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The Many Faces of Santa Claus

News – Sheridan Media Santa Claus, in his white beard, his red suit, and his jolly ‘ho,ho,ho” has been a part of Christmas for many, many years. He can be seen at Christmas events, at school Christmas programs, and in many malls and stores, so children can tell him their Christmas wishes. But where did …

December 24, 2023

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Applications Open for New Farmers and Ranchers Internship Program

News – Sheridan Media The GrowingG Internship Program is now accepting applications for 2024. According to information from the University of Wyoming Extension, The program provides a $5,000 stipend for a 10-week work experience, which is made possible by funding through the USDA Beginning Farmers and Ranchers grant. Eligible applicants must be at least

December 24, 2023

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Big Piney at Big Horn Boys Basketball Highlights – 12/16/23

News – Sheridan Media The Rams endured a back and forth game, but were able to pull away from the Punchers and win 64-55. Kevin Koile – Sheridan Media First Quarter:0:05 Gavin Stafford BH 2 BP 00:19 Caleb Gibson BH 4 BP 20:30 Stafford BH 6 BP 20:39 Bill Hibbert BH 6 BP 40:49 Gibson …

December 23, 2023

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Big Piney at Big Horn Girls Basketball Highlights – 12/16/23

News – Sheridan Media The Rams raced out to a 16-1 lead and cruised to a 57-39 win vs. the Lady Punchers. First Quarter:0:05 Bleu Butler BH 2 BP 00:16 Emme Mullinax BH 6 BP 00:26 Mullinax BH 10 BP 00:37 Teagan Butler BH 12 BP 00:48 Micah Strong BH 16 BP 3 Second Quarter:0:59 …

December 23, 2023

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History: Women at the Frontier Forts

News – Sheridan Media Men weren’t the only ones to come west to settle the new frontier. Many brought their wives as well. Including officers at the remote army outposts in Wyoming. Most of the married women who came west to live in the forts were officer’s wives, but occasionally a enlisted man’s wife might …

December 23, 2023

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SMH Warns Community About Scam Phone Calls

News – Sheridan Media Officials with Sheridan Memorial Hospital recently became aware of scam phone calls where the caller claims to be a hospital employee. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Scam Warning During the scam phone calls, the person on the phone misrepresenting themselves as a hospital employee asks for personal information

December 23, 2023

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SFRD: free smoke alarms

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan Fire-Rescue Department recently received a generous donation of smoke alarms from the Sheridan Home Depot. According to the SFRD, the Home Depot provided approximately 100 smoke alarms with the 10-year battery. Sheridan Fire-Rescue would now like to distribute the smoke alarms to make sure every home in Sheridan County

December 22, 2023

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Game and Fish reminds public: still locations to take carcasses 

News – Sheridan Media A big game carcass dumpster has been available all hunting season on Highway 14 between Dayton and Ranchester. While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse, Game and Fish Department Public Information Specialist Christina Schmidt said the carcass dumpster have been a success and the public has been kind enough not to …

December 22, 2023

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New coroner’s office an innovation for SC

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan County Coroner’s Office located at 1604 N. Main St. in Sheridan is considered the largest project and newest innovation in the county for the 2023 year according to the Sheridan County Commissioners.  While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse, Sheridan County Commission Chair Christi Haswell and Commissioner

December 22, 2023

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Fetterman Fight Anniversary Tour

News – Sheridan Media The Fetterman Fight, also called the Battle of the Hundred-in-the-Hands by the Sioux, was fought on Dec. 21, 1866. On Dec. 21, of each year Fort Phil Kearny and the Bozeman Trail Association host a tour of the battlefield, weather permitting. Last year, the tour was canceled due to weather. The …

December 22, 2023

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