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The Pine Bluffs Hornets defeated Wind River 73-68 to claim the school's second 2A state basketball title in three years. The Lady Hornets also had a successful tournament, bringing home a consolation trophy. For more state basketball coverage, see B1....
A Pine Bluffs Town Council member admonished town crews to improve snow removal Monday. In a tense exchange, Council Member Mike Ragsdale told Public Works Director Jerry Lamb he is frustrated with snow removal, particularly in downtown areas. Ragsdale said residents have expressed concerns that area businesses have been inaccessible following significant snow storms, particularly for senior citizens and people with disabilities. “We have handicapped ramps that we don’t clean out good enough so elderly ladies can’t get their cars up there...
Pine Bluffs municipal court is returning to its old home at the historic high school. Municipal court was historically held at the old Pine Bluffs High School prior to the start of construction at the new elementary school. In order to make room for elementary school students, court was moved to Pine Bluffs town hall. With students moving into the new school late last year, court was able to move back to its original home. The town will pay the Pine Bluffs Heritage Society, which operates the...
Donald Dean Willoughby of Pine Bluffs, Wyoming, passed away at his home surrounded by family on February 27, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 5, 2018 at the Crossroads Community Church in Pine Bluffs with Pastor Dan DeBruyn officiating. Burial will be held in the Potter Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. on Monday. Visitation will be held on Monday at the church in Pine Bluffs from 9:30 a.m. until service time. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to view Dean's Tribute...
Willadean R. (Gossett) Maurer, 77, of Minatare, died Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at Regional West Medical Center. At her request, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life gathering will take place from 1 PM to 5 PM on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at the United Methodist Church in Pine Bluffs. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Minatare Public Library, a place very close to her heart. Online condolences may be left by visiting her Tribute Page at www.dugankramer.com...
The families of Sarah Gordon and Jordan Marquardt are pleased to announce their engagement to be married! Sarah is the daughter of John and Charlene Gordon of Carpenter. She graduated from Burns High School and the University of Wyoming with a Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Business. She currently works at the Farm Services Agency in Cheyenne. Jordan is the son of Greg and Joleen Marquardt of Pine Bluffs. He graduated from PB High School and the University of Wyoming with a Bachelor's Degree...
Time for what, you may ask. Well, the first day of spring is March 20th and that means it's nearly time to start those new plants, so they'll be ready to set out once the weather warms up. In fact, it's time now to start thinking about what seeds you're going to buy and where are you going to plant them when they are ready. As you go through this process, you'll need to answer a few questions. To begin with, you'll need to know where you want to put plants. Are the areas sunny, shady or maybe...
On March 9, the music department at Pine Bluffs High School will be holding its annual Music Bingo Night at Pine Bluffs Elementary School at 5pm. On the menu is a bowl of chili, enchilada or cinnamon roll and drink. The chili feed for anyone over the age of 12 is only $7, anyone 12 and under is only $5. Bingo cards are $2 each or 3 for $5, special bingo cards are $1 or $2. Raffle Drawings for beef quarters are $2 per ticket or 6 for $10. Many of the music students have volunteered to help...
Rhonda A. Rasgorshek was raised in a military home. She was born at Grand Forks AFB, North Dakota, went to school at Edwards AFB in California, and then transferred down to Howard AFB, Panama with her father, James Merryfield. Merryfield was active duty in the United States Air Force. Rasgorshek moved again, but this time to Kimball, Nebraska, while her dad finished his tour in Panama. Upon his completion, Rasgorshek and her family joined her father in Illinois, where her dad would be stationed...
Pine Bluffs doesn't know how to lose on the basketball court. At least that's how they played this year. The Hornets capped off yet another unforgettable season this weekend with a 2A Boys State Championship in Casper. Pine Bluffs finished the tournament Friday night with a 73-68 win over Wind River. Many will remember last year's semifinals loss against the same team at state. But it wasn't on the players' minds. "We never really talked about getting back at Wind River," head coach Tyler...
The Pine Bluffs Lady Hornets certainly didn't plan on losing their first game in the 2A Wyoming Girls State Basketball Tournament held last week. Unfortunately, that's how their state tournament started, but they were able to come away with a consolation win. The Lady Hornets got off to a slow start against Lovell, giving up 24 turnovers. "We did not play good basketball against Lovell," head coach Lindsey Forbes said. "You can't give up 24 turnovers and expect to win." Forbes said she thought...
Getting into the state championships for basketball is hard enough, but having all eyes on you as a player is even more difficult. The Most Valuable Player, Haize Fornstrom, didn't even seem to flinch. Going into state the Hornets had only lost one game to Big Horn so the confidence level was pretty high. "I knew that we could do it. I felt pretty good, just going into the game. I felt like the guys had progressed this year and we did better as a team. That we could win," said Fornstrom....
In a time when horse racing across the nation is suffering Wyoming jumps up and leads the way with the new technology of historic racing terminals, one of the few states in the nation to permit the public to bet on historic races using self-service terminals at Off Track Betting sites throughout the Cowboy State. The revenue from these terminals has been used as a way to restore the viability of the state’s horse racing industry as well as securing some economic stability for the state. In 2017 the combined total handle for the Historic R...
Pine Bluffs Distilling's 'Rock Ranch Vodka' a hit with guests attending Wyoming Governor's Tourism and Hospitality Conference Pine Bluffs, WY (February 27, 2018) – Hospitality and Pine Bluffs Distilling's 'Rock Ranch Vodka' flowed freely at the Wyoming Governor's annual Tourism and Hospitality Conference in Cheyenne February 26-27. Instead of tending bar, Pine Bluffs Distilling owner and operator Chad Brown along with master distiller Erica Unruh and Michael Davidson tended their display b...
Cheyenne – The Clifford P. Hansen Memorial Scholarship is in remembrance of Clifford Hansen, who was known as a Teton county rancher, Past President of Wyoming Stock Growers Association, the Governor of Wyoming and a U.S. Senator. The Memorial Scholarship was established through contributions received in memory of Senator Hansen and other departed WSGA leaders. It recognizes an outstanding college student pursuing an education related to Wyoming’s agriculture or natural resources. WSGA believes that continuing education is an important ass...
As we enter the home stretch of the 64th Wyoming State Legislature Budget Session, the House of Representatives continues to work on legislation important to every Wyoming citizens. There are still dozens of bills under consideration in the House to protect personal freedoms and Second Amendment Rights, improve our education system and diversify our economy while advancing existing industries including energy and agriculture. The legislature is working on a number of bills in support of...
Cheyenne, Wyoming - The Wyoming House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation yesterday to establish a state fair endowment and matching funds account to ensure the longterm viability of the Wyoming State Fair. "The Wyoming State Fair is a storied part of Wyoming's history. It's a celebration of the very best of Wyoming," said the lead bill sponsor, Representative Bill Henderson (HD-41). "It's where we showcase our culture and heritage. It's where our kids compete in rodeo. It's where...
March 5, 2018 – Cheyenne, WY - The Laramie County Fair Board is pleased to announce the selection of Sophia Auer, Bethany Ocheskey, Madison Hughes, and Rudy Nesvik as the 2018 Laramie Fair Ambassadors. The Ambassador Scholarship Program is open to Laramie County youth ages 16-21. They have to have participated in the Laramie County Fair in the past or plan to participate in the upcoming year. Sophia Auer is a senior at Cheyenne Central High School. She is President of the Legacy 4-H Club and a...
