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Liquor License Transfer Discussed at Council Study Session

Transfer of a retail liquor license as an item of discussion at Monday night’s study session of the Sheridan City Council. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Liquor License Transfer The details of a request to transfer retail liquor license #4 were presented to the Council by City Clerk Cecilia Good at the study …

May 10, 2022

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Sheridan Rec District set to Open Webb Wright Baseball and Adult Summer Softball Leagues / Troopers Host two With Powell Saturday

SRD – The Sheridan Recreation District is gearing up for the state of Webb Wright baseball and their adult softball league start later this month. Adult Sports Specialist Zach Stewart held their adults softball managers meeting last night, their umpire meeting takes place this evening with league starting in two weeks. Based on a great …

May 10, 2022

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Lease Approved for Buffalo Senior Center Building

The Buffalo City Council has voted to approve Mayor Shane Schrader to sign a new lease agreement between the city and the Buffalo Senior Center for the city-owned building they currently occupy. According to Schrader, the only change is to increase the length of the lease. The cost of the lease is $10 annually for …

May 10, 2022

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Vacancies to be Advertised on Johnson County Boards

Upcoming vacancies on a number of Johnson County Boards will be advertised to seek those interested in serving. At the recent county commission meeting, Chairman Bill Novotny said there is an opening on the Tourism Board, a seat on the Harold Jarrard Park Board, an opening on the Mountain Plains Heritage Park Board, and one …

May 10, 2022

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Sheridan County Approves Steinhorst CUP

Sheridan County’s Commissioners have voted to approve a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Kurtis and Carrie Steinhorst to operate two businesses on their property. County Planner Mark Reid gave details on the application. The 25-acre parcel is located at 56 Taylor Road in Sheridan County and is zoned (A)-Agricultural. The Planning & Zoning Commission

May 10, 2022

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Gillette Man Sentenced in Federal Court for Drug Trafficking and Firearm Charges

United States Attorney for the District of Wyoming Bob Murray announced Monday that 31-year-old Preston Wisenbaker of Gillette was recently sentenced for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Federal District Court Judge Alan B. Johnson sentenced Wisenbaker to 10 years in

May 10, 2022

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Rooted in Wyoming Hires New Executive Director

Rooted in Wyoming, the non-profit organization that partners with community organizations and schools to facilitate outreach programs and cultivate educational gardens, has hired Jamie Hoeft as their new executive director. Originally from Powell, Hoeft has a B.A. in Psychology from Northwest University and an M.A. in Human Services with an emphasis on

May 10, 2022

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Boat Inspections Discontinued at Tongue River Reservoir State Park

Boaters in Wyoming and Montana who want to go out on the Tongue River Reservoir, will have to have their boat inspected elsewhere. Beginning this year, boats will not be inspected at the reservoir for aquatic invasive species. In addition to limited funding and the challenge of staffing, the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Department …

May 10, 2022

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Gov. Gordon donates wild bison license for wildlife conservation

For the past three years, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has donated a wild bison license to support Wyoming wildlife conservation. According to a report from the Wyoming Game and Fish, Gordon has donated another license for the fourth consecutive year. The license will be issued through a random raffle open only to Wyoming residents.  “The …

May 9, 2022

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Chamber lunch to explore ‘Today’s Topics & Tomorrow’s Outlook’

The Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce Lunch Program will feature county, town and city officials in the program, Today’s Topics & Tomorrow’s Outlook.  The Lunch Program allows the Chamber to bring in professionals from all over the region and beyond to speak with Sheridan business owners and Chamber members, though one does not need to …

May 9, 2022

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