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Citing a need to have more resources at its disposal, the Sweetwater Economic Development Coalition wants to increase contributions from the county and the two cities. Currently the organization annually receives $30,000 from the both the Green River and Rock Springs Councils and the Sweetwater County Commissioners. The group is asking for an increase to $70,000 annually. Eric Bingham, the county’s land use director, said the organization receives $90,000 a year, but has $95,000 in expenses, w...
The Green River Fire Department had a busy Tuesday evening after being dispatched to a possible structure fire and a carbon monoxide alarm. At 7:17 p.m., the GRFD responded to a fire call at 355 Aspen Street. When firefighters arrived moments later, the home was filled with smoke, but no flames were visible and the occupants were still inside. After evacuating and ventilating the residence, fire fighters determined the source of the smoke to be from electronics on the home’s furnace. The second call at 9 p.m. to 1750 Hitching Post No. 55 i...
Plans to continue developing and improving the Flaming Gorge Scenic Byway now include hopes of developing two new scenic turnout points. These plans were presented to the Board of County Commissioners during Tuesday’s meeting. Funding to develop the turnouts could be provided through a Wyoming Department of Transportation grant program. The goal is to have two new scenic turnouts along the part of the Flaming Gorge Byway that travels through Southwest Wyoming. Jenissa Meredith, the executive d...
Adam George Hubert, 33, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2022 at his home in Green River. He was born on May 5, 1988 in Rock Springs, the son of Buckley and Dyanne Hubert. Adam attended school in Green River and graduated with the class of 2009. He was a member of the Walmart Transportation Heart Program, the Fraternal Order of Eagles #2350, and he was also a member of the Able Hands civic organization. Adam loved the railroad and was happiest when he was watching the trains. He enjoyed spending...
John Francis McCloskey, 72, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2022 at his home in Bountiful, Utah with his wife, Michelle, by his side. He has been a resident there for more than 30 years. He was born on June 26, 1949 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; the son of Terence Thomas McCloskey and Anne Elizabeth Shea. Mr. McCloskey moved to Eureka, California with his parents, where he attended school. At the age of 17, he enlisted in the Army and was stationed at USAG Wiesbaden Base in Germany. While in...
The Green River Police Department will host a drug take back event to allow residents to dispose of unwanted or expired prescription medications. The GRPD will staff a kiosk at Smith’s from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 30 as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The GRPD asks only prescription medications be dropped off to them. Residents with needles and other sharps can dispose of them at Castle Rock Medical Center. According to the GRPD, the event addresses the public health and safety issue misused prescription drugs can cause. A...
Larry Victor Chacon, 73, of Green River, WY, passed away suddenly on March 26, 2022 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Larry was born on August 23, 1948 to Joe O. Chacon and Rose Vigil, in Green River, WY. He was one of 13 children. He grew up on the south side of Green River, building lasting relationships with family and friends. He was a 1968 graduate of Green River High School. Larry was a proud Army veteran and had great respect for those who served in the military. During his...
Lawrence R. Lux, 75, passed away April 3, 2022 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, Wyoming. He was a long-time resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming and former resident of Reliance, Wyoming and North Dakota. Mr. Lux died following a lengthy illness. He was born July 5, 1946 in Oakes, North Dakota; the son of Melvin Lux and Frances Barta. Mr. Lux attended schools in Verona, North Dakota. He received his General Education Degree in 1964. He married Barbara Dietz on December 1,...
Gary Scheneman, 34, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2022 at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was a life-long resident of Green River, Wyoming. Gary was born April 11, 1987 in Evanston, Wyoming; the son of Jeff Scheneman and Laura Reyes. He attended schools in Green River, Wyoming and obtained his General Education Degree. Gary worked for Sunroc Concrete for 15 years as a Miner. He loved spending time with his family and friends. Gary enjoyed fishing, hunting,...
Alex R. Spence, 89, passed away March 27, 2022 at his home in Reliance, Wyoming. He was long-time resident of Reliance, Wyoming and former resident of Pinedale, Wyoming Mr. Spence was born May 23,1932 in Reliance Wyoming; the son of Alex R. Spence Sr. and Cecelia Krek. He attended school in Reliance, Wyoming and was a 1950 graduate of Reliance High School. He worked in the coal mines in Reliance and Winton until they shut down. Mr. Spence worked for Mountain Fuel until 1961 and was an...
Edna E. Musbach, 86, died of natural causes on Sunday, February 13, 2022. She was resident of Mesquite, NV. She was born December 14, 1935, the daughter of Edward Divis Morison and Maria Corina Segura. Previous to living in Mesquite, Edna lived in Green River, WY where she was raised. As a child, Edna attended schools in Green River. She graduated from Green River High School in 1954, and was soon employed at Union Pacific Railroad in Green River. Upon her retirement from the railroad, she...
We’re supportive of the Sweetwater Economic Development Coalition’s desire to seek more funding as we think it could increase economic advocacy of Sweetwater County. With the organization seeking to increase its operational budget to $210,000 by seeking an increase from $30,000 to $70,000 from the county and the Green River and Rock Springs Councils, we believe this would be a great investment overall. The county’s economy has long been dominated by mineral extraction and a more diversified industrial and business foundation would shield the a...
While there’s still the chance of a late snowstorm or two hitting our corner of the word in the coming months, I think it’s safe to say that spring is here and as the temperature rises, I find myself thinking more and more about camping. The rainstorm we had last Tuesday is what caused my thoughts to drift towards escaping for a weekend to enjoy some time away from technology, work and portable devices. In fact, last week’s rain reminded me of the most relaxing camping weekend I’ve ever experien...
Dear Editor, Assuming that an unborn baby is a part of the mother’s body, the pro-choice advocates among us accuse the Wyoming Legislature of endangering a woman’s “right” to have sovereignty over her own body. “Our bodies, our choice.” they cry. This would be a legitimate argument if the assumption was true. But they conveniently ignore the clear scientific proof that at no stage in its development is the unborn child ever actually a part of the mother’s body. “How can that be,” some will exclaim. The answer is simple really. We just h...
When we hear the name ‘Union Telephone Company’ we think about high-speed internet, mobile devices, and terms like ‘connectivity.’ But at Union, while our focus is on helping to connect Wyomingites from every corner of the state, we also focus on supporting economic growth and the development of industries of all kinds because when Wyoming grows and prospers, so do our local communities. Dating back to 1884 and the first oil and gas well drilled in Wyoming, our state’s rich history has been closely tied to the energy industry. This industry...
Green River Police Department reports for March 29 At 12:21 p.m., officers responded to a report of a welfare check on a dog on Schultz Street. Officers made contact with the owner and observed the dog. Officers offered assistance regarding the health of the dog, set up a follow up visit, and completed a report of the incident. At 1:44 p.m., officers responded to a report of a nuisance animal on Bridger Drive. Officers met with an individual who reported an individual who is not cleaning up their dog’s feces. Officers observed the condition o...
It's been just over two months since the Wadsworth family's lives changed forever. When their home in Jamestown caught fire early the morning of Feb. 1, a stranger passing by helped saved their lives. Since then, the whole community has helped the family on the beginning of their journey toward healing and recovery. This Saturday, the community has another chance to show support during the Wadsworth Family Benefit Dinner and Auction. The benefit was also put together to give the Wadsworth...
The Green River High School track team traveled south this past Thursday and Friday to compete with 30 other high schools in Orem, Utah. With as many as 150 competitors in some events, the huge two-day Utah Regional Track Meet was the stage where many Green River competitors showed improvements in times and distances from the previous week. The teams were also split up for this meet as the mostly younger track competitors stayed home for a junior varsity meet in Lyman Thursday. In a large field...
Pinwheels spinning in the wind outside Monroe Elementary School this month will stand as a reminder — children are entitled to a happy childhood. The blue and silver pinwheels were put up at the school and outside the Head Start building in Rock Springs by members of the Woman’s Club of Rock Springs in recognition of April being Child Abuse Prevention month. Pinwheels for Prevention is a national campaign that uses pinwheels as a symbol of the carefree and happy life children are entitled to,...
CASPER - Gov. Mark Gordon announced his reelection bid Monday, offering an upbeat message after a first term dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic and economic challenges. "I do believe that Wyoming is the best place on the Earth bar none, and I believe Wyoming's best days are ahead of it," said Gordon, a moderate Republican. "And that's because of you: the people of Wyoming." Gordon's time in office has been challenging, and he's faced criticism from his party's right wing. He angered many...
