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A new soda ash plant might be in the cards for Green River’s future, bringing with it jobs and other benefits at a time when economic uncertainty is prevalent throughout the state. Jim Zimmerman, the code enforcement specialist for the county’s land use department, said a company called Pacific Soda and American Soda has started the permitting process with the county. “They contacted us, they want to start (the process,)” Zimmerman said. Little information is available about the propose...
The Sweetwater County commissioners will get a shake up in 2021 as incumbent Wally Johnson will not be a part of the group. During the Primary Election Tuesday, Johnson missed out on proceeding after falling to third and being unable to surpass votes for Mary Thoman and incumbent Lauren Schoenfeld, who will go on to be the Republican nominees for the two available positions on the commissioners' board. According to unofficial results, Schoenfeld and Thoman were only separated by one vote, with...
The first reading of an ordinance that would allow local daycare operators in R-1 and R-2 zoning areas to increase their child counts from 10 to 15 generated a lot of discussion last week. The Green River City Council expects more discussion and public participation in the coming weeks. The ordinance was brought forward by Welcome to the Jungle Daycare, but has had stiff opposition from some neighbors. The change would still require a daycare to seek a conditional use permit before being...
The search for a missing boy at the Flaming Gorge ended Tuesday night after his body was recovered from the Big Firehole Canyon area. Deputies responded to a report of two missing people Friday at about 7 p.m. Deputies were informed a 34-year-old Rock Springs man and a 7-year-old boy were missing since departing their campsite in a side-by-side at about 11:30 p.m. the previous night. A person later reported the pair never returned to their camp in the ATV. AT about 6:30 a.m. Saturday, deputies located an oil slick and debris floating on the sur...
The Alzheimer’s association is inviting Sweetwater County residents to join them for their annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s event on August 28. Rather then hosting a large gathering, the Alzheimer’s association is encouraging participants to drive the route instead. There will be events held in both Green River and Rock Springs. Participants are encourage to decorate their cars in either purple, yellow, blue, or orange. Purple meaning the participant has lost someone to Alzheimer’s, yellow meaning they are caring for someone with Alzheim...
The Wyoming National Guard began their summer training on Saturday at The Greater Green River Intergalactic Space Port. According to a press release, 34 soldiers started working on leveling out the dirt airstrip as well as adding drainage. This guard unit, when sent overseas, will be building airstrips much like this one. The guard will be located at the airport until August 17. In an earlier press release it was discussed that the guard’s training would last from the 7-21, however it was later decided that the training could be completed in n...
A gas leak caused by construction work on Knotty Pine Street Monday resulted in four homes being evacuated. According to a media release from the city, clipped a 2-inch line and no injuries resulting from the leak were reported. The Green River Fire Department and workers from Dominion Energy responded to the leak. Residents evacuated from their homes have since been allowed to return. Gas service on Reynolds Street was also impacted by the leak. The work on Knotty Pine Street is a project funded through a specific purpose tax commonly known...
Manuel L. Pope, 75, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020 at his home in Green River, Wyoming. He was a resident of Green River, Wyoming for the last 45 years and a former resident of Alabama. Manuel died following a sudden illness. He was born on April 29, 1945 in Andalusia, Alabama; the son of Willie Roy Pope and Temple Lee Ramer. Manuel attended schools in Alabama. He married Tina Delk on March 12, 1966 in Pearson, Georgia, and had three children from this union. They later divorced, and she...
Richard Roy Tyler, 37, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020 in Rock Springs. He was born in Jackson Hole, Wyoming on August 28, 1982, the only child of Ronald and Chris Tyler. He attended school in Rock Springs and graduated with the class of 2001. He later attended Westwood School of Technology and graduated with honors in 2004. While in Denver he met his future wife, Kristi Itao, and they married on August 6, 2006. They relocated to Grants Pass, Oregon where their daughter, Chloe Leilani Tyler...
DaLinn "Diane" Matlock, 58, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was a resident of Rock Springs for the past 36 years and former resident of Washington. DaLinn died following a sudden illness. She was born on April 19, 1962 in Aberdeen, Washington, the daughter of William N. McKinney and Beverly S. Ramey McKinney. DaLinn attended schools in Washington and was a 1982 graduate of the Weatherwax High School. She married Thomas Matlock on...
Gilbert Lionel Kinney, 66, passed away Monday, August 3, 2020 at his home in Rock Springs, Wyoming with his wife by his side. He was born on April 2, 1954 in Syracuse, New York, the son of Bob and Hariett Kinney. He attended high school in New York and then attended Western Wyoming Community College to receive his ASL Degree. Gilbert met Jeanette Candy Mendenhall in Lander, Wyoming. They were later married at 3 Patches in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. He was a member of the Dead Men MC Club....
Green River residents have a unique decision on Tuesday’s ballot. For House District 60, both Democrats and Republicans have a two-person primary race to help decide. Republicans also have a four-person choice for the two Sweetwater County commissioner seats up for election this year. Primary elections don’t have the turnout general elections in November do, but with the challenges the county and state face, more people should go to the polls. Leadership in the coming years will be key in determining what happens after the coronavirus pan...
It finally happened. I bought a new lawn mower last week and could barely contain my excitement when I mowed my lawn with it. How did this happen? I thought I’d be the last person to genuinely look forward to yard chores, yet here I am. I used to be cool -- OK, not really. But, there used to be a fine line between the feeling I would get when I’d purchase a household appliance and something legitimately fun. I find that line to blur and fade these days. The previous lawn mower was purchased for...
(Publisher’s note: this was the winning essay in the sixth grade division of a contest hosted by the Sweetwater County Historical Museum.) John Wesley Powell was a very historical figure in Green River history. He was a soldier, geologist, explorer, author, and scientist. He led the Geographic Expedition of 1869. During that expedition, John Wesley Powell explored the Green and Colorado rivers in three months of the summer in 1869. He was also the first to pass through the Grand Canyon Government-Sponsored. Powell was a great man in Green R...
(Publisher’s note: this was the winning essay in the seventh grade division of a contest hosted by the Sweetwater County Historical Museum.) Over 150 years ago on Dec. 10, 1869 arguably one of the most memorable moments in history was put into action. Leaders in Wyoming granted women to vote and hold power in law making and office. This simple action pioneered equality for women across the United States. One woman in woman’s rights history that I would like to focus on is Ester Hobart Morris. According to the U.S. National Park Service, Mor...
CASPER – As COVID-19’s interruptions on everyday life began stretching into the late-spring and early summer, voters around the country began looking toward their upcoming elections – and a pivotal presidential election in November – with apprehension and uncertainty about how exactly things would work. From logistical questions like whether we’d be waiting days or weeks for the results of the election, to the practical questions of finding an alternative to voting in a crowded gymnasium or post office, the early days of the pandemic offered l...
Voters in House District 60 will have to choose two candidates for the upcoming General Election in November. The candidates were asked a series of questions by the Green River Star and their responses to those six questions can be found below. 1. In three sentences, describe yourself and why you’re seeking election. Ted Barney (Republican): I have been a resident of House District 60 my entire life. While serving on the Green River City Council I learned that I really enjoy representing people and researching current issues as well as p...
Publisher’s note: Originally, this was intended to be a debate-style article similar to the House District 60 candidates article for the Republican candidates running for Sweetwater County commissioner. Unfortunately, only one candidate, Mary Thoman, responded to our emailed questions as of press time. As such, we decided to run this despite the other candidates’ responses not being available. We will update the online version of this article if additional information is sent to us. 1. In three sentences, describe yourself and why you’re seekin...
Zackery Mikesell herded up a few impressive titles while showing his goat at the Sweetwater County Fair. Mikesell earned Senior Grand Champion Showmanship, Grand Champion Meat Market and Grand Champion: Goat at the end of the fair. "I was really excited, I hadn't won a belt buckle in two years," Mikesell said. Mikesell brought a pure-bred boer goat to the fair, which he started raising March 27. His days would see him wake up at 8 a.m. to go to the 4-H Barn to feed, water and walk his goat. Afte...
Nine local artists will have their work on display at the Sweetwater County Library. The artwork will remain shown along the library walls until the end of September. The Art Chat Invitational Exhibit features artists that have been involved in the Art Chat events hosted by the Community Fine Arts Center. Artists featured at the exhibit include Steve Kyles, Theresa Weber, Olivia Benz, Cherrie Dittman, Jasmine Krueger, Patti Meyerbird, Amanda Romero, Angelina Q. Bennett and Deon Quitberg. “There are so many wonderful pieces in this e...
JACKSON - It was mid-morning when Lesley Williams Gomez's Bridger-Teton National Forest pickup truck inched up onto the sagebrush to make room along the seldom-traveled, graveled northern stretch of Antelope Flats Road. Not one, but four vehicles were headed her way, and the roadbed wasn't big enough for the both of them. The caravan of campers was pointed north toward Lost Creek Ranch and the quickly filling dispersed camping area along the ridges above Triangle X Ranch. They'd already been to...
Green River High School is one step closer to having a softball team with its recent hiring of a coaching staff. The team will be lead by head coach Blair Aimone. Aimone has several accomplishments in the softball world. She was most valuable player 2002-2004 at Sterling High School in Colorado, freshmen player of the year at Western Nebraska College and Chadron State outstanding defensive player of the year. Aimone was also team captain for multiple teams and was a student-athlete advisory committee member at Chadron State. “We are e...
CASPER – For now, the plug has been pulled on Wyoming’s football season. The Mountain West on Monday announced the postponement of football and the rest of its fall sports indefinitely. In a release, the league said it will start to “explore the feasibility” of rescheduling fall sports competitions, which includes the possibility of playing a football season in the spring. Wyoming, one of the Mountain West’s 12 football members, was scheduled to hold its first full practice of fall camp Tuesday. Practices have been postponed indefinit...
It may not have been the result he wanted, but “Magic” Mike Hamel came out of his first Bellator fight with a strong showing. Hamel competed at Bellator 243 against Adam Borics Friday evening, losing to the Hungarian fighter in a split decision. Following the loss, Hamel said he’s doing what he normally does after a fight -- take the next week off. “I take a week off regardless,” he said. Hamel said he plans to spent the time with his wife and enjoy food he normally doesn’t get to eat while t...
