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  • Going to State

    Nov 9, 2017

  • Proclamation made naming November 13-17 Apprenticeship Week

    Amy Votruba|Nov 9, 2017

    Today November 7, 2017 Mayor Allen Curtis, for the town of Pine Bluffs, proclaimed the week of November 13 thru 17, 2017, Pine Bluffs' apprenticeship week. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the National Apprenticeship Act, signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on August 16 1937, which established the apprenticeship system. This act has shaped skill training, for generations of american workers. Apprenticeship continues to provide state of the art training. It uses a "earn while you lea... Full story

  • Traffic soon to be back to normal on I-80 at Pine Bluffs

    Amy Votruba|Nov 9, 2017

    Eastbound lane of I-80 is scheduled to be open sometime this week. Traffic should be back to normal by Friday or Saturday. "The I806199-Pine Bluffs Marginal project is coming along well," per Kevin Erickson, Resident Engineer for Wyoming Department of Transportation. The prime contractor SEMA Construction, Inc. will have everything that is necessary, to safely open the eastbound lane of I-80 for the traveling public. Some minor task are still being worked on, and will be throughout the... Full story

  • New Snow removal plan adopted by Town Pine Bluffs

    Amy Votruba|Nov 9, 2017

    Discussion and approval of the snow and ice removal plan for the town of Pine Bluffs was the focus of this weeks town council meeting. It is helpful for the residents of Pine Bluffs to keep in mind that the same four or five public works employees are the same public works people that are tending to any electrical issues. This may mean that if a power outage occurs, it will take presidents over snow removal on a priority 2 snow plowing. The purpose of this plan is to establish guidelines and... Full story

  • Hazel Mae Gensel

    Nov 9, 2017

    Hazel Mae Gensel, 94, of Pine Bluffs, Wyoming, passed away Friday, October 27, 2017, at Granite Rehabilitation and Wellness Center in Cheyenne. Hazel was born March 18, 1923, in Pine Bluffs, daughter of Ford and Cora Faye (Rinehart) Marquiss. As a young adult, Hazel taught elementary students at a small country school. More recently, she enjoyed working as a grocery store clerk. Her many interests included working on puzzles, listening to music, bowling and walking. She also enjoyed being a... Full story

  • Beef - Duello Style

    Dawnna Merryfield|Nov 9, 2017

    Dave Duello is a well seasoned cattle rancher in the Pine Bluffs area. The ranch he works is better known as Duello Cattle Company. His main focus as a cattle rancher is to produce a specific quality of cattle. The Duello Cattle Company has only been around about 10 years. This ranch is known for their breeding through AI (artificial insemination) and embryo transferring. Duello was born in eastern Iowa. He moved to western Nebraska 15 years ago. After he graduated college in Scottsbluff... Full story

  • More Than Just a Day

    Elizabeth Syvanen Post Student Reporter|Nov 9, 2017

    Although it's rarely talked about, unless around certain parts of the year, Veteran's day is something that has touched every person in America, regardless of their awareness. Without the sacrifice of so many men and women, people all over would not have the freedoms that they do today. The veterans of the United States of America have fought for us, not themselves. Just think, would you rather be sitting in your living room drinking that nice, steaming cup of coffee or tea, or sitting outside... Full story

  • Justin C. Trout A Veteran's Story

    Penny Merryfield|Nov 9, 2017

    Justin Trout traded uniforms to become a Navy gunners mate. Originally from Debec, Colorado, Trout and his family moved to the Scottsbluff, Nebraska area when he was a young man. He graduated from Scottsbluff and went into law enforcement. After the academy, Trout the head of security for Colorado Northwest College in Rangely, Colorado from 1998-2000. It was during this time, he began to down police work as a career and joined the Navy in 2000. Trout traded uniforms and did the Navy proud. He... Full story

  • Traveling incognito, Thomas the Train stops in Pine Bluffs.

    Nov 9, 2017

  • Postal Changes concerning delivery

    Amy Votruba|Nov 9, 2017

    Change of any kind, be it good, bad or just taking time to get use to it, is what the Hillsdale, Burns and Carpenter resident are encountering, with the newly appointed postmaster, Mathew Hinkle . Hillsdale, Burns and Carpenter towns people are wrestling with the new implementation of the standard postal service delivery methods. A meeting was scheduled for Oct. 24 at 1:00 p.m. Representation by several members of the three small communities, Karmen Rossi (representative for Liz Cheney office),... Full story

  • Salem Cementery from the past yet still serving

    Amy Votruba|Nov 9, 2017

    Northwest of Pine Bluffs, about 12 miles, is the Salem Cemetery. Mark Lanning, is a board member, as well as, now the Secretary of the Salem Cemetery Association. Per Lanning, confusion regarding the name of the small town Lindbergh, is that it once was named Salem. However Salem was a community about a mile west of the cemetery. Salem Post Office was established on December 24, 1888 with Swan J. Falk as postmaster. It was discontinued on April 15, 1914, per Wyoming State Library website.... Full story

  • Are you the next Mrs. Pine Bluffs?

    Nov 9, 2017

    PARKER, CO – November 7, 2017 – The Mrs. Wyoming America Pageant is now accepting applications from married women to represent Pine Bluffs as a State Finalist in the 2018 pageant being held next spring. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, a resident of Wyoming and U.S. citizen, and married at the time of the pageant to be considered. “We are looking for articulate, well-rounded, beautiful married women with an interest in trying something new as majority of our ladies have never participated in a pageant before,” stated Emily Stark,... Full story

  • CRMC to host free diabetes informantion event

    Nov 9, 2017

    Cheyenne, WY—Cheyenne Regional Medical Center invites community members interested in learning more about diabetes to attend its free “Diabetes Day” event on November 10, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will be held in the hospital’s main auditoriums, next to the cafeteria. Included will be a brief awards ceremony at 9 a.m. to honor local residents with type 1 diabetes who have successfully managed the disease with insulin for 25 or more years. The ceremony is part of the Lilly Diabetes Journey Awards program sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company. “The... Full story

  • Christmas with a Cost

    Elizabeth Syvanen Post Student Reporter|Nov 9, 2017

    As I look around and snow is all that I see, A white Christmas is in front of me, But my Christmas came with a cost, People that shiver in the cold frost. And I realize just how lucky I truly am, And as that weary soldier begins to stand, Tears fill my eyes as I close them to pray and give thanks For the soldier that didn’t make it through the day, For I owe more than a present to that soldier As the snowflakes are falling and it gets colder, Because without him, Christmas, Christmas wouldn’t be. Because of him, presents are around a bri... Full story

  • Wyoming funds grow by $1.17 billion

    Mark gordon Treasurer Office State of Wyoming|Nov 9, 2017

    Treasurer's Office Annual Report Shows Best Performance Over Benchmark in a Decade Cheyenne, Wyoming - During a time when Wyoming is facing significant funding shortfalls, the Wyoming State Treasurer's Office released its annual report today showing state investments grew by $1.17 billion over the past fiscal year. This marks the fund's best performance above the state's benchmark over the past ten years. "Wyoming relies on investment income more than ever before," said Wyoming State Treasurer Mark Gordon. "Already the returns have become one... Full story

  • Pine Bluffs Hornets STATEBOUND!

    Dawnna Merryfield|Nov 9, 2017

    Last weeks game Pine Bluffs vs. Upton-Sundance was a tough one. Not only was it a chilling 36 degrees at kick-off, but both teams were evenly matched in the sense of player's skills and abilities. Not scoring until the 2nd quarter made for an intense game. The coaches on both teams and all the parents were on edge. In the first quarter neither teams managed to score any points but they played hard. At kick off Upton-Sundance's #46 Landon Martin kicked the ball to the 15 yard line with a return... Full story

  • Good Luck at State!!!

    Nov 9, 2017

    Hornet Supporters! A & W Allwayz Manufacturing Bluffs Car Care Bluffs Insurance Agency Bluffs Veterinary Clinic Dr. Lansden, DDS Farmers State Bank Fornstrom LLC Cafe 307 Thompson KLawn Gator's Travelyn Motel & Storage High West Energy Pine Bluffs Post... Full story

  • Good Luck at State!!!

    Nov 9, 2017

    Hornet Supporters! Merryfield Htg. and A/C Pine Bluffs Auto Parts-NAPA Pine Bluffs Exxon Pine Bluffs Senior Center Pine Bluffs Sinclair Pine Bowl Points West Community Bank Texas Trail Market The Knotty Pine W. S. Engstrom, CPA Wyoming Bank and Trust Frenchman Valley Coop Pine Bluffs Feed and Grain... Full story

  • 2017 SEWAC All-Conference Volleyball

    Nov 9, 2017

    Rachel Kelly – Burns Mandi Tvedt – Glenrock Jade Cooper – Lingle-Ft. Laramie Amanda Riley – Lingle-Ft. Laramie Ashley Christianson – Niobrara County Amanda Smith – Niobrara County Kenzie Graves – Pine Bluffs Sophie Howard – Pine Bluffs Kammie Ragsdale – Pine Bluffs Hailey Anderson – Southeast Kassidy McClun – Southeast Ellie Schmitt – Southeast Player of The Year: Hailey Anderson – Southeast Coach of The Year: Tara Chandler – Glenrock 2017 SEWAC Conference Volleyball Standings 1Tie) Glenrock 7-3 1Tie) Pine Bluffs 7-3 1Tie) Southeast 7-3 4)... Full story

  • Snow Time

    Nov 9, 2017

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  • Honors Student Highlight

    Nov 9, 2017

    Pine Bluffs Elementary Qtr 1 Honor Roll - 2017-2018 Student Name Grade Level Level All A's Becerra, Jasmin E. 6 All A's Qtr 1 Davis, Janine Lee 6 All A's Qtr 1 Garcia, Jasmin K. 6 All A's Qtr 1 Hinton, Conrad 6 All A's Qtr 1 McCollum, Rebecca Taylor 6 All A's Qtr 1 Paice, Nathaniel A. 6 All A's Qtr 1 Zitek, Tayten A. 6 All A's Qtr 1 Lerwick, Travis 5 All A's Qtr 1 Mohren, James R 5 All A's Qtr 1 Theobald, Merina H 5 All A's Qtr 1 Brelsford, Raelyn M 4 All A's Qtr 1 Cerenil, Refugio Buddy 4 All A's Qtr 1 Kessler, Miranda Jane 4 All A's Qtr 1 McC... Full story

  • 95 Years of the Lion

    Nov 9, 2017

    The 95th Anniversary banquet of the Pine Bluffs Lions Club was held on Saturday, November 4, at the Pine Bluffs Historical High School. Members from the Lions Clubs in Cheyenne, Kimball, Nebraska, Greeley, Colorado were present to wish well and congratulate the Pine Bluffs Lions Club. Mayor Alan Curtis spoke about the club and what good things they have done for the town of Pine Bluffs. He praised the club for leadership and projects that have helped the town and citizens. Val Grant, the... Full story