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  • 2017 in Review Part 2

    Jan 4, 2018

    There's a new veterinarian in town Even though she was going to have her nails done, it was not a spa day for Nikki the poodle at the Bluffs Veterinary Clinic in Pine Bluffs. Nikki needed to have some dental work done and a couple of moles removed. Prior to this, the poodle would undergo a physical. She fell under the care of Dr. Joya Migliaccio (the "g" is silent), D.V.M. Dr. Migliaccio is the new veterinarian at the clinic. She took over the duties of Dr. Brianne Simonsen. She came to the...

  • Roberta J. "Bobbi" Mecomber

    Jan 4, 2018

    Roberta J. Mecomber, 77 of Cheyenne passed away December 26, 2017 at home with her daughters by her side. She was born February 26, 1940 in Pine Bluffs, Wyoming to Gene & Mildred Kieler Land. Her family on both sides homesteaded the Wyoming/Nebraska and Wyoming/Colorado/Nebraska lines and are long time farmers of the area. She lived in Kimball, NE until the age of 15. Bobbi graduated from Cheyenne High in 1957. She was the Vice President of Alert Communications, Inc. in Denver, Colorado...

  • Lynelle Janicek-Shireman

    Jan 4, 2018

    Lynelle Janicek-Shireman, 60, of Loveland, Colorado, passed away at 2:00 am on December 27, 2017. She was born March 23, 1957, to Donald and Betty Janicek in Kimball, Nebraska and was raised in Pine Bluffs, WY. Lynelle is survived by her loving husband, James Shireman, along with 10 sisters and brothers and their families. Memorial Mass will be held at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Loveland, CO on January 2, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. Go to www.viegutfuneralhome.com for on-line...

  • County test of the Emergency Outdoor Warning Siren System

    Jan 4, 2018

    The Cheyenne/Laramie County Emergency Management Agency will be testing the Outdoor Warning Siren system promptly at 12:00 p.m. Friday January 5, 2018 for ALL sirens within Laramie County. The warning system will sound a steady signal for a period of 1 to 3 minutes. During an actual emergency, when residents hear the sirens they should take cover immediately and tune into a local radio or television station to receive additional emergency information. Residents should not call 911 or local emergency officials for information as this tie’s up...

  • Chadron's 2017 Fall Presidents List

    Jan 4, 2018

    CHADRON, NE (12/27/2017)-- Chadron State College has announced 259 students met requirements for the Fall 2017 President's List by earning a 4.0 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Students must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours of coursework during the semester to qualify. Alejandro Garcia of Pine Bluffs,Wyo. (82082) Cassady Malm of Albin,Wyo. (82050) Alexandria Williamson of Cheyenne,Wyo. (82009) Chadron State College, which was founded in 1911, is the only four-year, regionally-accredited college in the western half of...

  • Hockersmith & Son Carrying on family business

    Dawnna Merryfield|Jan 4, 2018

    Hockersmith & Son has been in the business for over 40 years now. Their history has truck permits all the way from the 1940's. It started with Jack Hockersmith Sr. and Jack Hockersmith Jr. The farm is now ran by Jack Jr. and his son Matthew Hockersmith, who are carrying the name on. Jack Sr. was joined by Jack Jr after he graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1970. During that time the Hockersmith's were running a trucking line, feeding cattle on their property, and were part of a...

  • Resolutions for 2018

    Jan 4, 2018

    As the New Year stretches out before us, most of us will take a moment and reflect on the events of the past year. The good things, the bad and the things that we would liked to have changed. All the decisions that we might have made a little differently if we had known what we know now. Then we look to the New Year and think to ourselves that this year is going to be different. This year we will be kinder, pay off our debts, lose some weight, go to the gym or what ever we think will make this year better. We make our New Year’s Resolution....

  • John L. Wise A Veteran's Story

    Penny Merryfield|Jan 4, 2018

    In February of his senior year, John Wise would receive his "D" letter. This was not a bad grade, but a letter notifying him that upon graduation from high school he would be drafted. The native of Pine Bluffs decided to check out all the branches of the military to see which one would offer him the most in opportunities, schooling and training. Wise chose the Navy after researching showed him what the Navy would offer. He enlisted in the Navy on their 120 delayed enlistment, and graduated high...

  • Christmas dinner at the Donald Eisenhauer American Legion Post 60

    Jan 4, 2018

  • Bartlett - Bulls, Buckles and Genes at age 11!

    Dawnna Merryfield|Jan 4, 2018

    With an 80% riding average this year, Brenson Bartlett, at the young age of 11 placed 3rd in the world at the National Finals Rodeo (NFR) in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was also named the 2015 NFR champion. During his visit to Las Vegas Bartlett scored a total of 74 points in the second round, and another 77 1/2 points in the short round which qualified him for 3rd place. Throughout his entire career Bartlett has won 22 buckles, 1 saddle, and over $7000 dollars. There have been many rodeos for the Bar...

  • Bison Bonanza Tournament

    James Merryfield|Jan 4, 2018

    Last weekend the Burns/Pine Bluffs wrestling team competed in the Bison Bonanza Tournament. The Burns/Pine Bluffs wrestling team had a rough tournament. Losing all 5 matches to the much stronger and experienced wrestling teams. Although they had a less than stellar performance for the team there were some shinning spots for the Burns/Pine Bluffs group. In the first match Burns/Pine Bluffs (B/PB) faced off against Rock Springs. Although a mighty effort was displayed by the young B/PB team they...

  • Pictures through 2017 Part 2

    Jan 4, 2018

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