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SHS to honor 1923, ‘53 and ‘93 state title teams
October 24, 2013SHERIDAN — Helmets were still made of leather in 1923. In 1953, they didn’t have facemasks. Football was a little closer in 1993 to the way it is now, but with baggier jerseys. This Friday, Sheridan High School invites back its championship squads for 90th, 60th and 20th anniversaries to be recognized at halftime of Read More
TR Valley board holds first natural gas workshop
October 23, 2013DAYTON — The Tongue River Valley Joint Powers Board held its first meeting Tuesday to begin the process of bringing a natural gas pipeline to Dayton, Ranchester and Sheridan County School District 1 schools and offices in the valley. The meeting was a public workshop and not an official meeting because the board must receive Read More
SEEDA to study boost to local arts economy
SHERIDAN — The Sheridan Economic and Educational Development Authority agreed Tuesday to submit a grant application to the Wyoming Business Council to request funding to enhance the creative economy of Sheridan and Johnson counties. A 2008 study identified the arts as one of the untapped pillars of the local marketplace, and SEEDA is hoping to Read More
Sheridan Orthopaedic purchases new MRI machine
SHERIDAN — Sheridan Orthopaedic Associates purchased a new MRI machine that can produce higher quality medical images in less time than the facility’s previous machine. The equipment upgrade also entails new computer software. A press release from Operations Manager Greg Lagorio classifies the new machine as a significant upgrade to the MRI facility. “The new…software Read More
Arvada-Clearmont High School drives safe
Clearmont — Arvada Clearmont High School is one of nine Wyoming high schools participating in Celebrate My Drive, a driving safety program sponsored by State Farm Insurance. The program aims to celebrate the fun of new drivers receiving a driver’s license while teaching positive and safe driving habits to avoid car crashes. The program notes Read More
Local Briefs Oct. 23, 2013
Gun show set for Friday through Sunday SHERIDAN — The Wyoming Sportsman semiannual gun show will be Friday through Sunday at the Sheridan County Fairgrounds exhibit hall. The gun show will feature vendors from all over the region. The show is open Friday from 3-7 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Read More
Warehouse 201 to host benefit
SHERIDAN — Warehouse 201 will host a Thankful Thursday event benefiting the Dog and Cat Shelter. From 6-8 p.m. on Thursday light appetizers, drink sampling and a 50/50 raffle will be offered with proceeds being given to the shelter. The beer garden area will feature dog bones for purchase, each of which will contain a Read More
‘Trunk or Treat’ at Methodist church
SHERIDAN — First United Methodist Church will host “Trunk or Treat” in their parking lot at 215 W. Works St. from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 31. The church is providing the car trunks and the treats. Come in your costumes! For more information call the church at 672-9779.
Presentation on criminal law Thursday
SHERIDAN — Local attorney Ryan Healy will give a presentation on the aspects of criminal law addressed in the book “A Lesson Before Dying” on Thursday. This presentation is part of the Sheridan County Library Foundation’s “Big Read” series of events. The presentation will begin at 11 a.m. in room GMB 011, Griffth Memorial Building, Read More
WYO Theater selling raffle tickets
SHERIDAN — The WYO Theater is selling raffle tickets to win one of four prizes including a handcrafted quilt, a lithograph, an oil painting and 100 bottles of wine from WYO Wine Cellar. The winners will be drawn at intermission during the final performance of “Cabaret” on Sunday and you do not need to be Read More
Emeritus hosting Halloween party Oct. 30
SHERIDAN — Emeritus at Sugarland Ridge will host a Halloween party Oct. 30 from 6-7:30 p.m. This free party is for children through age 12. There will be games and treats. Wear your costume! For more information call Theresa Hamilton at 674-5575.
Harvest Festival Oct. 30
SHERIDAN — The Church of the Nazarene is having their Harvest Festival Oct. 30 from 6-7:30 p.m. There will be a variety of food, fun and games for the entire family. The church is located at 907 Bellevue Ave. For more information call 672-2505.
Women treated to pampering ‘extreme makeover’ style
SHERIDAN — Five Sheridan women were treated to a makeover Saturday morning at Curl Up and Dye salon on Main Street. Owner and stylist Heather Peterson said she was interested in hosting a makeover day after seeing similar events on television. “I’ve wanted to do this for years,” she said. “I thought it would be Read More
City OKs Railroad Historic District master plan
October 22, 2013SHERIDAN — Sheridan City Council approved a Sheridan Railroad Historic District Master Plan at its meeting Monday to provide guidance for development and preservation in the Railroad Historic District that was created in 2004. The plan, which has been the subject of discussion for several years, was added to the consent agenda and approved prior Read More
Zombie walk/run Nov. 2 in Grinnell Plaza
SHERIDAN — Children, Horses and Adults in PartnerShip will have a fundraising “Zombie Walk/Run for Your Life” Nov. 2. The event will start on Grinnell Plaza and follow a route through downtown Sheridan along which participants must dodge zombie obstacles. The route finishes back at Grinnell Plaza. Awards will be given for the zombie securing Read More
Sheridan Jaycees hosting parade Sat.
SHERIDAN — The Sheridan Jaycees and Downtown Sheridan Association will host their annual downtown Halloween parade Saturday starting at 2 p.m. Meet in front of Sheridan City Hall on Grinnell Plaza where Jaycees will take children ages 0-10 trick or treating to the downtown Sheridan businesses. Be sure to wear your costume and be eligible Read More
Powder River Basin Resource Council to host annual meeting Nov. 2
SHERIDAN — Powder River Basin Resource Council will hold its annual meeting, dinner and silent auction Nov. 2 at the Holiday Inn, 1809 Sugarland Drive. The annual meeting is for PRBRC members only, but the dinner and silent auction are open to the public. Social hour and the silent auction will begin at 4 p.m., Read More
Big Horn Woman’s Club to host bazaar
BIG HORN — The Big Horn Woman’s Club will host a Christmas Bazaar on Nov. 2 at their clubhouse, 314 S. Second St., Big Horn. Handmade art, crafts, jewely, decorations and other gifts will be available for purchase from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The women will be serving coffee and cinnamon rolls as well as Read More
Battle over water underway
(AP) CASPER — Most years, water laps against the rim of the diversion dam on the Tongue River some 12 miles to the south of Miles City. The gentle waves represent the lifeblood for the farmers and ranchers here on the arid plains of eastern Montana, irrigating about 9,400 acres in the Tongue-Yellowstone Irrigation District. Read More
Waiver concerns rile residents
SHERIDAN — Nearly 50 Sheridan residents attended a legislative listening session Monday night at the Sheridan Senior Center to express concerns about the redesign of developmental disability waivers being conducted by the Wyoming Department of Health. The redesign is required by Senate Enrolled Act 82, which was passed by the Wyoming Legislature in 2013. It Read More
Pink flamingos introduced to Sheridan ecosystem
October 21, 2013SHERIDAN — The Sheridan Jaycees have admitted responsibility for introducing a non-native species of bird into the local ecosystem. The flock of approximately a dozen plastic pink flamingos has been traveling around the Sheridan area in an unpredictable pattern since it was introduced in mid-September. Jaycees President Michelle Edwards said the group, also known as Read More
SMH to celebrate with an ice cream social Tuesday
SHERIDAN — This week is National Hospital and Health-System Pharmacy Week focused on bringing attention to the new and vital roles pharmacists now play in patient care. The evolution has been especially dramatic recently as pharmacists have become vital members of multidisciplinary patient-care teams. To celebrate this week, the Sheridan Memorial Hospital pharmacy department will Read More
WYO presents ‘Cabaret’ Oct. 24-27
SHERIDAN — The WYO Theater is presenting “Cabaret” Oct. 24-27. Performances are Oct. 24-26 at 7:30 p.m. each evening and Oct. 27 at 2 p.m. The Tony Award-winning musical is set in 1930s Berlin. An English nightclub singer, an American writer, a German landlady and a Jewish shopkeeper find their destinies linked and their futures Read More
‘Pet-O-Ween’ Saturday at Kendrick Park band shell
SHERIDAN — The Dog and Cat Shelter will hold its annual “Pet-O-Ween” Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Kendrick Park band shell. Bring your pet in costume and have it compete for prizes in the funniest, scariest or most creative division. The entry fee per animal is $5. All proceeds benefit the Dog and Cat Read More
Eagles to host Halloween party Sat.
SHERIDAN — Big Horn Mountain Eagles will have their free annual Halloween party for children 10 and under Saturday from 4-6 p.m. There will be a costume contest, games, prizes and candy. BHME is located at 1760 Commerical Ave.
