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Carma Dufford, 88, passed away September 25, 2024 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was born to the late Clifford and Sarah (Davis) Robinson on December 7, 1935 in Superior, Wyoming. Carma worked for Pottawattamie County for 36 years. She most enjoyed being with her family, traveling, tending to her garden, knitting, crocheting, quilting, and watching many good movies on the Hallmark Channel. She was preceded in death by her parents. Carma is survived by her son, Dennis (Elaine) Dufford; daughter,... Full story
Donald Dean Skorcz, 78, of Farson, Wyoming, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at his home in Farson, Wyoming surrounded by family. He was a life-long resident of Wyoming. Donald was born July 11, 1946, in Rock Springs, Wyoming. He was a cherished member of the Farson community and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He attended schools in Wyoming and proudly graduated from Farson High School in 1964. Following his education, Donald embarked on a distinguished career as... Full story
Heather Kathleen Jones, 29, passed away at her home in Rock Springs, Wyoming on Saturday, September 28, 2024. She was born on December 2, 1994 in Jerome, Idaho, the daughter of Karl Gregory Jones and Cindy Laran Randel. Heather graduated from the Farson High School with the class of 2012. She was happiest when she was outdoors or swimming. Heather absolutely cherished the time she was able to spend with her family and she was also an animal lover. Survivors include her significant other James... Full story
Henry Upton McElfish, 83, passed away at his home in Rock Springs, Wyoming on September 23, 2024. He was born on February 4, 1941 in Mulberry, Kansas, the son of Charles McElfish and Charlottie Kirk. Henry graduated high school in Rock Springs, WY and attended some college in Reliance. He worked for the Union Pacific Railroad until his retirement. Henry married Marian Harsha in Rock Springs, WY and together they had three daughters. They later divorced. He was a member of the Congregational... Full story
Judith Ann "Judy" Cheselka, 82, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024 in Rawlins, Wyoming. She was a resident of Green River for the last 14 years, and a former resident of Rocky River, Ohio. Ms. Cheselka was born April 14, 1942 in Oelwein, Iowa; the daughter of Joseph Fischer and Ada Zunker/Fischer. Judy obtained her Master's degree and pursued a career in writing until she retired with American Greetings. She married the love of her life, Kenneth Cheselka in 1985. Ms. Cheselka enjoyed... Full story
Ronald Ludlo Moran, 71, of Green River, Wyoming, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at his home in Green River, Wyoming. He was a resident of Wyoming for the last 49 years and former resident of Colorado. He fought a courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis for 26 years. Born on a warm summer Saturday, August 8, 1953, in Helper, Utah; the son of Frank Moran and Evelyn Nixon. Ronald lived a life full of adventure, love, and dedication. He attended schools in Colorado and was a... Full story
Concerns over street projects and costs for updating the city’s pavement management plan became a key point of discussion during this week’s Green River City Council meeting. At the October 1 meeting, one of the council action items included the Public Works Department’s recently issued request for quotes for updating the city’s pavement management plan. Responses were received from two firms, and the review committee recommended awarding the contract to preform the work to MDS Technologies Incorporated. Before a motion was brought to enter i...
As part of an ongoing conversation about mental health in Wyoming, and a wrap up for September's Suicide Prevention Month, Governor Mark Gordon took time last Thursday to visit Sweetwater County and sit down for an honest conversation about addressing suicide. "This is an area where Wyoming really has its work cut out for it," Governor Gordon said regarding the topic of suicide prevention. The event was hosted by Rock Springs Mayor Max Mickelson at the Broadway Theater in Rock Springs, and was...
Wyoming has a long history of self-reliance and innovation, especially in finance. Custodia Bank, founded here, is pushing the boundaries of digital banking and blockchain technology. Yet Custodia’s battle with the Federal Reserve is about more than just its future—it’s about who controls financial freedom and, ultimately, the sovereignty of states like Wyoming. The Federal Reserve denied Custodia a master account, an essential tool for direct access to the U.S. payment system. This isn’t just a bureaucratic hurdle—it’s an attempt to suppress...
Dear Editor, We must oppose H.R. 625, H.R. 660, H.R. 698, H.R. 715, H.R. 768, H.R. 2392, and H.R. 2403. Also, leftists in Congress are trying to attach extreme gun-control measures to the “must-pass” National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). For example, a provision reauthorizing the unconstitutional Undetectable Firearms Act has been added to the Senate version of the bill. Also, Senator Chris Murphy has introduced three extreme amendments that would impose strict gun controls on service members at military bases, which would be a ste...
Green River Police Department reports for Sept. 24 At 8:16 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle and issued a warning for alleged speeding in a school zone. At 8:46 a.m., officers responded to a report of a vehicle passing a school bus with the stop arm out. Officers located the vehicle and issued the driver, a juvenile, a citation for alleged meeting or passing stopped school bus. At 12:16 p.m., officers responded to a report of a hit and run. Officers located the suspect vehicle and issued the driver, Joshua Graham, citations f...
Those who are enjoying a walk along the Greenbelt now have the opportunity to also enjoy a book at the same time. The Sweetwater County Library System recently partnered with the Sweetwater County Library Foundation, the City of Green River, and the Green River Greenbelt Task Force to open a permanent StoryWalk in Green River. A ribbon cutting event for the grand opening of the StoryWalk was hosted on Tuesday. A StoryWalk is a year-round display that allows readers to go through a book page-by-p...
When people step into the gym at Western Wyoming Community College this weekend, they'll also be stepping back in time to the 1950s and 60s, and stepping into a world full of music, drama, and fun. An immersive production The Western Theater Program's first production of the semester is "The Marvelous Wonderettes," and it is being performed not in the theater but in Rushmore Gymnasium, bringing the audience into the world of the show. The musical tells the story of four girls performing at...
Oktoberfest is returning to GHSC on Friday, October 11. Salzburg Echo will be back for the third year in a row to provide live music. The menu will include pork schnitzel and hot German potato salad; German-style carrots; beer bread; pear bundt cake; sauerkraut, bratwurst, and potato soup; pretzels and beer cheese; and german beer and wine. There will be a silent auction and raffle during the event. The doors will open at 5 p.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance, and are $25 for seniors and $30 for non-seniors. Oktoberfest is the senior...
Pineda's Kenpo Karate Team sent 10 students to compete at the Valor Karate Tournament in Farmington, Utah on September 21, 2024. The group that attended the event were all beginning rank yellow and orange belts. The young team responded with great performances. Participants competed in forms, sparring, weapons, self-defense, padded sword sparring, flag sparring, and board breaking. Strat Friel led the group, winning 1st place in Weapons, 1st place in Sparring, and 3rd place in Forms. He also...
The Green River High School Cross Country team faced new competition last week. The Wolves headed for the Shana Ward Memorial meet hosted by Saratoga last Friday. Green River faced a total of 10 other teams, going up against Cheyenne, Kelly Walsh, Laramie, Natrona County, Pine Bluffs, Rawlins, Rock River, Rock Springs, Saratoga and Ethete. The Varsity girls team did a good job at this meet, with one athlete being in the top 15. Isabelle Murdock finished the race in 11th place with a time of 22:01.95. The meet was hosted on a golf course, which...
The Green River Girls and Boys Varsity Tennis teams competed in the Wyoming State Tennis Championships this past weekend in Gillette with teams from Campbell County, Rock Springs, Cody, Laramie, Cheyenne South, Natrona, Thunder Basin, Sheridan, Kelly Walsh, Powell, Cheyenne Central, Cheyenne East, Jackson, and Rawlins/Torrington. Play existed in #1 Singles, #2 Singles, #1 Doubles, #2 Doubles and #3 Doubles for both girls and boys. Preliminary rounds were Thursday-Friday, with finals on Saturday. After the State meet, Head Tennis Coach Phil...
Green River High School's Volleyball team delivered an impressive performance this past week, defeating their long-time rivals, Rock Springs, in a match that saw the Lady Wolves dominate across all levels of competition. In a rivalry game where tension and nerves can play a big factor, the Green River team rose to the occasion and swept their opponents in a remarkable display of talent, teamwork, and focus. The varsity team set the tone early, settling into their game after the first few points...
In a closely-contested meet, the Green River Lady Wolves Swimming team fell to the Lander Tigers last week with a final score of 83 to 91. Despite the loss, Green River showcased impressive individual and relay performances, making the competition tight throughout the day. The Wolves started strong in the 200-yard Medley Relay, with the 'A' team taking first place with a time of 1:58.27. However, Green River's depth in this event wasn't enough to secure significant points, as their other relay...
The Green River Wolves Football team traveled west this past Friday to take on the Evanston Red Devils. They played in front of a big crowd in the conference opener for both teams, which was also homecoming night for Evanston. Evanston returned most of their starters on both the offensive and defensive lines, according to Green River's Head Coach Blaine Christensen, as well as having the top rusher in the 3A conference. Green River kicked to Evanston to start the game, and the Red Devils got a...
The Green River High School Athletic Department recently announced the hiring of a new head coach for the Softball program. Mark Hyde has been selected as the new Green River High School Head Softball Coach. Mark has been an Assistant Softball Coach for Green River High School for the past four seasons, according to a district press release, and was instrumental in helping the program get up and running four years ago. "We are extremely excited to have Mark Hyde on board as our new Green River H...
