Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
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Get out and vote! Only one item is on the November 7 ballot this year. Although it does not directly effect the town of Pine Bluffs, it does effect the tax dollars. The item on the ballot is for Laramie County Community College District to renovate and expand in several different areas of the curriculum. The District is requesting authorities to issue a general obligation bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $29,496,000 bearing a maximum rate or rates of interest not to exceed... Full story
Heading into winter many people are experiencing some crazy encounters with mother nature and her many little critters. As winter creeps around the corner, many wild animals are seeking shelter. These animals include raccoons, mice, opossums, and even skunks. Things on the priority list of some of these animals are of food/water, warmth, and shelter. Many of these animals will seek out animal food such as a bowl of cat or dog food you might have sitting outside for your beloved animals but... Full story
Donald L. Eggli, 84, of Pine Bluffs, died Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at his home in Pine Bluffs. He was born May 8, 1933 in Havens, Nebraska, a son to Roland and Martha (Born) Eggli. Don graduated from Fullerton High School in Nebraska, after high school he enlisted in the United States Army. He then attended trade school in Milford, Nebraska. Don married his wife, Jean on November 21, 1956 in Central City, Nebraska. She passed away on May 9, 2017. He was a member of the International... Full story
On November 4, the Pine Bluffs Historical High School will be hosting the 95th Anniversary banquet, social time is at 6;00 pm with dinner being served at 6:30 pm. The meal sure to be an enjoyable one with good food as well as the Special guest Ken Moore, PDG 6NE, Colorado. The Pine Bluffs chapter was founded on Nov. 2, 1922. Some of the early community project that was sponsored by the club were Easter Egg Hunts, Santa Claus and 30 years of Halloween Carnival. For 25 years the group sponsored the Student of the Quarter as well as the Henry... Full story
Time to change, the clocks that is. November 5 is the time to change the clocks back again. You have an extra hour to rest on Sunday. The history of the time change was first used in Canada in 1908. Little known fact that a few hundred Canadians on July 1, 1908, the residents of Port Arthur, Ontario, today’s Thunder Bay, turned their clocks forward by 1 hour to start the world’s first DST (Daylight Saving Time) period. The idea did not catch on globally until Germany introduced DST in 1916. If you think DST is a good idea, thank New Zea... Full story
Outside of Pine Bluffs, on the west side of I-80 interstate, is irrigated farm land that is planted in potatoes belonging to Donald Brown. A third generation potato farmer, he is also claim to "the last potato farmers" in the area. Which Brown grows approximately 4 different varieties. First "generation" of potatoes are started in a greenhouse with a slip of potato. Brown recommends that the ground rest every three years, to yield a better crop. Brown finds it interesting that in January 1940,... Full story
Cheyenne Veteran Affairs in conjunction with the American Legion Post 6 recently held their annual Cheyenne Homeless Veterans Stand Down. Area American Legions participated in this event as well as numerous other entities. Homeless veterans were able to get clothing, jackets, sleeping bags, their hair cut, and dental exams and much more. Lunch was served for the veterans free of charge. Governor Mead was present and working the serving line. "The Homeless Veterans Stand Down event is a great... Full story
CHEYENNE, Wyo. - Wyoming State Sen. Curt Meier and Wyoming State Rep. Eric Barlow were recognized Oct. 20 for their support of the Wyoming Military Department. Meier and Barlow each received the Patrick Henry Award from the Wyoming National Guard Association. The awards were presented during the Wyoming Military Department's annual Governor's Reception. The Patrick Henry award recognizes civic leaders or elected officials who distinguished themselves with outstanding and exceptional service to the armed forces. Barlow was recognized for his... Full story
William "Bill" Cushing was 19 years old when the first draft lottery was started. "I was surprised that my number was 23. So I knew if I didn't go to college I would be drafted right away." Cushing said. At that time someone could get a student deferment to attend college, but that ended a year or so later. "I was 'grandfathered' in so I made it through graduation from what is now the University of Nebraska at Kearney.'" Said Bill. One month after graduation his son was born and a month after... Full story
Games, goodies, food and pictures mixed with little costume adorned children and adults alike were at the Donald Eisenhauer American Legion Post 60 for the First Fall Festival. Members of the Auxiliary Unit 60 hosted the festival for anyone wanting to come. Children were given goody bags with treats, popcorn balls and more as they entered the building. As they went to each game and played they received more prizes. The last booth was a photo booth set up for the visitors to have their picture... Full story
What a fantastic game! For hosting the first home playoff game since 1949 the Hornets did not disappoint. Pine Bluffs boys played hard and left no room for mistakes. The Hornets had scored three touchdowns in the first 8 minutes. The score was 21 to 0. "I dont think we could've played any better or been more prepared this week, we had the mentality that Saratoga was going to come out play and hit hard but we knew we needed to play and hit just as hard if not harder. I couldn't have been happier... Full story
Pine Bluffs Lady Hornets fought hard at the Regional tournament. They played well most times but every once and a while it got the best of them. Coach Lisa Gilbert said," I am proud of the girls and the season we had together." Although they lost they are still very much optimistic for the new years coming. They believe that they will have many more amazing trips together and will miss their seniors as they move on to bigger and better things. Despite all their efforts they still managed to... Full story
