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Johnson County Year-in-Review 2023: January-April

News – Sheridan Media Today we look back at Johnson County’s top stories during the last year as we focus on January through April of 2023. Buffalo’s City Council welcomed two new members, Mike Madden and Myra Camino at their first meeting in January of 2023. The Johnson County Library announced in January they had …

December 26, 2023

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Unemployment Numbers In Sheridan And Johnson Counties Increase From October to November 2023

News – Sheridan Media New unemployment numbers from the Wyoming State Department of Workforce Services are up in all areas of Wyoming, but that’s normal for this time of year. The statewide seasonally adjusted rate for November of this year is at 3.0%. That’s up from 2.9% in October, but down from November of last …

December 26, 2023

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Professional Services Contract Approved by City Council

News – Sheridan Media A professional services contract with Burns and McDonnell, in the amount of $114,519, to obtain a Title V (five) air quality permit was approved by the Sheridan City Council at their recent business meeting. City Utilities Director Dan Roberts explains why the professional services contract was needed. Dan Roberts Roberts said

December 26, 2023

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First Day Hikes to be Held at Trail End, Fort Phil Kearny

News – Sheridan Media Every January, Trail End and Fort Phil Kearny Historic Sites will be participating in the “First Day Hike” program – a twenty-plus-year-old national initiative designed to encourage not only a healthy and active lifestyle but an appreciation for the nation’s parks and historic sites. Starting at Trail End at 10:00 a.m.,

December 26, 2023

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Christmas on the Wyoming Frontier

News – Sheridan Media December 25 was chosen as Christmas, or the birth of Jesus, as it is the date of the winter solstice on the Roman calendar and it is nine months after March 25, the vernal equinox and a date linked to the conception of Jesus. There are many traditions that we associate …

December 25, 2023

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The Many Faces of Santa Claus

News – Sheridan Media Santa Claus, in his white beard, his red suit, and his jolly ‘ho,ho,ho” has been a part of Christmas for many, many years. He can be seen at Christmas events, at school Christmas programs, and in many malls and stores, so children can tell him their Christmas wishes. But where did …

December 24, 2023

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Applications Open for New Farmers and Ranchers Internship Program

News – Sheridan Media The GrowingG Internship Program is now accepting applications for 2024. According to information from the University of Wyoming Extension, The program provides a $5,000 stipend for a 10-week work experience, which is made possible by funding through the USDA Beginning Farmers and Ranchers grant. Eligible applicants must be at least

December 24, 2023

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Big Piney at Big Horn Boys Basketball Highlights – 12/16/23

News – Sheridan Media The Rams endured a back and forth game, but were able to pull away from the Punchers and win 64-55. Kevin Koile – Sheridan Media First Quarter:0:05 Gavin Stafford BH 2 BP 00:19 Caleb Gibson BH 4 BP 20:30 Stafford BH 6 BP 20:39 Bill Hibbert BH 6 BP 40:49 Gibson …

December 23, 2023

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Big Piney at Big Horn Girls Basketball Highlights – 12/16/23

News – Sheridan Media The Rams raced out to a 16-1 lead and cruised to a 57-39 win vs. the Lady Punchers. First Quarter:0:05 Bleu Butler BH 2 BP 00:16 Emme Mullinax BH 6 BP 00:26 Mullinax BH 10 BP 00:37 Teagan Butler BH 12 BP 00:48 Micah Strong BH 16 BP 3 Second Quarter:0:59 …

December 23, 2023

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History: Women at the Frontier Forts

News – Sheridan Media Men weren’t the only ones to come west to settle the new frontier. Many brought their wives as well. Including officers at the remote army outposts in Wyoming. Most of the married women who came west to live in the forts were officer’s wives, but occasionally a enlisted man’s wife might …

December 23, 2023

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