Archive - Oct 5, 2012 - News

Schoonmaker Changes His Mind About Write-In Candidacy

Earlier this week, Pete Schoonmaker announced that he intended to run as a write-in candidate for the House District 30 seat.

UPDATE 9:00PM: Sheridan beats Laramie 49 to 6.

The Newcastle Dogies defeated the Tongue River Eagles by a score of 48 to 6 as the two teams battled it out in the snow!

Big Horn beat Moorcroft for a final score of 55 to 8!

The area closure surrounding the Gilead Fire has been lifted, as have Stage I fire restrictions.

Forest supervisor Bill Bass stated, “We’d like to thank the public for their understanding and cooperation since the restrictions were imposed.”

A nationally operating atheist group has plans to start a Wyoming chapter this month to help citizens to organize and lobby lawmakers for stronger separation of religion and legislation.

A land conservation group has reached a long-sought agreement to prevent a gas drilling project in northwest Wyoming by buying out a vast area of mineral leases inside Bridger-Teton National Forest.

Johnson County Commissioners

Johnson County's Commissioners, at their meeting this week, discussed the possible purchase of a man-lift for maintenance and cleaning of the new Judicial/Justice Center complex.

Johnson County Judicial Center

At their meeting this week, the Johnson County Commissioners ratified the Certificate Of Substantial Completion for the new Judicial Center building.

The Johnson County Library has been recognized for a program they began last year for elementary school kids in Johnson County.

Book Buddies is a program where adults from the community volunteer their time and read to area kids.

The Sheridan Civic Theater Guild will open their 2012-2013 season tonight with the play Angel Street. Director Anne Quick explains what the play by Patrick Hamilton is all about.