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A move to carve out Solvay’s soda ash and derivatives business won’t impact employees or customers a spokesperson for the company said. Following the release of Solvay’s 2020 financial results, the company announced it would be spinning off its soda ash business into a separate legal entity. “The change of legal structure of Solvay’s Soda Ash and Derivatives business unit has no impact on our customers, employees or operations,” Brian Carroll, head of external communications for Solvay told the Star. However, according to an article in...
Wyoming’s pandemic restrictions will be lifted March 16 according to an announcement from Gov. Mark Gordon’s office. The statewide mask requirement will be removed, as well as allowing bars, restaurants, theaters and gyms to operate normally. “I thank the people of Wyoming for their commitment to keeping one another safe throughout this pandemic,” Gordon said. “It is through their efforts that we have kept our schools and businesses operating and our economy moving forward. I ask all Wyoming c...
The Three Percenters movement has gained representation in the Wyoming Legislature — at least symbolically. A photograph resurfaced this week of freshman Rep. Marshall Burt (L-Green River) that shows a tattoo on his left forearm — the Roman numeral “III” surrounded by 13 stars, above the year 1776. The symbol is commonly associated with a far-right, anti-government movement and the popularization of militia groups. In a written statement this week, Burt said he is not involved in any militia groups, and got the tattoo because he enjoyed...
Tourism spending in Sweetwater County fell by $87 million in 2020 according to a recent report given by Jenissa Meredith to the Green River City Council. Meredith, the executive director of the Sweetwater County Travel and Tourism, said the decline from 2019 spending is directly attributed to the coronavirus pandemic. Meredith said prior to the pandemic, money collected from the county’s lodging tax were tracking upwards and though the pandemic hit the industry hard in March 2020, the lodging tax dollars collected were still up from fiscal y...
Green River will be the first city in Wyoming to receive a police therapy dog following an approval by the Green River City Council last week. The Council approved a $6,000 grant to purchase Buddy, a black Labrador retriever, who will serve as the department’s therapy dog. Tom Jarvie, chief of police for Green River, said the department received several donations for the therapy dog, including a $1,250 from Jason Barrera, a nine-year-old child. “The community has really latched onto this program and the department is grateful for the sup...
Several Sweetwater County residents, including six from Green River, recently graduated from the University of Wyoming. The students earned their degrees following completion of the fall 2020 semester. The following degrees may be included on this list: BA (Bachelor of Arts); BS (Bachelor of Science); BSEE (Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering); BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing); CERT (Certificate); and MA (Master of Arts). Green River Maria V. Baker BA Kyler Jaylin Cochrane BS Rocky B. Cordova BA Taylor L. Draney BA Michael Chase...
Rock Springs man is in custody after a SWAT call Friday to his residence in the 100 block of Mountain View Drive in the Clear View Acres neighborhood west of Rock Springs. Richard Gamble, 41, was arrested by SWAT officers without incident on suspicion of multiple charges in connection with a domestic disturbance that occurred overnight. At around 5 a.m. this morning, sheriff’s deputies responded to Gamble’s residence after his girlfriend, Cindy Liston, 38, also of Rock Springs, called to report that she awoke in the early morning hours to Gam...
LARAMIE (Wyoming News Exchange/Green River Star) – A man who was previously sentenced for a sexual assault in Sweetwater County was recently sentenced for a similar crime in Albany County. Mark Douglas Burns, 70, of Ogden, Utah, was sentenced Feb. 17 by Albany County Second Judicial District Court Judge Tori Kricken for the 1996 sexual assault of a Laramie resident. Burns pleaded guilty to four counts of sexual assault in the first degree; one count of burglary; and one count of kidnapping-confinement. He received a sentence of 206 – 230 yea...
Josephine Fantin, 85, passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, Wyoming. She was a resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming for the past 65 years and former resident of Green River, Wyoming. She was born on October 19, 1935 in Green River, Wyoming; the daughter of Nicholas A. Toyias and Ella Ball. Mrs. Fantin attended schools in Green River, Wyoming and was a 1953 graduate of the Green River High School. She was a graduate of Holy Cross Hospital...
Carl Joseph Bozner, 82, passed away Monday, March 8, 2021 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, Wyoming. He was long time resident of Green River, Wyoming. He was born November 7, 1938 in Rock Springs, Wyoming; the son of Carl M. Bozner and Christina Kozola. Mr. Bozner attended schools in Rock Springs, Wyoming and Ogden, Utah. He was a 1957 graduate of Ogden High School. He married Hui-Suk Kim in Ogden, Utah. Carl served in the United States Army during the Korean...
Jerry Lyle McGee, 87, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at his home in Green River, Wyoming. Mr. McGee was a life-long resident of Wyoming. He was born June 27, 1933 in Grass Creek, Wyoming; the son of John Henry McGee and Gay Saint Clair. Jerry attended schools in Thermopolis, Wyoming and was a 1951 graduate of Hot Springs High School. Mr. McGee married Jacquelen Nickelson on April 2, 1956 in Thermopolis, Wyoming. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. Jerry worked...
Donald James "DJ" Montoya, 35, passed away on February 27, 2021 at his home in Rock Springs, Wyoming. He was a resident of Rock Springs for 7 years, and former resident of Utah. DJ was born on February 24, 1986 in Price, Utah; the son of Curtis Ivan Huitt and Victoria Donna Herrera Huitt. He attended schools in East Carbon, Utah and was a 2004 graduate of East Carbon High School. He also attended school at Western Wyoming Community College and received an Electrical Certificate. DJ and Camille...
Beverly Pasin, 87, passed on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at her home in Rock Springs, Wyoming. She died following a lengthy illness. She was a longtime resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming and former resident of Reliance. Wyoming. She was born on February 13, 1934 in Rock Springs, Wyoming; the daughter of Lawrence Welsh and Mary Fornengo. Beverly attended schools in Reliance, Wyoming and was a 1953 graduate of the Reliance High School where she enjoyed being a cheerleader. She married Ray Buzzy...
Not all tax bills are created equal. Some increase the amount of money flowing into the state’s coffers with new taxes, higher rates or repealed exemptions. Others, however, reduce the state’s income with new exemptions and credits or lower rates. Few will be surprised to learn that the latter far outnumber the former in a typical Wyoming legislative session. But this year is far from typical. Wyoming is wrestling with a historic revenue crisis and many of the state’s cornerstone industries remain on the ropes. How has that affected lawma...
By Jill Kruse, D.O. The Prairie Doc Whenever someone is admitted to the hospital, they are asked to stipulate their “code status.” Levels of code status include full code, meaning resuscitate and intubate if required; as well as various combinations of do not resuscitate (DNR) and do not intubate (DNI). In simple terms, a code status clarifies what you want the medical team to do in the event your heart stops or if your heart goes into a rhythm that is not compatible with life. This question is often interpreted as follows: if you are abo...
The staff at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County received donations from the Green River's 4th Ward of the LDS Church for the hospital's Caring Closet as well as the Labor and Delivery Unit. Every quarter, the church group adopts an organization for their humanitarian project and this quarter, they chose the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. "We like doing things for the community and donating to the hospital helps our community," group member, Shelly Moen, said. The Caring Closet was...
The artwork of 14 Green River High School students is on display at the Sweetwater County Library throughout the month of March. “This exhibit beautifully showcases the artistic talents of Green River’s high school students,” Lindsey Travis, assistant director for the library system, said. “Stop by and check it out!” Students showcased in the exhibit are: Emma Christiansen Jessica Clark Caitlyn Farnsworth Skylee Gomez Gabbie Hieser Lauren Jensen Natalea Killpack Olivia Nielsen Morgan Rieck Amaya Spartz Connar Todd Brianna Uhrig Hailey Uh...
The deadline is March 26 for Sweetwater County graduating seniors to apply for three Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County college scholarships opportunities. The purpose of all three scholarships is to provide financial assistance to students who choose to pursue post-secondary education within the healthcare field. Sweetwater Memorial’s General Medical staff will award one scholarship to a high school senior from Sweetwater County School District No. 1, and one scholarship to a high school student from Sweetwater County School District N...
A personal financial plan in line with healthcare needs is provided to each patient through the Patient Financial Navigation Program at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. The Patient Financial Navigation Program was created to help patients and their families address financial needs and to help reduce barriers and stress related to healthcare costs, visits, and treatment. “We are so happy to be able to offer this service to our patients,” said CEO Irene Richardson. “The Patient Navigation Program was developed by one of our emplo...
The boys and girls are headed to the state basketball tournament this weekend. For the girls, they're entering as the second seed following a loss to Natrona County following the regional championship game Saturday, following two wins at home. The boys enter the tournament ranked third, rebounding against Rock Springs Saturday following a loss to Star Valley. For both teams, the next week is their chance to shine as the season wraps up for them. The girls will take on Cheyenne Central at Casper...
The Wyoming Cowgirls hit a Mountain West Tournament record 15 3-pointers Monday night on their way to an upset win over No. 2 seed UNLV, 72-56 in the quarterfinals of the Air Force Reserve Mountain West Tournament. Wyoming (12-9) shot 15-of-32 (46.9 percent) from beyond-the-arc against the Lady Rebels and shot an even 50 percent (26-of-52) overall from the field. The Cowgirls also got the job done on the defensive end, holding UNLV to 38 percent shooting and held the Lady Rebels to 14 points below their season-scoring average. “I’m so pro...
