Articles from the March 9, 2016 edition
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Equine excitement in the Valley
For 36 years now, early March has brought equine excitement to the North Platte Valley. People flock from far and wide to attend the annual Donald E. Erickson Memorial Race, and Saratoga reaps the... Full story
It's not just a job fair
The Saratoga/Platte Valley Chamber of Commerce has been busy setting up the second annual job fair and first business exposition for the community. This year it is not only a job fair, and there will... Full story
Nettie M. Bradshaw
Mass of Christian Burial for Nettie Bradshaw, 69 year old Buffalo resident who passed away suddenly Friday morning at her home in Buffalo, will be celebrated March 10 at 10 a.m. from the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Buffalo with Father... Full story
Wiley Jones
Marshall Wiley Jones was born on November 15, 1952 in Akron, Ohio to Richard Henry and Annie Eileen (Quail) Jones. He died at his home near Riverside, Wyo. of an apparent heart attack in the early morning hours on February 29, 2016. He was known as... Full story
Diana Raymer
Diana Raymer passed away at her home in Saratoga, Wyo. on March 3, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Diana was born in Golden, Colo. on Nov. 23, 1954 to Robert and Mildred Beumer. She grew up in Golden and attended the local schools. She graduate... Full story
Savings possible for Saratoga on Outflow project
Director of Public Works Jon Winter appeared to lower blood pressure among Saratoga Town Councilmembers when he announced that a Feb. 19 meeting with Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) official... Full story
Introduction to 100
Below is my 100th column for the Saratoga Sun. Before I get to that there are some things I would like to say first. Or you could just skip this and go to the column. When I was initially anticipating... Full story
Barstool prophet
This story was inspired by true events. In a small western town there are only so many places to socialize in the winter. Of course you can go to church (we have plenty of those), you can attend community events (fewer of those), or you can go to a... Full story
Scouts change districts
In a bid to lessen travel times for their far-flung troops, Cub and Boy Scout leaders in Carbon County have decided to begin sharing activities and functions with troops in Albany and Jackson... Full story
Film contest seeking entries
For the ninth straight year, the Wyoming Film Office is seeking submissions for the Wyoming Short Film Contest. Filmmakers should submit their videos online at vimeo.com/channels/ThatsWYFilms by April 15. A $25,000 grand prize will be awarded to... Full story
Champs in the end
Despite losing their first match at the 1A state tournament last weekend, the Encampment Lady Tigers still went home with a trophy and the title of consolation champions. Head coach Amy Clay said she... Full story
Working overtime
In a closely-contested long weekend of state tournament basketball, the Encampment Tigers lost a double overtime game by 2 points, won an overtime game by 1 point and won another by 3 to take first... Full story
Dickinson takes first in Dramatic Interpretation, Original Oratory
Competition ramps up for the Carbon County School District No. 2 (CCSD#2) Speech and Debate team as they approach state, but they still took second in a tough 1A/2A field last weekend in Worland. The... Full story
15 CCSD#2 athletes named to all-conference, 5 all-state
Fifteen Carbon County School District No. 2 basketball players were named as all-conference and five of those were voted all-state by 1A and 2A coaches, who voted on who they believe are the best basketball players in the state. Two Saratoga Panther... Full story