Archive - Jan 2011 - News

“Wild Lands” Order Continues to Draw Opposition

By Ron Richter on Mon 01/31/2011 09:02pm
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Sheridan County Commissioner Bob Rolston

Since the Department of the Interior announced Secretarial Order 3310 in late December, it has drawn its fare share of opposition from many in the state of Wyoming.

Governor Mead Reacts to Florida Judge's Ruling

By Ron Richter on Mon 01/31/2011 08:58pm
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Wyoming Governor Matt Mead

U.S. District Judge Roger Vinson declared Monday that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is unconstitutional. Earlier this month, Wyoming Governor Matt Mead entered Wyoming in the multi-state lawsuit challenging the Act.

Spay Wyoming Receives Grant

By Ron Richter on Mon 01/31/2011 08:45pm
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Spay Wyoming has received a grant to help pet owners pay for the operation to have their animals spayed or neutered.

In honor of the 17th annual Spay Day on February 22, the Humane Society of the United States in conjunction with the Doris Day Animal Foundation has bestowed a grant to Spay Wyoming.

Advocacy and Resource Center Open House

By Ron Richter on Mon 01/31/2011 08:39pm
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The Advocacy and Resource Center in Sheridan held an open house to commemorate 30 years in Sheridan.

The Advocacy and Resource Center in Sheridan has been providing their services to the residents of Sheridan County for three decades, and Monday they held an open house.

Amount of Loss Claimed by the Department of Audit May Be Excessive

By Ron Richter on Mon 01/31/2011 04:08pm
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Sheridan County Attorney Matt Redle

In a media release issued by the Office of the Sheridan County and Prosecuting Attorney, it is noted that Sheridan County was contacted several months ago by a representative of the trust established by the former Sheridan County Clerk, Audrey Koltiska.

Great Turnout for Ducks Unlimited

By Judy Hagerott on Mon 01/31/2011 10:40am
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Another successful Ducks Unlimited Banquet in Sheridan.

It was a full house Saturday night as over 300 people took part in the annual Sheridan County Chapter of Ducks Unlimited banquet held at the Holiday Inn.

Sheridan Opens Hearts and Pocketbooks

By Judy Hagerott on Mon 01/31/2011 10:37am
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Jacob Ahrens

Well over 800 people showed up at the Best Western Sheridan Center Saturday night in support of 5-year-old Jacob Ahrens. It was a benefit dinner to help with the medical expenses for the little guy who was diagnosed with an inoperable mid-brain tumor last December.

Battle of the Brains at SCC

By Judy Hagerott on Mon 01/31/2011 10:25am
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The Tongue River Academic Challenge team.

Thirteen teams from eight high schools around the state competed in the 15th Annual Wyoming Academic Challenge at Sheridan College Saturday with Sheridan High School taking third place honors.

Poll Question: Lottery in Wyoming?

By MaryJo Johnson on Mon 01/31/2011 07:15am
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Will 2011 be the year Wyoming legalizes a state lottery or Powerball?

Late last week it was reported through the Associated Press that the odds of Wyomingites getting their own lottery or joining a multi-state game like Powerball have improved.

CHAPS to Start Volunteer Training

By MaryJo Johnson on Mon 01/31/2011 07:15am
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Children, Horses and Adults in Partnership, or CHAPS, will be conducting three sets of volunteer training sessions for new volunteers and for returning volunteers who need to be recertified. CHAPS Director Sue Suddith explains.

Each class consists of two parts on Tuesdays and Saturdays.