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Photo exhibit opens at library
September 5, 2013SHERIDAN — “Homecoming,” an exhibit of photography by Allen “Ike” Fordyce will be displayed on the mezzanine at Sheridan County Fulmer Public Library during the month of September. Fordyce was born and raised in the ranching country of Sheridan County. He now lives in Texas. An artist’s reception will take place on the mezzanine at Read More
Wyo. soldiers recognized Aug. 18
SHERIDAN — Wyoming Army National Guard’s Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 2nd Battalion, 300th Field Artillery, based in Sheridan, presented awards and promotions Aug. 18. Capt. Aaron Ohnstad of Guernsey received an Army Commendation Medal for his time as the commander of HHB, 2-300th. He has been a member of the Guard for 18 years and Read More
Sheridan college hosts last mountain lecture
SHERIDAN — Sheridan College’s final mountain lecture of the season will be at the Spear-O-Wigwam campus Sunday from 1-3 p.m. Dr. Julie Rieder will present “Invasive Weeds of Wyoming Rangelands: From Theory to Case Study.” Come early and bring a picnic lunch if you’d like. See www.spearowigwam.com for more information and driving directions.
Sheridan will be a sky full of activity Saturday
SHERIDAN — Saturday morning, the people of Sheridan will keep an eye to the sky and the county airport will be buzzing with visitors. The Sheridan County Airport is hosting an open house and fly-in this weekend to foster community relations as well as show airborne visitors what Sheridan has to offer. Fred Barton, Vice Read More
Brown initiated into national honor society
September 4, 2013SHERIDAN — Michelle M. Brown was initiated into Phi Sigma Theta National Honor Society at Indiana University Bloomington in Bloomington, Ind. Brown is a sophomore in the School of Public Health and is majoring in travel, tourism and event management. She is a 2012 graduate of Sheridan High School. Brown is the daughter of David Read More
Zowada named to Distinguished Students List
SHERIDAN — Sierra Zowada of Sheridan was recently named to Tarleton State University’s Distinguished Students List for the 2013 summer semester. Zowada is enrolled at the university’s Stephenville, Texas, campus, and is majoring in accounting. Students must have a minimum 3.25 grade point ratio to be named to the list
Class of 1950 celebrates reunion
SHERIDAN — Sheridan High School class of 1950 will have its 63rd class reunion Saturday at noon in the hospitality room of the First Christian Church. There will be a potluck luncheon and time for visiting. Guests of classmates are invited to join. First Christian Church is located at 102 S. Connor St. Call Pat Read More
As residents prep for Brewfest, some create suds at home
September 6, 2013SHERIDAN — Tomorrow afternoon, more than a dozen regional breweries will participate in the second annual Chamber of Commerce Brewfest. While the popularity of microbreweries and craft beers has exploded in the past few years and it is easier than ever to find specialty beers at local liquor stores, some people prefer to try their Read More
Rock art presentation Thurs.
September 4, 2013SHERIDAN — The Sheridan-Johnson County chapter of the Wyoming Archaeological Society will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday in the Le Gourmet Room at the Sheridan Holiday Inn. Dinner can be ordered from the menu if you wish. Following dinner, about 7:15 p.m., Billings archaeologist Tim Urbaniak will address the society. Urbaniak will present a program Read More
Fire-Rescue hosting 9/11 remembrance
SHERIDAN — On Sept. 11 at 7:58 a.m., the Sheridan Fire-Rescue Department will host a remembrance ceremony to honor those who died in the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and the crash site in Shanksville, Pa. All available emergency service personnel have been invited to assemble at attention at the flag Read More
Plains Tire Co. hosting car show
SHERIDAN — Plains Tire Co. will have their eighth annual car and truck show Saturday in their parking lot at 1251 Coffeen Ave. The show will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Awards will be given at 2:30 p.m. This is free and open to the public. There will be free pork sliders, chips Read More
Off-track betting terminals considered
SHERIDAN — The Board of County Commissioners agreed to consider the idea of installing off-track betting terminals at an establishment in Sheridan at its regular meeting Tuesday. Consideration of an official resolution allowing off-track betting in Sheridan is pending a more complete proposal from Wyoming Horse Racing, LLC, commission Chairman Steve Maier said. Eugene Joyce, Read More
City buys land adjacent to work center
SHERIDAN — Following the first of two executive sessions at its meeting Tuesday, the Sheridan City Council reconvened and approved the purchase of property directly east of the city service center in the amount of $395,000. The second executive session regarded collective bargaining for firefighter wages, which occurs annually. No action was taken following that Read More
County OKs floodplain management rules
SHERIDAN — Sheridan County Commissioners approved a notice of intent to adopt new rules and regulations governing floodplain management at their meeting Tuesday. Adoption of the new regulations — which include a Flood Insurance Study and Flood Insurance Rate Map completed by the Army Corps of Engineers in May 2012 — is required if the Read More
Decker mine lawsuit dismissed
SHERIDAN — Ambre Energy Limited announced late last week it will not buy out the 50 percent share of the Decker Mine from Cloud Peak Energy Inc. in the foreseeable future. Furthermore, the companies announced the lawsuit between the business partners has been dismissed without prejudice. Last year, Cloud Peak Energy filed a lawsuit against Read More
Family honors son by helping others
SHERIDAN — The sixth annual Matthew Perkins Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament will be held Saturday at Kendrick Golf Course. The annual event has raised thousands of dollars in recent years to support scholarships for Sheridan High School students wishing to study or travel abroad. “The first year we did it we had 26 golfers, last Read More
Local heritage comes to life in Big Horn
September 3, 2013BIG HORN — Four wagons competed in the Big Horn Heritage Days chuckwagon cook-off over the Labor Day weekend. Competitors represented Wyoming, Montana and Texas and the event was hosted by the Big Horn Smokehouse and Saloon. Wagon and food judges for this year’s event were Trigg Marquiss, Kevin Legerski, Brett Hocking and Bill Garland. Read More
Public workshops at Landon’s
SHERIDAN — Landon’s Greenhouse and Nursery invites the public to two workshops during their fall open house Saturday. Janelle Gray will host “What’s Going on in Your Garden.” This question and answer session will begin at 10 a.m. Bring your questions and share solutions you’ve discovered. This workshop is free. At 1 p.m., Jessica Bohnsac Read More
Wholeness Retreat
SHERIDAN — The 10th annual Wholeness Retreat in memory of Roxanne Araas is scheduled for Sept. 13-15. This year’s topics include pain management with naturopathy and ayurvedic herbs and nutrition, research on the connection of cancer to Alzheimer’s, pre-diabetes and diabetes and classes in qigong, yoga and meditation. Full and partial scholarships are available through Read More
Labor day — a day to remember the American worker
SHERIDAN — Many national holidays have historical roots that are far removed from Sheridan’s geography. Jesus lived and died in the Middle East, the American Revolution was fought primarily east of Appalachia and most other holidays have a heritage anchored in old European tradition. While other holidays and the values they impart are wholly relevant Read More
WHP seeks help identifying man killed Sunday
SHERIDAN — A man killed Sunday while riding his bicycle on Decker Road has not been identified and law enforcement is seeking help by releasing what little information is known about the individual. According to WHP, the 50- to 60-year-old man was riding his bicycle near mile marker 4 at approximately 9:45 a.m. when he Read More
SAGE presents local couple
SHERIDAN — Sheridan Artist Guild, Et al, presents the work of a local husband and wife at the SAGE Exhibit Gallery. “Seasons by Diane, Turnings by Lloyd,” features Diane Marsden’s nature photography and Lloyd Marsden’s display of turned wooden bowls. A reception for the artists will be held at the SAGE Exhibit Gallery, 171 N. Read More
Fifth annual ‘Flyin’ 4 Food’
SHERIDAN — Great Lakes Aviation, Ltd. is helping fight hunger with their fifth annual “Flyin’ 4 Food” campaign to benefit the Sheridan Community Shelter. Great Lakes Airlines and the Sheridan Community Shelter are asking for help to end hunger. In honor of Hunger Action Month, when you bring any non-perishable food item to the Great Read More
Fallen heroes blood drive
SHERIDAN — ServeWyoming, Sheridan Fire-Rescue and United Blood Services will hold an Honoring Fallen Heroes Blood Drive Sept. 12 from noon to 6 p.m. The blood drive will be at the Sheridan Fire-Rescue Station, 151 S. Scott St. Potential donors must be at least 16 (with a parental consent form), weigh at least 110 pounds, Read More
The journey of mercury — emissions to fish
August 30, 2013SHERIDAN — The world is interconnected. This mantra has been used in recent years to explain how travel, technology and communications have come together to metaphorically shrink the globe. While emailing an acquaintance on the other side of the world in a few seconds seems like a helpful and easy example of this, a less Read More
