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The Green River Greenbelt Taskforce has made significant progress throughout the year. John Freeman, Chairman of the Greenbelt Taskforce, presented an annual report during the December 3 Green River City Council meeting. During the presentation, Freeman highlighted several projects that had been started and even more that had been completed. Some of the notable projects included removing invasive trees near the river corridor, working with the Sweetwater County Library System and the city of...
Roughly halfway through the budget year, the county commissioners are reevaluating capital projects and considering where funds could be moved around and whether projects that were initially put off can now be moved forward. Amid general discussions of adding additional capital projects to the budget during their December 3 meeting, the Sweetwater County Board of County Commissioners approved a budget amendment moving money out of the capital reserve fund and approved a $4.6 million project to...
As the weather has gotten colder and snowier and the river has started to ice over, more birds like Canada geese and ducks can be seen flying, swimming, and resting on the ice....
On the afternoon of Friday, November 29, at approximately 3:14 p.m., the Green River Fire Department responded to a reported house fire on Missouri Court. Upon arrival, crews found smoke and flames coming from the garage, according to a GRFD press release. "With swift action, 16 firefighters aboard Engine 2, Engine 22, and the Tower worked together to knock down the fire within 12 minutes of arrival," the GRFD reported. "Thanks to their efforts, the fire damage was contained to the garage and...
In loving memory of David "Pee Wee" Braden Jr. and Marline White Braden, who were killed Wednesday, November 20 in an automobile accident near Concho, Arizona. David was born May 20, 1935 in Green River, Wyoming to David E. Braden and Cora Hopkins Gullion. Marline was born January 28, 1938 in Green River to Dell B. White and Edith Manwill. They were married July 24, 1958 in Los Angeles, California. They were later sealed in the Los Angeles California LDS temple on January 13, 1961. Following...
On November 27, 2024 our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother Angela Gayle Poulsen passed away following a short battle with cancer. She was born November 16, 1946 in Jerome, Idaho where she was adopted by George E. and Aminta Jones. Throughout her childhood she traveled with her parents through the western states. During her teenage years her family settled in Georgetown, Idaho where she met her future husband. They were married on August 10, 1963 at her parent's home. They...
Daniel Rae Brock, 69, passed away at his home in Green River, Wyoming on November 25, 2024. He was a resident of Green River for 20 years and a former resident of Lorane, Oregon. He was born on August 31, 1955 in Jefferson City, Missouri; one of four sons born to Jim Hugh and Dorothy Ann Brock. Dan graduated from Flathead High School in Kalispel, Montana. He worked for Exterran Energy in Rock Springs until his retirement. Dan enjoyed spending his time with family and friends. Survivors include h...
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Kara Lynn Turklay Harper, who passed away peacefully on November 19, 2024, at the University of Utah Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was 41 years old and a resident of Green River, Wyoming. Born on April 13, 1983, in Wheeling, West Virginia, Kara was the daughter of Robin Martinez and Stephen Turklay, and she was also raised by her father, Dominic Martinez. Kara's family moved to Green River, Wyoming, where she spent most...
Donna Belle Cameron, (age 90), of Cheyenne, was called to the Lord's Heavenly Kingdom on November 19th, 2024 in Hamilton, Montana. She was born April 7, 1934 to Dave and Edith Howieson in Garland, Wyoming. She married Darrol D. Cameron in Rawlins, Wyoming on February 4, 1953. Donna worked for Mountain Bell Telephone Company for 25 years, and retired as a 3rd level manager with budget governance over the State of Wyoming and Northern Colorado. Following retirement, Donna was very active in...
Dawna Seilbach, 83, passed away surrounded by her family into the loving arms of Christ on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at her home. She was a 49 year resident of Rock Springs Wyoming and former resident of Glenrock and Casper, Wyoming. She was born December 22, 1940 in Laramie, Wyoming; the daughter of Gilson Gardner and Izola Vogel. Dawna attended schools in Casper, Wyoming and she was a 1959 graduate of Natrona High School and attended school at Casper College. She married Robert "Bob" Seilbach...
Dear Editor, In loving support of our senior citizens “also known as” (aka) the pillars of our society who reside in Mission at Castle Rock in Green River, WY, please consider a gift of love during the holiday season. Most of us remember Mom and Dad or Grandma and Grandpa making sure we had that special gift under the Christmas tree on Christmas Day. It wasn’t just the bicycle, baby doll or Army fort that we dreamed about that our parents made sure came true for us, it was the unconditional love with which it was given. My beautiful mom was m...
Dear Editor, My name is Brooks Rushing. I am a Star Scout in Boy Scout Troop 312 and I am working on my Communications Merit Badge. One of my requirements is to write a letter to the editor in my community in order to express an opinion of mine. I would like to express my gratitude towards the hard work and dedication of the City employees, and the School District Recreation Mill Board for providing the funds for the new Riverside Memorial Park. The new park was made for all ages, my siblings...
Green River Police Department reports for Nov. 25 At 11:58 a.m., officers issued a citation to Ashley Dugan for an alleged animal license required violation. At 12:53 p.m., officers responded to a report of a traffic offense. At 1:37 p.m., officers responded to a report of trespassing. At 3:03 p.m., officers responded to a report of fraud. At 5:18 p.m., officers responded to a report of larceny. At 9:02 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop and issued a warning for an alleged stop sign...
Recent sentencings from the US Attorney's Office District of Wyoming: Injury or Depredation to U.S. Property Sherette Joseph Lujan, 48, of Riverton, Wyoming, was sentenced to 12 months’ imprisonment with 3 years of supervised release for injury or depredation to United States property. The court also ordered him to pay $2,304 in restitution. According to court documents, on June 15, the Riverton Police Department was dispatched to the Riverton Post Office for a report of a man breaking windows in the building with a metal object. Officers d...
Roy Lloyd is being remembered as a bright light and a strong force in Sweetwater County, both by his friends and family and those who worked and served with him. Lloyd, who was 50, passed away November 21 at the Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake City, Utah, only weeks after it became generally known that he was diagnosed with cancer. The community rallied to support Lloyd after his cancer diagnosis, and are now supporting his family after his passing. Many are also taking time to recognize...
Western Wyoming Community College (Western) will host its annual community Chili Cook-Off on the Rock Springs campus Saturday, January 25, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. as part of Spirit Week. For the first time, the Chili Cook-Off will coincide with Western’s back-to-back National Wrestling Champions dual against Otero Junior College starting at 2 p.m. the same day. Western encourages the public to come try chili for free and then walk over to the match to support the Mustangs in Rushmore Gym. Western is looking for businesses and individuals to s...
The local Fraternal Order of Eagles Club is busy with holiday events that support and support the community as as whole. The Eagles hosted a Turkey Trot Poker Walk Thanksgiving weekend. According to event organizers Dan Walsh and Kel Siller, the Eagles have hosted the holiday Poker Walk for approximately 10 years and have anywhere between 25 and 60 participants yearly. The buy in is $10 a hand with a $30 minimum. It is a five-hour event that culminates with a chili and cornbread dinner for an...
GHSC will host their annual Holiday Craft Fair this weekend, December 6 and 7. The fair will take place from 4 - 7 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturday. Visitors can come see Santa on Saturday from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. There craft fair will have vendors, concessions, and a raffle. Items like baked goods, wood work, quilts, home decor, jewelry, health supplies, and more will be available. There is a $1 admission fee. There will also be two special holiday luncheons at GHSC in December. The...
The Green River High School Boys Swimming and Diving team is diving into an exciting new season, stepping back into the 4A division after years of competing at the 3A level. Head Coach Colleen Seiloff shared her thoughts on what the team has to look forward to and the challenges they anticipate. "I'm looking forward to being back and competing in 4A and seeing how we can do," Seiloff said. "We've been gone for a few years, so I guess that's probably my biggest thing. And then just seeing some...
The Green River High School Boys and Girls Varsity and Junior Varsity Wrestling teams started practice for the 2025 season this past week on Monday, November 25. Green River, Evanston and Riverton have all been moved up to 4A and will compete in the 4A West Division along with Natrona, Kelly Walsh, Jackson, Star Valley and Rock Springs. The Wolves' first meet of the season will be the always-tough Wasatch Duals in Heber City, Utah on December 13 and 14. Head Wrestling Coach Josh Wisniewski...
The Green River High School Boys and Girls Indoor Track team will kick off their winter sports season in the new year, with their first day of practice scheduled for Monday, January 6. Their first meet will come two weeks later at the Snake River Open in Pocatello, Idaho on Saturday, January 18. The last day for signing up for Indoor Track is December 6, which will give the team a total of the athletes who will be competing this season. Head Track Coach Dan Hansen is aware of at least 13 seniors, four juniors, 13 sophomores and 13 freshmen so...
As the Green River High School Boys Basketball team prepares for another season, Head Coach Laurie Ivie reflected on the groundwork laid in the offseason and the potential her squad brings to the court. After a busy summer filled with training, games, and team-building, the Wolves are ready to make their mark. "Our offseason has been incredibly busy and productive," Coach Ivie explained. "After taking about a month off following the end of last season, we quickly got back into the swing of...
Clinton Landon is the new head coach of the Lady Wolves Basketball team, and this is his first year as the head coach. He has been the Junior Varsity coach for the past nine years and has been coaching basketball for 15 years. "The team has a good group of girls that I am excited to coach," said Coach Landon. "It has always been fun to have the same group of girls that I have coached in JV and now I get to coach them in Varsity." There are 10 new freshmen that joined the team. Coach Landon said...
Continued criticism of the near-final plan guiding management of 3.6 million acres of public lands in southwest Wyoming has sparked speculation that the incoming Republican-led Congress will nix the new charter through an oversight instrument that's never been used to intrude into federal land use planning. Worries emanating from environmental advocacy groups and retired federal government employees are that the next Congress will undo the Bureau of Land Management's Rock Springs Resource...
