Articles from the August 11, 2021 edition
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Small town, big city problems
“In the short time I’ve worked here, I’ve had over 25 drug arrests. I don’t know how many shifts that is (but) I average one a night, some nights I average two drug arrests.” Less than two m...
Masks not required in schools
Last year, Wyoming students who returned to school for in-person learning were required to wear masks. This year, Governor Mark Gordon has signaled no such requirement will be issued. The... Full story
Gary Wayne Herold
Gary Wayne Herold, 85, passed away July 29, 2021, after a lengthy illness at the Cottonwood Creek Memory Care facility in Cheyenne, WY. Gary was born December 7, 1935, on the family ranch outside... Full story
Here, there and everywhere
Is it just me or did this summer fly by at the speed of light? I’m struggling to process the fact school begins in less than two weeks—August 23—let alone the fact July 4 was a month ago and we...
20 U.S. Senators attended Enzi funeral – unprecedented
Friday’s funeral service for former U.S. Sen. Mike Enzi left no doubt about the amazingly high regard in which he was held in by his fellow U. S. senators. He was loved and respected by his Senate colleagues as he was loved and respected by the peo...
HART plans for future beds
The Hanna Agricultural Resource Team (HART) met on July 20 at the Hanna Market to go over what the organization could still achieve while the weather was good. The members of HART have had to be...
Representing the South
For four years, Saratoga Panther fans have watched Teegan Love take to the basketball court wearing the purple and gold while Encampment Tigers fans have watched Dalton Peterson don the red and...
Town sees more turnover
The Town of Saratoga is in search of a full-time recreation director following the resignation of Lisa Burton on August 3. Mayor Creed James read an email from Burton, who was not in attendance,...
Think safe before you clean
Jo Walliser had an unpleasant discovery as she opened a box containing clothes donated to Bridge Street Bargains. Mixed in with the clothing was a dead mouse. Walliser immediately threw the box out...
Get your tractor ready!
What could be more enjoyable than a day of fun for the entire family? The Copper Days Festival in Encampment, Wyoming has been entertaining tractor enthusiasts since 1994. Beginning at 11 am on Saturday, September 11 and at 10:30 am on Sunday, Septem...