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Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
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On Tuesday, October 15th, Larry Williams returned to Pine Bluffs to give a wonderful piece of history back to Pine Bluffs. Williams, who used to live in Pine Bluffs, had purchased Doc Morris's building back in 1982. With much construction and renovations - a new roof and inside remodeling, he turned it into his barbershop. The barbershop was up and running for eight years. During the renovations, Williams discovered many documents and things relating to Pine Bluffs, it citizens and history....
The residents of Burns have been concerned about the Burns Youth league. On the agenda for the night was more discussion about the Burns Youth League and different parts of the town. The Burns Town Council meet on October 14th. For public comment Trevor Madler had some concerns about the gravel on the south side of the north building. He requested a date for putting solid concrete in. The council will figure that out. For new business for the night was one renewal of a lease and and a new lease for an organization in the community. Hughes...
On the agenda for the evening was the Mobile Home /RV Park and the heaters at the community center. The Albin council meet on October 10th. The ambulance report was given by Zane Willert. There was a donation received in the memory of Bob Moore. The town of Albin, the Albin Ambulance crew and the board would like to thank the family for the donation. They have found some equipment for the new ambulance that is not too high in cost. The maintenance report was given by council member Bob Anderson. The lead report is due on October 16th. They...
To go to college or to not go to college, that is the question. The University of Wyoming has a summer High School Institute camp for Juniors that has been going on for 40 years. The students apply on line. Two Pine Bluffs High school Juniors attended the three weeks long camp this past summer. The students get to experience a bit of college life during this time, minus the homework. Thomas Reifschneider and Kenzie Storm had the honor to go and were able to enjoy the experience. Storm said, "We...
This month I would like to update you on a few projects in town that I mentioned earlier this summer. Work on the Prairie View Subdivision kicked off with a ground breaking ceremony on September 19th. It was great to see so many citizens and interested parties in attendance to help us celebrate this momentous day. I would like to recognize Kim Patterson and the Town staff for all their work in putting this great event together. Prospect Construction has been hard at work installing sewer lines, laying out roads and moving dirt. The Council has...
A centennial celebration of Cheyenne Eagle Scouts will be held on the evening of Friday, October 25th at the LCCC Clay Pathfinder Building. Everyone is invited to join the celebration and honor those who have achieved this important milestone in Scouting BSA. Come one, come all to this once-in-a-lifetime event! One-hundred years ago, the first Boy Scout in Cheyenne achieved the rank of Eagle. To celebrate this landmark occasion, a dinner gala will be held. Everyone including Eagle Scouts of all ages, friends, family, neighbors, coworkers, and...
"Doc, my right hip has been bothering me. Do you think I need a new hip?" "First, tell me more about your hip pain." Hip pain is a common complaint which can have a variety of causes. The first thing that comes to mind is arthritis of the hip joint. The hip is a ball and socket joint. The main upper leg bone, the femur, has a rounded top called the head. Under the head of the femur is the neck, which can often be what breaks when someone suffers a hip fracture. Arthritis and wear and tear over...
The U.S. Attorney for the District of Wyoming joins the U.S. Department of Justice and the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) in announcing $1,483,668 in domestic violence and victim services grants to combat intimate partner violence and assist victims of violence, survivors, and their families in Wyoming. This comes as the nation observes October as Domestic Awareness Month. Domestic violence is prevalent in nearly every Wyoming community, and affects all people regardless of age, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender, race,...
Turnout on day one of early voting in Laramie County set a record yesterday as 754 voters cast ballots ahead of the November General Election. According to Laramie County Clerk Debra Lee, the previous record, set in 2020, was 313. Early voting continues in the atrium of the Laramie County Governmental Complex, 309 W. 20th St., through Nov. 4. The early voting polling place is open weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., except for county holidays. There will be no early voting on Monday, Oct. 14, because of Columbus Day. Three satellite early voting option...
Rawlins, Wyo. - Oct. 9, 2024 - The University of Wyoming Extension has released a new, user-friendly resource to help gardeners, landowners and agricultural producers identify effective weed control options. The digital guide, which is presented in an easy-to-read table format, offers treatment suggestions for specific Wyoming state-designated noxious weeds, county-declared weeds and common garden weeds. Potential control methods for each weed are ranked as effective, somewhat effective and...
For the last few years, the garden at Linford Elementary School in Laramie has been dormant. With Laramie's short growing season that spans the months when school is out of session, it's been a challenge to keep the garden going. All of that changed this year when Linford librarian Stefanie Hunt connected with Cent$ible Nutrition Program (CNP) educator Ruth Lake. "I've helped with the garden in the past, and it was kind of in shambles the past couple years," said Hunt. "So, we wanted to partner...
Laramie, Wyo.-Oct. 15, 2024-The University of Wyoming is thrilled to announce the appointment of Matthew Helie as the new associate director of UW Extension, where he will provide leadership for the 4-H Youth Development program. As one of two associate directors, Helie will oversee 4-H educators statewide and guide the team at the Wyoming State 4-H Office. "Through the interview process, it became clear that Dr. Helie invests in people and has valued relationships through his career," says...
Local Breast Cancer Survivors Nicole Sisson The news that yourself or someone you know has cancer is a scary development in one's life. But for a woman to hear that she has breast cancer is a shock. Cancer in any form is scary and shocking. It can be an emotional roller coaster ride for the fighter and the family of that fighter. Nicole Sisson received such news when she had a mammogram two years ago. She went into get her yearly mammogram, and that is when they found the spot. It was so small...
Carsten Freeburg and the Hornets football team treated the number three team, the Saratoga Panthers, to a good ole fashioned butt whooping last Friday night. The Panthers were held scoreless until the last quarter while the Hornets flew around the field unmolested. The Hornets held on to their undefeated status in both the seasonal record of 6-0 and in conference play of 4-0. The Hornets won the game 7-63. The Hornets set the tone of the game in the first quarter. The Hornets defense held the...
The Burns Broncs hosted the 2-3 Upton/Sundance Bobcats last Friday. After losing their first two games the Broncs have gone 4-1 to be the number three seed in the conference. Their latest victory would come against the Bobcats and the Broncs wanted to make a statement, not to take them lightly. Quarterback Mason Medley completed six straight passes to take the Broncs from their own 37-yard line to the Bobcats one-yard line. They handed the ball off to Mason Terry who plowed through the Bobcats...
Wyoming News Now has named Carsten Freeburg as the Prep Athlete of the Week for the week of October 7th. Freeburg and the Hornets hosted the number three team in the 1A 9-man conference and dominated the game. The Hornets won the game 15-51. Carsten had the best game of his season throwing for 320 yards and four touchdowns. Freeburg also had 44 yards running and scored two touchdowns on the ground. In an interview Freeburg said, ""Our run game was slow, so the passing game really saved the day a...
The Lady Hornets hosted the Glenrock Lady Herders last Tuesday in a non-conference match up. The Lady Hornets are on a four-game winning streak and headed to Regionals. With the new arrangement of team in the conference the Lady Hornets have only faced one other team from their conference and have a 1-0 conference record. They have an 18-4 seasonal record, but according to Head Coach Werner, "We really have not faced anyone from our conference yet to see how we match up." Right now, he is just...
Last Tuesday the Lady Broncs traveled to Rawlins, Wyoming to face the Lady Outlaws in a conference match up. The Lady Outlaws are seeded third in the 3A conference ahead of the Lady Broncs and have a lot to prove before Regionals. The Lady Broncs are looking for their first conference win and would like to come home with another mark in the win column. The Lady Broncs ended up falling to the Lady Outlaws in three straight sets 3-0. The Lady Broncs didn't play badly. They were able to stay with...
Students work hard to build skills that help them in the future. Pine Bluffs National Honor Society David J Souders Chapter 11081 is thrilled to have such incredible students in the organization. This organization helps them with scholarships, leadership, service, and character. The students have to apply to be able to be in the organization. There are five teachers that look over the applications to determine if the student fits the criteria of the Pine Bluffs National Honor Society. These...
What is a triangle match? Basically, speaking, three teams get together and battle each other. There are no trophies or plaques, just the competition and bragging rights. Last Saturday the Lady Hornets competed against a couple of the best teams in the region. The Wright Lady Panthers and the Shoshoni Lady Wranglers. The Lady Hornets have a 19-4 record heading into the tournament and were looking to compete against a couple of the best teams and see where they stand. The first team they faced...
