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Jo Co Commission Authorizes CMAQ Application

News – Sheridan Media Johnson County’s Commissioners considered authorizing an application for the Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) grant for their 2026 dust mitigation project. County Road and Bridge Supervisor Scott Pehringer brought the request before the commission this week. The total for the county’s grant application is $418,516 but

August 8, 2025

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Volunteering at The Hub

News – Sheridan Media The Hub on Smith continues to seek volunteers. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has more. During a recent interview on Public Pulse, The Hub on Smith Director of Human Resources Taisshia Burt said that there are over 400 volunteers at The Hub and they are essential to day-to-day operations. Burt said that …

August 8, 2025

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Sheridan County Youth Livestock Sale 2025 Brings In Big Bucks

News – Sheridan Media It was time for young stockgrowers to cash in on all their hard work raising that prize calf, pig, and sheep among other animals. The Sheridan County Youth Livestock Sale took place on Monday, August 4th, as stock growers auctioned off what they had, and used the money to either raise …

August 7, 2025

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Big Goose Creek Walking Tour August 12

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan Community Land Trust invites community members to step into the past with two guided Explore History: Big Goose Creek Walking Tours this August, highlighting how this vital waterway has shaped Sheridan from its earliest days to the present. Guided walks reveal the rich human and natural history of Sheridan’s downtown

August 7, 2025

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GPET Application Process Resolution Adopted by City Council

News – Sheridan Media A resolution to simplify the timeline and reduce redundancy across policy documents related to the application process for City of Sheridan General Purpose Excise Tax Funds was approved by the Sheridan City Council Monday night. City Clerk Ashlee Foster said the new application process improves accountability and sets clearer

August 7, 2025

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Buffalo Council OK’s Looking Into New Phone System

News – Sheridan Media Buffalo’s City Council considered Vice-Mayor Myra Camino to further investigate the possibility of the city and Johnson County collaborating to purchase a new telephone system that would be shared by both entities. Mayor Shane Schrader gave more details. The city and county will be looking at an agreement between themselves and

August 7, 2025

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Jo Co Commission OK’s Modification to USFS Patrol Service Agreement

News – Sheridan Media A modification to a Patrol Agreement between the USFS and Johnson County for the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office to perform law enforcement patrols on the Bighorn National Forest was considered by the county commission during a recent meeting. Jennifer Jackson explained the modified agreement in place on Sheriff Rod Odenbach, who

August 7, 2025

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Sheridan Commission Awards Contract for Taxiway Realignment

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan County’s Commissioners have awarded the contract to realign Taxiway A and Connectors, Shift General Aviation (GA) Taxi Lane, and expand the GA Apron project. Airport Manager Robert Gill gave details on the bids and his recommendation for awarding the contract. Oftedal Construction, Inc. had the lowest bid for the project

August 7, 2025

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Johnson County Horse Tests Positive For West Nile Virus

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan County Weed and Pest Control District has detected West Nile virus in mosquitoes in Sheridan County. To date, West Nile virus has not been detected in humans, horses, birds, or any other animals in Sheridan County. However, a horse in Johnson County was recently reported as having been infected with …

August 6, 2025

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SCSD#2 School Board met on Monday

News – Sheridan Media The SCSD#2 Board of Trustees met Monday night, August 4. Two trustees joined the meeting via zoom. Superintendent Scott Stults talked about the back-to-school timeline, with staff and new teachers having several workdays before the students return to school on August 26. He added that he hoped the board members would …

August 6, 2025

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