Full story
Have you ever watched one of those scary movies where the bad guy sneaks into a house? The homeowners hear the floorboards squeak. Something goes bump as the intruder runs into furniture? And the homeowners find something ugly in their home. I have snuck into my mom’s house after curfew a few times, but that is another story. Fortunately she didn’t meet me with a ball bat. This weekend the Smith house had an intruder of the sweetest kind. My oldest son, Norman, surprised us with a visit. The... Full story
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