Articles from the October 19, 2023 edition
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Platte Valley Arts Council announces 7th annual Hay Bale Sculpture Contest The Platte Valley Arts Council is sponsoring the 7th annual Hay Bale Sculpture Contest. Back in September, there was an...
Signs, signs, everywhere signs
Signs were a top topic of discussion for Encampment Town Council during their October 12 meeting. Bob Herring, an Encampment resident and business owner, brought the discussion forward under public co...
STR permit appears to be DOA
It appears any progress on potential regulations for short term rentals, or STRS, in Saratoga is stalled for the foreseeable future. A decision to table a special use permit was made by the Saratoga...
Planning commission discusses building permits
An application for a setback variance at the October 10 meeting of the Saratoga Planning Commission led to discussion over the Town of Saratoga’s procedures for building permits, meanwhile a...
Watch your steps
From the streets of Buenos Aires to the Platte River Valley comes the Argentine tango on November 4, 2023 at the Saratoga Hot Springs Resort. This rare opportunity is for all adult dance enthusiasts. So, turn your western boots into dance shoes and...
5 Quality-of-Life Amenities to Look for When House Hunting
Curb appeal is important, but it’s not the be-all and end-all of house hunting. By factoring in other priorities, such as great schools, a community feel, along with nearby amenities that improve your quality of life, you can feel right at home in...
Barkhurst Resigns as Commissioner
The Board of Carbon County Commissioners (BOCCC) accepted the resignation of Commissioner Byron Barkhurst at their October 17 meeting in Medicine Bow. Barkhurst, who was first elected to a two-year...
Latham joins Town & Country
Town & Country Realty, located in Saratoga, recently announced the addition of Jezria “Jez” Latham to their team. Latham is no stranger to the real estate industry, especially in Carbon...
Do you feel the world is spinning so fast you can
Do you feel the world is spinning so fast you cannot keep up? I do! Things seem to be happening so fast. In the four days that will ensue from the time this is written until it might be found in in the published Saratoga Sun, one can only imagi...
Paul Roach noted University of Wyoming Coach and Athletic Director recognized upon his passing
Laramie, Wyo. (Oct. 11, 2023) -- A memorial service for former Wyoming Head Football Coach and Athletics Director Paul Roach will be held on Thursday, Oct. 19 at St. Paul’s Newman Center at 1800...
Soup luncheons resume
The ever popular Fall Soup Luncheons, sponsored by the Deacons of the First Presbyterian Church of Saratoga, will resume this month. A variety of five or six homemade soups will be served every Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 19th and 26th...
Saratoga Middle School Football Goes Undefeated
No matter how many years a player participates in any given sport, or even what level of play they might ascend to, they will look back at very few, if any, undefeated seasons. The Saratoga Middle...
Ending on a high note
Though high school volleyball may be approaching the end of its season, the Lady Panthers of Saratoga Middle School have ended theirs with a 13-1 record and a championship win. The only loss they...
Lady Panthers sitting at No. 2 in conference
The Saratoga Lady Panthers are sitting at the No. 3 spot in the 1A Southwest Conference after going 2-1 last week across three conference matches. On October 12, Saratoga was hosted by the Encampment...
Encampment secures pigtail game for regionals
The Encampment Lady TIgers have secured a pigtail game for themselves as the regular season draws to a close with only one conference game remaining. Last week, Encampment went 1-2 as they played...
Encampment takes down Casper Christian
The Encampment Tigers secured another win for themselves in their final home game of the regular season as they hosted the Casper Christian Mountaineers. The victory for the Tigers came a week after t...
Saratoga turns game over at Southeast
Saratoga High School football travelled to Yoder for a Friday night contest with Southeast High School. The Cyclones were able to control the home turf on a cold, breezy, night and claim the W 44-20....
Carbon County Sheriff's Office Arrest Report
October 7 Justin Mardis of Saratoga, Wyoming was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol - first offense within 10 years. October 8 Allana Olson of Knoxville, Tennessee was arrested for domestic battery - 1st offense. October 9 Corey...
Buyer, and seller beware
LARAMIE — Stephanie Fortman had a gut feeling about a sale of some land near Laramie. Something wasn’t right. The seller told her he was building a house and wanted to sell the property quickly, below market value, to finance his new home....
Lawmakers to local authorities: Don't enforce federal land policies
A legislative committee will draft a measure to prohibit state and local authorities from aiding or cooperating with federal land management agencies “when they pursue policies which harm...
Donations Accepted … During Open Hours
The volunteers at Bridge Street Bargains were greeted Tuesday morning with the sight of donations dropped off overnight at their storefront on Bridge Avenue. The donations, which included two large...
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