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A resolution allowing overnight group camping at county parks, particularly at Pioneer Trails Picnic Grounds, was unanimously approved by the Sweetwater County Board of County Commissioners during Tuesday's meeting. The resolution came together after several months of discussions between commissioners and representatives from the Boys Scouts of America, particularly from local Troop 312, who requested use of Pioneer Trails Picnic Grounds for overnight scouting activities. The resolution makes...
It all started with an idea – Green River should have a dog park. That was six years ago and since then, the National Honors Society at Green River High School has worked to bring that idea to fruition. On June 17 at 9 a.m., the realization of that idea will be complete when a ribbon-cutting ceremony takes place at the Green River Dog Park near the city's horse corrals. A grand opening for the park will take place June 19. Victoria Hemphill, the advisor for NHS group, said the group initially t...
The City of Green River announced this week that Flaming Gorge Days 2023 event will not go on as scheduled this month. Flaming Gorge Days has been a longstanding event for Green River and was brought back in 2022 following the COVID-19 cancellation. The event is operated under a standalone committee consisting of the URA Main Street Director and a group of volunteer residents and businesses leaders. In the recent weeks it has been discovered that many of the plans for the event had not been... Full story
Members of the Green River City Council participated in a groundbreaking ceremony Monday afternoon at the future site of the city's new wastewater treatment plant. The plant will replace the outdated sewer lagoons currently in use by the city.... Full story
Cache Hill loses his hat while competing in the Overland Stage Stampede Rodeo last Friday night. Even with rain, a huge crowd came out to support the rodeo.... Full story
Gary L. Cain, former resident of Green River, Wyoming, passed away on June 3, 2023 at the age of 83. He was the son of Howard L. and Marjorie L. Cain. He was born in Clay Center, Kansas on January 6, 1940. Shortly after his birth the family moved to Green River, where he would remain until his high school graduation in 1958. After his graduation, Gary, along with several former classmates departed for the U.S. Navy, where he served for 22 years advancing to the rank of CWO3. During his career... Full story
David R. Thomason, 55 passed away on Thursday, November, 26, 2020 at his home in Laramie, Wyoming following a lengthy illness. He was a long-time resident of Laramie, Wyoming and former resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming. He was born on September 24, 1965 in Rock Springs, Wyoming; the son of Arthur Deichmueller and Virginia Christina Guillen. Mr. Thomason attended schools in Rock Springs, Wyoming and was a 1985 graduate of Rock Springs Alternative High School. He attended the University of... Full story
Chrystal Leah Phillipenas Henley, the laugh heard round the world, was taken from us on May 29, 2023 from liver disease. She left peacefully from her home in Green River. She was born to Joseph and Dianna (Floyd) Phillipenas a day before her big sister's birthday, September 24, 1973 in Rock Springs, WY. She chose a tumultuous family and overcame many challenges. After attending schools all over the country, her primary roots were in Overton, Nevada and Green River, Wyoming. She graduated from... Full story
Cami Ann Braden, 46, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at her home in Rock Springs, Wyoming. She was a resident of Rock Springs for three years and long-time former resident of Green River, Wyoming. She was born March 28, 1977 in Logan, Utah; the daughter of Ronald Craig Braden and Marilyn Claire Young. Ms. Braden attended schools in Green River and was a 1995 graduate of Green River High School. She worked for Applebee's for three years as a server. Cami also worked at Marty's for one year... Full story
Anthony "Tony" Panalsek, 92, passed away June 1, 2023, at Sageview Care Center in Rock Springs, WY, following a long illness. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Tony was born on April 9, 1931, in Arma, Kansas, to Antone and Marie Panalsek. His family moved to Superior, WY, where his father worked in the coal mines during the Great Depression and after. Tony also worked in the Superior coal mines during college breaks. He attended schools in Franklin, Kansas, and Superior, and w... Full story
Jacqueline Anderson, 79, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Deer Trail Assisted Living in Rock Springs, Wyoming. She was a former resident of Phoenix, Arizona and Mesquite, Nevada. She was born June 21, 1943 in Beach, North Dakota; the daughter of Marvin G. Linson and Della Olaechea Linson. Ms. Anderson attended schools in Colorado and Nevada. She was a 1961 Aurora High School graduate. Jacqueline worked for State Farm for many years and retired in 2009 as an Insurance Producer. She was a... Full story
Robert Kenneth Morison, 69, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023 at his home in Green River, Wyoming. He was a resident of Green River for 52 years and former resident of Utah. He was born June 23, 1953 in Rock Springs, Wyoming; the son of Robert E. Morison and Mary Maxine Reynolds. Mr. Morison earned his General Education Degree. He married Donna Marie Englert September 6, 2006 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Mr. Morison worked for FMC for 46 years and retired on October 1, 2013 as a Maintenance... Full story
On May 7th I slipped and fell at home and ended up with a broken right arm. Having never broken a bone a before, this was a new experience for me. My first realization was that it really hurt. Then I realized there was no one there to help me. Like some of you, I live alone and perhaps my bones are not as sturdy as they used to be. I ended up calling my son for a ride to the emergency room, but I will never forget that feeling of aloneness and vulnerability. As I write this it is a week later, and things have settled down considerably. In a... Full story
Changes are coming to Wyoming Medicaid that will impact families enrolled in the public health insurance program, the health care providers that serve them, and the community at large. Eligibility requirements have been revised and extra steps will be required to remain in compliance. To make sure families don’t lose life-saving coverage, the nonprofit Enroll Wyoming is raising awareness about the new rules and free assistance available to find affordable health insurance. Medicaid provides health coverage to 83.1 million Americans, or more t... Full story
Green River Police Department reports for May 29 At 10:48 a.m., officers responded to the area of the Overpass for a report of a found cell phone. Officers collected the phone and attempted to locate the owner. The phone was booked in and an incident report was completed. At 11:59 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of E Flaming Gorge Way and issued the driver, Evelyn Breton, of California, a citation for alleged valid certificate of title, certificate of registration, and license plates required. At 12:02 p.m., officers... Full story
While Casey and Adella Barnum were excited to cut the ribbon to officially celebrate the grand opening of Duality BJJ last Thursday evening, they were even more excited to hit the mat. Helped by a few students who stepped out barefoot on the sidewalk in the rain to stretch out the long purple ribbon, Casey and Adella made short work of using a large pair of scissors to slice through it. The couple hurried back inside, got their gis on, and were the first to start sparring. Soon they were joined...
Father’s Day and Tai Chi: GHSC will host a Father’s Day “King of the Grill” Celebration at 11:45 a.m. June 16. The event will include a musical appearance by Steve Davis and a drawing for a gift basket. The menu will include cheese burgers and hot dogs, potato salad, fresh fruit, garden salad, and German chocolate cake. RSVP to (307) 872-3223. GHSC will also host a Tai Chi for Arthritis class with Rodney Knight. The six-week class will start June 19 and class sessions will go from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The class size is limited to 10 peop... Full story
Green River High School students have earned their places on the Principal, Staff and Regular Honor Rolls for the second semester of the 2022-2023 school year. To be placed on the Principal Honor Roll, a student must earn a 4.0 GPA. To be placed on the Staff Honor Roll, a student must earn between a 3.75 and a 3.99 GPA. To be placed on the Regular Honor Roll, a student must earn between a 3.5 and a 3.749 GPA. For each honor roll, students must finish the semester without an I or F grade and must have been enrolled in a minimum of five classes... Full story
Sweetwater School District No. 2 is proud to announce the finalists for the 2023 SWCSD No. 2 Teacher of the Year. These finalists were selected from 29 applicants who were nominated by their colleagues. The teacher that will represent the district for the WDE Teacher of the Year will be announced at the June 13 Board Meeting. The nominations contained the following information about their professionalism and qualities of excellence. Melissa Kirkwood (Washington Elementary) – Mrs. Kirkwood is t... Full story
Sweetwater County School District No. 2 has announced the beginning of the Summer Food Service Program for children. The program started May 31 and will go throughout the summer, offering meals at no charge to children 18 years of age and younger. Meals will be served at Monroe Elementary, Truman Elementary and Washington Elementary, with breakfast served from 8 to 9 a.m. and lunch served from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at each location. Meals at Monroe will be served until Aug. 4, while meals at both Truman and Washington will be served until July... Full story
A Green River Wolf is not throwing away his shot as he heads to college. Green River High School Track and Field standout student Dillon Davis recently signed his letter of intent to compete at Colorado Mesa University. "I chose Colorado Mesa because they were one of the few division two schools that gave me an opportunity," Davis explained. Davis competed in Shot Put and Discus in high school, and plans to continue with both events while potentially adding on the Hammer Throw and Javelin Throw...
Spring Tennis was quite the season for weather! Lots of rain and snow made us practice indoors more than normal but the kids did great and we worked on the things we could inside on the gymnasium floor without us having an actual tennis court. Our high school team played in Casper against Natrona County and Kelly Walsh; in Gillette against Thunder Basin and Campbell County; and in Cheyenne against Central, East, Laramie, Rock Springs, and Rawlins. We also did a back and forth with Rock Springs...
