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Weed 'Em and Reap
The Grand Encampment Opera Company presents "Mischief in the Magnolias or Weed 'Em and Reap" by P. B. Rogerson. Performing June 12, 14 & 15, 2019 in conjunction with the Encampment Riverside...
Getting earlier run
The Saratoga SkillsUSA/Tech Kids annual Cancer Walk will begin a little earlier than it has in the past. While, historically, the Cancer Walk has taken place during Independence Day weekend, it has been moved to June 8. Registration, at the cost of...
Battle Pass follows suit
A week after Memorial Day, Wyoming Highway 70 over Battle Pass has been cleared by the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) and opened for the season on Monday, June 3. “Crews from Saratoga and Baggs have been working to clear the road from...
USFS to assess mountain trails
As the United States Forest Service (USFS) begins the maintenance of trails in the Snowy Range and Sierra Madre Mountains this summer, they are partnering with Common Outdoor Ground (COG) to begin assessing those trails. COG, a community...
Showing some spine
The Friends of the Saratoga Branch Library (FOL) are inviting Valley residents to come to the Saratoga Branch Library this weekend to find a good read ... or several. The annual Saratoga Friends of the Library Book Sale will begin at 10 a.m. on June...
Projects at pavilion
The Saratoga Museum recently announced their schedule for Kid Camps at the Pavilion this summer, beginning with a denim pocket project on June 12. The program will be lead by former Saratoga Middle High School art teacher and current Saratoga Museum...
Range open despite snowfall
Despite a fluctuation in weather over the past few weeks, the Wyoming Department of Transportation was successful in opening the Snowy Range Scenic Byway as of noon on May 25. While crews from both...
PVAC awards scholarships
Since 1993, the Platte Valley Arts Council has been enriching the quality of life in the area and expanding educational opportunities for all forms of the arts, whether it is music, literature, dance, visual arts or theater. It’s mission is: “to...
Spokes with God
The American Legion Angus England Post No. 54 will be holding a Blessing of the Bikes at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 26 in the Saratoga Auto Glass parking lot across from the American Legion location at 403 East Bridge Ave. in Saratoga. All motorcycles are...
Board training offered
The Saratoga/Platte Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting a training for board directors and staff of non-profit boards or municipal boards. Topics included will be: Board Responsibilities, Understanding the Balance Sheet, Fiduciary Duties of...
RNB changes charter
The Rawlins National Bank (RNB) announced today it will undergo a name change to RNB State Bank as part of a conversion from a national charter to a Wyoming state chartered bank. “Our Board feels that being under state supervision, as opposed to a...
Blessing the seniors
The Platte Valley Ministerial Association is inviting graduating seniors from Encampment, Hanna and Saratoga to attend the Platte Valley Baccalaureate Service at 7 p.m. on May 19 at the Platte Valley Community Center. Saratoga High School alumnus...
40 year reunion
The Platte Valley High School class of 1979 will hold its 40-year class reunion on July 5-6, 2019 in Saratoga. The events will begin on Fri., July 5, with a gathering at the Whistle Pig Saloon, beginning 5:30 p.m. On Sat., July 6th, those wishing to...
It's a Spring Thing
A wealth of ideas for enjoying and taking advantage of the coming warmer days will be offered to area residents Saturday at “It’s a Spring Thing: From Guns to Roses,” a new home, garden and outdoor show to be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on...
Neighbor Helping Neighbor gets start
The Valley Service Organization (VSO) and Bridge Street Bargains (BSB) have teamed up to provide a new warm weather service to residents of the Platte Valley. Neighbor Helping Neighbor will serve as a labor exchange for households who need a little...
Legion hosts district delegates
The American Legion Post 54 and the American Legion Unit 54 of the American Legion Auxiliary will host the District 6 Spring Conference at the post home in Saratoga on Sunday, April 28. There will be a lunch at 11:30 a.m. for members attending and...
Scholarships and social
Platte Valley Kiwanis held a traveling bake sale fund raiser on March 21. Thanks to the generous support of the community, the club raised over $850. Proceeds from the bake sale will be used for scholarships, Mother’s Day gifts for residents at...
'Fungi Fun' coming
"Fungi Fun", the basics of collecting and cultivating mushrooms, will be featured at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 23 at the Saratoga Branch Library at 503 West Elm Ave. in Saratoga. Friends of the Saratoga...
Little heads to Girls State
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 54 of Saratoga has selected Riley as a delegate to attend the 77th session of the American Legion Auxiliary Wyoming Girls State program to be held at LCCC in...
Guns to Roses
Area businesses, organizations and individuals are invited to reserve space in the new spring home, garden and outdoor show planned for May 4 at the Platte Valley Community Center (PVCC). The event, “A Spring Thing: From Guns to Roses,” is...
April 15 deadline for YCA award
There is still time for graduating seniors from Carbon County School District 2 high schools and home schools to apply for the Valley Service Organization’s (VSO) $500 Youth Citizenship Award (YCA). Carol Beach, YCA chairman for VSO, said the...
Rutz returns for signing
Rawlins native J.V. Rutz will be sharing his novel, "The Illusion Killer," with the people of his home state during a book signing from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 4 at the Rawlins Library located...
Bleeding for health
Wyoming Health Fairs/Wellness Health Fairs (WHF) will be holding their annual blood draws for wellness screenings next week in Saratoga, Encampment and Hanna. Dates for the blood draws are Tuesday, April 9, from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. at Hanna Elementary...
Crime victims week
The Carbon County Sheriffs Victim/Witness Program recognizes April 7-13, 2019 as National Crime Victims’ Rights Week by raising awareness about crime victims’ issues, promoting victims’ rights and honoring victims of all crimes. The 2019...
Career Day April 12
The annual fun and educational day for eighth grade students called “Business Career Day” will be held on Friday, April 12. The goal of the day is to expose students to rich and diverse career opportunities and workplaces. The Saratoga/Platte...
