The Saratoga Sun -
MOST POPULAR:
- Full online access
- Comment on articles
- Access the archives
- And much more
Discovering Wyoming's 'hidden gem': Platte Valley lit by national spotlight
Hunting, fishing, floating and relaxing in the hot springs are only a few of the attractions Saratoga and the Platte Valley has to offer — resources that have gained national recognition in more...
Fisher catalogues complaints
A librarian’s husband approached the Carbon County School District No. 2 board of Trustees Monday night with concerns about the district’s decision to realign staff. Tom Fisher, husband to the...
Firearms stolen in burglary
The Carbon County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the burglary of eight firearms from a residence south of Saratoga. Investigating officials think the burglary occurred between 10:30 a.m. Saturday and 6:30 p.m. Sunday. The burglar, or burglars,... Full story
Preserving a piece of history: Saratoga resident cleans Cadwell cemetery
Saratoga resident Carl Pigg has an unique hobby. Hoping to beautify Saratoga’s Cadwell Cemetery, which includes headstones dating back to the 1880s, Pigg has volunteered several hours cleaning,...
Public gets RAMPed up: Community members express concerns/anticipation regarding North Platte River plan
Community members express concerns/anticipation regarding North Platte River plan Stakeholders in the North Platte River shared opposing views in a meeting Thursday designed to explain proposed...
Lights, stage, action: Local youth to present own version of "The Princess and the Pea"
The Saratoga-Encampment Drama Club is ready to entertain audiences with its own take on the classic tale, “The Princess and the Pea.” The production, retitled “The Pea Test: The Real Story of...
Local veteran groups to host Memorial Day services
The American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars have memorial services planned for Memorial Day in the Platte Valley. The VFW Post 6125 is having their services at 10 a.m., Monday at the Grand... Full story
Planning Commission gets new chairperson
The former Planning Commission chairperson will not be applying for reappointment to the board. Public Works Director Chuck Bartlett announced at the Planning Commission meeting May 14 that Bev...
Weather service predicts severe drought season
Although Wyoming saw increased precipitation in April, weather, firefighting and emergency response officials are still predicting a severe drought and fire season for 2013. “We did get a lot of...
Web exclusive: Memorial Day Services to be held at historic cemetery
The Carbon Cemetery Association invites the public to Memorial Day services at the historic cemetery on Sunday, May 26 at 10 a.m. Arlan Rounds of Medicine Bow’s St. Luke’s Episcopal Church will give the invocation and the benediction. The hills... Full story
Starting out strong: EHS freshman already scores two 1A State Champion victories
Encampment High School’s 2013 track season has been an unexpectedly wild ride for freshman Alyssa Barkhurst. Even with a recent arm injury that required a cast, Barkhurst became the 1A State...
Tigers roar in Casper
With four athletes who placed in the Top 10, Encampment High School track coach Kegan Willford looks back on the Wyoming High School State Track Tournament as a meet well-performed. Willford said he...
Panthers unite and strike: Saratoga boasts two first-place relay teams at state tourney, Falk breaks school record
Two Saratoga High School relay teams walked away with first-place victories at last weekend’s Wyoming High School State Track Tournament in Casper. For the 1600 meter relay, Ben Gates, Rodrigo...
HEM athletes each place in the top 10 at state track tournament
Each of the participating HEM Miners made a top 10 placement and scored at least one medal from last weekend’s Wyoming High School State Track Tournament in Casper. Top-three placers included...
Letter to the editor: Children deserve quality in school
Editor: The administrators of the Saratoga schools have decided that the elementary school and the middle high school need only a half-time librarian each. With this type of “reduction in force” district policy clearly states that the position...
Radunich Rants & Rambles: Impressive day at state
Many high school track stars from all over the state gathered at the massive Kelly Walsh Stadium over the weekend, hoping to outdo competitors and top their own personal bests in a variety of track...
From the Hip: Time for inspiration
Mother’s Day weekend I traveled to Nashville to visit my son Garry, his fiancé Mirthe (Meur-tah) and meet her parents. Nashville is a music lover’s paradise. On Broadway there is live music in...
In the Woods: A Chorus of Frogs
Walking around town the other evening, I couldn’t help but notice the sound of frogs. Our earliest vocal amphibians are boreal chorus frogs (Pseudacris maculate), with a sound much like running one’s fingers across a plastic comb; you can hear... Full story
Sun editorial: Open meeting laws meant to protect, not hinder
Open meeting laws are in place for one reason — to protect the public and public officials. Open meeting laws are not designed to prohibit members of councils, boards or commissions from visiting with one another socially or attending other...
National Nursing Home Week celebrated
At Deseret Health and Rehab, residents enjoyed many activities throughout the week. The Activity Department offers a wide variety of activities each week to meet the residents’ interests, as well as the physical, mental and psychological...
New officers, Memorial Day plans
Elections were held May 18. The new officers for the American Legion are Mat Bruce, commander; Steve Wilcoxson, vice commander. Deborah Clark is the adjutant. John Huntley and Jim Shepherd are the executive committee members. Memorial Day... Full story
Senior Center hosts first jam session
There were six people here for Bingo Tuesday. Two-dollar winners were Janet Lasco, Berneil McCord, and Pat Faust. Berneil McCord won the $5 blackout round. There were only six people for Bridge on Monday. First place was Bob Johnson , second place...
A celebration of life: Neal A Ward
A celebration of life will be held for Neal A. Ward at 11 a.m., May 28 at Valley Chapel at the Saratoga Cemetery. Neal passed away Aug. 22, 2012. A complete obituary ran in the Sept. 5 edition of the Saratoga...
Death notice: Tom Craig
Tom Craig, of Saratoga, passed away after a struggle with cancer on May 10, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nev. His son, Chuck Craig, was by his side. A complete obituary to follow at a later...