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Poker run, concert set for this Saturday
June 25, 2014SHERIDAN — A poker run and concert will be held Saturday benefitting the People Assistance Food Bank in Sheridan. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. cars and motorcycles are welcome to participate in a poker run. The cost for entry is $25 and the run will begin at the food bank. The ride will end Read More
Friends, family gather to honor senator
KAYCEE — Just days after the death of 68-year-old Wyoming Sen. John Schiffer, R-Kaycee, on Thursday, family, friends, neighbors and colleagues gathered in the largest indoor space Kaycee had to offer to honor a man known for his hard work, integrity and ever-ready words of encouragement. The gymnasium at Kaycee High School was filled to Read More
Name released in Spring Creek Mine fatality
June 24, 2014SHERIDAN — The Big Horn County Sheriff’s Office released the name of the man who died at the Spring Creek Mine north of Sheridan on Monday. Stewart Orcutt, 58, of Sheridan died in a single haul truck incident on Monday at approximately 7 p.m. Cloud Peak Energy announced the incident Tuesday morning. Mine Safety and Health Administration Read More
Court upholds no contact order for local attorney
SHERIDAN — Sheridan’s 4th Judicial District Court has determined a local Sheridan attorney stalked and harassed one of his neighbors. The court upheld a no contact order issued in Sheridan County Circuit Court last summer after reviewing a case involving Timothy and Carole Tarver and his complaint against their neighbors, Robert and Beverly Bernard, who Read More
Spring Creek Mine reports death of Sheridan resident
SHERIDAN — Cloud Peak Energy announced this morning there was a fatality at its Spring Creek Mine, which is located approximately 35 miles north of Sheridan. A press release from CPE indicates a single haul truck incident occurred at approximately 7 p.m. yesterday. Big Horn County Coroner Terry Bullis indicated the person was from Sheridan. Read More
GOP seeks those interested in filling Senate seat
SHERIDAN — Following the death of Sen. John Schiffer, R-Kaycee, Thursday morning, the chairmen of the Sheridan and Johnson county Republican Parties have begun the process of filling Schiffer’s open seat in the Wyoming Senate, according to a media release. In accordance with state law, the chairmen have called a meeting of the precinct committeemen and Read More
City OKs distribution of consensus funding, discusses projects to be funded
SHERIDAN — The Sheridan City Council approved a resolution Monday outlining the distribution of countywide consensus funding to the local governmental entities, a resolution each incorporated town and the county must also approve. Sheridan Mayor Dave Kinskey said the distribution isn’t strictly based on population, as the county’s governments tried to put a little more Read More
Restaurant industry proves challenging
SHERIDAN — Sheridan is a community that presents a tough market for restaurants. Over the past few years, multiple restaurants have opened and subsequently gone out of business for various reasons. The National Restaurant association estimates that nationwide, roughly 60 percent of restaurants fail within the first three years of operation, and that number jumps Read More
Local rodeo good place to hone, test skills
SHERIDAN — In Sheridan, rodeo is king; and as rodeo pros nationwide prepare for the events of the Sheridan WYO Rodeo another group of competitors are already saddled up and ready to go Thursday nights at the Sheridan County Fairgrounds. The Sheridan Cowgirls Association offers events for girls and women of all ages as well Read More
SHS announces second semester honor roll
SHERIDAN — Sheridan High School has announced their second semester honor roll recipients. 12th grade “A” honor roll Luke Adsit, Lane Barten, Jacob Belus, Hailey Blaney, Cassandra Burch, Anna-Marie Calkins, Sharlene Charlson, Madeline Clift, Timothy Cowan, Grady Craft, Collin Cundy, Madison Farr, Logan Garstad, Nicholas Gill, Meradith Hamilton, Daniel Harvey, Zaffary Hein, Grace Henderson, Read More
Try a segway at open house set for Thursday
SHERIDAN — Out West Segway Tours is a new business venture downtown Sheridan and they will be hosting an open house Thursday. From 5-7 p.m. the community is invited to enjoy drinks, appetizers and Segway demonstrations. A drawing for a free tour for two will also be held. The store is located at 117 N. Read More
Legerski’s to host open house Friday
SHERIDAN — Legerski’s Sausage Company will host a customer appreciation open house Friday. Free sausage sliders will be served and prizes will be given away every hour. The open house will run from 3-7 p.m. and all members of the community are invited. The store is located at 1617 N. Main St. For more information call Read More
Amateur Radio Week at the VA Saturday
SHERIDAN — A public demonstration of emergency communications will be held Saturday as part of Amateur Radio Week. Cloud Peak Radio and Electronics Group will show amateur radio at the Sheridan Veterans Affairs Medical Center from 1-3 p.m. The public is invited to attend the free display of ham radio’s new capabilities and learn how Read More
Belly up to the griddle
Lonnie Wright keeps an eye on the pancakes cooking for guests at the Big Horn Fire Department’s annual breakfast. The volunteers welcomed members of the community to the fundraiser, where they raffled off several items and gave tours of the department.
Fatality at Spring Creek Mine
SHERIDAN — Cloud Peak Energy announced this morning there was a fatality at its Spring Creek Mine, which is located approximately 35 miles north of Sheridan. A press release from CPE indicates a single haul truck incident occurred at approximately 7 p.m. yesterday. Big Horn County Coroner Terry Bullis indicated the person was from Sheridan. Read More
County asks congressional delegation to help
June 23, 2014By Tracee Davis The Sheridan Press SHERIDAN — Sheridan County’s commissioners are continuing to take action to address problems associated with sketchy air service at the county airports in Sheridan and Buffalo. Last week, the group sent a letter to Wyoming’s congressional representatives outlining the ongoing problems created by new federal regulations. Small airlines around Read More
Roads close between Buffalo, Gillette
SHERIDAN — The Wyoming Department of Transportation temporarily closed Interstate 90 between Buffalo and Gillette both east and westbound lanes last night. The road was closed around 9:40 p.m. due to flash flooding at mile post 91 near Dead Horse Creek following a heavy rain storm that produced 8-10 inches of hail in the area, Read More
Dayton to hold community garage sale Sat.
SHERIDAN — Residents of Dayton will hold a community garage sale Saturday. Each garage sale owner will determine their participation and start and end times. A map of all participating locations will be available at the intersection of Main Street and Second Avenue. For more information contact Joey Sheeley at 655-9386.
SHS announces spring Principal’s Honor Roll
From staff reports SHERIDAN — Sheridan High School has announced their 2014 Spring Honor Roll recipients. Principal’s Honor Roll – 4.0 GPA Davis Alden, Sarah Alley, Lyndsee Anderson, Sierra Atwell, MaKenna Balkenbush, Heather Belus, Owen Bensel, Heather Bergey, Peyton Bomar, Clara Bouley, Rebecca Bouley, Lachlan Brennan, Katelynn Brooks, Titus Brown, Brittney Buckler, Cheyenne Read More
St. Clair earns specialist designation
SHERIDAN — Northern Wyoming Community College District Center for Workplace and Community Education Director Karen St. Clair has received her Certified Aging in Place Specialist designation from the National Association of Home Builders. St. Clair attended training and passed certifying tests to receive the designation. Aging in place is a concept of living in your own Read More
Library to host folk music concert Thursday
SHERIDAN — The Sheridan Fulmer Public Library will host a folk music concert on Thursday. Traveling musicians Jackie Davidson and Gary Brandt will present “Singing the Good Old Songs Again” in the Inner Circle. The concert is free and open to everyone. The performance will commence at 7 p.m. and is appropriate for all age Read More
Family hike to be held Saturday
SHERIDAN — For the next event in a series of outings celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act of 1964 and the 30th anniversary of the Wyoming Wilderness Act of 1984, the Wyoming Wilderness Association will host “Cloud Peak Wilderness, Views and 30th Anniversary Family Hike” on Saturday. Co-hosted by the Bighorn National Forest Read More
Trucks to start hauling logs off Red Grade Road
SHERIDAN — The Sheridan County Commission Office has announced that beginning on Wednesday trucks will be hauling logs off of County Road 26 also known as Red Grade Road. Trucking operations will be ongoing for several weeks from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Individuals using Red Grade Road on weekdays should use Read More
Relay heroes
Fynn, the super dog, watches all of the action Friday night at Kendrick Park during the 2014 Relay for Life event.
Junior docents explore history at Trail End
June 20, 2014SHERIDAN — Museums are usually “hands-off” places. Because they often house very old or very rare items, they tend to be places where visitors use their sense of sight, rather than sense of touch. Consequently, it can be challenging to engage young visitors. However, an annual summer program at Trail End State Historic Site allows Read More
