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JCHS’ Bozeman Trail Program Tuesday Night in Buffalo

The Johnson County Historical Society (JCHS) will present a program entitled The Historic Bozeman Trail: A New Journey Tuesday night at the Johnson County Library. In a release from the JCHS, Dave McKee, who is currently president of the Fort Phil Kearny/ Bozeman Trail Association, will present the program which will focus on the the …

September 19, 2022

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Sheridan Commission Approves Daugaard Construction CUP

A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) has been approved by the Sheridan County Commission for Devin and Caitlin Daugaard to construct and operate a construction business at 120 Meade Creek Road. According to the application, the business site would occupy a 4.1-acre portion of the 6.2-acre parcel that is zoned A-Agricultural. County Planner Mark Reid spoke

September 19, 2022

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Cemetery Board Appoints Committee to Begin Cremains Garden

The Johnson County Cemetery District Board has appointed a sub-committee that will begin the process to build a cremains garden in the Willow Grove Cemetery. Boardmember John Zorbas said he had looked into options for niche walls and found a company that manufactures them. He said the cemetery district can purchase two smaller walls with …

September 19, 2022

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Volunteers of America merges with Northern Wyoming Mental Health Center

After an intensive due diligence process, Northern Wyoming Mental Health Center (NWMHC) has merged with Volunteers of America Northern Rockies (VOA).  Consolidation took place on Sept. 1, at which time existing NWMHC staff officially became VOA employees. As of June 1, all hiring for NWMHC is now done by the VOA. Those interested in employment …

September 19, 2022

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Wyoming Cowboy Challenge Academy staff continue to provide options to cadets and their families

The Wyoming Military Department reports that following the decision to curtail the residential portion of Class 46 and eventually close the Wyoming Cowboy Challenge Academy located at Camp Guernsey, the staff continues to provide options to cadets and their guardians for their academic success. “Similar to the process we used during COVID when we sent

September 19, 2022

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Game and Fish releases 2021 Law Enforcement Report

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has released its 2021 Law Enforcement Report. The Game and Fish report that game wardens patrolled over half a million miles – 574,171 to be exact – in 2021. The report details key statistics, operations and accomplishments of game wardens, wildlife investigators and other employees dedicated to protecting one

September 19, 2022

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What are Wyoming’s Seven Greatest Man-Made Wonders?

Wyoming has an almost overabundance of “natural” wonders ranging from Yellowstone National Park to the vast Red Desert. Plus, the towering Devil’s Tower and the even more towering Teton and Wind River Mountain Ranges. My first coffee table book, published in 2012, was an attempt to document these 7 Greatest Natural Wonders + 33 Other Fascinating

September 19, 2022

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POW/MIA Program In Clearmont Draws Good Crowd

Robert Prusack, and Rudy Pearson On Sept. 16, in Recognition of National POW/MIA Recognition Day, The Clearmont Historical Group held a program honoring those local soldiers who were Prisoners of War and those who are still listed as Missing in Action A good crowd of area people attended the event. There was also a talk …

September 19, 2022

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Weekend Sports Recap: September 16-18, 2022

Sheridan HS Football – The Sheridan Broncs made the long road trip to Rock Springs this past Friday, for a rematch of last year’s state championship game. The Broncs got on the board when the Rock Springs punter accidentally kicked the ball into his own team-mate, and Sheridan would recover in the end zone to …

September 19, 2022

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Contract for Sheriff’s Office, Morgue and Coroner’s Office Project to be Awarded

The contract for the Sheriff’s Office basement renovation and the Sheridan County Coroner’s Office/Morgue projects is expected to be awarded by the county commission during their Tuesday meeting. Dick Anderson Construction, Inc. is set to be awarded the contract. Also on the agenda is consideration of the contract between the county and the Wyoming

September 18, 2022

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