Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
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PINE BLUFFS, WY (March 20, 2019) - Boutique farm-to-distillery spirits made by Pine Bluffs Distilling have been awarded top marks in a national craft spirits competition. Pine Bluffs Distilling's Lodgepole Creek Bourbon and Muddy Creek Bourbon both won bronze medals in the American Distilling Institute's (ADI) judging of craft spirits. "We're honored our first two brown spirits were recognized by industry leaders and proud to have earned the bronze, said Chad Brown, co-owner of Pine Bluffs...
Farmers State Bank of Burns started in the banking business May 5, 1919. There were 32 stockholders that incorporated the bank. According to Andrew L. Kendig, Cashier, he had to ride from Torrington in a snow storm and trade horses at Horse Creek in order to reach Burns to open the bank. Mr. Kendig operated the bank until about 1930 when he left to run the Federal Land Company which was the forerunner of the Federal Land Banks. Clarence Schliske took over the operation of the bank in 1930 and...
This past Saturday the Laramie County Republican Party Central Committee met at LCCC to held its elections for new officers. Officers are elected in March of odd-numbered years and serve for a period of two years. Although its officers are not term limited, they seldom serve more than one term. The officers that are required to be elected at this meeting are the Chairman, Vice Chairman, Vice Chairwoman, Secretary, State Committee Man and State Committee Woman. The officers form the Executive Boa...
Hear the heartwarming stories of how Northwest Battle Buddies service dogs have changed the lives of our American Heroes and be inspired by the the founder and CEO Shannon Walker’s vision for 2019. CODY, WY. – Northwest Battle Buddies, a nonprofit that provides specially trained service dogs to combat Veterans battling PTSD, is honoring our Veterans and raising funds to support service dogs being raised and trained in the Cody community at its “Freedom Gala” on May 4th at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West. The event is open to the public...
This past weekend more than 200 people attended the 5th Annual Wyoming Bee College at the Laramie County Community College. The Laramie County Extension Service hosts this intensive educational opportunity each year to help citizens, landowners, and those involved in the agricultural community understand bees and their importance to our environment. The conference was developed by our own Laramie County Horticulturalist, Catherine Wissner, and has become so popular that people come from all...
FBLA stands for Future Business Leaders of America. FBLA helps students develop the leadership skill and business knowledge they need to excel in any career. It helps kids get ready for college and their careers through a variety of leadership. FBLA has many goals for your student and for them to get ready. Here are some of the goals that FBLA is trying to accomplish with your kids: To develop competent, aggressive business leadership. To strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and...
Marti L. Mace self taught herself to play the bagpipes as a means of relaxation, and while there is family history for bagpipes she is the first in five generations to play. Mace was selected to play in France at the 75th Commemoration of Raid of August 19, 1942 with other bagpipers. She was the only American selected. She traveled to France and participated at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial. Mace can be found often at the Veteran's Hospital, and plays at final service for the...
Growing strong entering their second year, the Pine Bluffs Girl Scouts Troop 1431 recently exhibited their skills in promoting their Girl Scout Cookies! Troop Leader Kyla Gortney helped the Girl Scouts form a troop in Pine Bluffs. Troop 1431 has grown to twelve girls and are hoping with the news and activities in the community more will join. "Last weekend we had an overnight trip to the Denver Zoo, and are planning a big campout this summer. We are hoping to campout at Laramie Peak west of...
Junior Bulldogs Tournament Greeley, CO 8 & Under Division Jesse Gortney was 2nd in the 45# bracket. Round 1 - Jacob Anderson (Junior Bulldogs) won by decision over Jesse Gortney (Tri-State Grapplers) (Dec 4-2) Round 2 - Jesse Gortney (Tri-State Grapplers) won by fall over Colton Leffler (Eaton Reds) (Fall 1:00) Round 4 - Jesse Gortney (Tri-State Grapplers) won by fall over Tucker Graham (HRA) (Fall 0:53) Round 5 - Jesse Gortney (Tri-State Grapplers) won by fall over Henry Ziegler (Junior Bulldogs) (Fall 0:33) 10 & Under Division Jesse Gortney w...
The race is on! Members of the Scouting BSA Pack 109 of Pine Bluffs hosted a Pinewood Derby at the Pine Bluffs Community Center on Sunday, March 24. Approximately thirty-five views watched as the cub scouts, boy scouts and girl scouts vied for the checkered flag for victory. The classes for the races were: Tiger Den, Wolf Den, Bear Den, Webelo Den, Pack Race (open to all Dens), Open class open to all scouts and their families and Renegade Class(Cars up to 10 oz). In the Open Class race scouts...
