Articles from the August 31, 2023 edition
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Touch-A-Truck, Touch a Community
Kathy Glode Park in Saratoga had an interesting collection of trucks and specialty vehicles on Saturday morning, August 26. Touch-A-Truck is a kid’s event sponsored by Kiwanis clubs nationwide....
Saratoga Forest Products gives back to the community
Warmth from a wood stove is a comfort and a necessity to many in the Valley. Thanks to the generosity of Saratoga Forest Products (SFP), “The Mill”, many families will stay warm this winter....
Giving to Grace
Sitting on a small table in StrongTower Designs in Saratoga is a boot filled with bright yellow feathers. They’re so bright it is difficult not to notice them when walking through the building....
Residents, elected officials blast utility over historic Wyoming rate hike
Rocky Mountain Power’s proposal to hike electric utility rates in Wyoming by an average of 29.2%, if approved, would put households and businesses in peril and only serve to line the pockets of the...
Blessed are the poor in spirit …
Jesus taught many things in His lifetime. Today’s article is a look at one of them, Matthew 5:3, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” This verse is the first of...
Delicious, No-Fuss Dinner Ideas for the Back-to-School Season
Whether it’s shuttling the little ones to their after school activities, or helping older students cram for their exams, families get super busy, quickly when kids return to school in fall. But...
Gather at the table for hotdogs & chili
All-beef hotdogs with homemade chili, slaw, baked beans, seasoned steak fries, dessert and a drink are on the menu when we next gather at the table Monday, Sept. 4th, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Saratoga Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall. All are...
Small Business Tips to Launch and Thrive
Running a small business is one of the most challenging journeys you can embark on, according to those in the know. “Being a small business owner within an ever-changing landscape can feel intimidating without support,” says Michelle Van Slyke,...
Liquor Before Beer: Brews Not In The Clear
Beer has dominated the alcohol market in the United States for more than 100 years, outselling both spirits and wine. If sales numbers from 2022 are any indication, beer’s reign may be over....
Middle School Panthers Notch Road Win at Burns 24-14
Saratoga Middle School traveled to Burns Friday afternoon and came home with a well earned 24-14 win, in an 11 player format match-up. Coach Williams said the entire team played well. He cited the...
SMHS Volleyball prepares for the season
Saratoga High School Volleyball is hard at work preparing for the season. The first home match will be September 9, at 9:00a against Farson-Eden. The team is led by senior captain McKenna King, a...
Saratoga Middle High School Cross Country
Casper Mountain Casper, Wyoming Friday August 25, 2023 8100’ Feet Elevation Women’s Varsity Results (66 runners) Marilee Williams—14 th Place—22:04. Marilee’s time in the race beats the...
Memorial Hospital of Carbon County Golf Scramble for fun and funds
The MHCC 5th Annual Foundation Fun Scramble offered up a Calcutta which included a special auction item with all proceeds going to the Tyeler Harris Memorial Scholarship Fund. Proceeds from the...
Must Love Dogs, Answer For Those Forgotten
Man’s best friend, giving people needed companionship and help even before the beginning of written history. Dogs and humans’ lives are so intertwined that it is hard to think about ourselves without a mention to our most loyal and salutary...
Foreign Exchange Students Welcomed
Moving to a new school can be a hard experience for any young person, and moving to a new country without your family takes a lot of bravery and a love for adventure. Two young ladies with the...
Spending time outdoors could get more expensive in parts of Wyoming
More public land agencies are proposing fee increases in Wyoming as campers, hikers and backpackers continue to pour into the state’s mountains and backcountry areas. While Grand Teton National Park is seeking public input on a proposed rate hike...
Youth American Indian interpreters share Crow language, history
BUFFALO — For Jacob Brien, a love of language runs in the family. Growing up on the Crow Reservation in southeastern Montana, Brien learned to speak the Crow language from his grandmother, who was the language teacher at his high school. Before...
'How is this legal?'
EVANSTON — “How is this legal?” has recently become a common phrase in Evanston as residents have noticed Wild Cannabis, a hemp shop which will soon occupy a former restaurant on Bear River Drive. But according to Shane England, the managing...
Harmful algal blooms reported at Saratoga Lake for fifth year
For yet another year, Saratoga Lake has been added to the list of lakes and reservoirs where dangerous cyanobacteria blooms have been found. Advisories of harmful algal blooms—also known as...
Schneider Acquitted of All Charges
The trial of Max Schneider came to an end late Thursday morning in Carbon County District Court as the 24-year-old Saratoga man was acquitted of all three charges he was facing. Friends and family of... Full story
Carbon County Offices Closed
Carbon County Offices will be closed Monday, September 4, 2023, in observance of Labor Day. Please anticipate your needs.... Full story