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Veterans take 3,100 mile walk
Three ambitious military veterans from across the U.S. are hiking the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDNST). The veterans-Thomas Gathman, Rob Voorhis and Shawn Murphy-are hiking the...
Encampment passes 2014/2015 budget
The Town of Encampment passed the 2014/2015 budget on its third and final reading Thursday evening. The council also amended the 2013/2014 budget. The 2014/15 budget is balanced to reflect revenue...
Parker, Ralston pass EMT training
Two new graduates from the South Central Wyoming Emergency Medical Service (SCWEMS) training program were announced at Thursday’s Riverside Town Council meeting. Helen Weiland, EMT and Encampment...
SHS celebrates year in athletics
Saratoga High School athletes reminisced on a productive year of sports at the 2014 Saratoga Panthers Athletic Banquet May 29. Student athletes from the 2013-14 year received awards, certificates and...
EHS athletes earn year-end awards
Encampment High School coaches and athletes looked back on a year of strengths, achievements and improvement at the 2013-14 E-Club Athletic Banquet. The banquet, held at the Encampment K-12 School...
Crimmins graduates from IOM program
By Doug Radunich Stacy Crimmins, Executive Director of the Saratoga/Platte Valley Chamber of Commerce, recently graduated from the Institute for Organization Management (IOM) in Madison, Wis. The IOM...
Elk Mountain couple rings in 50 years
Roland "Rolly" and Cheryl Bowen of Elk Mountain recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on May 8, 2014. Rolly and Cheryl, both longtime Elk Mountain residents, were married in 1964 at...
Learning life skills at the Sun
After more than a year writing for Saratoga Sun, I am officially moving on and heading back to the big city soon. It has definitely been a nice trip and I’ve met a lot of great people, but being a y...
SHS Scholarships exceed a quarter million dollars
Saratoga High School seniors were presented scholarships at the 2014 Saratoga Middle/High School Awards Assembly. The assembly took place May 30 in the Saratoga Middle/High School Gymnasium. Below is...
Rakness' share 60-year marriage success
On June 12, Saratoga residents Richard and Gloria Rakness will celebrate 60 years of marriage together. Going back to their teenage years, Richard said he first met the former Gloria Esterby at Minot...
Encampment abuzz for 54th Woodchoppers Jamboree
As Father’s Day weekend approaches, so does the 54th annual Woodchoppers Jamboree, a long-running Encampment event providing fun for the whole family. “We’re hoping to have a larger crowd and...
Jamboree brings season's first rodeo
Those who come to the Woodchoppers Jamboree rodeo this weekend are in for a real wild-west, roping and riding experience. Different events for the rodeo, which is sanctioned by the Wyoming Rodeo...
Cow Pie Open to benefit FCCLA
Wyoming farm life and the sport of golf will unite together at the 19th annual Encampment/Riverside Cow Pie Open Golf Classic this Saturday. This unique golf tournament takes place at an Encampment...
Providing basic needs in trying times
As flood safety volunteers get dirty and work up appetites, a Lander-based business has come to the rescue in a different way. Nu-Way Inc. provides food catering and showers, and the crew of roughly 1... Full story
Saratoga Golf course chips in for summer
Although recent flooding had closed it temporarily, the newly-revamped Saratoga Golf Course is expected to receive more play from clubbers around the state. Matt Daubner, Course Manager and PGA Golf... Full story
Athletes receive All-State/All-Conference honors
The high schools from Saratoga, Encampment and Hanna-Elk Mountain-Medicine Bow (HEM) boasted a plethora of All-State and All-Conference athletes from the 2014 high school track season. The students...
Speech students compete at national tourney
Two students became the first from Carbon County School District No. 2's speech team to compete at the National Individual Events Tournament of Champions (NIETOC), held May 9-11 at Gustavus Adolphus...
Nature Conservancy celebrates 25 years in Wyoming
In celebration of its quarter-century as a Wyoming chapter, the Nature Conservancy is hosting two activities in Saratoga next month. At 2 p.m. June 7, there will be tree planting along the North Platt... Full story
Outdoor education held at Saratoga Lake
Students from Rawlins received outdoor lessons on nature, wildlife and historical artifacts during Saratoga Lake Environmental Education Day, held May 16 near Saratoga Lake. Fifth-graders from...
New county fire district possible
Discussion about the possibility of forming a county-wide fire protection district took place last week in Rawlins. The meeting took place May 21 at Fire Station #2 in Rawlins, and many residents... Full story
Panther boys break school record
Breaking a school record in the process, the Saratoga High School boys' 1600 meter relay team sped to first place at the 2014 Wyoming High School State Track and Field Championships. During the final... Full story
Barkhurst leaps to state victory
Nearly a month after busting her school's long jump record, Encampment High School sophomore Alyssa Barkhurst became a 1A champion leaper again at state. Barkhurst, who broke Encampment's 32-year-old...
HEM's Rice takes first at state
Hanna/Elk Mountain/Medicine Bow's Trevor Rice earned first in the 400 meter dash at last weekend's Wyoming High School State Track and Field Championships. In addition to his first-place time in the...
Graduation time is here again
High school graduation time for the Platte Valley is right around the corner, and for some reason I can’t help but feel a little depressed all of the sudden. I know you’re probably wondering why...
Commission votes to increase official salaries
During a special meeting Thursday, the Carbon County Commission voted to increase the salaries of six elected officials beginning in 2017. The majority of the commissioners agreed to increase the...