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Backcountry Film Festival to be held Saturday at No Name Bar
January 8, 2015SHERIDAN — The wind is blowing and the snow is falling; going outside for a bit of adventure may be the last thing you want to do. But a film festival coming to Sheridan Saturday, will allow you to experience some of the most thrilling activities winter in the mountains has to offer from the Read More
JE SUIS CHARLIE: ‘I Am Charlie’ goes viral after Paris news attack
From The Associated Press Protesters in some U.S. cities — repeating the viral online slogan “Je Suis Charlie” or “I Am Charlie”— demonstrated against the deadly terror attack on a Paris newspaper office, joining thousands around the world who took to the streets to rally against the killings. At a gathering in Place de la Read More
County to watch funding, liquor license, 911 fee bills in 2015 Legislature
SHERIDAN — The 63rd Wyoming Legislature will convene at noon on Tuesday for its 2015 general session. As always, local governments will keep an eye on bills as they proceed through the Legislature that could have an impact on local residents or government operations. “There always ends up being a few things we’d like to Read More
Entry fees may increase at Little Bighorn Battlefield
SHERIDAN — Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument is proposing a change in its current entrance fees. Beginning in 2015, Little Bighorn Battlefield, one of 131 National Park units that currently charges entrance fees, is authorized to change its fee rates to align with the new National Park Service rate schedule. Little Bighorn Battlefield proposes to Read More
Cancer survivors start support group
SHERIDAN — A cancer survivors support group, “A Shared Journey,” has been formed. It meets Monday evenings at 5:30 p.m. inside the Sheridan Senior Center. Survivors of cancer, regardless of diagnosis, and those currently undergoing treatment, are welcome to attend. For more information, call Renee Parker at the Welch Cancer Center, 674-6022
Student News: Ritterbusch named to Dean’s List
SHERIDAN — Augustana College announced this week that Reed Ritterbusch of Sheridan has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester of the 2014-2015 academic year. The Dean’s List recognizes full-time students who have a minimum of 12 credit hours with grade-point averages at 3.5 or above. Augustana College is located in Sioux Read More
Rolling out the hay
January 7, 2015SCSD2 elementary schools take top five in ‘Best Elementary Schools in America’ rankings
SHERIDAN — Of the 130 elementary schools in Wyoming, the top five best are all housed in Sheridan County School District 2, according to the latest “Best Public Elementary Schools in America” publication. Founded in 2002 by Carnegie Mellon University students as CollegeProwler.com, the company now known as Niche provides reviews and insight from everyday Read More
Fluoride now in your water: Sheridan city staff add controversial supplement on Monday
SHERIDAN — City of Sheridan Public Works Director Nic Bateson has confirmed that fluoride is now being added to the water supply for city and Sheridan Area Water Supply customers. The addition of fluoride, originally scheduled to begin Thursday, began on Monday at both the Big Goose and Sheridan water treatment plants. Liquid fluorosilicic acid Read More
Ringley takes reins as chair of county commission
SHERIDAN — With the first meeting of the year for the Sheridan County Commission comes a new chairman of the board. On Tuesday, former Chairman Terry Cram called the meeting to order, asked for a recital of the Pledge of Allegiance and then handed over the gavel to the newly elected chairman for 2015, Commissioner Read More
Crews work to clear snow slide on Red Grade
SHERIDAN — Sheridan County road and bridge crews helped clear the way for recreationists on Red Grade Road today after snow slid across and covered a portion of the winter trail commonly used by snowmobilers. Public Works Director Rod Liesinger said Tuesday that Rob Schwartz, who grooms the portion of Red Grade Road from the Read More
Ranchester new mayor sworn in Tuesday
RANCHESTER — Ranchester Town Council had a previous councilman sitting in the mayor’s seat and two new faces on Tuesday after the “changing of the guard” brought about by the November election. Peter Clark is now the mayor of Ranchester. He spent much of the meeting establishing his goals for the Council and for the Read More
Registration fees for large trailers increased Jan. 1
SHERIDAN — Hauling larger and longer trailers will now cost many Wyoming residents more. As of Jan. 1, travel trailers and campers may be charged additional fees during registration based on the length and the weight of a trailer. Some of the largest trailers can have up to $45 of increased registration costs. This fee Read More
Next installment of Classic Western Film Series to feature ‘Quigley Down Under’
SHERIDAN — The next installment of the Classic Western Film Series at the WYO Theater will feature “Quigley Down Under.” The series is hosted by the WYO Theater each Sunday in January. Sheridan Press publisher Steve Woody will offer commentary on the movie. Free popcorn will be available, as well as entries for prize drawings. Read More
SC students help build Habitat homes
SHERIDAN — Students in Sheridan College’s construction technology program have learned and practiced the art of carpentry and homebuilding for 10 years now. This year’s group of students spent the fall semester building a home on Poplar Trail with Habitat for Humanity. The students will resume work when the spring semester begins Jan. 21. “This Read More
Film Office accepting submissions for Short Film Contest
SHERIDAN — The Wyoming Film Office is currently seeking submissions for the Wyoming Short Film Contest. Film makers can submit their videos online at wyomingshortfilmcontest.com by April 2. A $25,000 grand prize will be awarded to the winning entry with a storyline that takes place in Wyoming, features Wyoming or presents the state as a Read More
County crews help clear snow from Red Grade slide
January 6, 2015SHERIDAN — Sheridan County road and bridge crews helped clear the way for recreationists on Red Grade Road today after snow slid across and covered a portion of the winter trail commonly used by snowmobilers. Public Works Director Rod Liesinger said Tuesday that Rob Schwartz, who grooms the portion of Red Grade Road from the parking area Read More
Water fluoridation in effect as of Monday
SHERIDAN — City of Sheridan Public Works Director Nic Bateson has confirmed that fluoride is now being added to the water supply for city and Sheridan Area Water Supply customers. The addition of fluoride, originally scheduled to begin Thursday, began on Monday at both the Big Goose and Sheridan water treatment plants. Liquid fluorosilicic acid is being added Read More
Dayton Town Council says goodbye to longtime mayor Wood
DAYTON — When it comes right down to it, a town’s allure is found in its people. That sentiment was obvious at a reception held before the Dayton Town Council meeting Monday. Council members and community members alike mingled around Town Hall, swapping stories, laughing and, in a few cases, trying not to tear up. Read More
Webster leaves office; Lee touts need for high-speed Internet
By Mike Dunn The Sheridan Press SHERIDAN — From what had been his seat for the past 20 years, outgoing Councilor Robert Webster held a soft grin on his face as he watched Councilors Jesus Rios, Alex Lee, Kelly Gooch and Thayer Shafer recite the oath of office. Monday’s meeting was the last time Webster Read More
Nonprofit offers support for caregivers
SHERIDAN — Sheridan residents caring for family members or friends on an ongoing basis who find they could use a little help in meeting their daily challenges are not alone. The National Family Caregiver Support Program helps adults who are caregivers in a variety of situations including grandparents who find themselves raising their grandchildren, caregivers Read More
Preliminary hearing set in Hospital Pharmacy burglary
SHERIDAN — A preliminary hearing was set Monday for a man accused of the May burglary of the Hospital Pharmacy North. Kyle Logan Fearnow was already in jail on an unrelated warrant when he was charged with the burglary. Police responded May 30 to a call concerning broken glass at the closed pharmacy. They noted Read More
Three make initial appearance on drug arrests
SHERIDAN — Three individuals pulled over for reckless driving and arrested Friday at the Holiday gas station on North Main Street on various drug charges had initial hearings in circuit court Monday. Judy Campbell of Cheyenne pleaded not guilty to possession of marijuana and to interference with a police officer. She did not enter a Read More
Student News: UT Martin names local student to honor roll
SHERIDAN — The achievements of undergraduate students at the University of Tennessee – Martin have been recognized through the recent publication of the fall 2014 Chancellor’s Honor Rolls. Sheridan student Isaac W. Carrel was named to the roll with high honors. To be eligible for the Chancellor’s Honor Roll, a student must take at least Read More
First baby of the New Year born at SMH
SHERIDAN — Sheridan Memorial Hospital recently welcomed the first baby to be born in 2015. Axyl Drake Larson was born at 4:35 a.m. Saturday at the hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces and is the son of Nicole and Andrew Larson of Sheridan. He has one sister, Trinity. The family received a case of Read More
