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The Green River Chamber of Commerce issued a statement Monday clarifying its role in the production of signs it claims were intended to encourage people to vote in the special general-purpose tax election Nov. 2. “First and foremost, the board’s position is to be a neutral party in these matters,” the press release states. The chamber board claims it was neither for or against the proposal, but only wanted to educate people about the upcoming election and the proposed use of the addit...
Kemmerer will be the site of the Natrium nuclear reactor demonstration project. The town was named Tuesday in a statement issued by TerraPower, the company behind the Natrium plant design. Along with the Sweetwater County location, other potential sites considered included facilities near Glenrock and Gillette. The news comes as a bittersweet development for leaders in Sweetwater County. Although Wyoming will benefit from the project, Sweetwater County’s benefits will likely be somewhat muted in comparison to Lincoln County. Commissioner Roy L...
Norma Jean Donald, 91, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021 at her home in Rock Springs, Wyoming. She was a life long resident of Rock Springs She was born May 30, 1930 in Rock Springs,Wyoming ; she was the daughter of John Henry Bucho and Rena Bertagnolli Norma Jean attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1948 She married Jimmy Donald Sr, February 21, 1972 in Rock Springs,Wyoming. Norma Jean was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family and...
Edward Yori, Jr., 83, of Cheyenne passed away November 7, 2021 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. Ed was born July 11, 1938 in Rock Springs to Edward and Dosilina Yori. He retired from the US Navy and Civil Service. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, American Legion, VFW, Elks Lodge and Moose Lodge. He is survived by his children, Christine (Roy) White, Diane (Brian) Rogers, Joanne (Steve) Watson Theresa (Brad) Stevens and Keith (Joy) Yori; 8 grandchildren and 12...
Jimmy M. Donald Sr., 91, passed away Monday, November 8, 2021 at his home in Rock Springs, Wyoming. He was a resident of Rock Springs for the last 50 years and former resident of Utah, Colorado and New Mexico. Mr. Donald was born September 2, 1930 in Holy Ridge, Louisiana; his was the son of Floyd Donald and Olivia Tobin. He attended schools in Rayville, Louisiana and graduated from Rayville High School in 1948. Mr. Donald married LuJean Murray in 1952 and they later divorced. There were three...
Joe B. Gomez, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at his home in Green River, Wyoming. He died following a brief illness. Mr. Gomez was a resident of Green River for 76 years and former resident of New Mexico. He was born November 21, 1938 in Dixon, New Mexico; the son of Jose Braulio Gomez and Ferminia Martinez. Mr. Gomez attended schools in Green River, Wyoming and obtained his GED He worked at Jim Bridger Power Plant for 22 years and...
Lorana "Lori" Mae Carter, 81, passed away on Wednesday November 10, 2021 at Deer Trail Assisted Living in Rock Springs, Wyoming. She was a resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming for the past 50 years. Mrs. Carter died following a lengthy illness. She was born on September 15, 1940 in Rock Springs, Wyoming, the daughter of Alert "Swede" Edlund and Janet Herd. Mrs. Carter attended schools in Rock Springs, Wyoming. She married Don Carter August 10, 1973 in Rock Springs, Wyoming. He preceded her in...
Thanksgiving is a time people are asked to give thanks for what they have, yet for a number of Sweetwater County residents, there is a lot they’re making due without. During the winter months, the Sweetwater County Food Bank sees more people seeking its services than other times of year. While the reasons for food shortages vary with the individuals who visit the food bank, the fact remains there are many who need help during this time of year. Please consider donating to the food bank to help our neighbors out. Cash donations can go a long w...
It isn’t hard to feel as though I’m beating a dead horse with continued coverage of the fallout from the special tax election Nov. 2. The vote is in and it wasn’t even close. People did not like the idea of the general sales tax or how it was presented to them, then voted accordingly. Yet, even weeks after the election ended, many unanswered questions regarding election signs purchased by the Green River Chamber of Commerce remain. What didn’t help was the fact that the chamber initial...
The Green River City Council agreed to add more than $10,000 to the water improvement project on Indian Hills Drive to accommodate for additional materials. The change order was approved unanimously. Mark Westenskow, director of public works, said the additional costs came from additional piping and valves needed for the current project and future water service project planned for the area. He said the current inflationary problems impacting construction projects didn’t play much of a factor i...
Green River Police Department reports for Nov. 10 At 9:35 a.m., officers responded to a report of a welfare check and ascertained one of the individuals had an active warrant. Officers placed Gary Brewer, 52, of Green River, under arrest per the active warrant and transported Brewer to the Sweetwater County Detention Center. Officers completed a report of the incident. The GRPD did not release the address officers responded to. At 11:41 a.m., officers responded to a report of a subject removal at the Super 8. Officers met with an individual...
The Green River High School Wolf Pack Dance Team brought home several wins after competing at the 7,220 Spirit Championships at the University of Wyoming last weekend. The dancers won Judges' Choice, Best Technique and Most Creative Transitions and Formations, as well as placing first in the Hip Hop Division. Freshman Kyra Olsen also won two medals competing in individual pirouette competitions. "Traditionally it's been for cheer and this was the first year they invited dance to be there,"...
When workers of Peterson Beckner Industries heard the Sweetwater County Foster Care program's emergency clothes closet was running low, they made it their mission to restock it. With a donation of over $5,000 worth of pajamas, socks, underwear and jackets, they accomplished that mission. "It was very, very generous," Emilia Slater, the Foster Care Coordinator at the Department of Family Services, said. Slater explained the donation included items that aren't often thought of but are needed. "We...
Food often plays a crucial role in holiday celebrations — especially Thanksgiving. However, many families face food insecurity and need extra help making ends meet during the holiday season. This is one of the reasons there is an increased need for the services of Food Bank of Sweetwater County during the winter, and why local organizations like the Scouts BSA step up to help meet the need. “I know that Wyoming does have a hunger problem,” Kathy Siler, the executive director of Food Bank of Sw...
Sweetwater Medics will receive $235,000 from the county to help the ambulance service get through the end of the year. Sweetwater Medics Director Ron Gatti asked the Board of County Commissioners to provide the additional funds during Tuesday’s meeting. After discussion, all five commissioners voted to approve the funds. Gatti explained that Sweetwater Medics has seen cost centers shifting and revenues decreasing, particularly since Castle Rock Medical Center took over ground transportation a...
