Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
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Residents of Pine Bluffs shook their groove things well into the wee hours of the morning at the 69th annual Trail Days street dance this last weekend. Boogie Machine discoed all night long with giant afros and vintage hot pants while children and adults alike danced to their hearts content. No one went hungry this weekend as Estela Wagner was on hand with barbecued pulled pork and brisket that you could smell from a mile away! The Loco Grill from Cheyenne also came up with their "Taco Time" food truck to offer everything from carne asada...
A new addition to Saturday's parade was a vehicle added to honor three fallen past members of the Trail Days committee. The cherry red Dodge Dart rode the parade bearing the names of the three past grand marshals: Jim Mueller, Shirley Lemaster Hall, and Kathy Mohren. Carolyn Winter remembers Jim Mueller fondly as a man who loved the rodeo. Jim spent at least nineteen years on the Trail Days committee, and, "Anything rodeo that popped up, we had to drop everything and help." Winter said. Jim...
A pole barn on 6th Street and the moving of the Main Street railroad crossing to Butler Street for the proposed Golden Prairie Plat was first on the agenda for the August 5, town council meeting in Pine Bluffs. Councilman Bubba Ragsdale, who is also the new landfill manager, would like residents to know that tires and solvents thrown into the dumpsters will no longer be tolerated. If these items are found in your trash they will be returned to you. Ragsdale would like to point out to residents...
Dalton V. Fuller, 78, of Pine Bluffs, WY passed away July 31, 2019 at Veteran's Affairs Medical Center in Cheyenne, WY. He was born September 3, 1940 in Keith County, Nebraska to Lyle and Elaine Leona (Autrey) Fuller. He married Virginia "Gini" on April 26, 2000 in Las Vegas. He was a veteran, having served in the US Navy. He was a musician that traveled extensively and in the USO playing for our troops. He was a member of the Methodist Church in David City, NE and the American Legion Post #60...
Competing at different levels, brothers Ethan and Colton Bomberger of Pine Bluffs have earned themselves quite a following of ribbons, buckles and more. The brothers recently competed at the Scotts Bluffs County Fair and the results brought prideful smiles on their faces. When asked about his showmanship and where he sees 4-H benefiting him later down the road Ethan said, "Competing teaches me how to win and how to lose. But I still hate to lose!" Ethan starting showing beef with help at 2 1/2....
Each August 4 the U.S. Coast Guard celebrates its birthday. The Coast Guard is one of America's five armed forces and traces its founding to Aug. 4, 1790, when the first Congress authorized the construction of 10 vessels to enforce tariff and trade laws, prevent smuggling, and protect the collection of federal revenue. Responsibilities added over the years included humanitarian duties such as aiding mariners in distress. The service received its present name in 1915 when the Revenue Cutter Service merged with the U.S. Life-Saving Service to...
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CHEYENNE: Additional confirmed cases of Vesicular Stomatitis (VSV), a reportable animal disease, have been found in Platte County, Laramie County, and Converse County recently. National Veterinary Services Laboratory reported the disease to the Wyoming state veterinarian after testing samples that were submitted by regulatory veterinarians in late July and early August. The samples came from horses with oral lesions suggestive of VSV. Other potentially affected animals in Platte County are being investigated by Wyoming Livestock Board (WLSB)...
For the third year in a row "Off in the Woods" was able to pull out another win in the annual Trail Days mud volleyball tournament. A forty-seven game bracket in 90 plus degree temperatures made this no easy feat for the three time winners, but spirits were high, and everyone had a great time. With a Bloody Mary bar that was almost a meal, and Silva's Traveling Grill and Catering providing everything from burgers and fries to tacos there was no lack of food and drink at the Pine Bluffs...
Jeff Weller's annual car show hosted some amazing pieces of machinery and several people went home with awards to show for it. The winners for the 2019 show went as follows: • Best In Show Car, Jack Hockersmith 57 Chevy Bel Air • Peoples Choice Car, Jeff Bruckner 72 Ford Grand Torrino • Best Of Show Truck, Dale Sargent 50 Chevy 3/4T • Peoples Choice John Berg 59 Ford F100 • Best Of Show Bike, Mark Klassy 79 Honda CB750F • Peoples Choice, ThomasKenning 2003 Harley Sportster • Best Original, Bob...
From prom royalty to rock gods, local favorites Galactic Lemonz starred at this years street dance and car show. Sibling duo Jason and Jessie Weller wowed the crowd at the Knotty Pine with a performance that would amaze even the most seasoned players. Having performed for the last four years, Trail Days is to be the Lemonz last shows before both Jason Weller and bandmate Lucy Syvanen head off to Casper College where Jason will study music on several scholarships and Lucy will study welding....
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Residents of Pine Bluffs started lining up early to watch the 69th annual Trail Days Pathways to the West parade. Lead by the local Donald Eisenhauer Post #60 American Legion Color Guard, the parade gave residents a chance to see some of their neighbors and collect some candy. The lions Club was in the park completing one of their annual service missions as they served a brisket, hamburgers, and hot dogs to hungry locals and visitors alike, and several vendors pitched their tents in the park....
