Archive - Sep 2009

The Dayton Town Council met in regular session last night and they recognized Town Treasurer Susan McLean for her years of service to the community. McLean retired after 30 years with the town. Councilor Bob Alley says the town has lost a great asset.

The Sheridan Recreation District Board of Trustees amended the rules and regulations pertaining to the authority to purchase supplies and equipment. Sheridan Recreation District Director Richard Wright explains what was changed.

Many of us have been hit hard by the current economic situation, and the Sheridan County Airport is no exception. Airport Manager John Stopka says things are a bit slower than they were last year.

U.S. Senator Mike Enzi released a statement Wednesday that expressed his disappointment with the Senate Finance Committee's Health Care Reform bill.

Enzi said that he has many concerns with the current proposal.

Earlier this week we reported that Sagebrush Elementary could be receiving a special honor, and it is now official: Sagebrush in Sheridan and Burlington Elementary School in Burlington are the only schools in Wyoming to be named a No Child Left Behind Blue Ribbon School for 2009 by the U.S. Department of Education.

Construction of the new Big Horn High School – Middle School will continue throughout the school year. Sheridan County School District 1 Business Manager Jeremy Smith explains how this will affect students at the current facility.

All schools in Sheridan County School District 1 received their accreditation certificate at the Board of Trustees meeting in Big Horn on Tuesday. Schools received Accreditation with Follow-Up. Superintendent Sue Belish explains.