Articles from the October 13, 2022 edition
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Council moves to allow retail sales in industrial zones
The Sundance City Council is pursuing a change to its zoning regulations after a request from a local business owner made it clear that the current wording prevents retail sales from occurring in parts of the city designated as industrial. The...
Developers sidestep new county rules
A matter of weeks after approving new regulations that give the county a say in the large development projects going on around the county, the Crook County Commissioners heard last week that developers have already found a way to circumvent them....
Game wardens offer advice on dangerous predator encounters
Crook County's two new game wardens introduced themselves to the county commissioners last week and provided information on the rights of citizens if they find themselves face to face with a...
Homecoming 2022
To the theme of superheroes, it was a joyous Homecoming week for the students of Sundance High School....
Willa Rose Beck
Willa Rose Beck was born on April 8, 1924 to Norma and Albert C. "Trusty" Moore on their ranch on the Little Missouri River near New Haven in northeastern Wyoming. She was the youngest of three children with her brother, Norman C. "Sonny" and sister,... Full story
Jean Marie Ericsson
Jean Marie Ericsson, age 86 of Alzada, Montana, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2022, at Belle Estate. She was loved dearly by her family and will be greatly missed. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., followed by an open house reception until... Full story
New Clerk
Theresa Curren was sworn in by Mayor Paul Brooks last week as the new Clerk Treasurer for the City of Sundance. Curren will serve out the remainder of her term as County Assessor and take over the...
Service recognition
Jean Lenz was presented a certificate last week for her years of service to Crook County....
Card of Thanks
Our Thanks We want to thank all of you wonderful folks who were so kind when Phyllis passed away, the kind words and support, the food for the celebration of life and donations to the memorial. And a very special heartwarming thanks to all of the... Full story
Peek at the Past
100 Years Ago October 12, 1922 Mr. and Mrs. Mel Dudrey are the parents of a fine boy baby born Monday. This is the first grandchild in the Dudrey family, and the youngster is receiving most unusual...
Council hears of progress on court issue
At last week’s regular meeting, the Sundance City Council heard that progress has been made on the municipal court issue. The city has not had a municipal court judge for the last couple of years after opting, as a cost-saving measure, to instead...
Neiman named UW Medallion Service Award honoree
Jim Neiman is among four University of Wyoming graduates set to be honored for their professional achievements and support of the university during Homecoming week this year. Neiman is the Medallion Service Award recipient for 2022, which recognizes...
Students step into the past
Students from the 4th and 7th grades of the Hulett School, taught by Anna Backen and Josh Willems respectively, enjoyed visiting the Vore Buffalo Jump on October 5. These students study Wyoming...
CCMSD moves to create new foundation
The board of trustees has moved to officially create a new foundation for Crook County Medical Services District (CCMSD) that will operate as an internal arm of the district. The board voted on Friday to file the articles of incorporation with the...
This Side of the Pond
It’s always nice to hear that one of my compatriots has been enjoying a dish from my homeland, even when they didn’t know that was where it was from. I’d thought the clue was in the name, but even a feature so defining doesn’t work if...
Young adults asked to complete Wyoming Health Survey
Young adults across the state are being asked by the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) to complete a brief survey about substance use and other health-related behaviors. Current Wyoming residents ages 18-29 are eligible for the anonymous survey,...
This Week at Your Library
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Wyoming looks to grow its manufacturing sector
CASPER — Wyoming leaders are effectively laying the groundwork for manufacturing sector growth, but the state’s new industries and shifting workforce will need continued support in the years ahead, panelists said at an economic development event...
Ballot includes increasing judges' retirement age
CHEYENNE — Among the many decisions voters will make in the Nov. 8 general election, they will consider whether Wyoming Supreme Court justices and district court judges could retire five years later. Amendment B was passed out of the Wyoming...
Wyoming News Briefs
Firefighters rescue trapped man from 15-feet below ground GILLETTE (WNE) — Firefighters rescued a construction worker who was trapped about 15-feet below ground level near West 4J Road and Jayhawker Street Thursday afternoon. The man was...
Crook County Sheriff's Office
Sept. 26 – Traffic accident with damage. Assisted Wyoming Highway Patrol. Business check. Civil standby. Disturbance. Controlled substance problem. Paper service. Three sets of fingerprints. Two reports of suspicious person/circumstances. Three...
Circuit Court
Speeding – Irenemarie Kennedyarllentar, Mission Viejo, CA, 92/75, $145; Tsvetonka Ybarra, Casper, WY, 88/75, $125; Kyle B. Koons, Bucyrus, OH, 48/30, $150; Paul Meyer, Herington, KS, 97/75, $180; Julia Miller, Broomfield, CO, 91/70, $165; Kelly...
Bids
Invitation to Bid: The Town of Hulett, Wyoming will accept sealed bids for the purchase of Lot 1 in Red Devil Drive Addition Phase 2 to the Town of Hulett, Crook County, Wyoming, according to the... Full story
Meeting
Meeting Notice The Crook County Medical Services District (CCMSD) Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on October 21, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. at the Sundance State Bank Meeting Room. The meeting will also be hosted via Zoom. The Zoom webinar...
Probate
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT WITHIN AND FOR CROOK COUNTY, STATE OF WYOMING IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CLARA POTTER Deceased. Probate No. 5900 NOTICE OF PROBATE TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN SAID ESTATE: You are hereby... Full story