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While many Green River residents use Wyoming Waste Systems' curb-side recycling program, the costs associated with recycling are rising, meaning that recycling not only isn't cost-effective but could end up costing citizens even more. Michelle Foote, the site manager for Wyoming Waste, spoke to the Green River City Council during a workshop before the November 21 meeting to give an update for the company and discuss the recycling program. Over this past year the costs associated with processing...
Is Sweetwater County interested in being the home of a shooting sports complex? That's the question Sweetwater Commissioner Island Richards has been asking himself more and more lately. Bringing a state of the art shooting sports facility to Wyoming has been a state-wide subject of discussion since the beginning of the year, when Senate File Bill 169 was introduced and passed during the legislative session, creating the State Shooting Complex Development and Oversight Task Force. One of the...
Paul "PJ" Schmied, 57, of Green River, Wyoming passed away November 20, 2023 in Rock Springs, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Rawlins, Wyoming on August 11, 1966 in Rawlins, Wyoming the son of Paul and Diana Schmied. PJ grew up in Sweetwater County and graduated from the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1984. This was where he met his wife, Norene Parker and they wed in Green River. He was a Navy veteran who served for 6 years. PJ worked as a maintenance technician for... Full story
Blain Paul Besso, 37, passed away Friday, November 10, 2023 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He died following a sudden illness and was a life-long resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming. He was born February 25, 1986 in Rock Springs, Wyoming; the son of Ronald Vance Besso and Jenny Lynne Germany. Mr. Besso attended schools in Rock Springs, Wyoming. He earned his General Education Degree. He married his one true love Samantha Cheyenne Hyatt September 3, 2022 in Rock Springs. Mr. Besso... Full story
Pamela Marie Heward, 43, passed away Friday, November 10, 2023 at her home in Rock Springs, Wyoming. She was a resident of Rock Springs for 18 years and former resident of McArthur, California, and Laramie, Wyoming. She was born June 5, 1980 in Fall River Mills, California; the daughter of David Mark Hillman and Marguerite McMaster. Ms. Heward attended schools in McArthur, California and was a 1998 graduate of Falls River High School. She went to University of LaVerne for two years and... Full story
Cindy Louise Current, 62, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at her home in Rock Springs, Wyoming. She was a life long resident of Rock Springs. She was born July 11, 1961 in Rock Springs, Wyoming; the daughter of Carl Frank Cilensek and Shirley Ann Meyer. Mrs. Current attended schools in Rock Springs, Wyoming and was a 1979 graduate of Rock Springs High School. She received her Associate of Arts Degree in Accounting from Casper College. Cindy married the love of her life Bill Current on... Full story
James Harry Drinkle, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2023. He was a resident of Green River Wyoming since1952 and was a former resident of Evanston, WY as well. Born on December 15, 1933, in Spartanburg, SC, James lived a fulfilling life of nearly 90 years. He married JoAnn Doty, in Green River, WY on April 6, 1957. James was a dedicated and hardworking man. He was an Engineer and Planner for FMC until his retirement in 1994. Apart from his professional life, James was an avid sports... Full story
Stanley Ackerman, 86, passed away peacefully November 21, 2023 at his home in Rock Springs, Wyoming surrounded by his loving family He was a resident of Rock Springs for 51 years and a former resident of Pocatello, Idaho. He was born April 12, 1937 in Idaho Falls, Idaho; the son of Glenn Ackerman and Wanda Davis. Stanley married the love of his life Shirley Ann Moss in Pocatello, Idaho on June 17, 1955. He was an iron worker for 28 years until his retirement in 1984. Stanley enjoyed spending... Full story
Johnny Lee Mandros, 86, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Born June 18, 1937 in Lookout, Wyoming to Sam and Edith Mandros, Johnny grew up and attended schools in Green River, Wyoming. He proudly served in the Navy for four years. Johnny married the love of his life, Roberta, on December 9, 1959. They welcomed four children together, and over the years their family grew. In 1965, Johnny founded Mandros Painting, an industrial painting company. With his... Full story
Michael Roy Anson, 63, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at his home in Green River, Wyoming. He was a resident of Green River for 44 years and former resident Mountain View, Lyman, and Granger, Wyoming. He was born May 14, 1960 in Rock Springs, Wyoming; the son of John Anson and Minnie Whittecar. Mr. Anson attended school in Lyman, Wyoming and was he was 1978 graduate of Green River High School. He worked at Solvay Minerals for 30 years and retired in 2021 as a Water Treatment Operator.... Full story
Jerry M. Hamblin, 69, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, November 23, 2023 at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was a resident of Manila, Utah for 13 years and former resident of Green River, Wyoming and Murray, Utah. He died following a sudden illness. He was born August 26, 1954 in Murray, Utah; the son of Franklin Hamblin and LaRue Mortensen. Mr. Hamblin attended schools in Murray, Utah. He married Cindy Sorensen November 8, 198... Full story
Last week I fulfilled my constitutional duty when I submitted a balanced budget proposal for the next two years. Consistent with my approach since taking office, I presented a fiscally conservative budget that focuses on needs more than wants. It addresses the pressing challenges of today, but also anticipates the concerns of tomorrow. It is a budget crafted to live within our means, in keeping with Wyoming’s traditional conservative values, and at its core, it is designed to leave Wyoming a little better for our time here. Today Wyoming is f... Full story
Green River Police Department reports for Nov. 20 At 6:14 a.m., officers responded to E Railroad Street for a report of a larceny. Officers met with an individual who reported their wallet was taken while they were at the Town Bar & Grill, and a transaction had occurred on their debit card. The wallet was later returned to the establishment but cash was reported to be missing from the wallet. Officers gathered information and completed an incident report. At 9:41 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on N 4 W Street and issued the driver a... Full story
Local children are invited to get cozy in their pjs and "climb on board" for a trip to the North Pole with the Polar Express Experience hosted by the Eagles Club. The experience will include a screening of the Christmas film "The Polar Express," hot chocolate to drink, goodie bags with treats to enjoy during the movie, and a special visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. There will also be keepsakes for everyone to take home, like a special train ticket. Children are encouraged (but not required) to... Full story
It's the time of year to send Christmas cards, and the time of year for the Sweetwater County Pony Express to deliver those cards with some extra holiday cheer. The local Pony Express group will host their 22nd Annual Christmas Card Ride on Saturday, December 9. The cards will be carried on horseback from the Green River Post Office to the Rock Springs Post Office. Cards will be stamped with a special Pony Express stamp and placed into a mochila - a special bag used by Pony Express riders, named... Full story
The Green River Wolves Swimming and Diving team is diving into the new season with their first practice starting this week. They will be holding morning and evening practices as they work on strengthening their bodies. They will also be lifting weights in the weight room to keep in good shape. During the off-season, some of the swimmers are part of the SWAT swimming program and these swimmers tend to start a bit stronger. Some swimmers also compete in other sports and weightlifting, which helps...
The Green River High School Boys and Girls Indoor Track Team will start their indoor season at the start of the new year, with their first day of practice on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. The team’s first meet will be in Casper at the Natrona Invitational on Saturday, January 13. The team will then compete in two large regional meets in Utah, heading to the BYU Invitational in Provo on Friday, January 19, and the Weber State Invitational in Ogden on Friday and Saturday, January 26 and 27. In February they will compete in Gillette, going back to N... Full story
Green River's Head Wrestling Coach Josh Wisniewski indicates he is "very excited to get the 2023/24 wrestling season started" as the team is "returning a great group of young men and women." Wisniewski notes that "the wrestlers have been working hard during open mat to get their minds and bodies ready for the season." The goal for this year, "just like every season, is for the team to get better every day," the coach added. The Wolves wrestlers are expected to get better in the classroom, in...
The Lady Wolves Basketball team is ready to start their season after having a really good offseason over the past year. The ladies have been focused on getting stronger and faster on the court. The Green River High School opens up their weight room for the students to stay in shape during their summer break, and a lot of the students take advantage of the opportunity. During the month of June, the team members also played in several tournaments, including a tournament in Manila, Utah; one at...
The Green River High School Boys Basketball team is ready to hit the court, and to say they're excited for the new season is an understatement. "The anticipation and energy in our gym is at an all-time high," Head Coach Laurie Ivie said. The boys have been working hard to be prepared for a busy season full of tough competition. "We had a tremendous off-season," Ivie explained. "Our players were in the weightroom, open gyms, and played in 40+ games. We're ready for their dedication and hard work...
