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The Green River City Council chambers at City Hall were nearly packed full before the council meeting last Tuesday night as members of Hilltop Baptist Church showed up to support the church's efforts to start a daycare service. "This is a way bigger crowd than we normally have," Mayor Pete Rust commented at the beginning of the meeting, noting that it's good to see involvement from the community. The July 2 council meeting included a public hearing concerning the church's request for a special...
Addressing concerns with county roads in rural parts of Sweetwater County was one of the main topics of discussion during the July 2 County Commissioner meeting. The commissioners voted to award a bid for a frost heaves project on County Road 1 near McKinnon and voted to vacate County Road 124 near Eden. Both roads have been the subject of discussion for the past few months, with several commissioners making trips out to the affected areas to see the roads for themselves and learn more about the...
As construction season kicks into gear during the summer months, several new construction projects will be starting up in and around Green River during July. R&D Sweeping and Asphalt Maintenance is scheduled to start asphalt patch work in the city to kick off the 2024 Cape Seal Project in Green River. Patch work will be the first phase of the multi-phase project, according to a press release from the city. The work is expected to begin July 15. The streets affected by the project include South...
Violet Laretta Stout passed away June 29, 2024 at Mission at Castle Rock Rehabilitation Center in Green River, Wyoming at the age of 87. Known by all as Laretta, Violet was named after her aunt Violet Goad, but she was partial to the name Laretta. She was born on December 13, 1936 in Goodland, Kansas, the daughter of Charles Goad and Ruth Williams. Laretta graduated from Fort Collins High School and worked briefly as a Special Deputy Sheriff in Colorado. She married Samuel Leland Stout in Larami...
Helen Frances Petersen, 88, born March 18, 1936 to Frank and Julia (Yugovich) Pivik, a lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming passed away July 5, 2024 at home surrounded by her family. She attended schools in Rock Springs, Wyoming and was a 1954 graduate of Rock Springs High School. She attended Lawton (Beverly Hills, California) earning degrees as an x-ray and laboratory technicians. She married Alfred "Pete" Petersen on May 11, 1957 at Saints Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. She was a...
Thomas Bud Huntington, 41, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024. He was born Friday, December 31, 1982, in Ogden, Utah; the son of Tom Huntington and Vangie Flores. Thomas attended schools in Green River, Wyoming, and was a 2002 graduate of Green River High School. He later earned an Associate of Business Degree from North West Community College in Powell, Wyoming. He worked for Solvay as a Plant Operator for the last 17 years. Thomas enjoyed fishing, hunting, woodworking, and was an avid Dallas...
Donald M. Darrough, 84, of Green River, Wyoming passed away on July 4, 2024 at Intermountain Medical Center in Salt Lake City following a lengthy illness. He was born on November 19, 1939 in Sesser, Illinois, the son of Daniel Darrough and Nella Lea (Lance) Darrough. Donald graduated from Sesser High School in 1959 and later served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He married Barbara Shankle April 7, 1962 in Sesser, IL. Donald worked as a miner and truck driver until his...
Velma C. McCormick, 78, of Rock Springs, Wyoming, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. She was a 50-year resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming and former resident of Missouri. She died following a lengthy illness, She was born on Saturday, May 25, 1946, in Elsberry, Missouri; the daughter of Samuel L. Irvin, and Laura E. Hardin. Velma attended schools in Missouri. She married the love of her life, Kenneth W. McCormick...
Governor Gordon and Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder released the following statements after a Federal court issued a preliminary injunction halting implementation of President Biden’s new rule reinterpreting Title IX. Wyoming, along with Kansas, Alaska, Utah and private parties, filed its lawsuit against the Title IX rules in May. Governor Gordon released the following statement: “I am pleased that the court has recognized and halted the Biden Administration’s brazen attempt to rewrite Title IX. I never had any doubt...
Dear Editor, Recently on June 11, SWCSD No. 2 held a workshop showcasing their commitment to creating a supportive and legally compliant educational environment. The reason for this workshop was to address concerns that parents and citizens of Green River have over the Biden administration’s rewrite of Title IX which asserts for the first time that Title IX’s ban on sex discrimination in federally funded education programs includes sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI). In the 50 years that Title IX has been in effect, Congress has dec...
Green River Police Department reports for July 1 At 8:12 a.m., officers responded to a report of vandalism. At 10:18 a.m., officers responded to a report of larceny. At 10:58 a.m., officers responded to a report of a traffic hazard. At 11:05 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop and issued a warning for an alleged mirror required violation. At 1:21 p.m., officers responded to a report of an accident. At 4:10 p.m., officers responded to a report of fraud. At 6:34 p.m., officers responded to a...
Displaying both eloquence and argumentation, the Green River High School Speech and Debate team recently took to the national stage, bringing home significant accolades from the National Speech and Debate Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa. Under the guidance of first-year Head Coach Jericho Morrell, the team navigated an intense season of preparation and competition to reach this prestigious event. Coach Morrell, a local business owner and former team member, stepped into his coaching role with...
Genesis Alkali made a large donation of food and supplies to local food banks and other organizations in Sweetwater County on Monday, July 1. Food and supplies had been ordered in advance as part of the company's preparations to ensure business continuity in the run up to negotiating a new contract with its labor union, according to a press release. "Genesis Alkali was pleased it reached agreement Sunday evening with the United Steel Workers Union, Local 13214, on a new five-year contract," the...
Green River is set to sizzle with excitement as the community comes together for "Street Eats on the Green," a new food truck event hosted by Green River Parks and Recreation. Set to take place at Expedition Island on July 18 from 5 to 8 p.m., this event promises to be a flavorful evening filled with fun activities and a lively atmosphere. "We wanted to create a simple yet enjoyable event for the community," explained Raime Drake, a program supervisor at Green River Parks and Recreation. "A loca...
A new slate of officers for the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County Board of Trustees were elected Monday afternoon. Barbara Sowada retains her position as president. Sowada was recently reappointed by the Sweetwater County Commission to a five-year term on the hospital board beginning July 1. Kandi Pendleton was elected vice president, a position previously held by Craig Rood. Nena James was elected secretary, a position previously held by Pendleton. Marty Kelsey retains his position as...
Last week, the Green River Knights Varsity Baseball team traveled to Douglas to compete in the Bolln Wood Bat tournament. The tournament took place Friday, July 5 through Sunday, July 9. In all, the Knights played five games. Starting off with the Knights' first game, they played against the Rawlins Post 122 Bandits. In the first and second innings, the Bandits took the lead, scoring two runs. Then during the third inning, the Knights got on the score board with one run. Neither team scored in t...
Local Junior Golfer Isabell Salas represented Wyoming at a Colorado Junior Cup series event at 3 Crowns Golf Course in Casper this past week. The event was a two-day, 36-hole competition. Salas shot a three over par 75 to secure the win on day two after finishing day one tied for third. According to Samantha Crawford, manager of the junior cup series, this is the third year that the CO PGA has hosted the event at 3 Crowns. "We are always looking for opportunities to get more Wyoming junior...
Before hitting the road for the weekend, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and Wyoming State Parks remind all boaters - from motorized boaters to paddlers - to be prepared and be sure watercraft are outfitted with the required safety equipment. "We want all boaters to safely enjoy Wyoming's waters. We can't emphasize enough how important it is to have a life jacket for all of the passengers in your watercraft. It is the law and life jackets are proven to save lives," said Aaron Kerr, Game...
A group of hemp retailers and an agricultural organization are suing the state of Wyoming claiming that its recent ban on the marijuana-like substance delta-8 is unconstitutional. The Hemp Community of Wyoming wants an injunction or restraining order to stop the law from going into effect today. "We will fight to keep our small businesses open, keep food on the tables of our staff, and keep products coming to the hardworking people [of] Wyoming," Gillette's Mountain High Wellness store owners...
WASHINGTON, D.C.-Flanked by three fellow activists, Kristin Combs was tired, hungry and catching up on messages after hours of trying to convince congressional staffers that legislation was needed following the most infamous animal welfare case in recent Wyoming history. The all-women activist crew, who traveled from around the country, had met with the offices of several congressional Endangered Species Act Caucus members: U.S. Reps. Debbie Dingell (D-Michigan), Don Beyer (D-Virginia), Raúl...
