Local News
Neighbors worry about increased traffic from proposed Cloud Peak development
June 11, 2013SHERIDAN — Sheridan Planning Commission members voted unanimously to rezone 2.28 acres on the Cloud Peak Ranch development located east of Featherbed Lane near Highland Park Elementary School from R-1 residential to R-3 residential but split votes, with four for and two against, on the development proposed for the parcel. The proposed development consists of Read More
Congressional office hours Friday
SHERIDAN — Field representatives for Congresswoman Cynthia Lummis and U.S. Sens. Michael Enzi and John Barrasso are holding “office hours” in Sheridan on Friday. Field representatives Matt Jones, DeAnna Kay and Denise Ebzery will hold these sessions at the YMCA Whitney Room, 417 N. Jefferson St., from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Area residents are encouraged Read More
Sheridan County’s annual dust suppression project nearing completion
SHERIDAN — The Sheridan County Public Works Road and Bridge Department is nearing completion of its annual dust suppressant application project. The roads scheduled for this week are Pass Creek Road (CR 144) and the north five miles of Beckton Road (CR 89). Next week magnesium chloride will be applied to Tongue Canyon Road (CR Read More
June 11, 2013 student news
Howell graduates from Washington School of Medicine SHERIDAN — Eric Howell graduated with honors on June 1 from the University of Washington School of Medicine. He was recognized as the Wyoming Medical Society Top Graduate, is a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society and a recipient of the Tylenol Future Care Scholarship. Howell Read More
Building better tomorrows
Mary Grant rolls paint onto a panel of siding Saturday morning for the Habitat for Humanity project on Poplar Trail. This was Grant’s first time volunteering for the nonprofit organization. Saturday’s “Women Build” event was meant to encourage women to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity of the Eastern Bighorns.
Planning Commission splits vote on development near Highland Park School
June 10, 2013Sheridan Planning Commission members voted unanimously to rezone 2.28 acres on the Cloud Peak Ranch development located east of Featherbed Lane near Highland Park Elementary School from R-1 residential to R-3 residential but split votes, with four for and two against, on the development proposed for the parcel that would total 5.38 acres of land Read More
Local golf star works the links at Kendrick Municipal course
SHERIDAN — Alex Eisele is a third-year pro shop associate at Kendrick Municipal Golf Course. At the course, Eisele is responsible for organizing tee times, parking golf carts, assisting golfers and helping in the restaurant’s kitchen. Eisele is also an accomplished golfer herself, playing for the Big Horn High School golf team. She recently took Read More
‘Wyoming Wednesdays’ starting this week at Welcome Center
SHERIDAN — “Wyoming Wednesdays” will start this week at the Wyoming Welcome Center, 1517 E. Fifth St. The programs will take place at 10 a.m. each Wednesday in June and July, except for July 3. These are informative, interpretive programs about the Sheridan area as well as all of Wyoming. The emphasis is on culture, Read More
Eagles hosting Father’s Day breakfast Sunday
SHERIDAN — The Big Horn Mountain Eagles 4169 Auxiliary will host a Father’s Day breakfast Sunday. Biscuits and gravy, eggs, chicken fried steak and beverages will be served. The cost is $7 a plate, but fathers eat free. The breakfast will be served from 8-10 a.m. at 1760 Commercial Lane.
SAGE holding national art show and sale
SHERIDAN — Sheridan Artists’ Guild, Et al, is having their third annual national art show and sale, featuring works by 21 artists from five states. This judged show features work in oils, acrylics, watercolors, photography, pastels, ceramics and textiles. The show’s awards reception is June 20 from 5-7 p.m. The show and reception are at Read More
42 compete in Litte Miss pageant
SHERIDAN — Forty- two young women from Wyoming competed in the Little Miss Wyoming pageant in Sheridan over the weekend. The pageant consisted of interview, casualwear, party dress, photogenic, personality, talent, community service and academic excellence competitions. The girls will next appear at Cheyenne Frontier Days to meet Gov. Matt Mead. They will also be Read More
Ski resort in Bighorns won’t open this year
SHERIDAN — With the mercury pushing 80 degrees Monday, it’s a good day for carving watermelon by the poolside. But area skiers are dreaming of a different sort of carving that involves newly sharpened skis slicing through fresh snow on a crisp winter day — particularly if that day is spent on 250 acres 60 Read More
Shoppers come in droves to county yard sale
June 7, 2013SHERIDAN — The planners behind the Sheridan County yard sale said response to this year’s event was overwhelmingly positive, with large crowds flocking to the Burkitt Street location well before the sale’s 7 a.m. start time Friday. “They just came in droves,” said volunteer Mike Morris. “It’s your typical garage sale mentality.” Hosted in years Read More
Bighorn Mountains in bloom
BIGHORN MOUNTAINS — No matter which road you travel or which trail you hike, you’ll see them … local wildflowers coming into bloom. May and June are generally considered the start of the wildflower season in our area. With the recent rain and cool temperatures, this year may prove to be exceptional for viewing wildflowers. Read More
Museum mascot recovers from jaw surgery
BIG HORN — This past fall, life was good for The Brinton Museum’s “spokesdog” Dickens. The 6-year-old wire fox terrier was happily romping the grounds of the museum and basking in the limelight of his fame as a muse for various artists in the newly published book “The Dickens of the Bradford Brinton Memorial and Read More
County P&Z OKs building plans for green museum
SHERIDAN — Plans continue to move ahead for The Brinton Museum’s new building near Big Horn. The Sheridan County Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a conditional use permit for applicants from the New Museum at the Bradford Brinton Ranch to construct a 25,526-square-foot museum, gallery and bistro. The proposed development will be a three-story Read More
Minor injuries reported in plane crash Thursday
SHERIDAN — An airplane crash at the Sheridan County Airport resulted in no serious injuries Thursday evening. Sheridan Fire-Rescue Chief Terry Lenhart said that while several agencies responded to the 7:30 p.m. call, the plane’s pilot was able to walk away from the scene without assistance. Lenhart added that while the aircraft sustained damage, the Read More
Changes in the works for Third Thursday, Farmers Market
SHERIDAN — Despite changes in organizational management, the planners behind Sheridan’s Third Thursday Festival say they’re ready to kick off another successful season June 20. “We’ve got a lot of interest (from the public),” said Third Thursday coordinator Beth Holsinger. “It looks like it’s going to be a really good year.” In contrast to past Read More
Monster truck show at fairgrounds
SHERIDAN — Lucas Oil Stabilizer, Son of the Beast, Stealth Iron Man and Chalk Board Chuck are set to compete in the Mega Monster Truck Tour Saturday at the Sheridan County Fairgrounds at 7:30 p.m. “This summer has been rockin’ with these monster trucks on the 2013 tour, they have rolled over and torn up Read More
Sheridan Artists’ Guild hosting Summer Show and Sale
SHERIDAN — Sheridan Artists’ Guild, Et al is hosting the SAGE Summer Show and Sale featuring works by 15 SAGE members. A reception will take place June 13 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the SAGE Exhibit Gallery. The public is invited and refreshments will be served. The show will be on display through July 26 and Read More
Schutte book signing June 15
SHERIDAN – Wyoming native and historical author Karen Schutte will give a book signing at Sheridan Stationery, Books and Gallery on June 15 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Schutte’s novel “Seed of the Volga” is the second book in a trilogy that began with “The Ticket.” Schutte lives in Fort Collins, Colo.
Local artist wins award
SHERIDAN – A painting by local artist Sonja R. Caywood has won second place in the Cheyenne Depot Museum’s third annual Railway Art Show and Sale. The painting, titled “Retirement,” is on display through July 28 at the Depot Museum in Cheyenne.
Driver safety class June 11-12
SHERIDAN — An AARP two-day driver safety class will be offered June 11-12 from 1-4 p.m. at the Sheridan Senior Center, 211 Smith St. This is a classroom refresher course designed specifically for drivers age 50 and over. The class will be taught by Rich Macht. The cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for Read More
Driver lost consciousness moments before Starbucks crash
SHERIDAN — The driver who crashed into Starbucks at 2208 Coffeen Avenue early Thursday morning has been released from Sheridan Memorial Hospital following treatment for minor abrasions. A Sheridan police spokesman told The Sheridan Press that 60-year-old Jerome Hunter said he had been gargling prescription mouthwash when he began to lose consciousness and lost control Read More
Rec. board to try again for community center
June 6, 2013RANCHESTER — The Sheridan County School District 1 Recreation District Board met Wednesday night in Ranchester discussing new ways to pursue a Big Horn Community Center. Meeting at the SCSD1 central office building with one person from the public in attendance, they launched right into a discussion about how to proceed with the Big Horn Read More
