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Beartooth Highway And Dunraven Pass To Open For Summer 2025 Traveling Season

News – Sheridan Media Two of the most scenic highways in northwest Wyoming are about to open for the summer traveling season. US Highway 212 over the Beartooth Pass and the Dunraven Pass inside Yellowstone National Park, are scheduled to open on Friday, May 23rd. The openings are dependent on the weather, and it’s possible …

May 21, 2025

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Jo Co Commission Allocates Funding for Chamber Visitor’s Center

News – Sheridan Media The Johnson County Commission considered allocating funds to help the Buffalo Chamber of Commerce open and ioperate their visitor center on Highway 16 east of the city. Commission Chair Bill Novotny gave more details. The commission voted to award $6,000 in unallocated One-Percent Funds to the chamber for their visitor information

May 21, 2025

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JCSD1 Board Approves Classified Staff Renewals

News – Sheridan Media The Johnson County School Board has voted to accept the renewals for Classified Staff for the 2025-26 school year. According to linkin.com, Classified Staff members ensure the smooth operation of a school district by fulfilling roles such as administrative technicians, custodians, food service assistants, and bus drivers. Classified

May 21, 2025

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Sheridan Commission Awards Scholarships for 2025

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan County’s Commissioners awarded three scholarships to county high school students to continue their education. Commission Chairman Lonnie Wright announced that Aubrey Butler, Levi Mendenhall, and McKenna Smith were awarded scholarships. Commissioner Holly Jennings and Commissioner Wright spoke highly of all the applicants

May 21, 2025

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Chamber Welcomes Professional Biker Rodeo Association

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Professional Biker Rodeo Association with an Ambassadors’ ribbon cutting Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Professional Biker Rodeo Association organizes competitive motorcycle rodeos, promoting skill, camaraderie and excitement for motorcycle enthusiasts nationwide. Ben Barto is

May 20, 2025

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SMH BHU Psychiatrist working to change perspectives about mental health

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan Memorial Hospital Specialist of Adult Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine Dr. Michael Kinney made an appearance on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse to introduce himself to the Sheridan County community and discuss the growing Behavioral Health Unit at  SMH. Sheridan Memorial Hospital has been developing a new Behavioral Health

May 20, 2025

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Forest Service asks public to respect Crazy Woman closure

News – Sheridan Media Earlier this month the U.S. Forest Service announced that Crazy Woman Canyon, Forest System Rd. 33, will not open this season due to a bridge replacement project. The Forest Service is alerting the public that for your safety and the safety of construction workers, please respect the closure.  The project is …

May 20, 2025

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Work at North Heights to continue this Summer

News – Sheridan Media While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse, Sheridan City Councilman Andrew Patceg and Public Works Director Hanns Mercer spoke on the upcoming roto mill and overlay project that will take place following the completion of the 2019 Capital Improvement Program Project for the replacement of the water main in North Heights.

May 20, 2025

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Sheridan Commission Ratifies SAWS License Agreements

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan County’s Commissioners have ratified a Master License and License Agreement with a resident for a water line installation and service for a residence in Big Horn. The Agreements, between Katie Crawford and the County Public Works Department, are for an open trench installation of a water line, perpendicular to the …

May 20, 2025

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JCHC Board Ratifies EKG Machine Purchase

News – Sheridan Media The Hospital Board of Trustees for the Johnson County Healthcare Center recently discussed the need for purchasing a new electrocardiogram (EKG) machine for the clinic. Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Shelli Shelton explained further. The board had approved necessary purchases for the JCHC by CEO Luke Senden for up to $50,000 without

May 20, 2025

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