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Sheridan County educator would like corporal punishment removed from Wyoming’s law books

Dr. Jeff Jones, principle of Tongue River Middle School, is asking the public to contact their legislators to show support in removing the legal protections of corporal punishment in Wyoming’s public schools.  Jones has been advocating for the outlawing of corporal punishment in Wyoming’s public school’s for approximately three years. He wrote

October 18, 2022

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New Sheridan College Kiln Drawing Interest From Ceramists All Over Wyoming

Word about the kiln has spread and it’s already drawn a number of potters from all over Wyoming. During the initial firing, items were brought in from student potters at Sheridan College, Gillette College and the University of Wyoming. The kiln is located on the southeast part of the Sheridan College campus. Stephen Mullins says …

October 17, 2022

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14th Annual – The Link | Gallery

On Saturday (October 15) a sea of pink covered Whitney Commons. Close to 400 people gathered for Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation’s 14th Annual The Link to help support patients and families at the Welch Cancer Center. The event was a day of “hope, healing, awareness, and raising funds for our friends and loved ones…” Funds …

October 17, 2022

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Sheridan County High School Volleyball Recap: October 14-15, 2022

There’s one week remaining in the regular season. Sheridan: The Lady Broncs split their home weekend conference games, winning Friday vs. Cheyenne South 3-1 (25-18, 25-16, 23-25, 25-22), but lost vs. Laramie 3-0 (25-22, 25-15, 25-13). Sheridan is 8-19 on the season, with a 2-6 record in the 4A East. The next scheduled games are …

October 17, 2022

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Halloween Trunk or Treat to Be Held in Clearmont

There will be a Trunk-or-Treat in the parking lot of the Clear Creek Recreation District on Halloween night from 6-8 p.m., the Recreation District building will be open those hours on Halloween. Trunk-or-Treats was originally started to give a dedicated space for trick or treating, instead of going from house to house. Participants usually decorate …

October 17, 2022

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Weekend Local Sports Wrap up

RAMS / EAGLES FOOTBALL – The Big Horn and Tongue River football game lived up to the hype, Sheridan Media’s Kevin Koile has the game wrap up. BRONC FOOTBALL – Also living up to expectations the Broncs match up at Natrona county went down to the final seconds with the Broncs coming out on top …

October 17, 2022

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JCHC CEO on Sheridan Ortho, Meeting With VA, Construction Financing

Johnson County Healthcare Center CEO Luke Senden updated the hospital board on the status of Sheridan Orthopedic and their ability to treat patients in Buffalo. Senden also reported that he will have a meeting this month with the Sheridan VA to talk about growing services in Buffalo and to discuss issues that have come up …

October 16, 2022

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Light Agenda for Sheridan Commission Tuesday

The Sheridan County Commission should have a fairly quick meeting Tuesday as their agenda schedule is relatively light. They will consider a setback variance, a Homeland Security Grant and an MOU for Emergency Medical Service funding between the City of Sheridan, Sheridan Memorial Hospital and the county. To be ratified are license agreements and a …

October 16, 2022

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EMC Reports Generator in Place for Emergency Radio Broadcasts

Johnson County Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC) Marilyn Connolly updated the county commission on the progress that has been made on a project funded through a Homeland Security Grant to build a generator on-site for local broadcasts in an emergency situation. She and the commission discussed the possibility of applying for another grant to fund a

October 16, 2022

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Update on Cremation Garden Given at Cemetery Board Meeting

The planned cremation garden at Willow Grove Cemetery is moving forward, according to an update given to the Cemetery District Board during their last meeting. Board member John Zorbas updated the rest of the board, saying there are two marble walls that have been ordered and are expected to be delivered in March. The board …

October 16, 2022

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