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Kids and families braved the cold and came out in force to Expedition Island last week for an Easter Egg Hunt....
The sky was overcast and the air was cold when a small group of veterans, supporters, and workers gathered on the morning of Good Friday to place the second columbarium for veterans in place at Riverview Cemetery. The columbarium was covered in tarps on the back of a semi truck, with a crane from the John Bunning Transfer Co. nearby. Those standing by waited patiently while steel plates were brought in to put under the crane so it wouldn't sink into the dirt as it lifted the 18,000-pound...
GHSC is teaming up with the Green River High School Theater Department to present a night of mystery with “The Storybook Reunion Murders” at 5 p.m. Friday, April 19. The GRHS theater department said “This unique event will feature a compelling storyline, talented actors, and an interactive experience that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.” The murder mystery dinner will help raise money for both the senior center and the theater department. The dinner menu will include chicken cordon bleu, rice pilaf, roasted broccol...
April is a month full of awareness and recognition for important causes, organizations, and groups of people. On Tuesday, April 2, both the Green River City Council and the Sweetwater County Board of County Commissioners shared proclamations recognizing National Library Week, National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, Child Abuse Awareness Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month. National Library Week is April 7-13, and it recognizes libraries as playing a critical role in communities and...
The Green River Police Department has a new Patrol Sergeant. Sergeant Gary Frey was recently promoted to the position. A pinning ceremony for Sergeant Frey took place during the April 2 City Council meeting. GRPD Chief Sean Sturlaugson explained that the recent promotion of Brad Halter to Captain opened up a sergeant position. The department did a few weeks of testing and had seven candidates apply for the position. While the choice of the new sergeant was competitive, as all the candidates...
A military homecoming is a very moving event as service members jump into the arms of their loved ones. These reunions serve as powerful reminders to veterans that their sacrifices are appreciated. During the Vietnam War, people did not always show their appreciation for veterans who came home. Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon and his wife, Jennie; Maj. Gen. Greg Porter, the Adjutant General of Wyoming; and Command Sgt. Maj. (ret.) Kenneth Persson, Chairman of the Wyoming Veterans Commission, traveled...
March is Women's History Month, and the Sweetwater County Historical Museum is recognizing one of the most groundbreaking women in Wyoming history - Nellie Tayloe Ross, the first woman governor in the United States. Nellie Ross was born in Missouri in 1876. She became a kindergarten teacher and married lawyer William Bradford Ross in 1902. Later, the Rosses moved to Cheyenne, where Ross established a law practice and served as Laramie County's prosecuting attorney. He became involved in...
The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust has granted $551,594 to the Memorial Hospital Foundation to purchase six new ultrasound machines for the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County as part of a statewide ultrasound initiative across Wyoming. The initiative includes nearly $13.9 million to help Wyoming hospitals and health centers purchase ultrasound imaging devices and boost sonography and point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) training opportunities across the state. "The Leona M. and...
John Ventura and Brooke Dimick of Green River welcomed their son Gabriel Dale Ventura on January 26. Eliza and Jacob Mastro of Green River welcomed their son Keaton Charles Mastro on January 28. Rihana Stanhope of Green River welcomed her daughter Lorraine Amber Stanhope on February 27. Elijah Mathis and Faith Flores of Rock Springs welcomed their daughter Aurora Kendra Mathis on March 7. Kenny Aguirre and Georgina Barrios of Rock Springs welcomed their daughter Emiliana Esme Aguirre Barrios on...
On Monday morning, Grandma Becky helped kids go down the slide, cheered them on as they made their way across the monkey bars, and assisted with putting on a boot that had fallen off. On Monday afternoon, Grandma Karen helped students add up three plus seven, write out the equations they were putting together, and draw a specific numbers of apples on a tree. Becky Figgins and Karen Hale are Green River's foster grandmas, as they are both part of the Foster Grandparents of the Wyoming Rockies...
Many people throughout Wyoming have memories of knowing, interacting with, or at least seeing Larry "Sissy" Goodwin. Whether they worked with him, had him as a professor, or just remember seeing him wearing his colorful blouses and petticoats, people remember Sissy because he left an impression. Sissy's impression and legacy have only continued, and now both his dresses and his story are being presented on stage through the world premiere of "A Sissy in Wyoming," a one-man play written by...
The Green River High School Speech and Debate team wrapped up a successful season over the last two weekends, bringing home some exciting wins. First, the team took place in the District Tournament, hosted by Rock Springs, over the weekend of March 2. "The team had amazing success at districts this year," the Speech and Debate coaching staff posted on the team's Facebook page. "For the kids, this is the most important tournament of the season. It is the tournament that decides who will qualify...
From bison to sagebrush and cowboys to trains, Wyoming's history is full of iconic imagery, and many of these images have now been expressed in a creative new way in the Sweetwater County Historical Museum and Sweetwater County Quilt Guild's annual exhibit. This year's quilt exhibit is the seventh annual collaboration between the museum and the Quilt Guild, and the theme is "Historical Wyoming." The partnership between the two groups has been in place for almost as long as the Quilt Guild has...
GHSC is hosting a Riverton Casino Bus Trip on Friday, March 15. The bus will depart from the senior center at 8 a.m. and will depart from the casino at 4 p.m. Transportation is free for seniors 60 and over. Participants should bring money for lunch and gambling. Participants should reserve their seat and sign paperwork. Call the center at 872-3223 to sign up for the trip. GHSC also has new relaxation opportunities. On Thursday, March 14, Misty Shiner and Stacey Dolinar will be doing 20-minute...
One baby boy was born on Leap Day at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Eli Stokes came into the world at 7:21 a.m. Thursday morning, weighing 8 pounds and 14.7 ounces. Eli is the second child of Faith Pelham and Ross Stokes of Big Piney. "I'm excited," Pelham said. "It's unique." The family plans to celebrate Eli's birthday on Feb. 28 in non-leap years. "Then we can do a big, big, big one every four years," they said....
Anton Chekhov was a Russian Anton Chekhov was a Russian playwright and short story author writing in the late 1800s, known for works like "Uncle Vanya" that deal with topics like change and progress. Neil Simon was an American playwright who wrote mostly during the last half of the 1900s, and is known for comedic plays like "The Odd Couple." So when Simon decided to write a play based on the works of Chekhov, an interesting combination was created in "The Good Doctor." "It has a lot of elements...
For the past three decades, the Green River Greenbelt Task Force has been hard at work to develop the greenbelt, protect the river and wildlife, and continually promote further economic development. The task force was able to complete multiple projects last year, and has even more planned for the future. "We've been working together to enrich the lives of the residents," said John Freeman, the Chairman of the Greenbelt Task Force. "If you look at what we've built in the last 34 years, I think...
Western Wyoming Community College will be hosting an exhibition of art by Sweetwater County local artist Shane Steiss in Western's Art Gallery. The artwork on display will demonstrate Shane's unique works of mixed media painting, which are rooted in the natural world and carry personal significance as evidence of familial bonds forged in nature. The exhibition, titled "Memories in Nature," will be on display from March 8 through April 16. A public reception of "Memories in Nature" will be held...
"History is who we are and why we are the way we are," Historian David McCullough said. From organizations to individuals, Green River loves history, and loves sharing it. One of the main sources of preserving and sharing history in our community is the Sweetwater County Historical Museum. The museum not only provides interesting displays and exhibits for people to check out at any time, but the staff there is constantly coming up with new programs and sharing new information. One of the...
One of the best things about living in a small town and a close-knit community is seeing how generosity is demonstrated time and time again. When it comes to pulling together for a good cause, Green River always shows up. Donations and fundraisers are taking place all year long, consistently supporting organizations that give back to the community, as well as rallying together when there is a specific need. Both in getting started strong this year and looking back over accomplishments from last...
Learning, growing, and seeing success is all just part of the experience for the Green River High School Speech and Debate team. The team, along with its new set of coaches at the helm, has been working hard all season and coming away with win after win. "We've been able to take first in whichever class we were in," Head Coach Jericho Morrell said, explaining that schools are sometimes divided into 3A and 4A categories and sometimes simply divided into "large schools" and "small schools."...
Becoming an annual event, the Sweetwater County Library System has included the Green River High School art students in the exhibit calendar for February and March this year at the Sweetwater County Library in Green River. "Green River High School Art Department is once again proud to display artwork for the public to enjoy. The artwork on display is from Mr. Steiss's advanced painting and pottery classes and will be up through March 30th. All the students who have art on display have worked...
Isabella and Kyle Fernandez of Rock Springs welcomed their daughter Evelynn Palmer Fernandez on January 2. Ashton Robinson and Karlee Bode of Green River welcomed their son Kaizen Foster Stan Robinson on January 4. Joshua Rogers and Jerrelynn Cowett of Rock Springs welcomed their son Ezra Skye Rogers on January 10. Dwayne and Chelsey Andrew of Rock Springs welcomed their daughter Reagan Kaye Andrew on January 23. Natacha and Robert Mahoney of Green River welcomed their daughter Gwen Narida Mahoney on January 23. Enrique Gonzalez and Liliana...
Green River High School hosted "Green River's Got Talent" on Monday night as one of this week's Make-A-Wish fundraisers. Performances: Ryann Bode- Playing bass and singing simultaneously to: You Know What They Do to Guys Like Us in Prison by My Chemical Romance. Austin Tanner-An Original Dance- Bad Feeling Jaicee Steen-Playing a short, instrumental version of Runaway by Kanye West on piano (she got 3rd place) Alex Hudson-I will be performing the song "The Night We Met" by Lord Huron, on guitar...
In light of society's back and forth conversations regarding "fake news," what is true, and who can be believed, the question of what is fact and what is truth, and if there is a difference when it comes to journalism, is a timely topic. This is the question the Actors' Mission tackles in their latest production, "Lifespan of a Fact." The plays tells the story of an ideological battle between an essayist, John D'Agata, and a fact-checker, Jim Fingal. As Jim attempts to fact check John's article...
