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Ready for occupancy?
As real estate inventory continues to be scarce in Saratoga, the push to add housing has many contractors working on projects throughout the area. Through that process, however, one construction compa...
Ready for Rainbows
by Joshua Wood As the 50th annual gathering of the Rainbow Family of Living Light (Rainbow Family) approaches its apex this weekend, entities in both Colorado and Wyoming are preparing for a...
The Art of Waugh
Staff Report Saratoga native Jamie Waugh was announced by the Platte Valley Arts Council (PVAC) as one of six artists selected to create a piece of art as part of the nonprofit's public art display...
Laramie woman arrested
A 28-year-old Laramie, Wyoming woman is facing two felony charges and two counts of child endangerment as the result of an investigation following an incident in May near Miracle Mile. According to a press release from the Carbon County Sheriff’s O...
Moving in a new direction
The Carbon County Museum is looking for a new director. Steven Dinero recently left the position and David Throngmorton is serving as the interim director. Ken Klouda, chairman of the Carbon County...
Rainbows landing in Routt County
by Joshua Wood The Rainbow Family of Living Light (Rainbow Family) has settled on a location for its 50th anniversary gathering this summer, bringing the event to the doorstep of Wyoming and Carbon...
Churches Honored
by Mike Armstrong The Medicine Bow Town Council met at 7 p.m. on June 13 at the Medicine Bow Community Town Hall. Mayor Sharon Biamon was present as were council members Lucy Schofield, Sharon Kahl and Cindy Chace. Council member Dawndee Yocom was...
Stop and Go coming to Hanna
The Hanna Town Council met at 6:30 p.m.on June 14 at the Hanna Town Hall. Mayor Lois Buchanan and council members Tracy Fowler, Sammy Sides and Jayson Nordquist were in attendance. Council member Bill...
The Continuity of The Country Store
by Ezra Boileau Kathleen Martin, owner, and manager of the County Store has decided to step back from her role. Martin, who celebrated her 35th year at the store on June 1, has decided to pass the...
What's next for Saratoga Lake?
From this fall to next spring, anglers will find Saratoga Lake devoid of any fish due to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s (WGFD) decision to use Rotenone to eradicate illegally introduced yell...
Abels' contract renewed
Dr. Duane Abels will continue to serve as the Carbon County Health Officer following a unanimous vote from the Board of Carbon County Commissioners (BOCCC) on June 7. The renewal of Abels’ contract...
Bakken Visits Encampment
The Encampment Town Council met at 7 p.m. on June 9 at the Encampment Town Hall. Mayor Greg Salisbury was in attendance as were council members, Shannon Fagan Craig, Bill Craig and Gary Stull....
CCEDC visits Riverside
The Riverside Town Council met at 6 p.m. on June 9 at the Riverside Town Hall. The first thing on the agenda was the public hearing of the liquor licenses for the Bear Bones LLC aka the Bear Trap and...
Commissioners trademark seal
The now recognizable Carbon County seal-created by artist Bobbie Herman-will soon be trademarked by the Board of Carbon County Commissioners (BOCCC) for use on paper and stationary. While there was...
Pesky perch to perish
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) will be holding an informational meeting in Saratoga on June 9 regarding their plans to address illegally-stocked yellow perch in Saratoga Lake. In 2021, th...
Saratoga to review daycare lease
Following the June 7 meeting of the Saratoga Town Council, it would seem both Valley Village Childcare and Excel Preschool are one step closer to having a future home where Platte Valley Clinic is...
Saratoga man arrested
Over Memorial Day weekend, a Saratoga man was arrested and could face up to six months in prison. Ryan Munks is currently facing charges of domestic battery following an incident on May 28. According...
Remembering the Fallen on Memorial Day
Communities throughout eastern Carbon County remembered those who served their country over Memorial Day Weekend. Services were held in Encampment, Saratoga and at the Carbon Cemetery. 1. Susan Adams...
Remembering history and those who served
The Memorial Day remembrance at Old Carbon Cemetery got a bit of a twist this year thanks to mother nature mercurial weather on Sunday. The dedication to the veterans of past wars is usually held at...
Candidate filings close Friday
Less than 48 hours remain for candidates to file for political office in the 2022 Primary Election. Filings for political office are set to close at 5 p.m. on Friday. As of Tuesday afternoon, some...
Battle Pass Opens for Season
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) announced one of two seasonal highways in the Platte Valley had reopened earlier this week. On May 23, WYDOT announced the opening of Wyoming Highway...
A difficult decision
Earlier this month, Memorial Hospital of Carbon County (MHCC) announced they would be terminating labor and delivery services. The decision, according to MHCC CEO Ken Harman, was not one arrived at...
Special event ordinance passes
As requested by Mayor Creed James, residents with concerns about Ordinance No. 862—which amends portions of Chapter 5.30 of Saratoga Municipal Code—brought them to the May 17 meeting of the Sarato...
Seeing red
The famed author Mark Twain once said "Everyone is a moon, and has a dark side he never shows to anybody." On the night of May 15, what looked like it might be the dark side of the moon could be seen...
Crowding the skies
As wind energy projects continue to blow into northern Carbon County, various entities have sought to determine the impacts it has or will have on wildlife. In 2021, the Board of Carbon County...
