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The Sweetwater County Sheriff's Office recently announced that K9 Sergeant Arry has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Sergeant Arry is a 5-year-old Belgian Malinois from Czechia trained in obedience, narcotics detection, tracking, article search, area search, building search, apprehension, and handler protection. Arry's assigned human partner and handler is Deputy Sheriff Amanda Buller. Established in 2009, Vested...
The loss of Ruth Lauritzen is keenly felt at Golden Hour Senior Center, but Marcia Driggs is doing her best to not only keep the center moving forward but to honor Lauritzen's legacy and impact. Driggs was recently named the executive director of Golden Hour following the passing of Lauritzen. Lauritzen had worked at the senior center for almost two years, having started as executive director in March 2022. She previously worked at the Sweetwater County Historical Museum for 30 years and worked...
GHSC is hosting a Super Bowl Game Time event this Friday, Feb. 9. Games will start at 11 a.m. with lunch served at 11:45 a.m. The menu will include chili dogs, waffle fries, pasta salad, and football cookies. Appetizers will include Chex mix, pretzels and cheese, and caramel corn. Wear a jersey to celebrate spirit week. GHSC will also have a special luncheon on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, at 11:45 a.m. The menu will include chicken alfredo, asparagus, garlic bread, tropical fruit, and black forest cherry cake. Call 872-3223 to RSVP. Special E...
Shelley Richno and Kelly Frink from United Way of Southwest Wyoming were recently presented with a check from Sisecam leadership and their United Way campaign team representing employee donations of $51,105.92 and a $20,000 company match. Pictured left to right: Shelley Richno, Kelly Frink, Angelica Mecham, Jennifer Maze, Heather Allen, Lori Ungaro, Michael McGrady and Hidayet Ozdemir....
The Sweetwater County Prevention Coalition is offering a free QPR suicide prevention class next Tuesday. “QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer, which are the steps used to help someone at risk for suicide stay alive and get professional help,” according to a press release. “What would you do if you thought that someone in your life was considering suicide?” the press release asked. “Would you know how to spot the warning signs? What to ask them? What to do if they answer yes, that they are thinking about ending their life? Our free...
Expedition Academy recently released their first and second quarter honor rolls for Fall 2023. To be on the Principal Honor Roll, students had to earn a 4.0 Grade Point Average. To receive Scholastic Honors, students had to have a GPA between 3.5 and 3.99. Students received Achievement Honors for earning a 3.0 to 3.49 GPA. First Quarter Principal Honors: Naomi McMullan Scholastic Honors: Owen Calzada, Alyssa Campton, Jayden Melhorn, Logan Strength, Jon Thompson, Taisha Boutin, Charlotte Burd, Carlos Rodriguez, Paul Stromberg Achievement...
When the buses pulled into town on Saturday, accompanied by a police escort and a chorus of cheers and honks, the Green River High School Cheer and Dance teams weren't just bringing home three State Championship titles - they were making history. For the cheer team, bringing home a win in the Coed Stunt category from the State Spirit Competition is exciting, but nothing new. However, bringing home a win in the Game Day category has never happened before. This year, the team brought back both....
The sound of pencils scratching against paper was the only noise to be heard in the Expedition Island Pavilion Friday morning. On Friday afternoon, it was replaced with the sounds of students calling out numbers and cheering one another on. The Green River MathCounts Invitational on Friday saw roughly 100 students from middle schools across Southwest Wyoming come together to compete. The schools that participated included Lincoln Middle School, Rock Springs Junior High School, Evanston Middle...
Janet Fowler, center, smiles as she gets ready to donate blood during the annual "Bleed Green" blood drive at the Green River Recreation Center Monday afternoon. Janet was supported by Green River High School Student Council Member Charlotte Fowler, left, throughout her donation....
Sitting by a window at the Villa Assisted Living Facility at Castle Rock, slits of sunlight illuminating his face, Bob Renick held a shiny quarter in his wrinkled hands. "I'll be darned," he said. "Oh, there she is, dancing." Bob's face twisted with emotion as he looked at the image of Maria Tallchief on the back of the American Women Quarter released in October. Bob may not have had a close relationship with Maria since she was three years ahead of him, but he remembers being in school...
Green River High School students have earned their places on the Principal, Staff and Regular Honor Rolls for the first semester of the 2023-2024 school year. To be placed on the Principal Honor Roll, a student must earn a 4.0 GPA. To be placed on the Staff Honor Roll, a student must earn between a 3.75 and a 3.99 GPA. To be placed on the Regular Honor Roll, a student must earn between a 3.5 and a 3.749 GPA. For each honor roll, students must finish the semester without an I or F grade and must...
The spirit of generosity is off to a strong start this year in Sweetwater County. Several large and important donations have been made recently that contribute to programs that serve the community. The Boys and Girls Club of Sweetwater County recently received several donations from organizations including the Rocky Mountain Power Jim Bridger Power Plant and Church and Dwight's Green River Plant Employee Giving. Employees at Jim Bridger chose the club as their Employee Giving Campaign, which...
Natalia Perez puts on her firefighter hat while wearing her police badge at the Community Resource Fair on Saturday. The event was hosted at the White Mountain Mall in Rock Springs. Local first responders and law enforcement, along with over 30 other organizations that provide resources to the community, were on hand to answer questions and give out free goodies....
Making it to the State level in any competition is an impressive accomplishment, and band and choir are no exception. This week several Green River High School students had the honor of performing at the All State Music Festival in Casper in the All State Band and All State Choir. Band Director Quinn Kalinski presented to the Sweetwater County School District No. 2 Board during their January 9 meeting to introduce and honor the students who made it into these groups. "Every year the band and...
An owl spotted in a yard in Green River gives a grumpy look to the camera....
Firefighters in Green River tend to stick around - some even more than others. Most volunteer firefighters around the country stay active for about five years. In Green River, the average is higher, with many volunteers serving for roughly a dozen years. But there are only an elite few who have ever reached 35 years with the Green River Fire Department, and now Captain Jeb Burnett has joined their ranks. GRFD Co-chief Larry Erdmann shared these statistics at a special service award celebration...
Sam Zampedri, lead vocalist for local band Zamtrip, welcomed her niece and nephew, Rori and Luke Zampedri, to the stage during this year's Music for Vets. This year's event, the 10th annual fundraiser, brought in $65,471.15, exceeding last year and setting a new record. The money raised goes to the Veterans Relief Fund to assist local veterans. The other members of Zamtrip, which was just one of the bands that played during the night, are Kyle Zampedri on guitars and vocals, Cory Zampedri on...
Preparation and communication is the secret to cooking for large groups of people, according to Robert Adams, the new chef manager at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Unidine, the hospital's contracted food service provider, made a good choice with Adams, said Chief Clinical Officer Kari Quickenden. "We are excited to have Chef Rob on board," Quickenden said. "He is committed to taking our meal service and retail programs to the next level." Adams said he grew up with a love of cooking....
A Canada Goose spreads its wings on the Green River. More geese were seen on the river before the water froze over recently. Below-freezing temperatures are expected to continue this week....
Green River's new Chief of Police Shaun Sturlaugson wanted to focus on his work more than taking part in ceremonial events, but when his family had the chance to participate in a pinning ceremony, he obliged. "Shaun didn't want to do a lot of hoopla," City Administrator Reed Clevenger explained during Tuesday night's City Council meeting, where the pinning ceremony took place. Clevenger added that Chief Sturlaugson's family was in town for the holidays, so it was the perfect opportunity to have...
GHSC will be celebrating the New Year with a special lunch at 11:30 a.m. Friday, January 5. The menu will include chicken fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, biscuits, fresh fruit, and cannoli. The event will also feature music, giveaways, party favors, and a champagne toast. Call 872-3223 to RSVP. GHSC is also starting a new activities on Wednesdays with a Show and Tell time at 11:30 a.m. This is a time to get to know the people who are at the senior center and give people a chance to share what inspires them. This is a time...
Sweetwater County's first baby of the new year has official arrived. Hayden Zumbrennen was born bright and early at 6:54 am. Jan. 1, 2024, to Monica and Alec Zumbrennen of Rawlins. He came into the world at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County weighing 8 pounds, 15.9 ounces, and measuring 21 inches. Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County Auxiliary welcomed the New Year Baby by donating a basket to the family with a variety of items for the new parents and baby. The donation included $50...
Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County now offers Mako SmartRobotics, an advancement in joint replacement surgery that will transform the way total knee and hip replacements are performed. Mako SmartRobotics consists of three unique components – 3D CT-based planning, AccuStop haptic technology and insightful data analytics. The technology can help surgeons plan for better outcomes like less pain and quicker recovery times compared to manual surgery, helping patients get back to the things t...
Through changes and triumphs, the people of Green River and Sweetwater County consistently came together throughout 2023 to have fun, support one another, and continue strengthening the vibrant life of the community. Leadership changes The City of Green River saw some changes in local leadership this year. Police Chief Tom Jarvie retired after 31 years of service to the Green River Police Department. Captain Shaun Sturlaugson stepped up to fill the role of interim chief from April through...
We were excited to celebrate with all the families who welcomed these new little ones into their lives over the past year. Ophelianna Louise Burge (12/7/22) Hudson Tyler Yeaman (12/9/22) Grayson Klie Vaught (12/10/22) Aszlynn Laura Marie Sell (12/10/22) Ingrid Rose (12/29/22) Everly Marley Munoz (1/5/23) Oie Lynn Carpenter (1/5/23) Calliope Denise Hodges (1/9/23) Melodie Reign-Karen Arias (1/11/23) Chase Jacob Luce (1/18/23) Montgomery Parker Bracken (1/24/23) Tyler James Teuscher (1/25/23)...
