Articles from the August 10, 2023 edition
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Carbon County Commissioners updated on long-anticipated energy project
An update on the TransWest Express Transmission Project was given by Kelly Cummins, Vice President of Land and Environmental Services at the August 1 Board of Carbon County Commissioners regular...
A winning repeat
Saratoga High School senior, Tuker Carricato took the World Champion National High School Finals Rodeo (NHSFR) in bareback for the second year in a row. Scoring 84.0 points to win the short go-round...
School Supply Drive Scheduled for August 7 - 31
The Saratoga Sun, in partnership with Carbon County School District 2, will be holding a school supply drive from Monday August 7 through Thursday August 31. The goal is to ensure that all of our local students can get the new school year off to a...
Selling property, rehabbing property
Different properties owned by the Town of Saratoga were major topics during the August 1 meeting of the Saratoga Town Council. While one piece of property may have potential buyers, another could...
Lynn E. Acord
Lynn E. Acord, resident of Encampment, WY, passed away on July 28th, 2023 at North Platte Medical Center at the age of 72 years. Lynn was born in San Jose, CA on July 17th, 1951, to Fred and Eleanor...
Corinne M. (Turcotte) Gaspari
Corinne M. (Turcotte) Gaspari, 90, passed away on August 2, 2023, at Evergreen Assisted Living in Kingsford, Michigan. Corinne was born in Iron River, MI, on July 11, 1933, to Henry and Beatrice...
Pickleball "History"
Hello Pickleball is something Barb and I wanted to learn to play. October of last year 2022 we went to Sarah the then Recreation Director and asked for permission to tape two courts at the gym. She got us permission, tape and two nets, paddles and...
CWD increasing in state deer, elk herds
POWELL — Sobering news resulting from a multi-year Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) surveillance program by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department between 2018 and 2022 shows significant increases in the fatal disease for the state’s prized mule deer...
Letters to the Editor: ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER has proposed 29.2% total rate increase
Yes, 29.2%! That’s not a typo. Rocky Mountain Power is requesting that YOUR power bill be raised almost 30%, with 7.6% of that already in place on an “interim basis” – prior to any ruling by the State’s Public Service Commission, and prior...
Regarding Saratoga Lake
I think it’s timely to review the results of the chemical poisoning of Saratoga Lake by the Game & Fish Department. First f all, I am confident the fisheries department mixed their chemical well and killed everything they wanted to (plus...
From the Platte Valley Ministerial Association
Eat, Sing, Give! Do you love an old fashioned Gospel Sing? How about a Gospel Sing that features free hot dogs, chips, popcorn, sodas, and even snow cones? Well, then, head to the Saratoga Museum Pavilion on Sunday, August 13th for a wonderful...
Major Divisions of Christianity – Part II: How Is Man Saved
Most Christians talk about the salvation of man, but they see this work of salvation in different ways, some actually denying that man even needs saving. We begin by looking at this group first. The first group’s position, simplified, is this. God...
Government guarding against fraud
CASPER — To better guard against fraud in Wyoming’s small towns, the state recently established its first training requirements for officials on how to manage public funds. The state Legislature in 2022 directed the Department of Audit to develop...
Carbon County Sheriff's Office
Bekir Aldemir of Woodstock, GA was arrested for Manner of driving and failure to report accident: more than $500. Andrea Archuleta of Rawlins was arrested for shoplifting. Joscelyn Aubert of Rawlins was arrested for Interference with a peace officer;...
A Fun Night Out
Important in any community is the relationship the public shares with law enforcement agencies that keep a vigilant watch over the general public. In a world which seems to dismiss the importance of...
From the Platte Valley Martial Arts
SARATOGA, WY - Saratoga recently played host to several prominent martial artists, including world-renowned Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) instructor, Roy Dean. Platte Valley Martial Arts was the center...
Here's a llama, there's a llama
There wasn’t any drama on Saturday at the BearTrap Cafe and Bar, though there were plenty of llamas. The Platte Valley Arts Council, in cooperation with 307 Llama Company and the BearTrap, hosted a...
5 Ways to Honor and Support U.S. Service Members
U.S. military service members are ready to be called upon at any time to protect the country, and you may have wondered how to express gratitude for their sacrifices. “Many service members are...
Pickleball drama continues
Pickleball was again a center court issue for the Saratoga Town Council during their August 1 meeting as the council discussed the recreation commission's handling of the event. The discussion involve...
2023-2024 New Teacher/Staff Profiles
District: Jackie Jones, HES/MBES Principal After 28 years in the classroom, I am starting my new role as principal of the North Carbon County Elementary Schools and couldn’t be more excited. I have...
4 Tech-Friendly Ways to Ace the School Year
American families are expected to spend record-high amounts this back-to-school season. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), families with children in elementary, middle and high school will spend $890 on average for school items,...
Tips to Get Your Student Prepped for College Entrance Exams
Is the SAT or ACT on the horizon for your high schooler? A lot of emphasis is placed on college entrance exams, and your child may be anxious about their scores. To adequately prepare for the SAT or...
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