Local News
Museum to host ‘Behind the Scenes’ event this weekend
March 18, 2014SHERIDAN — The Sheridan County Museum will present “Behind the Scenes Saturday” and “Tidbit Saturday” this weekend. This free event is open to all with no reservations required. The museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday for a behind-the-scenes view at the museum’s operations. The public is invited to come and Read More
Holloway to discuss lessons learned ‘waving a stick’
SHERIDAN — As part of the Faculty Lecture Series at Sheridan College, Chuck Holloway will present “What 15 years of rowing a boat has taught me about education” on Thursday. Beginning at 7 p.m. in room 153 of the Whitney Building, Holloway, a horticulture and agriculture faculty member will share what he has learned from Read More
Prevention Management to host open house Thursday
SHERIDAN — The Prevention Management Organization of Wyoming will host an open house Thursday to thank coalition members and the community for the hard work and dedication of Sheridan County. From 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the main hall of First Christian Church, appetizers will be served and the new Suicide Prevention Coalition Community Read More
BHE art reception at The Brinton on Thurs.
SHERIDAN — The seventh biennial Big Horn Elementary All-Student Art Show at The Brinton Museum will open Thursday. A reception will be held by the BHE Home and School Association on Thursday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. All members of the community are invited to this free event. The show will run through March 30 with no Read More
Run ‘Til You’re Green event a hit
March 17, 2014SHERIDAN — It was the greener the better at Saturday’s ninth annual “Run ‘Til You’re Green” fun run hosted by the Sheridan Jaycees. In spite of temperatures in the 20s with winds gusting over 30 mph, more than 100 Sheridanites of all ages showed up to run through town — or ride in a stroller, Read More
WYO director credits community with success
SHERIDAN — It’s no secret that the WYO Theater is amidst a period of change. While the blocked off sidewalk and plastic tarp draped over the building front is immediate evidence of the physical modifications underway, a less obvious change is that Executive Director Nick Johnson is leaving. Johnson gave notice last month that he Read More
Mulholland to run for state House seat this fall
SHERIDAN — Local businessman and former Sheridan City Councilor Ryan Mulholland announced Sunday that he will run for a seat in the Wyoming House of Representatives this fall. Mulholland will file to represent House District 29, which encompasses much of the city of Sheridan. House District 29 is currently served by Rep. John Patton, R-Sheridan. Read More
Trout Unlimited hosting free fly tying class Sat.
SHERIDAN — The Little Bighorn Chapter of Trout Unlimited will host a free fly tying class Saturday. From 1-3 p.m. all members of the community are welcome to join a group of local professional tyers to learn basic skills for new tyers. Attendees are encouraged to bring tools and a vice if they have them, Read More
Black Tooth Brewing Co.’s next Non-Profit Tuesday tomorrow
SHERIDAN — Black Tooth Brewing Company will host their next Non-Profit Tuesday tomorrow benefiting the Sheridan Senior Center. From 5-7 p.m. more than $1,000 in raffles will be offered with all proceeds directly benefitting the Keystone Awards Fundraiser supporting Senior Center programs and services. Raffle items include a $500 certificate to the Lodge of Deadwood, Read More
First Light Children’s Center to host open house Thurs.
SHERIDAN — First Light Children’s Center will host a community open house on Thursday. Celebrating their second anniversary, the public is invited to help them “March into Year 3” from 5:30-7 p.m. Birthday cake will be served as well as samples of the healthy lunches the children at the center receive from Volunteers of America’s Read More
Big Horn Historical Society to host potluck Sun.
SHERIDAN — The Big Horn Historical Society will host a potluck and program Sunday. The free meeting is open to all members of the community. The potluck will begin at 1 p.m. at the Big Horn Woman’s Club clubhouse. Attendees are asked to bring a dish to share. At 1:50 p.m. Lois Hall will present Read More
After 30 years of business, JB’s closes its doors for the last time
March 14, 2014SHERIDAN — Employees of JB’s Restaurant on Coffeen Avenue in Sheridan were told Monday night that the restaurant was closing and would not open for business Tuesday. However, General Manager Jolly Rogers did open the doors Tuesday morning to give customers and staff — who have become like family over the last 30 years the Read More
Students to display musical, artistic, culinary talents
SHERIDAN — The musical, artistic and culinary talents of Sheridan Junior High students will be on display in early April at the fifth annual Art Extravaganza. The Extravaganza is held annually at the SAGE Exhibit Gallery at the Sheridan College Main Street location. “This is a truly wonderful event that shows the combined hard work Read More
Trumble to present lecture on railroad tie cleanup
SHERIDAN — As part of the Sheridan College Science Museum Lecture Series, John Trumble will present “Cleanup and Remediation of Creosote Impacted Soils from a Railroad Tie Chipping Facility” on Wednesday. Trumble, the president of Cordilleran Environmental Consultants, Inc., will discuss the findings of a research study sponsored by BNSF Railway Company and conducted near Read More
Trout Unlimited to host Craven Thurs.
SHERIDAN — The local chapter of Trout Unlimited will host guest author, fly designer and fly tyer Charlie Craven on Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Best Western. Craven, a world renowned tyer from Boulder, Colo., will offer a demonstration of his fly tying techniques. The event is free and open to all but donations Read More
Stock Growers Assoc. seeking Leopold Award nominations
SHERIDAN — The Wyoming Stock Growers Association is seeking nominations for the 2015 Leopold Conservation Award. The award recognizes Wyoming ranchers who demonstrate outstanding, sustainable management of natural resources and is presented by Sand County Foundation, WSGA and Peabody Energy. The annual award includes a check for $10,000 and an automatic entry into the National Read More
Sand, sandbags available at county Road and Bridge shop on Short Road
SHERIDAN — The Sheridan County Public Works department has sand and sandbags available at no charge for residents who need them for flood control. Visit the Road and Bridge Shop at 48 Short Road Monday through Thursday from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. for supplies. Check in with Connie Bennick when you arrive. For help Read More
Council of Social Agencies seeking nominations
SHERIDAN — The Council of Social Agencies is seeking nominations for Sheridan’s Human Service Person of the Year and Human Service Lifetime Achievement Awards. The purpose of these awards is to recognize an individual each year in the human service field who has made a significant contribution to our community through their employment and/or volunteer Read More
Celtic Sage takes center stage this weekend
SHERIDAN – For almost 15 years, local band Celtic Sage has been entertaining Sheridan audiences with traditional Irish music. The band had its beginnings in 2000, when co-founder Leslie Viren gathered a few musicians to create an Irish band, the only one of its kind in Sheridan. Viren said her love of Irish music and Read More
Teen cited by police after ‘mooning’ woman
SHERIDAN — A Sheridan teenager was cited by police Thursday for “mooning” another motorist. Ryan Deitchler, 18, was issued a ticket after a woman complained to police that he had flipped her off and displayed his bare buttocks. The complainant had attempted to follow Deitchler after it happened, but ultimately lost sight of him. However, Read More
WYO Theater to present six ‘Forever Plaid’ performances
SHERIDAN — The WYO Theater and Sheridan Civic Theater Guild will present “Forever Plaid,” a play by Stuart Ross. Performances will be held at the WYO March 20-23 and 27-30. Thursday-Saturday nights performances commence at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays will be presented at 2 p.m. Comical musical “Forever Plaid” stars Ryan Koltiska, Philip Garber, AJ Read More
Free ‘Healthy Back’ class to be offered at the YMCA
SHERIDAN — Sheridan County YMCA will offer a free three-week class starting March 24. “Healthy Back” is designed by medical professionals to help individuals strengthen their backs. Program participants will learn 15 simple exercises that can be done daily for back support. The class is free to all members of the community. Class space is Read More
Girl Scouts celebrate 102nd anniversary
SHERIDAN — Wednesday was the 102nd birthday of the Girl Scouting in America, which began on March 12, 1912, in Georgia. This week was National Girl Scout week and the Sheridan County Girl Scouts celebrated with a variety of activities including community service projects. Several troops worked together to make gifts for the first baby girl Read More
SC to host disability discussion on Monday
SHERIDAN — Sheridan College will host guest presenter Ben Anderson on Monday. The discussion will include dialogue relating to disabilities such as discrimination, getting an education and misdiagnosis. The discussion will be held in Presentation Hall W136 of the SC Whitney Building from 6-7:30 p.m. The college is located at 3059 Coffeen Avenue. For more Read More
‘Never Flinch’ scholarship available
SHERIDAN — The family of Sheridan High School assistant football coach Weston Johnson, who died after a two-year battle with melanoma cancer Jan. 17 at his home in Wray, Colo., has started a scholarship to honor Johnson’s memory. The “Never Flinch” Scholarship will be awarded to one graduating senior from Sheridan High School and one Read More
