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Green River and Sweetwater County kept moving forward all throughout 2024. From making progress on ongoing issues, to addressing new challenges, to finding room for growth and improvement, the city and county, and the community as a whole, worked together to keep making progress. Changes in the city The City of Green River saw some exciting new features and developments added in 2024. The Green River Greenbelt Taskforce had a busy year, making progress on long-standing projects and celebrating...
Sharon Elaine Lison, 81, passed away surrounded by her loving family and friends Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. She was a 53 year resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming and former resident of Aurora, Wisconsin. She was born July 16, 1943 in Aurora, Wisconsin; the daughter of Maynard Schabel and Leona Liddel Schabel. Sharon attended schools in Florence, Wisconsin. Sharon married Clayton Beyers in 1960 and he preceded her in death July 6, 1984. She married...
Jack E. Kaumo, 89, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024 at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming. Jack was born November 13,1935 in Rock Springs Wyoming; the son of August Kaumo and Dorothy Godber Kaumo. He attended schools in Rock Springs, Wyoming and was a 1954 graduate of Rock Springs High School. Jack married Marcia Clark and they later divorced. He married Carol Jean Wilkison who preceded him in death. Jack then married Sandy Beardsley and they later divorced. He...
Barbara Little, 85, passed away surrounded by her family Friday, December 27, 2024 at Mission at Castle Rock Rehabilitation Center. She was a resident of Green River, Wyoming and former resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming. Barbara was born May 2, 1939 in Clay Center, Kansas; the daughter of Buster Edward Koerner and Maxine Hazel Koener. She attended schools in Medicine Lodge, Kansas and was a 1957 graduate of Haskell High School; Haskell, Texas. She received her nursing degree from Galen...
Kathleen "Kathie" Larsen McFarlane, 72, passed away peacefully Friday, December 27, 2024, in Evanston, Wyoming. Born in Salina, Utah, on February 15, 1952; the daughter of Lowell Swan and Gatha Ellett Larsen. Kathie graced the world with her vibrant spirit and passion for life. Kathie grew up in Utah, graduating from Monticello High School in 1970. Her thirst for knowledge led her to earn an Associate's degree from Snow College, followed by Bachelor's Degree from Utah State University. Kathie...
Patrick E. Trujillo, beloved husband, brother, uncle, servant of faith, educator, author, and friend passed away peacefully at his home in Newark, New Jersey, on December 21, 2024. He was 85 years old. Born in 1939 in Mora, New Mexico, Patrick was one of eight children of Estella and Patricio Trujillo. His siblings include Eloida, Juan Benino, Ursula, Nester, Carmen, Jose Pedro 'Cheyenne Pete,' Gloria Jean 'Jenny,' and Rosemary Trujillo. He lived a life marked by profound dedication to his...
Thayne Arnoldi, 69, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024 at home surrounded by his family. He was a life long resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming. He died following a courageous battle with cancer for the last six months. Thayne was born March 8, 1955 in Rock Springs, Wyoming; the son of William Joseph Arnoldi and Carmen Joyce Hill. He attended schools in Rock Springs, Wyoming and was a 1973 graduate of Rock Springs High School. Thayne received his associates degree in business from Central...
For all the family, friends, loved ones, neighbors, and community members we've said goodbye to in the past year - you are and forever will be missed. Kenneth W. Finney (1/14/1951 - 11/24/23) Betty J. Morrison (10/17/1959 - 12/18/23) William Jay Harper (5/4/1950 - 12/21/23) Lydia (Lilly) Garcia (4/28/1939 - 12/21/23) Mary Ilayne Jackson (1/4/1946 - 12/23/23) Lianna Estabrook (1/26/1989 - 12/23/23) Kalman Nagy Lehoczky (6/18/1932 - 12/27/23) Rena Mae Piper (1/19/1954 - 12/28/23) Ruth Lauritzen...
Here we are, standing on the brink of a new year together. The transition from one year into another is always interesting. At the end of the old year, we reflect back on everything the year held, all the ups and downs, all the accomplishments and setbacks, all the goals we achieved and those we still have to work on. At the beginning of the new year, we look ahead to the uncertainty and promise of the future. The blank calendar pages feel like a blank slate, a fresh start, where we can work toward all our goals again. Every year, the Green...
Dear Editor, For the better part of my precious, brilliant God-given lifetime here on earth, I have dreamed of truly becoming a poet, so now I will simply try to write one for all of you. The name is “Why not only love now?” Love me and I will love you! Hate me and I will as yet unconditionally still forgive you! And though I know this does not rhyme, please, please give it its all due iconic time for tribute’s sake. I mention tribute because this is about our service people. I originally wrote this poem 40 years ago for Vietnam. I wrote it fo...
Last Friday, our team had the privilege of meeting a local hero: 6-year-old Mason! Mason displayed incredible courage and quick thinking on the morning of December 19 when he noticed something was wrong at home. Upon waking to his grandma's alarm, Mason found her unresponsive on the floor. Concerned for her welfare and with few options, Mason dressed, went to school, and immediately told a trusted adult about the situation. Thanks to his actions, first responders arrived at his grandmother's...
Last Thursday, Green River Police Department (GRPD) Community Service Officer Dennis Fryer slipped and fell on the ice on Uinta Drive in front of the Green River Star Office. While he hit his head and was injured, he is now doing better. The official statement from the GRPD explained that at approximately 10:11 a.m. on December 26, Officer Fryer stopped to investigate a semi tractor that was partially blocking the roadway and to determine if the driver needed assistance. "While walking up to...
A community is nothing without the people it's made up of. From those who lead in positions of authority to those who work behind the scenes, everyone has an impact. From those who share their resources to those who share their time and energy, everyone working together to give what they can is what makes a community strong. In 2024, the people of Green River and Sweetwater County consistently did what they could to step up, have fun together, help those in need, and keep our community moving...
We were excited to celebrate with all the families who welcomed these new little ones into their lives over the past year. Hayden Zumbrennen (1/1/24) Evelynn Palmer Fernandez (1/2/24) Kaizen Foster Stan Robinson (1/4/24) Ezra Skye Rogers (1/10/24) Reagan Kaye Andrew (1/23/24) Gwen Narida Mahoney (1/23/24) Gabriel Dale Ventura (1/26/24) Keaton Charles Mastro (1/28/24) Valeria Gonzalez Raymundo (2/5/24) Kai Leo Van Valkenburg (2/9/24) Porter Isaac Walker (2/10/24) Royce McKay Clark (2/12/24) Lorra...
Congratulations to Roselina Owens for being the Grand Prize Winner of this year's Christmas Art Contest! Owens is a fifth grader at Washington Elementary. The Christmas art contest is judged by an impartial third-party judge, and the grand champion receives a prize of $50. A special thanks goes out to Sweetwater County School District No. 2 schools and to all the students who submitted their artwork....
The Green River Wolves Boys Swimming and Diving team put on a strong showing at the Laramie Holiday Invitational last weekend, paving the way with standout individual performances and solid relay results. Facing tough competition in their return to the pool after the short holiday break, the Wolves delivered a spirited effort that highlighted their depth and determination. During the Pre-Invite on Friday, Senior Colin Gilmore stole the spotlight in the 50-yard Freestyle, sprinting to a...
Boys Swimming The Green River High School Boys Swimming and Diving team worked hard to keep growing throughout their season at the start of 2024. While it was a young team overall, the Wolves kept at it and made steady improvements. They picked up qualifiers for State at meets throughout the season, ultimately taking 17 athletes to compete. The team had an exciting and successful time at the 3A Conference Championships, where they took third place and had several athletes finish with...
Someone recreating on public land south of Jackson called in the report of a dead cow elk. Wyoming Game and Fish Department personnel went to investigate, and while they were at it they took a tissue sample to ascertain what might have killed the cow. Two days before Christmas, the state agency publicized the unwelcome, but not unexpected news: The forlorn animal tested positive for chronic wasting disease, an always-lethal sickness with the potential to devastate big game herds. The CWD...
The federal government bought Wyoming's 640-acre Kelly Parcel school section for $100 million today, a transaction that will see the wildlife-rich property that lawmakers had proposed for commercial development, instead preserved as part of Grand Teton National Park. The U.S. Department of the Interior and the Grand Teton National Park Foundation announced the completion of this morning's sale after the foundation spearheaded a $37.6 million drive for private funds to augment $62.4 million in fe...
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