Articles from the November 9, 2023 edition
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Candidates selected for commissioner vacancy
At a special meeting held on November 2, the Carbon County Republican Party Central Committee selected three candidates for the vacancy on the Board of Carbon County Commissioners (BOCCC) following...
Representative has concerns about Red Desert RMP
As goes the Red Desert, so goes the rest of the country. This is the concern of Representative Bob Davis (R - Baggs) of House District 47. Davis’ district, while encompassing most of Carbon County,...
Harmful algal blooms still an issue
Cooler weather may have arrived, heralding the eventual return of winter, but that doesn’t mean bodies of water with harmful cyanobacterial blooms (HCB) are any less of a danger. The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Wyoming...
Barbara Ann Bry Johnson
Barbara Ann Bry Johnson passed away at the age of 82 on October 13th, 2023, in the early hours of the morning surrounded by loved ones at home. She lived a full life filled with love from many family...
Experience "Riding the Stage" at Saratoga Library Nov. 16th
History buffs and folks interested in this area’s pictorial heritage are invited to climb aboard the stage running from Walcott Junction, Wyo., to Pearl, Colo., Thursday evening, Nov. 16th....
Saratoga to host November blood drive
What if you were told an hour of your time could change someone’s life? In the time it takes you to read this article, nearly 100 people will receive lifesaving blood transfusions. By taking just an hour or so to donate, you will do something...
Giving Tree returns to spread holiday cheer
An annual tradition, the Platte Valley Giving Tree Project is set to return for another year of giving area residents an opportunity to give to others. Kassey Westring, Valley Service Organization (VSO) coordinator for the 2023 Platte Valley Giving...
Love the Lord Your God with All Your Heart
In Matthew 22:34-35, Jesus is being tested by the Pharisees, asking him which commandment is the greatest. Not which of the Ten Commandments, but which of all the commandments in Torah – those first five books of the Old Testament. Torah has 613...
Brightening the Holiday Season for the Military Community
As we enter the holiday season and Americans across the country look forward to spending time with family, thousands of service members deployed overseas – many to the Middle East in response to...
Burlington bites down on Tigers in semifinals
The Encampment Tigers’ nearly undefeated season came to a heartbreaking end on Friday as they were dealt a loss by the Burlington Huskies in the semifinal round of the 1A Six-Man Playoffs. A mere 7...
Wyoming Captures the 115th Edition of the Border War
Laramie, Wyo. (Nov. 3, 2023) -- It was another one for the ages in the 115th Edition of the Border War between the Wyoming Cowboys and Colorado State Rams on Friday night in Laramie as the Cowboys...
New information in Jackson County cold case
For nearly 40 years, a homicide in Jackson County, Colorado haunted the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. Since 1987, the identity of the victim had eluded law enforcement until recently. According...
From LOX farming to horseshoeing
When Eric Soyez joined the United States Navy, he became the 3rd generation in his family to serve in that branch of the Armed Forces. His father and his grandfather had both served and had been jet m...
Wyoming's own - F. E. Warren Air Force Base
Wyoming is home to only one military installation, but that base, F.E. Warren in Cheyenne, has a notable history, and continues to play a significant role in the nation’s defenses. Originally...
Citizen-Soldiers of the Wyoming National Guard: A Legacy of Service and Preparedness
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Wyoming National Guard, renowned as the vanguard of military readiness and safeguarding Wyoming’s citizens and the United States, boasts a rich history of unwavering dedication to excellence. With its roots dating back to...
Service completed in two paths
Justin Brown can be pretty easy to pick out in a crowd. He stands at over six feet tall and is covered in tattoos. When he speaks, he has a bit of a southern drawl. Though he owns and operates TYK9 ju...
Make the best of it
Alan Brundage looks very unassuming. He’s tall, standing over six feet, and sports a beard and mustache. He speaks in a soft tone but with purpose and intent, making one feel that if he’s talking...
4 Ways You Can Observe National Veterans and Military Family Month
When was the last time you thanked a military member or veteran for their service? November is National Veterans and Military Family Appreciation Month and an excellent time to celebrate, support and honor service members. That’s why Points of...
A thank you for their service
When it comes to honoring veterans and their service to the United States, there are various ways in which people, businesses and organizations show their respect. It can be a “thank you” in...
Soldiering across four decades
As we were working on this special Veterans Day section the Sun, of course, wanted to include stories from area service members. Then there was some discussion about including my father’s story as...
