Articles from the July 20, 2023 edition
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Calling for Reinforcements
More than two years have passed since the formation of a working group for Never Forget Park—formerly Tyler Pickett Memorial Park—and from the outside looking in it appears there has been little m...
If it's too good to be true
The days of the Nigerian Prince asking for financial aid may have gone the way of the snake-oil salesman, but that hasn’t stopped scammers from evolving their tactics to find new victims. The Saratoga Police Department has received several...
Local couple accused of fraud
An Encampment couple could be facing a total of 28 counts of welfare fraud—all felonies—according to documents filed with Carbon County Circuit Court. According to an affidavit of probable cause, Sarah Fitzwater and Matthew Wagy are accused of...
Sandra Smith Fisher
Sandra “Sandy” Smith Fisher was a wonderful mother, wife, grandmother “Grandy”, sister, aunt and friend. She passed away on November 15, 2022 in Hot Springs, SD. Sandy was born to Jack and Rub...
Slow & Easy caboose open to public
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 &...
Past meets present this weekend in Encampment
Full skirts swish across the lawn, the whirr of a spinning wheel and the whine of a fiddle bounce off the log buildings, all of this adding to the atmosphere that takes the visitor back to a time...
Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Saratoga Forest Management has been pleased to offer free firewood to residents of the Valley (mostly Saratoga and Encampment) since 2012. Most of the residents appreciated the opportunity to get free firewood. However, the past few...
Obey the signs
For weeks muddy conditions on the Bighorn National Forest have been the norm. Some roads have become impassable, exacerbated by irresponsible motorists. It has become all-too-familiar to witness or hear about travelers and recreationists stuck on...
They're everywhere
Thermopolis Independent Record, July 13 Scammers are targeting us all and they seem to be coming at us from every which way. There are lottery scams, package delivery scams, open enrollment for benefits scams, utility delinquency scams, identity...
Summer – A season for weddings!
I have the privilege of being the officiant at two weddings this July, and this has provided the inspiration to meditate on, pray on, and research weddings through the ages. As we remember, Jesus very first miracle was turning water into wine at a...
Bake Sale, Homemade Breakfast
A fundraiser bake sale and homemade breakfast will be held Saturday, July 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Saratoga Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall. Proceeds from the event will help provide “free meals and fellowship” for those who...
Grand Encampment Cowboy Gathering 21st year is in the books
Entertainers gathered in Grandview Park on the North side of the Grand Encampment Museum this last Friday and Saturday, watched and admired by hundreds of attendees. The 21st Annual Grand Encampment...
Breaking Ground for Ag Education
The Little Snake River Valley (LSRV) High School will be getting a new agriculture education center, the groundbreaking for which was held on July 12 in Baggs. Members of the Carbon County School...
Cheyenne Frontier Days Enforcement Detail: A Joint Effort to Ensure Safety on Wyoming Roads
The Wyoming Highway Patrol, Laramie County Sheriff’s Office, and Cheyenne Police Department are joining forces to enforce strict traffic safety measures during the upcoming Cheyenne Frontier Days ev...
Sewer Lagoon Improvement Project is underway
Jon Nelson, of North Fork Engineering told the Encampment Town Council that the project has been mobilized. the contractor began excavation, compaction and backfill with testing to be completed. He...
North Platte Valley Medical Center partners with HealthONE to provide telemedicine neurology and psychiatry services
Technology offers 24/7 access to HealthONE’s Telemedicine Network of neurologists and psychiatrists for the diagnosis and treatment of stroke victims and patients with neurologic and behavioral heal...
