Articles from the May 18, 2017 edition
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Wyoming's newest "small town" springs up in Pine Bluffs
Visitors and tourists in the town of Riverwish, Wyo. will find plenty of opportunities for shopping, learning and entertainment. Located in Wanda Theobald's third grade classroom in the Pine Bluffs...
Shain and Fornstrom recognized for service
Presented on Monday by Mayor-elect Alan Curtis, Mayor William Shain and Councilman Mark Fornstrom received plaques from the Town of Pine Bluffs "in appreciation of your service and dedication to the...
WYDOT installs new signage
Travelers entering Wyoming will soon be greeted by new Welcome to Wyoming signs, featuring a scenic view of the Lower Green River Lake and Squaretop Mountain. The Wyoming Department of...
Running hard toward life's home plate; Count your lifetime by innings played
It was 21 years ago this spring that my old friend Loraine Ocenas emceed my 50th birthday party and claimed its theme was: “How does it feel to have your future behind you?” My answer, of course,...
Senators introduce bipartisan bill to protect law-abiding knife owners
U.S. Senators Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced legislation on May 10 to ensure that those traveling with a properly secured knife are not prosecuted under local or state laws which ban certain knives. “Growing up in Wyoming, I k...
Barrasso statements on nomination of Susan Bodine, Senators' letter to Sec. Zinke
U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), released the following statement on President Trump’s announcement that he intends to nominate Susan Bodine to serve as the Assistant...
Albin mayor and council members take the oath
Following the May 2 Albin town election, the victors were sworn in at the conclusion of the regularly scheduled town hall meeting, May 11. Sworn in were Mayor Kelly Krakow for a third term. Also...
Legion members sworn in
The annual installation of officers of the Louis E. Canady American Legion Post 60 in Pine Bluffs took place in the legion hall Wednesday, May 10. The swearing in of the officers was conducted by...
Gorman steps down as LCSD2 spelling bee coordinator
Marjorie Gorman is stepping down as spelling bee coordinator for Laramie County School District #2. She has worked with the language arts coordinator for LCSD1 over the past 20 years to host the annual Laramie County Spelling Bee. Gorman started as...
Pine Bluffs Police Department Blotter
Activities and calls for the Pine Bluffs Police Department during the week of May 2 through May 8 were as follows: 3 Traffic stops 1 Disturbance call at school 1 Traffic accident with no injuries 2 Outside Assist 1 Domestic Disturbance call Numerous...
Jacquelyn Jean Eggli
Jacquelyn Jean Eggli, 79, of Pine Bluffs, died Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at Davis Hospice Center. She was born January 1, 1938 in Central City, Nebraska, a daughter of Harold and Myrtle (Everett) Harlow.... Full story
Community Calendar
Items for possible inclusion in the weekly community calendar should be typewritten or legibly printed. All submissions should include the name and daytime telephone number of the person submitting the information in case questions arise. Items...
Looking Back
100 YEARS AGO May 17, 1917 BRITISH AIRMEN ROUT 14 GERMANS British Headquarters, France---Out of the high thin air, where the flying birdmen fly in a sort of dream world of adventure, have come within the last few days still more wondrous stories of...
Banner County News
Good morning Banner County, friends near and far! Little change in the weather this past week. We keep trying to get caught up and will here one of these days. The rain has been nice, but the chance...
Hereford News
The 55 And Up Club met on Friday, May 12, for their monthly potluck luncheon. The theme for the day was Mother’s Day. The mothers were honored and each received a gift. Karel Smock read two stories...
Albin News
What is prettier to the eye, a fresh looked field rich with potential or full grown acres of crop bursting with yields. Taking time to appreciate each stage of life is similar to farming. This weekend...
Semper Fidelis
"Dear Mom, I can't write much now as it is almost time for taps." "I was looking out the window and I saw Dad runnin' to the house with that telegram. The only time I saw my Dad cry," Poot said. "The...
High-flying mayor
"It's a good thing he doesn't like boats our we'd have to build him a lake," said Rodney Anderson, former mayoral opponent of John Marquardt. Marquardt served one year as a town councilman beginning...
Burns FFA Banquet of Appreciation
On Tuesday, May 9, the Burns FFA Chapter held is annual Appreciation and Awards Banquet to introduce new officers, hand out annual awards and to show appreciation for the parents, organizations and...
Local track and field wraps up regional play; preps for state tourney in Casper
The boys and girls track and field team from Pine Bluffs and Burns recently wrapped up the 2A regional tournament in Gillette and are prepping to end the season at the state tourney in Casper. The...
KofC hits the links for annual golf scramble
Using his 42 inch Craftsman mower, Dennis Talich took time last week to mow the fairways at Leaning Rock Golf Course in preparation for the 13th annual Knights of Columbus Golf Tournament Saturday,...
