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There is a time for almost anyone when they decide to hang up their hat. For Sweetwater County Treasurer Robb Slaughter, that day will be July 1. Slaughter announced his decision to resign and retire Tuesday morning during the Sweetwater County commissioners meeting. Hints of what his announcement would entail were dropped during previous agenda discussion regarding the county's investment parameters. Chairman Randy Wendling said he heard Slaughter had some "bad news" to share as Slaughter...
Green River residents may see a large, metallic structure near the Green River Post Office if a proposal to build a cell phone tower is approved. Union Wireless seeks to build an 80-foot lattice-style cell tower in a small lot next to Ace Hardware. The company has applied for a special use permit because the tower exceeds the height allowed for such towers and due to the fact the proposed style is not supported in the city’s regulations. A planning and zoning hearing regarding the proposal is sc...
JoAnn Lee Welch, 62, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 at her home in Green River, Wyoming. She was a Green River Native. JoAnn was born June 17, 1958 in Evanston, Wyoming; the daughter of June Lee. JoAnn attended schools in Green River and was a 1976 graduate of Green River High School. After high school JoAnn married the love of her life David Welch on November 26, 1976 in Rock Springs, Wyoming. JoAnn made everyone that she came in contact with a friend. She made sure they always knew that she...
Lawrence Cauthorn, 77, passed away on Thursday May 20, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, Wyoming. He was a longtime resident of Green River, Wyoming and former resident of Casper, Wyoming. Lawrence was born on May 17, 1944 in Casper, Wyoming; the son of Ivan Cortez Cauthorn and Maxine Mildred Burns. He attended schools in Casper, Wyoming and was a 1962 graduate of Natrona County High School. Mr. Cauthorn married Eva Merrell on December 12, 1975 in Douglas Wyoming....
Join us to celebrate the life of our husband, brother and friend, Mike Brown. Mike passed away in March 2020, but the family was unable to commemorate his passing due the COVID pandemic. Now his family plans to host a remembrance to be held in Sheridan on June 19, 2021 at the Sheridan Inn Hotel from 1-4 p.m. Please bring your favorite stories and memories of Mike to share. Please let the family know if you can attend by contacting Mimi Sheppard Brown by calling 307-429-1272 or emailing her at wyoshadowskipper@charter.com....
Julia Ann (Rodriguez) Skiles, 94, was taken home to Heaven by the angles on may 22, 2021. She passed away peacefully at her home in Rock Springs, Wyoming. She was born on September 8, 1926 in Rock Springs, Wyoming, the second child born to Antonio Esquivel Rodriguez and Juanita Rodriguez who was raised at the home ranch. She married L.C. Skiles on February 17, 1945. Together they brought four children into the world. He preceded her in death on July 22, 2005. Julia's first job was as a seamstres...
Tia Laree McGuire, 38, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, Wyoming. She was a lifelong resident of Rock Springs. She was born on March 21, 1983 in Rock Springs, Wyoming; the daughter of Joseph Pak keung Tong and Lori Lynn Kumpula. Tia attended schools in Rock Springs, Wyoming and was a 2001 graduate of Rock Springs High School. She obtained her Associates Degree at Western Wyoming Community College and then went on to receive her...
Mark Joseph "Popee" James, 68, passed away Friday, May 14, 2021 in Ogden, Utah. He was a life-long resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming. Mr. James was born September 15, 1952 in Cheyenne, Wyoming; the son of Jack James and Geraldine Kobler. He attended schools in Rock Springs, Wyoming and was a 1970 graduate of Rock Springs High School. Mr. James also attended the University of Wyoming where he earned a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Accounting. Mark married Nioma Yetter and she preceded him in...
Last week, we reported on Western Wyoming Community College trustee Carla Hester-Croff’s resignation following her claims of the college administration not being transparent and her concerns about a proposed board policy expanding on how a trustee could be removed from the board. While our interactions with the college have shown its board of trustees and administration to work towards maintain a transparent relationship, we believe the proposed policy should have some changes made before it is adopted by the board of trustees. We applaud t...
Wyoming’s Covid-19 vaccination rate remains among the lowest in the nation, yet the state has declined to set quantifiable goals, offer incentives or otherwise modify its approach to address the underperformance. Almost half of the national population has received at least one Covid-19 vaccination shot, with just less than 40% being fully vaccinated. The highest vaccination rates in the nation are in the northeast and New England. Vermont, the second least populous state behind Wyoming, is approaching its goal of vaccinating 80% of the p...
A request to refund $5,000 paid as a bid security by New Peak Construction was tabled by the Green River City Council Tuesday night as city staff determine how much the company cost the city in both staff time and public notice publications regarding two tracts of land formerly occupied by Lincoln High School. The company originally bid $100,000 to purchase and develop the land for residential housing in 2017. However, in the following years, New Peak Construction was unable to develop the...
Monday morning, a 12-year-old Lincoln Middle School student shared what patriotism means to her before a group of veterans and residents assembled to pay their respects on Memorial Day. The essay Madelyn Thomas wrote resonated with judges, earning first place in state and district contests and placing 11th nationally. For Thomas, finding out the essay was so well-regarded was a surprise. "It was kind of shocking," she recalls. Her grandfather texted her while she was in class with the news. The...
Head softball coach Blair Aimone is excited about the future the Wolves have in the spring newly-developed softball league established this year. While the winless season wasn’t what players or coaches hoped for, the growth they’ve shown throughout the season encourages Aimone. “I am excited for the future of Wolves Softball,” she said. “I am proud of the girls for refusing to give up. We will be a team to reckon with in the future.” Aimone considers the season a success saying it was both an honor and exciting to be a part of something n...
CASPER – Although a highly invasive and harmful mussel was unexpectedly found in aquarium decorations at Wyoming pet stores earlier this year, wildlife officials say they have not yet detected the zebra mussels in state waters. “Right now, we are negative for zebra and quagga mussels in the state,” Alan Osterland, chief of fisheries for Wyoming’s Game and Fish Department, told the Star-Tribune. Colorado, Montana, Idaho, Washington and Oregon are also negative, Osterland said. If zebra mussels were to proliferate, they would be harmful to Wyom...
JACKSON — New legislation spearheaded by U.S. Sen. John Barrasso proposes to do away with permit fees for small film crews and social media influencers shooting video on most federal land. The bill introduced by Wyoming’s senior senator, called the Federal Interior Land Media Act, would codify a recent legal decision that led the National Park Service to suspend permit fees for “low-impact” filming outside wilderness areas. While that change in policy is confined to 85 million acres of Park Service property, the law that has been pitched... Full story
Neldon and Anita Brady are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. An open house to celebrate the anniversary will take place June 11 at the Eagles starting at 4 p.m. The event will include a sandwich buffet. Residents are invited to help the couple celebrate their special day....
