Articles from the June 27, 2019 edition
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Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) system program holds informative town meeting
If you weren't able to attend the town meeting on the 18th here is a recap of what you missed. As you may have heard, This area is in the running to be the first of three for a serious upgrade to our...
Montana overcomes Wyoming in State Competition
The best and brightest minds of Montana and Wyoming clashed on June 19-20 at the Sheridan College campus, duking it out in an effort to get the most answers to difficult trivia questions....
Lions induct new President
On November 2, 1922, the Lions Club was chartered making it one of the oldest clubs in existence. At the International Convention in Cedar Point, OH two years later Helen Keller would encourage the Li...
Wyoming Works program will help adult students pay for college, including at LCCC
Cheyenne, Wyoming – The Wyoming Education Attainment Council Executive Committee announced the launch of the Wyoming Works program. The primary purpose of Wyoming Works is to provide programs and resources for adult students to learn a skill that...
USDA offers producers options to re-enroll or extend expiring CRP contracts
WASHINGTON, June 21, 2019 – Farmers and ranchers with expiring Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) contracts may now re-enroll in certain CRP continuous signup practices or, if eligible, select a one-year contract extension. USDA’s Farm Service...
Summer? Really?
According to the calendar, Friday, June 21st, was the first day of summer. Well...you couldn't prove it by me. The Advanced Master Gardener class was at the University of Wyoming Entomology Lab that...
Editorial......
Recently, Governor Gordon met with ENDOW and requested that their 20-year strategy be changed into actionable items. One of the five strategies outlined is to continue to work on and support the “knowledge and creative industries.” The Array...
Jennifer J. Sherman A Veteran Story
Born the oldest child of three to John and Diane Wise, Jennifer J. Wise would keep the United States Navy in the family. J. Wise was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming and would move to Pine Bluffs as a...
Wyoming's Population continued to age fast from July 2017 to July 2018
CHEYENNE – The elderly population (age 65 and over) in the state grew 3.9 percent between July 2017 and July 2018, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates. The median age (half of the population is younger, and the other half older) rose 0.3 to...
Jesse Fornstrom takes First Place in Trophy Dash at HiWay 92 Raceway Park
Jesse Fornstrom, from Pine Bluffs is in his third year of Super Stock racing at HiWay 92 Raceway in Gering, Nebraska. He was bit by the racing bug through his Uncle Clint Fornstrom. Along with his...
Project Appleseed Volunteers visit Pine Bluffs
The volunteer instructors of Project Appleseed - A skilled rifle marksmanship nonprofit organization, visited Pine Bluffs Sportsman's Club June 22 and 23, 2019, offering rifle marksmanship training...
Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014 is coming to town!
WHAT: Union Pacific's iconic steam locomotive Big Boy No. 4014 is making a brief whistle-stop in Pine Bluffs, providing rail fans an opportunity to interact with this rolling piece of history during i...
Wyoming Stock Growers Association announces new Officers
CHEYENNE - The Wyoming Stock Growers Association (WSGA) is pleased to announce the addition of several new Officers: Scott Sims, David Kane, Dan Frank, JW Rankin, and Brad Mead. The new appointees...
Egbert, Hillsdale, Burns, Carpenter Alumni hold reunion
The 69th annual Egbert-Hillsdale-Carpenter-Burns alumni banquet was enjoyed by 79 people on Saturday, June 8, 2019. Alumnae representing 70 plus years attending this year was Darlene Miller Byers,...
The Party People perform at Pine Bluffs Library
Despite the grey and rainy day over twenty-five people showed up for the library's magic show this last Friday. A fun afternoon for the kids now that school is out, "The Party People" provided family...
2019 Hornet Football Youth Camp
If you’re like me then it’s never too early to start thinking about football! Coach Will Gray feels the same as he announces the 2019 Hornet Football Youth Camp. Running from July 8th to the 10th, this year’s camp will focus on fundamentals of...