Diversification important in multiple respects
I’ve been in the electrical industry for over 26 years and have owned and operated Premier Electric in Sheridan since 2006.
Digging deeper into Thanksgiving
We are coming up on one of America’s favorite holidays.
Tips to navigate political discussions this Thanksgiving
I’ve written past columns about civility, divisiveness, throwing babies out with bathwater and the pure vitriol being spewed about all things political.
Striving for koselig
“There is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes.” This wisdom hails from Scandinavia, the happiest place on Earth — though I first [...]
Economic summit included stories of success, challenges to come
Gov. Mark Gordon’s business summit gathering in Cheyenne this week was good for Sheridan. We had featured companies, featured speakers and many Sheridan businesses and [...]
Celebrating past, future initiatives with DSA
The holiday season is just around the corner and I would like to thank everyone that continues to support Downtown Sheridan Association. Thank you to [...]
Sheridan not a ‘sleepy little town’ anymore
First, I want to establish that this letter represents my personal position alone and is in no way the official position of the city council [...]
Chamber encouraging a ‘Yes’ vote Tuesday
As a catalyst for business prosperity and a champion for a stronger community, the Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce demonstrates leadership by being an advocate [...]
Women supporting women
Last week, visitors filled a gallery of the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, sipping wine, chatting and exploring the striking photographs that lined the wall. [...]
Play your part in the fall musical
“Catch Me If You Can: The Musical” is onstage at the WYO, and — as the opening number promises — the theater’s fall fundraising production [...]
Ready to advocate on behalf of Sheridan, state
On Nov. 13, I’ll travel to Cody for the annual Wyoming Hospitality & Tourism Fall Summit. This year’s event will focus on elevating local advocacy [...]
Recognizing Dysautonomia Awareness Month
October is the month of Dysautonomia Awareness. Dysautonomia is a term many have never heard of. It is a term used to describe several different [...]
Word of the Day: Unique
Dear Readers, today’s Word of the Day is unique. Or as my mom would pronounce it, you-nih-kew. Unique, no matter how you choose to pronounce [...]
Interacting with art
“See, this could be a difficult area to paint,” said Jan Hodson as she moved her palette knife in small strokes across the canvas. For [...]
Falling into art
Did you know that Hans Kleiber was drawn to Wyoming by the U.S. Forest Service? In the early 1900s, the acclaimed German-born artist worked as [...]
What goes up must come down
This past Sunday, board members and volunteers took the flowers down on Main Street. The flowers were still in full bloom and gorgeous as ever. [...]
Wyoming’s Kanye-phobia
Last weekend, Kanye West performed one of his famed Sunday Services close to home. Thousands attended the event at the Buffalo Bill Center of the [...]
Business Retention, Expansion committee critical to economic climate
The Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce considers business retention and expansion a critical element in fulfilling the Chamber’s objective to actively promote a positive business [...]
Summer is over (now what?)
Officially, summer ends Monday, and what a summer it was in Sheridan County — huge events, grand openings for several new businesses, all the pomp [...]
Climate action in the bubble
“Climate change is the defining issue of our time and now is the defining moment to do something about it.” — UN.org Yesterday, millions of [...]
Coal is no longer king; Wyoming’s elected officials must lead
Two months after Blackjewel LLC abruptly declared bankruptcy, closed its Belle Ayr and Eagle Butte mines and locked out 600 Campbell County workers from their jobs, Wyoming remains in limbo.
Easier isn’t always easier
Seven years ago, renowned ultralight hiker/backpacker Andrew Skurka appeared at The Sports Lure to promote his then-newly published book, “The Ultimate Hiker’s Gear Guide.”
Reading is (my) life
From my earliest memories, I’ve wanted to read. At a very young age, I remember standing with my mom at Mass and trying to equate [...]
Stop wasting time, money on Ordinance 2202
The city council recently approved Charter Ordinance 2202 on a 6-1 vote, which authorized Mayor Roger Miller more oversight of the city administrator but where [...]
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