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  • Saratoga Middle High School Cross Country

    Staff report|Sep 21, 2023

    This past Friday saw Saratoga’s Cross Country team in Rawlins. The weather was perfect for the competition. Their next meet will be this Friday, the 22nd here in Saratoga at the Shana Ward Memorial Invitational starting at 1 p.m.   Women’s Varsity Results Marilee Williams—7th Place—21:38   Men’s JV Results Decker Sipe—34th Place—22:00 Dylan Greenberg—56th Place—26:08   Men’s Varsity Results Bennett Keel—22nd Place—20:39 Tyler Greenberg—25th Place—21:05 Zane Butler—27th Place—21:42 Douglas...

  • Encampment Tigers Football begins

    Staff Report|Sep 7, 2023

    Encampment Tigers vs. NCHS JV ending score 53-6.   1st Quarter ENC: Kaban Pickett 30 yd Rush (TD) 6-0 ENC: Quade Jordan 29 yd Rush (TD) 12-0 ENC: Quade Jordan 5 yd Rush (TD) 18-0   2nd Quarter ENC: Kaban Pickett 25 yd Rush (TD) 24-0 ENC: Kaban Pickett 14 yd Rush (TD) 30-0 ENC: Baylin Sifford 3 yd Pass from Gunner Henrie (CNV) 31-0 ENC: Quade Jordan 3 yd Pass from Kaban Pickett (CNV) 32-0   3rd Quarter NC: 56 yd Pass (CNV) 32-6 ENC: Ryon Miller 60 yd Pass from Gunner Henrie (CNV) 38-6 ENC: Kaban Pickett 3 yd Rush (CNV) 39-6 ENC:...

  • Saratoga Middle High School Cross Country

    Staff Report|Aug 31, 2023

    Casper Mountain Casper, Wyoming Friday August 25, 2023 8100’ Feet Elevation Women’s Varsity Results (66 runners) Marilee Williams—14 th Place—22:04. Marilee’s time in the race beats the previous best by a Saratoga woman on this course by over a minute. Men’s JV Results (108 runners) Elijah Williams—65 th Place—23:23 Dylan Greenberg—121 st Place—28:00 Men’s Varsity Results Bennett Keel—56 th Place—20:56 Tyler Greenberg—65 th Place—22:13 Zane Butler—76 th...

  • Grand Encampment Museum's newest exhibit

    Staff Report|Aug 24, 2023

    This caboose was built about 1890 on the East Coast. It was purchased by the S&E RR in 1903 and served on that line from 1908 until 1928 when it was abandoned on a side track in Encampment. Eventually, it was moved to a residence in Riverside, Wyo., and used as storage and a workshop. In 2014, the Caboose was moved to the GEM grounds. Over the years the unit has been renovated, the roof sealed, siding painted and replaced as necessary and a deck built in the fall of 2016. Exhibit and...

  • Slow & Easy caboose open to public

    Staff Report|Jul 20, 2023

    Living history at the Grand Encampment Museum Sat., July 22, will feature the opening and start of tours of a recently remodeled caboose which ran on the rails of the now defunct Saratoga & Encampment Railway, better known as the Slow & Easy. Official dedication of the caboose is scheduled for Aug. 16 at the GE Museum grounds. A news release from the GEM notes: In December of 2014 Gene Bashor donated a wonderful piece of history, a caboose from the Saratoga and Encampment (S&E) Railway, that...

  • Gov Gordon to chair Western Governor's Association

    Staff Report|Jul 6, 2023

    On June 28, at the close of the Western Governors’ Association (WGA) 2023 Annual Meeting, Governor Mark Gordon was elected by his fellow governors as chairman. As the new Chair, Governor Gordon identified carbon capture utilization and sequestration (CCUS) as his Chair’s Initiative.  Explaining his initiative, Governor Gordon explained, “Our world needs energy and a clean environment–neither is well served if we are not honest about consequences and challenges. Ignoring CCUS as a viable option to decarbonize the grid creates an energy...

  • Wyo Treasurer Gives Back over $10 million

    Staff Report|Jul 6, 2023

    The Unclaimed Property Division of the Wyoming State Treasurer’s Office shattered the previous record for most money returned in a fiscal year, returning $10.64 million to citizens and former citizens of the State.      The $10,641,765.47 paid via 9,342 checks issued over the 2022-2023 fiscal year represents a 31.8 percent increase over the previous record of $8.072 million paid in FY 2021-22. At the other end of the spectrum, a record $16.28 million was paid to the state during the same timeframe – a 26.6 percent increase over the $12...

  • Time to Taco-Bout Dinner

    Staff Report|Jun 29, 2023

    It's Taco Time as we next “Gather at the Table” for a free meal, fun and fellowship. Everyone is invited to gather at the Saratoga Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall Monday evening, July 3, from 5:30 to 7:00 o’clock to enjoy an edible taco bowl with fried crispy strips, dessert and a beverage. The only charge for admittance is your attendance at the complimentary feast sponsored by the “Gather at the Table” committee, a non-profit charity extension of the First Presbyterian Church of Saratoga. Its mission is to provide a welcoming...

  • A Stitch in Time

    Staff Report|Jun 22, 2023

    World renown cross stitch teacher, Maureen Appleton of The Heart’s Content in Green Bay, Wisc., will teach a cross stitch class beginning at 2:00 Saturday afternoon, June 24th, in the Saratoga Museum for beginners and enthusiasts alike. The “Learn the Art & History of Cross Stitch” program is free to attend at 104 Constitution Ave., just across from the airport, according to information released recently by the Saratoga Historical & Cultural Assn., sponsoring organization. For over forty years, Maureen has graced the needles of...

  • RNB State Bank awards more funds

    Staff Report|Jun 22, 2023

    RNB State Bank, in partnership with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines, is pleased to announce that 7 Carbon County organizations will receive $18,062 in grant funds from the FHLB Des Moines Member Impact Fund. This matching grant program, which was introduced in 2023, provides up to $15 million to eligible organizations in order to strengthen communities in targeted areas of the FHLB of Des Moines district. "We've always taken pride in giving back to the community and supporting our local...

  • Rare printing plates to be donated

    Staff Report|Jun 22, 2023

    Local historian Dick Perue has held a life-long goal of preserving local history, one picture at a time. That goal is now paying off for the Grand Encampment Museum. Monday, the former Saratoga Sun publisher will be donating two rare printing plates. The donation will be made during a program presented by historian and author Mike Amundson as he presents the art and life of pioneer artist M.D. Houghton. The engravings were used to print the Houghton images of the 1903 Grand Encampment Mining Dis...

  • Saratoga and Encampment FCCLA perform well at Leaders Conference

    Staff Report|Mar 30, 2023

    Congratulations to our FCCLA students for their performance at the 2023 Wyoming Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America State Conference! Saratoga - FCCLA advisor Briana Williams 100% of students competing qualified for the National Leadership Conference in Denver July 2nd - 6th! 1st Place - Interpersonal Communications, Junior, Kelly Muhamet and Senior, Sadie Bangs. 1st Place - Repurpose and Redesign, Juniors, Katie Fiedor and Logan Robinson 1st Place - Sports Nutrition, Sophomore, Sophia Diaz 2nd Place - Job Interview, Sophomore, Sav...

  • Parker Promoted to Publisher

    Staff Report|Mar 16, 2023

    Virginia Parker was recently promoted to the role of editor/publisher at the Saratoga Sun and will be running the community newspaper, which is in its 135th year of covering the Platte Valley. Parker began working for the Sun in August 2022, but is no stranger to the communities of the Valley. Over the years, she has worked for the Saratoga Museum, the Saratoga High School and the Saratoga Police Department. She has also donated a significant amount of her time in volunteer work such as the...

  • Acclaimed western artist topic of video program

    Staff report|Mar 16, 2023

    The Friends of the Library will be presenting a video compilation created several years ago by Mary Perue as a high school history project. Saratoga artist John Perue, and local historian Dick Perue will present the narrated slide show honoring the noted western artist whose subjects range from ranches, western and mountain scenes to livestock, wildlife, barns and buildings, plus portraits of pets and people. Large produced hundreds of paintings, as well as murals, drawings on aprons and...

  • Saratoga players honored

    Staff report|Mar 16, 2023

    The Saratoga Panthers and Lady Panthers have concluded their season with All-Conference and All-State honors. Honors for both are nominated and voted upon by the Wyoming Coaches Association. For All-Conference, the Lady Panthers had Whitney Bennett, Olivia Everett and Rhiwan Williams had honored. The Panthers had Grant Bartlett, Grady Bartlett, Finn Rolseth and Fischer Williams honored. The Bartlett Twins and Rolseth were also honored for All-State. Bennett was honored for All-State, making her...

  • Wyoming wildlife weathered by winter

    Staff Report|Mar 9, 2023

    Much of Wyoming is experiencing an increase in snowfall and extremely cold temperatures this winter. Wildlife managers across the state are actively monitoring the impact on big game and are seeing increased mortality in some areas of the state. “Wyoming is used to tough winters, but it has been a while since we have had a winter where severe conditions were so widespread across the state,” said Doug Brimeyer, Wyoming Game and Fish Department deputy chief of wildlife. “Wildlife managers throughout the state are acutely aware of the effect...

  • Arrest made in Saratoga overdose deaths

    Staff Report|Feb 23, 2023

    Less than two weeks after the overdose death of a Saratoga couple on February 4, at least one suspect is in custody. On February 21, the Carbon County Sheriff’s Office announced an arrest had been made in Saratoga on February 17 in connection with the deaths. Max Schneider of Saratoga appeared in Carbon County Circuit Court on Tuesday where he pled not guilty to one count of unlawful manufacturing or delivery of a controlled substance and two counts of involuntary manslaughter. Schneider is being held at the Carbon County Detention Center on...

  • Tom Arthur speaks after guilty plea

    Staff Report|Feb 16, 2023

    A hunting violation involving Saratoga resident Tom Arthur has finally reached a conclusion. On January 20, Arthur pled guilty in Carbon County Circuit Court to the charge of Illegal use of Firearm to Take Deer during Archery Only Deer Hunting. The guilty plea relates to a September 2022 violation and a back-and-forth between Arthur’s legal counsel and the Carbon County Attorney’s Office. “The circumstances for the violation occurred in September while legally hunting for a cow elk with a rifle on our ranch near Saratoga,” said Arthur...

  • Farming on the small scale

    Staff Report|Feb 16, 2023

    The University of Wyoming Extension and Central Wyoming College will host the state’s first Harvest Wyoming small farm symposium in Riverton March 10-11.  Farmers and ag professionals from across the state will lead workshops on topics including small livestock, mushrooms, cut flowers, insect management, marketing and finances. On Friday afternoon, two local producers will offer farm tours. All are welcome, but the event is designed for folks who want to run profitable agricultural enterprises on small acreages, says UW Extension educator...

  • Saratoga senior performs at Wyoming All-State Jazz Honor Ensemble

    Staff Report|Feb 9, 2023

    Madison Teichman, a senior at Saratoga Middle High School recently participated in the Wyoming Jazz Educators' Honor Vocal Jazz set of rehearsals and performance at Natrona County High School in Casper. Madison was selected as an alto singer in the Vocal Jazz Ensemble; one of twenty six students selected out of over one hundred auditions state wide. The director of the Vocal Jazz Ensemble was Kerry Marsh of the professional performing group Vertical Voices. Marsh has also been on the Vocal...

  • Governor's 2023 Prayer Breakfast to Feature Anne Beiler, Founder of Auntie Anne's

    Staff Report|Feb 9, 2023

    Governor Mark Gordon invites the public to attend the 2023 Governor’s Prayer Breakfast featuring keynote speaker Anne Beiler, founder of Auntie Anne’s, the world’s largest hand-rolled soft pretzel franchise. A longstanding tradition spanning more than 70 years, the Governor’s Prayer Breakfast will take place at 6:30 am on February 15th, 2023 at Little America Hotel and Resort. Beiler’s journey towards success began many years before she rolled the first pretzel, when she and her husband experienced any parent’s worst nightmare ...

  • Sweet Soiree

    Staff Report|Feb 9, 2023

    Rawlins’ Premiere Downtown FUNdraiser, Sweet Soiree, is scheduled for February 11, 2023. The evening will include hors d’oeuvres, silent auction, live auction, raffles, Wine & Whiskey Pull and Tasting, and dancing. It is a great opportunity for the community to get together and enjoy a night of fun! Sweet Soiree has two ticket options this year. Couples’ tickets are $200 and includes romantic seating for two in a tent, souvenir charcuterie board and bottle of wine, hors d’oeuvres, live music by Still House Blues, dessert table, cash...

  • Wyoming Artists' Association post COVID revival

    Staff Report|Feb 9, 2023

    The Wyoming Artists’ Assn has held its annual convention, uninterrupted since 1955, until Covid put a halt to things in 2020. WAA is a nonprofit organization that promotes Wyoming artists and provides an opportunity for its members to gather once a year to display their works, learn, inspire, and have fun. Traditionally, a three-day convention is held the first weekend in May, hosted by the current president, usually in their community. The convention hosts a judged exhibition for its members, with multiple categories; two to three workshops...

  • Wyoming delegation kicks-off tele-town halls

    Staff Report|Feb 9, 2023

    U.S. Senators John Barrasso, Cynthia Lummis, and Congresswoman Harriet Hageman, all R-Wyo., participated in their first Wyoming delegation tele-town hall of the 118th Congress Wednesday night. “While working together in Washington, it is critical we hear directly from people across Wyoming on issues directly impacting our state,” the delegation said. “Tele-town halls are an effective way to reach as many towns and people as possible around our great state. The best ideas come from Wyoming—not Washington. These calls are a great...

  • Wyoming Lands World's Largest Vertical Farming Research Facility

    Staff Report|Feb 9, 2023

    Governor Mark Gordon has announced a historic economic development investment, as the State Loan and Investment Board (SLIB) approved a grant to support development of the world's largest and most advanced vertical farming research center in Laramie. The project will support the retention and creation of nearly 200 high-paying jobs in the community. The company, Plenty Unlimited Inc., is dedicated to advancing the emerging technology field of indoor agriculture. The new research center in...

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