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A city lien on the historic Tomahawk building on Flaming Gorge Way was lifted Tuesday night, ending a months-long dispute between the city and Green River Futures. The Green River City Council voted unanimously to remove the lien, without discussion. Mike Frink, a member of the Green River Futures board, said the organization plans to sell the building. Frink said the organization also plans to install fire sprinklers if the building is purchased, effectively doubling the amount of space...
The Green River Police Department responded to an alleged stabbing early Sunday morning. At about 1:04 a.m., the GRPD responded to an undisclosed residence on West Teton Boulevard. The report initially claimed a 17-year-old male had stabbed his older brother following an altercation between the two and left the address on foot. The victim was transported to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County for a wound to the left side of his torso, with the extent of the injuries unknown as of press time....
The Sweetwater County Commissioners decided to help fund the purchase of an emergency generator for the Sweetwater County Events Complex, as well as costs associated with installing the unit. The commissioners met with county grant’s manager Krisena Marchal, Sheriff Mike Lowell and the executive director of the complex, Larry Lloyd to discuss the generator, which would be used to provide backup power during an emergency situation. The complex is a designated drop off point for vaccines and is a...
A man accused of stabbing another man to death in Rock Springs will undergo another examination to determine if he had a mental illness or deficiency at the time of the crime. Charles K. Carter, 27, of North Carolina, who was charged with first-degree murder after he allegedly stabbed another man in front of the Rock Springs Loaf ‘N Jug Foothill Boulevard location, filed an order for an examination of responsibility for criminal conduct pursuant to Wyoming Statute 7-11-304. Prior to this f...
Margaret Helen Strannigan, daughter of Andrew (Andy) and Elizabeth (Bess) Strannigan, was born in Dawson, N.M. March 4, 1924. At the age of five she moved to Winton, Wyoming with her parents and remained a resident of Sweetwater County until her death at the age of 92 on Nov. 29, 2016. She attended Winton Grade School and graduated from Reliance High School in 1942. In September, 1942, she began her clerical career as a payroll clerk in the Winton Mine Office and worked there until the closing... Full story
Helen Josephine Koritnik, 94, of Rock Springs passed away Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. She was born on Nov. 28, 1922 in Rock Springs, the daughter of Valentine and Anna Marcina. She attended school in Riverton and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School in 1940. She married Valentine Koritnik Nov. 8, 1953 in Rock Springs and he preceded her in death on Oct. 21, 1990. Her interests included spending time with her family, playing her musical instruments... Full story
Edward Clayton Bowker, 47, of Rock Springs, passed away Nov. 27, 2016. He was a lifelong resident of Rock Springs. Bowker was born on Aug. 26, 1969, the son of Edward Clayton Bowker and Marlene Kay Edwards. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1989. Bowker was married Faith Miller on Jan. 6, 1996 in Rock Springs. He worked for Slumberger and Halliburton for many years. Bowker was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community. His...
Laython E. Batey, 69, passed away Nov. 22, 2016 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A longtime resident of Green River, and former resident of Carlsbad, N.M., Mr. Batey died following a three year battle with lung cancer. He was surrounded by his family. He was born on Nov. 20, 1947 in Herrin, Ill.,, the son of Thomas and Myrtle Batey. A celebration of life took place Sunday.... Full story
With the upcoming legislative session in Cheyenne, a lot of eyes will be looking upon the Legislative Stabilization Reserve Account, the state’s rainy day fund, as a solution to a lot of problems. However, while the legislature might be tempted to pull money from that account for use in Cheyenne or the University of Wyoming, we believe some of that money would be better spent as an investment into local governments. Those of us living in Sweetwater County are very familiar with the term “rainy day.” Our elected leaders have used it for years...
Dear Editor, What comes to mind when you think of Denver or Salt Lake City? Many think of shopping, traffic or sporting events. Lately, it’s difficult not to think about the air quality. Regardless of your political party affiliation, one thing Wyomingites can agree upon is their love for the big blue skies and wide-open spaces for recreational use. Many of us tune into local news stations from the Salt Lake and Denver areas, and air quality seems to be one of the headlines each day. On beautiful summer fishing days or fall hunting days people...
By BECKY IWEN Sweetwater County Library System Raising a young child can be one of the most trying and enjoyable jobs many parents and caregivers face today. The Sweetwater County Library would like to help you share a love of reading and books with a variety of early literacy tools. A new, free text service is available to parents in Sweetwater County and across Wyoming. Called Ready4K, parents can subscribe to the service to receive fun tips and facts on how to boost children’s learning and prepare them for kindergarten. The tips and facts wi...
As I walked through the tables and tables full of various nativity scenes, I couldn’t help but remember a nativity scene close to my heart. In fact, I still have this nativity scene. When I was in elementary school, my godmother gave me a nativity scene for Christmas. It was all made by hand including the manger, which was made out of wood. She made Mary, Joseph, an angel, three wise men, the shepherds and even the baby Jesus out of felt. The bodies were filled with rice or beans and she had s...
Over the last year, a number of threats have emerged to challenge our nation. From terror attacks at home and abroad to the re-emergence of Russia as a threat to a $20 trillion national debt spiraling out of control, we are a nation in turmoil. Each threat presents unique challenges; however, one stands as the greatest threat of all because it will intensify all the others if we do not deal with it decisively. That threat is the staggering national debt. Out-of-control spending in Washington is burdening each American with large and growing...
Wyoming’s Supreme Court handed the state’s government agencies a tremendous opportunity recently. The court ruled 3-2 on Nov. 30 that government agencies may charge members of the public a fee to simply look at public documents that exist only in an electronic form. Not to grab a copy and walk off, mind you. Wyoming’s laws have always allowed for a “reasonable” copying fee for someone wanting to get a hard copy of a document. The Supreme Court’s ruling would apply to anyone simply wanting to see, view or inspect an electronic document. T...
The Green River Middle School swim team won another meet in Lyman Saturday. The team continues its winning ways in the conference, remaining undefeated in five meets, setting them up for a repeated undefeated season. Lyman invite results Team results (top three) 1. Green River Middle School, 311 2. Davis/Evanston Middle School, 206 3. Lyman Girls Swim, 188 Girls 200-yard Medley Relay 1. GRMS A (Jerra Lester, Lillian Munoz, Delaney Gardea, Jade Arnell), 2:17.19 7. GRMS B (Kami Lloyd, Natalie...
The Wyoming Cowboys are going bowling and the destination is San Diego, Calif., as the San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl Committee formally invited the Wyoming Cowboys on Sunday. The game will be played on Dec. 21 and will kick off at 7 p.m., Mountain Time from Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego. The opponent for the Cowboys will be an old rival -- the BYU Cougars. Wyoming will enter the game with an 8-5 overall record this season after playing for the Mountain West Conference title on Saturday. BYU is 8-4 on the season as an FBS...
The week after Thanksgiving has different meanings for people. For some, it's the start of the holiday shopping season while for others it's the time to put up the Christmas tree and hang the lights onto the house. For students across Green RIver, it's time their schools host their annual Christmas programs. Throughout the week, schools have hosted their performances at Green River High School's auditorium, featuring children singing holiday songs and dancing on stage. On Nov. 30, Jackson...
Every space imaginable was occupied with a booth filled with crafts or other homemade goods for residents to purchase. The Golden Hour Senior Center's Christmas Craft Fair had just about something for everyone. From wreaths, birdhouses, teddy bears and hats to cinnamon rolls, brownies and cookies, craft fair attendees could buy just about anything. In one corner, sat Green River resident and crafter, Paula Antila. She was busy hot gluing various decorations to her Christmas wreaths. "The first...
Thanks to the communities’ efforts, about 175 soldiers serving overseas will receive a care package for Christmas. Earl McDonald, VFW Post No. 2321 Cmdr., and District No. 4 Cmdr., said most of the packages are going to Afghanistan or to the Mediterranean. In fact, 44 of the 177 packages are being sent to the USS Whidbey Island. The care packages were put together Saturday by VFW members, local volunteers and members of a local Girl Scout brownie group. On Monday members of the VFW, including M...
Each one is unique in its own way, but they all tell the same amazing story. Some are life size, while others can fit in the palm of one’s hand. This past weekend, Green River residents were invited to see various interpretations of nativity scenes at the Immaculate Conception Church. More than 100 nativity scenes from about 620 families of the church were displayed on lines of tables. In front of each scene was a white notecard explaining whose nativity scene it was and why it was special to t...
