Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
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After making nearly 5,000 gallons of sanitizer, Pine Bluffs Distilling is back to its normal operations, making unique vodka, whiskey, bourbon and rye. Chad Brown, co-owner and founder of Pine Bluffs Distilling, said the company has one more batch of sanitizer to finish, which will bring the total manufactured during the coronavirus pandemic to 5,000 gallons. Pine Bluffs Distilling was one of several distilleries and breweries in the state to win federal approval to manufacture sanitizer when...
Special announcement... • On July 4th, 2020, Mayor Alan Curtis and the Town Council have approved the use of fireworks until 10PM, for those who wish to join in celebration of Independence Day! • Just like graduation and prior July 4th celebrations, the Police Department would like to remind everyone that while fireworks are fun, they are also dangerous and could potentially damage property, injure someone or start a fire. In addition, please follow the below guidelines: 1. Talk to your neighbors before the show and be aware of people and pets...
As the COVID-19 began it's rage and shopping became almost impossible to get everyday it's, Pine Bluffs' Texas Trail Market became a new store of choice for many out of towners. These out of towners came from as far away as Alliance, Nebraska, Casper, Wyoming, and some far reaches of Colorado. While there were still limits to buying certain items, and sometimes customers were slightly disappointed, Texas Trail Market surpassed the level of small town market, and provided many of the items not...
Dale A. Sandberg, 74, of Burns, Wyoming passed away June 27, 2020 at his home. Dale was born March 5, 1946 in Cheyenne, Wyoming, a son of the late Earnest and Eunice (Snook) Sandberg. Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 5, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held on Monday, July 6th at 10:30 a.m. with the service location to be announced. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line at www.schrade...
With its annual banquet canceled because of the coronavirus, Pheasants Forever wants to give people a chance to win the quality firearms it puts up for silent auction every year as a fundraiser. The organization will hold a silent auction Thursday night at Pine Bluffs Distilling, where members of the public will be able to put in bids on some of the rifles, shotguns, handguns and even BB guns the group had planned to auction during its banquet in April. “We had all the guns for the banquet, so it’s like ‘Why don’t we try to sell what we can...
Pine Bluffs Unitied Methodist Church on Sunday, June 28th said their farewells to their Pastor Lesley Matschke, who is retiring and Sunday was her last Sunday service. Pastor Lesley is moving to Colorado for her retirement and wishes all the best to her congregation. The church will be having a new Pastor coming from Carpenter United Methodist Church - Gail Graves . Pastor Lesley served as the Pastor at Pine Bluffs Unitied Methodist Church for many years....
Summer is now in full swing and we're feeling every bit of it. I don't mean just the heat (and it hasn't been that bad) but the thunderstorms and hail, too. Just this week Cheyenne had hail nearly the size of tennis balls north of town. I had some small hail, but it didn't last long, thankfully. All I could do while it was coming down was watch and remember the hailstorm of August 5, 2018 when I lost everything in the garden. I was hoping and praying that wouldn't happen again. It gave me a...
High West Energy would like to congratulate the 16 students (and their parents) who have earned college scholarships for the 2020-2021 school year. These young men and women worked hard throughout their high school careers and then finished the last few months in an unusual way as the national response to COVID-19 prompted all students to complete the year from home. Regardless, this year's class of scholarship winners distinguished themselves among a competitive field with their achievements in...
For 244 years we, as a nation, have celebrated our independence from the British. Across the country there is fireworks, parades and celebrations. As history tells us of the resolution by Richard Henry Lee of Virginia..."Resolved: That these Unitied Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States, that they are absolved from all allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britian is and ought to be, totally...
Lanna Donn and Danielle Allman started the Burns Farmers Market 3 years ago at Lanna's house just east of Burns. They moved it to the lot next to the post office the following year, feeling it was more of a community event. There weren't a lot of vendors but they hung in there. This year they are in the town center park. Today there were several vendors and many visitors...
A full day of traditional Fourth of July activities is on tap for residents looking for ways to celebrate Independence Day on Saturday, from a barbecue to a fireworks show. The day will start with a potluck barbecue and open shoot at the Pine Bluffs Sportsman's Club at noon and wrap up with a fireworks show at Pine Bluffs Ballpark. The potluck at the Sportsman's Club will begin once the club's annual meeting ends at about 12:15 p.m., said club President Charles Cunningham. "I put on a nice...
CHEYENNE: The Primary Election is not until August 18, but voters may cast their ballot early starting Thursday, July 2, when the Laramie County Clerk opens the polling place in the atrium of the county building at 309 W. 20th Street in Cheyenne. Clerk Debra Lee said the atrium polling site will be open to voters from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, from July 2 through August 17, with the exception of legal holidays. Voters will enter the atrium door on Carey Avenue to vote or register. Signage will be posted to direct voters. Le...
The Platte Valley Tractor Pullers held their Annual Carpenter/Pine Bluffs Pull at the Ivan and Kim Kranz Farm on June 6, 2020. Michael Gifford, a senior in High School, from Douglas, Wyoming sang the "National Anthem" both days to open our pulls. We welcomed competitors from Wyoming, Colorado, and Nebraska. As we gathered to open the pulling for the weekend we spent time reflecting on all that Gerald (JR) Barkell did with and for our little club. His infectious smile will be missed in our...
Fornstrom Racing headed out to the races this past weekend and came home with second, third and fourth places. Doug Fornstrom finished 2nd in the first race and Jesse Fornstrom finished 4th with some problems with the car. The second race Jesse finished 2nd and Doug finished 4th due to problems with his car. The main event Jesse finished 3rd and Doug didn't finish with problems with his motor, this was the first race for Doug's car that they built,. Tim Bland finished second in all of his...
Hi. I'm Alison. Not many of you know me because I'm not one of the typical sports kids. But I am here to tell you how this quarantine is going for me. This is my senior year of high school. This spring was supposed to be filled with new and fun memories and experiences. Don't get me wrong, I made a lot of memories in the fall going on trips. The Corona Virus has affected all of us in different ways. I know a lot of my classmates were looking forward to track season. Some were looking forward to...
Come out to the "bluffs" on Tuesdays for a trek, refreshments and other activitiies. During a recent Tuesday trek, the youngsters had a great time climbing and then enjoying a scavenger hunt. According to Sonja Fornstrom, director "We had a great group on Tuesday and it was a beautiful day."...
Crossroads Community Church (located at 418 Pine Street, Pine Bluffs, WY) invites children in Pine Bluffs and the surrounding communities to Rocky Railway VBS: “Jesus’ Power Pulls Us Through”. A summer kids’ event called Rocky Railway VBS will be hosted at Crossroads from July 13 to July 16. At Rocky Railway, kids discover through life’s ups and downs that Jesus’ power pulls us through. Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play games and have snacks. Plus, kids will learn to look for evidence of God all ar...