Articles from the January 26, 2023 edition
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Hospitality icon loved Wyoming
When icons of an industry pass on from this world, it is interesting to perceive their life and accomplishments. When all is said and done, recounting this unique person's life and contributions, it i...
In honor of a hero
The loss of Tyeler Harris had a huge impact on not only Carbon County, but across the country. Harris was killed when he was struck by a semi while responding to a crash on Interstate 80 on December...
Snowmobile accident on Battle
A snowmobile accident in the Sierra Madre Mountains, west of Encampment, occurred in the afternoon of January 19, only one man hurt was hurt. Sheriff Alex Bakken said, "At about 1 p.m. the Carbon...
Hazard mitigation incipience
At the Board of Carbon County Commissioners (BOCCC) meeting January 17, Emergency Management Director Lenny Layman introduced Joe Parsons, Saratoga Encampment Rawlins Conservation District (SERD),...
Neal Forbes
Neal Forbes passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023. Services will be held Friday, January 27, 2023, 10 a.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church....
Ruby Alice Ross
Ruby Alice Ross, 90, of Saratoga passed away January 19. Ruby was born on October 20, 1932 in Laramie, Wyoming to Melbourn and Loma Peach. A Celebration of Life will be held in the spring. Casada Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of...
Wind project seeks input
Saratoga Town Clerk Marie Christen presented a letter received from Two Rivers Wind, LLC. This letter was sent to inform the public that they are beginning applications for permits required to...
Crosswalk Safety Bill to Be Heard in House Transportation Committee Tuesday
A bill that authorizes the use of video systems on official traffic control devices to monitor pedestrian safety at school zone crosswalks will be heard by the House Transportation, Highways and Military Transportation Committee tomorrow, Tuesday, Ja...
Governor Gordon Appoints Byron Mathews State Fire Marshal
Governor Mark Gordon has announced the appointment of Byron Mathews as State Fire Marshal and Director of the Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety. Matthews replaces Mark Young, who is retiring after serving as interim State Fire...
Governor Appoints John LaBuda to be a Circuit Court Judge for the Ninth Judicial District
Governor Mark Gordon has appointed John LaBuda to be a Circuit Court Judge for the Ninth Judicial District serving Sublette County. LaBuda’s appointment fills the vacancy left by the retirement of Judge Jim Radda in Teton County and the subsequent...
The almighty egg
Most people know I have a few chickens in my backyard, and sell a few eggs to my neighbors. It never seemed like much of a big deal to me until recently egg prices shot up. We've all heard the...
Our town has been buried in snow and enduring freezing temperatures This Winter
Between hurricanes and blizzards, this has been a winter to remember for retirees Jerry and Cassy Venters of Lander. Normally, they head to their condo on Sanibel Island off the Florida coast and never worry about cold weather or even winter-style cl...
Winter Fun
The sleepy little hamlet of Encampment will be roaring to life this weekend with food, fun, and festivities. The 36 th Annual Sierra Madre Winter Carnival has already started the competitions with...
Panthers take out Panthers
The Saratoga High School Panthers faced off against the Cokeville Panther in a matchup of two of the stronger teams in the state. The game proved it. "Cokeville is a really good basketball team,"...
Turning the Corner
The Hanna, Elk Mountain, Medicine Bow (HEM) Miner High School basketball team played two games this week, winning the first against Rock River on Friday and losing the second to Guernsey-Sunrise. The...
Tigers fall back
Friday's league match up between Encampment Tigers and Farson Eden's Pronghorns proved to be tough game. The boys were defeated 52-38. Saturday didn't play out well with another Tiger loss against...
Rattlers take a bite out of Panthers
The Little Snake River Valley basketball team went to Colorado to face a strong Colorado 2A team in Rangely. This Colorado team called the Panthers were a solid test for the Rattlers on January 19,...
Lady Panthers left no survivors
The Lady Panthers dove into the first game of the weekend on Friday, January 20 with a fierce win-it attitude. Coach Heather Bartlett said, "We had a great weekend. The girls were able to bounce...
Lady Tigers attack
The Encampment Lady Tigers kept fans on the edge of their seats this last weekend with amazing plays, close calls and fancy footwork. Friday the girls faced the Farson Eden Pronghorns with a home...
Lady Miners do a split
On January 19 the Hanna, Elk Mountain, Medicine Bow (HEM) girls High School basketball team faced Rock River and although the game had some excellent moments for the Lady Miners, the Lady Longhorns pr...
Saratoga Wrestlers grapple for the win
113 Josiah Stockwell scored 2.0 team points. Champ. Round 1 - Dominic Sanchez (Big Piney) won by fall over Josiah Stockwell (Fall 2:42)Cons. Round 1 - Josiah Stockwell won by decision over Nate...
Saratoga's Finest 4H Community Club holds first meeting
By Harlan Hatch 4H club reporter Saratoga's Finest 4H Community Club had its first meeting of the year on January 3 at 6 p.m. in the Platte Valley Community Center. At this meeting, they learned...
Reflections from the Saratoga Sun
100 years ago today January 25, 1923 Strong wind blows Utah Into Wyoming When terrific windstorm swept the Rocky Mountain region recently, according to Professor Samuel H. Knight of the University of...
