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Sheridan College Still Eyeing Athletics Return

News – Sheridan Media While a guest host on Public Pulse Open Line Friday, Wendy Smith, vice-president with Sheridan College, discussed the recent designation of Wyoming’s Higher Educational system being ranked the fifth best in the country. One caller to the program asked about when the college would be bringing back athletics, which were suspended

June 4, 2023

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Climbing Routes At Devils Tower National Monument Voluntarily Closes In June

News – Sheridan Media The month of June holds spiritual and cultural significance for the tribes closely associated with Mato Tipila – Bear Lodge (Devils Tower).   The 1995 Devils Tower National Monument Climbing Management Plan established a voluntary closure for all climbing routes on the Tower out of respect for the cultural activities of …

June 4, 2023

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Clearmont Historical Group Honors Bates Centennial Year Ranch

News – Sheridan Media The Wyoming Centennial Farm & Ranch program, a branch of the State Historic Preservation Office, annually honors Wyoming families who have owned and operated the same farm or ranch for 100 years or more. Since it’s inception in 2006, over 260 families have been honored. Each year, the program partners host …

June 3, 2023

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Story House Properties Annexation and Pool Update on Council’s Agenda

News – Sheridan Media A large annexation and an update on the Kendrick Park Pool renovation are a couple of items on the agenda for the Sheridan City Council’s upcoming regularly scheduled business meeting Monday night. City of Sheridan Mayor Rich Bridger said the Council will consider first reading of ordinance 2268, the Story House …

June 3, 2023

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The Great Endurance Horse Race of 1908

News – Sheridan Media The 1975 movie, Bite the Bullet, with Gene Hackman, Candice Bergan and James Coburn, was about a 700-mile endurance horse race. The inspiration for the movie was a 600-mile horse race held from Evanston, Wyoming to Denver, Colorado, in 1908. Western author, Jack Schaefer author of Shane and Monte Walsh, wrote …

June 3, 2023

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Soon one can Climb at the Y

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan County YMCA has undergone a lot of construction in the past few years. With those additions comes elevators, cardio and weight rooms, child care and class rooms, as well as a vast Aquatic Center.  Recent additions to the Y will soon include a climbing and bouldering wall.  While appearing …

June 2, 2023

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UW research student would like to hear paranormal tales of the Sheridan Inn

News – Sheridan Media Built by the Sheridan Land Company and funded in part by the Burlington Missouri Railroad in 1892, the Sheridan Inn opened in the spring of 1893. Since that day, the Sheridan Inn has played an important role in Sheridan, especially for visitors to the area. Many Sheridan locals know of the …

June 2, 2023

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Governor Expresses Support for Improved School Facility Assessment Process 

News – Sheridan Media Governor Mark Gordon has expressed his support for an updated and improved School Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) process. This process is used to help the School Facilities Division develop funding recommendations for various school facility projects across the state. The Governor noted that the new assessment creates an

June 2, 2023

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Sheridan 3 On 3 Hoop Jam

News – Sheridan Media Basketball is normally 5-on-5, so why is 3-on-3 so popular?

June 2, 2023

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Kendrick Park Pool Opening Delayed

News – Sheridan Media The Kendrick Park Pool was scheduled to open for the season Saturday June 3, however, the opening has been delayed due to equipment issues. City of Sheridan Mayor and Sheridan Recreation District Business Manager  Rich Bridger explains the issue that caused the delay. Rich Bridger Bridger said that best case scenario …

June 2, 2023

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