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JCSD1 Board Recognizes Teacher Certifications

News – Sheridan Media The Johnson County School Board recognized teachers that have earned or re-earned National Board Certification, and one that earned a prestigious award. During their regular meeting Monday night, Superintendent Charles Auzqui praised Lauren Mills of Meadowlark Elementary for earning National Board Certification. Also recognized for

January 10, 2023

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New Airport Manager Officially Takes Position

News – Sheridan Media The Retirement of longtime Sheridan County Airport Manager John Stopka prompted the county commission to search for a new manager to take over and move the facility into the future. The search ended with Robert Gill, who started his new position January 1. Gill explains why he wanted the job. Gill …

January 10, 2023

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Georgia Shows the Disparity in College Football with Blowout, NFL Wild Card Weekend Preview

News – Sheridan Media Welcome to the Weekend Sports Wrap Podcast! This week James opens with a recap of the College Football National Championship, then the disparity from even the above-average teams in college football to the best, and why the expanded playoffs should help with a more balanced outcome at the end of the …

January 10, 2023

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Sheridan Woman Arraigned for Property Destruction

News – Sheridan Media An arraignment hearing was held Tuesday in Fourth Judicial District Court for a Sheridan woman charged with property destruction. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. On October 11, 2022, 42-year-old Connie Osborn allegedly damaged two vehicles in the parking lot of the Courtyards at Sheridan Apartments and damaged

January 10, 2023

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Sentence Commuted

News – Sheridan Media In July of 2020, Trace Koetting was sentenced in Fourth Judicial District for the charge of Third Degree Sexual Abuse of a Minor. At the hearing, District Court Judge John Fenn accepted the terms of a plea agreement that was reached with the State and placed Koetting on Deferred Prosecution and …

January 10, 2023

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WDE Announces Child and Adult Food Program Sites

News – Sheridan Media The Wyoming Department of Education announced Tuesday the organizations in the state that are participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program. The program reimburses participating organizations for nutritious meals and snacks served to children in child care centers and family day care homes. Organizations are reimbursed for

January 10, 2023

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Ranchester Bridge crews return to work

News – Sheridan Media Crews have returned to work on the bridge to Ranchester as of Jan. 10. The bridge was originally scheduled to be completed sometime before the end of 2022.  Work on the bridge was postponed on Dec. 20, due to extreme low temperatures. Due to weather and other delays, the completion of …

January 10, 2023

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Wyoming Weed and Pest Council Supervisor wins Technician of the Year award

News – Sheridan Media The Wyoming Weed and Pest Council (WWPC) has announced the hard work of Cheryl Schwartzkopf, district supervisor for Converse County Weed and Pest, was recently honored with the Outstanding Technician award. The Wyoming Association of Conservation Districts (WACD) gave Schwartzkopf the Outstanding Technician award. According to a

January 10, 2023

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January is Human Trafficking Prevention Awareness month: survivor sends message of hope

News – Sheridan Media According to the US Department of State, more than two decades ago, the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) of 2000, enshrined the United States’ commitment to combating human trafficking domestically and internationally. In 2010, by presidential proclamation, President Barack Obama declared January “National Slavery and

January 10, 2023

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Several Honored at SCSD#2 Board Meeting

News – Sheridan Media There were several honorees at the Monday, Jan 9, SCSD#2 board meeting. Traci Turk honored the school counselors, and several joined her at the meeting. Football player Colson Coon was honored for being the Wyoming State Gatorade Player for the second year. Activities director Kasey Garnhart and Coach Jeff Mowry made …

January 10, 2023

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