Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
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WYO HELP is calling for renters in Crook County who experienced financial hardship during the pandemic to make use of the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). The program was created to help those who have been struggling to make rent, utility and internet payments due to COVID-19. ERAP is a new federal program that has distributed $25 billion throughout the nation for households unable to pay rent and utilities due to the pandemic. Of that funding, $180 million is now available for eligible Wyoming renters. Though ERAP is administered b...
Worland residents line up to watch the procession bringing the remains of 1st Lt. Alva Ray Krogman to his hometown of Worland on Monday. Krogman, a member of the U.S. Air Force, was lost over Laos in 1967 and his remains were recently returned to the United States. After being flown to Billings, Montana, on Monday, the remains were brought to Worland by the Wyoming Patriot Guard Riders and escorted by law enforcement officers from each community they passed through. Services for Krogman were...
1 Years Ago July 28, 1921 At the Commercial club meeting Monday ways and means were discussed on giving a fair this year, and it was decided to give a one day harvest festival on Saturday, Sept. 10. Crops in the east part of the county are below average this year, and it is expected to draw on the western section for exhibits, the best of which will be sent to Douglas for the state fair. A fine program of entertainment will be provided and the premium list will be enlarged over that of last year. Ripley brothers of Hulett made quite a...
Cynthia Gail Schlau, 62, of Sundance, Wyoming, passed away on Thursday July 15, 2021, at the Crook County Memorial Hospital in Sundance. The Schlau family is celebrating the life of Gail, who was known to most people as “Gator”. She was born a daughter of Robert and Ann (Belk) Morgan on June 6, 1959, in Covington, Tennessee. She grew up in Munford, Tennessee, and it was there Gail met the love of her life, Mark Schlau, and the two were married in 1977. To this union two sons were born: Nicholas and Matthew. In 1981, Gail and her family mov...
Bruce Dean Daane passed away at the age of 58 July 8, 2021 in Sundance, Wyoming. Bruce was a very talented mechanic tech who leaves behind his father, Al Daane; his mother, Shirley Leas; stepfather, Craig Leas; his sister Tammy (and Ron) Burtz; his stepbrother, Mark (and Valarie) Taylor; many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends; and last, but not least, his beloved kitty Shadow who he adored. In lieu of services, a memorial fund has been established in his name to the senior center in Sundance, PO Box 648....
Michael William Duvall was born on February 6 right in the middle of the great blizzard of 1949 in Torrington, Wyoming, to Dillard and Freda (Richardson) Duvall. Mike was their first son. He grew up and attended school in Sundance, Wyoming. After a short time in Lingle and then Riverton, Wyoming, he moved to Jackson, Wyoming, where he remained until he passed away on July 11, 2021. For over 30 years Mike was a client of Community Entry Service and loved the independent life style that CES helped him to enjoy. He worked at the Super 8 for many y...
Crook County Natural Resource District (CCNRD) June 1st Regular Board Meeting Minutes CALL MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 12:04 pm by Vice Chairman Lily Altaffer at the Sundance USDA Service Center. ATTENDANCE Board: Lily Altaffer, Kim Fundaun, Wanda Burget, Wayne Garman (call in) Employees: Sarah Anderson, Bridget Helms, Jake Blackstone, Carmen Horne-McIntyre (Call in) Guests: NRCS District Conservationist Keela Deaton, Kelly Dennis, Doug Watson OPEN ISSUES TO DISCUSS NRCS Update Ms. Deaton gave an update on her office...
Crook County Natural Resource District (CCNRD) June 30th Special Board Meeting Minutes CALL MEETING TO ORDER at 9:02 am by Chairman Wayne Garman at the Sundance USDA Service Center. ATTENDANCE Board: Kim Fundaun, Wanda Burget, Wayne Garman Employees: Sarah Anderson, Bridget Helms, Carmen Horne-McIntyre (Call in) OPEN ISSUES TO DISCUSS Financials A motion to pay the bills was made by Ms. Burget and seconded by Mr. Fundaun. Motion carried. The FY 2021 Budget Vs Actuals and the FY 2022 Final Budget was given for review in advance of next week’s b...
County Treasurer Mary Kuhl was arrested on Friday afternoon on a felony charge of unauthorized use of monies, a felony punishable by up to two years' imprisonment, a $5000 fine or both. Kuhl has also been charged with three misdemeanors: official misconduct and two counts of issuing false certificate. She was arrested following an investigation by the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation. Bond has been set at $10,000. This is a breaking story. Full information will be published in the...
