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Sheridan County Year In Review 2021: September to December

News From SheridanMedia.com We conclude our 2021 year in review with some of the top Sheridan County news stories from September through December. In late November, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department announced that Chronic Wasting Disease was found in Elk Hunt area 113, which is located southeast of Wright. In early December, Sheridan High …

December 31, 2021

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Small Risk from ‘Blue-Green Algae’ for Polar Plunge

News From SheridanMedia.com Jeremy Zumberge, DEQ pointed out that green algae on rocks is normal and not toxic On Dec, 8 the Wyoming Department of Health issued a harmful cyanobacterial bloom (HCB) recreational use advisory for Lake DeSmet. HCB is also called, ‘blue-green algae’ and can be harmful to humans and pets. This advisory was …

December 31, 2021

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JCHC ‘In a Better Spot’ Concerning Vaccine Mandate

News From SheridanMedia.com The Johnson County Healthcare Center appears to be better prepared for whatever outcome materializes in the vaccine mandate that is expected to be heard by the US Supreme Counrt early next month. That is according to CEO Luke Senden, who discussed the healthcare center’s status on the issue at this week’s hospital …

December 30, 2021

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County Approves Change Order for Library Project

News From SheridanMedia.com Sheridan County’s Commissioners have approved a change order on the current Sheridan County Fulmer Public Library project. The change order extends the date of completion on the project, as explained by Library Director Cameron Duff. Duff said the change order will extend the completion date to the end of June. Although they

December 30, 2021

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Johnson County Year-in-Review 2021: September to December

News From SheridanMedia.com Today we wrap up our look back at Johnson County’s top stories during the last year as we focus on September through December of 2021. In September, Buffalo Mayor Shane Schrader announced that Buffalo Police Chief Jason Carder had officially given notice of his pending retirement. Chief Carder would retire in October …

December 30, 2021

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In her memory: T.S. Shelby makes large donation to SMH

News From SheridanMedia.com T.R. Shelby has given auction proceeds as a matching gift to Sheridan Memorial Hospital in loving memory of his wife, Emily Stone Shelby. According to a release, Shelby recently returned to live in Sheridan and reached out to the Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation regarding a memorial gift for his wife, Emily, who …

December 30, 2021

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Hunters eagerly await Jan 3

News From SheridanMedia.com Many Wyoming residents look forward to New Year’s day, but for hunters, the date that’s been on their minds is Jan. 3. That’s when the Wyoming Game and Fish Department opens applications for six different big game species and wild turkey.  According to the department, this year all hunters must have a …

December 30, 2021

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Sheridan adds 23 cases / FDA: antigen tests detect omicron, but may not be as sensitive

News From SheridanMedia.com Sheridan County added 23 lab confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. The number is the highest addition to the lab confirmed case count in Sheridan County in a 24 hour period since the beginning of November.   The county also added two probable cases. Currently there are 44 active cases …

December 30, 2021

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Wyoming Highway Patrol Promoting Safe Travel For New Year’s Holiday

News From SheridanMedia.com The holiday traveling season has one weekend to go, and that means many motorists will continue to be on the highways. The Wyoming Highway Patrol, which is one of 12 states in the Western States Traffic Safety Coalition, says troopers are working to keep people and highways safe through thoughtful and professional …

December 30, 2021

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Wind River at Big Horn Boys Basketball – December 18, 2021

News From SheridanMedia.com Big Horn dug themselves into a 11-point hole early in the first quarter, and slowly climbed out of it to defeat Wind River, 60-51. Video: Kevin Koile – Sheridan Media First Quarter: 0:08 – 0:16 – Toby Schons BH 2 WR 0 0:17 – 0:24 Jaden Miller WR 3 BH 2 0:25 …

December 30, 2021

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