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SHERIDAN — Since 2011, Sheridan College has been using a cadre of students to serve as ambassadors to the school’s donors. The group, called Student Partners, was on the scene Friday at the president’s eighth annual donor recognition luncheon. “They’re wonderful human beings,” said Val Burgess, who sits on the Sheridan College Foundation Board of… Continue Reading
SHERIDAN — The extended weather forecasts might look good, but November in Wyoming means the snow is coming, and likely soon. When inclement weather does hit, the city of Sheridan’s Streets Department will be ready. Armed with years of experience and an extensive plan, the city strives to keep streets safe and drivable all winter… Continue Reading
SHERIDAN — The Social Order of the Beaucant Sheridan Assembly #131 donated $1,200 recently. The donation was made to the organization’s Supreme President Lynda Derby on Nov. 2 and will support the Knight’s Templar Eye Foundation. The foundation helps with eye disease research at a national level. Continue Reading
SHERIDAN — Lynn Gordon plans to focus on depression, anxiety and growth for the next round of Brown Bag and After Hours lectures. The presentations set for Tuesday and Wednesday will focus on grief and dealing with the loss of someone or something. The After Hours lecture is on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. There will… Continue Reading
SHERIDAN — A community blood drive will take place Tuesday from 1:30-5 p.m. at Clearmont Elementary School. Those planning to donate can see the United Blood Services website, bloodhero.com, to schedule an appointment. Use the sponsor code “arvadaclearmont.” Donors can also call 1-800-365-4450 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are also welcome. Donors should bring a… Continue Reading
SHERIDAN — First United Methodist Church will host its Holiday Express bazaar Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church. The change of location is due to construction at First United Methodist Church. Items for sale will include gift baskets, decorations, baked goods, crafts and more. Rolls and coffee will be available… Continue Reading
SHERIDAN — The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1560 will host an open house Wednesday in honor of Veterans Day. Complimentary food will be provided beginning at noon. The VFW will also have a large display of military memorabilia for viewing. All members, veterans and the public are invited to attend the open house. The… Continue Reading
SHERIDAN — Nearly every family has Thanksgiving traditions. Mom or dad spends the day in the kitchen with various others creating a dinner that will put everyone into a food-induced coma. Families say their thanks and prayers before digging into the meal. They let the wishbones dry for days after the holiday then break it… Continue Reading
SHERIDAN— As a year-long study gets underway to assess the feasibility of cloud-seeding in the Bighorn Mountains, we thought we’d dig in on the science behind what many think of as man-made clouds. What is cloud-seeding? Cloud-seeding is just what you might think: planting “seeds” that will help clouds grow in the atmosphere, producing more… Continue Reading
Locals seek out indoor recreation as the temperature drops SHERIDAN — The days are getting shorter; the nights are getting colder. It’s simply time to bid farewell to the warm summer days and brace for winter. Most will want to limit their time out in the cold. The weather makes it pretty easy to come… Continue Reading
SHERIDAN — Downtown Sheridan Association board members, staff and community leaders showed their appreciation to volunteers, new business owners and other entrepreneurs during the DSA Appreciation Dinner Monday at the Best Western Sheridan Center. Margaret Sare received the “Outstanding Service Award” for her 10 years as an active board member for the DSA. Bonnie Gregory… Continue Reading
Sheridan County Commission staff meeting 9 a.m. Monday Second floor Commission Library Sheridan County Courthouse 224 S. Main St. • Call to order • Consider permanently rescinding Resolution 15-08-016 partial fire restrictions in Sheridan County • Consider the statement of consideration for property deeded to Sheridan County School District 1 • Staff/elected reports • Adjourn… Continue Reading
SHERIDAN — Local resident Val Burgess will speak at the Sheridan Senior Center on Wednesday at 1 p.m. Burgess will present “War Voices.” Burgess delivers moving stories about veterans and has told many stories of World War II veterans and prisoners of war. The Senior Center’s “Wall of Honor” will also be on display beginning… Continue Reading
SHERIDAN — Two organizations will hold ceremonies to honor local service members on Veterans Day. On Wednesday at 10 a.m., the Sheridan Veterans Affairs Medical Center will hold its annual ceremony in the auditorium on campus. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. Tongue River Middle School teacher Robert Griffin will speak at the… Continue Reading
SHERIDAN — Sheridan High School students will present Thornton Wilder’s three-act play “Our Town” beginning Thursday. The drama tells the story of the fictional American small town of Grover’s Corners between 1901 and 1913 through the everyday lives of its citizens. Tickets to attend are $7 for adults, $5 for students and children age 10… Continue Reading
SHERIDAN — The next “Casual Conversations in History” discussion will focus on the “Ranches of Northern Sheridan County.” The program will be held from 10-11 a.m. at the Sheridan Senior Center on Wednesday. Historian Helen Laumann will lead the event. “Casual Conversations in History” is sponsored by the Sheridan County Historical Society. Discussions are free… Continue Reading
SHERIDAN — A familiar face will be taking over some of the city’s biggest events. Longtime Sheridan resident Zoila Perry will soon take over as the Downtown Sheridan Association’s events coordinator. Perry’s new position was announced as the events coordinator Wednesday. “I took the job because I really enjoy event planning,” Perry said. “I wanted… Continue Reading
SHERIDAN— Sheridan County commissioners lifted fire restrictions in place since July 31 and the County Planning and Zoning Commission approved permits for a quarry and for gas production storage and field offices at meetings Thursday. Chiefs of the local rural fire districts recommended ending the restrictions Thursday because the recent precipitation has reduced fire risks. … Continue Reading
Man who allegedly stole from company pleads not guilty SHERIDAN — A man charged with defrauding a local business out of tens of thousands of dollars through a “grand scheme” pleaded not guilty to two charges Thursday. Wayne Bumbaca, 45, of Sheridan, faces one count of felony theft and a count of misdemeanor theft of services, crimes… Continue Reading
SHERIDAN — The Sheridan College Museum of Discovery will present the next offering in its lecture series Wednesday at 7 p.m. The lecture will take place at the museum and is free and open to the public. Georgia Knauss, the paleontology lead at SWCA Environmental Consultants, will present “Historic Lagerstattens — Wyoming to Germany —… Continue Reading
SHERIDAN — The Sheridan County Fulmer Public Library’s Tween Club will gather to learn about animal identification Tuesday at 3:45 p.m. The Tween Club meets every Tuesday at 3:45 p.m. Topics planned for the rest of the year include ducks, silent films, biomimicry and more. For additional information, contact the library at 674-8585. The library… Continue Reading
SHERIDAN — The Kalif Shrine will host “Stop That Villain” comedy theater on Oct. 12-14. The show will begin at 7:30 p.m. Oct.12 and Oct. 13. The Oct. 14 event will also include a dinner. Dinner starts at 6 p.m. with the play following at 7 p.m. The play follows Rip Roquefort, who barely makes… Continue Reading
SHERIDAN — Sheridan’s new commercial air service — Denver Air Connection — will be the topic of the next Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce luncheon. The event is set for Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. at the Sheridan Holiday Inn. Attendees are encouraged to bring their questions regarding the new service. In addition, a special recognition… Continue Reading
Update: 11:30 a.m. BIGHORN MOUNTAINS — Friday at approximately 5:30 a.m., Sheridan Area Search and Rescue was activated to help locate an overdue hunter. He returned to his home at approximately 9:20 a.m. after spending the night in the mountains. The hunter has been identified as 49-year-old Story resident John Stauffer. On Thursday, Stauffer and a… Continue Reading
SHERIDAN — Retired historian and former Wyoming politician, Dr. Pete Simpson, will return to Sheridan College during the Spring 2016 semester to teach a two-credit political science course titled “Wyoming’s Political Identity.” The course is designed to explore the political culture of Wyoming with an eye to discovering what might be special or unique about… Continue Reading
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