Articles from the October 7, 2020 edition
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Mullen Fire grows to over 150,000 acres
In just a week, the Mullen Fire has grown by over 50,000 acres and continues to burn in both Wyoming and Colorado. The fire, which had reached 151,711 acres in size on October 5, forced road closures...
A groundbreaking reality
A process that began little more than two years ago finally come to fruition on a warm October day in Saratoga. On Saturday morning, the groundbreaking for the much anticipated North Platte Valley...
Lloyd Eugene Hallam
Lloyd Eugene Hallam, 52, of Laramie, died September 23, 2020 in Loveland, Colorado. He is survived by his wife, Kathy of Laramie; his children, Laura, Emily, and Ben Hallam; his siblings, David... Full story
Encampment accepts bid
The Encampment Town Council held a special meeting October 1, 2020 to decide which bid to accept for a new truck for Police Chief Kevin Shue. The meeting lasted less than 10 minutes. Shue said that...
Wishing in Encampment
Encampment High School was recently recognized by Make-A-Wish Wyoming for their participation in and fundraising for the program, according to a recent press release. The Kids for Wish Kids program was introduced by Make-A-Wish Wyoming in 2000 and...
Loving what I do
A few weeks ago the 1st grade class from Saratoga Elementary School was getting a tour of downtown Saratoga from Sherry McCay, a volunteer with the Saratoga Museum. As they made their way down Bridge... Full story
Candidates to speak at VSO forum
All candidates for Saratoga Town Council and House District 47 have indicated they will attend the upcoming candidates’ forum sponsored by the Valley Service Organization (VSO), according to Kassey Westring, forum moderator for the organization....
Tailgating at the PVCC
As the warmth of the summer months give way into the cooler days of fall, there’s nothing that hits the spot quite like a bowl of chili. Additionally, there’s nothing in the fall quite like a good tailgate party. In that vein of thinking, the...
Classic theatrics
When the Parco Sinclair Theater first opened its doors in 1924, the interior walls were hand painted and the seating was top notch for its time. Its exterior was like the rest of the company town; a...
Lady Panthers take down Lady Pronghorns
The Saratoga Lady Panthers appear to still be finding their feet this season as they went 1-1 against two conference foes last week. On Thursday, they hosted the Farson-Eden Lady Pronghorns (6-4, 2-2)...
HEM undermines Oilers
After going 0-3 this season, a homecoming win was important to the Hanna, Elk Mountain, Medicine Bow (HEM) High School Miners according to Head Coach Zach Scott. It was senior day, in addition to...
Longhorns evade Tigers
The Encampment Tigers were dealt their first defeat on their home field this week as they hosted the No. 1 Meeteetse Longhorns (5-0, 4-0) on Saturday. The undefeated Longhorns handed Encampment their...
Panthers dog Lingle-Fort Laramie
The Saratoga Panthers continued their winning ways on Friday against Lingle/Fort Laramie, coming out on top 66-43. "We are getting better," Logan Wright, Panther head coach said. "The thing about...
Lady Tigers take down Lady Panthers
The Encampment Lady Tigers had only one game last week, the results of which may prove to propel them into the remainder of the season. On Friday, the Lady Tigers hosted their conference and Valley ri...
Lady Miners conquer Guernsey-Sunrise
It was senior day and Homecoming and the Hanna, Elk Mountain, Medicine Bow (HEM) High School Lady Miners wanted to give their fans a day to remember. Steve Priest, principal of HEM, was keeping close...
Town of Hanna honors RR 316 responders
The last time the Hanna, Elk Mountain, Medicine Bow (HEM) High School Miners played at home over the Labor Day weekend, on September 5, there was ominous black smoke billowing into the clear blue...
Comfort in hard times
It may seem odd for a coroner to hold an open house but that is exactly what Carbon County Coroner Paul Zamora did this past Saturday. Even though he was unable to attend, the event was a success....
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