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Jamie Walgren, center, talks with members of the Green River Fire Department at last week's annual Never Forget walk in honor of the anniversary of September 11, 2001. Walgren served as a firefighter in Green River for many years along with her late husband, Cliff Walgren....
The red Trona Bridge at Expedition Island has become an iconic symbol of Green River over the last three decades. Last week, community leaders and residents gathered at the island to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the bridge. The event was hosted by the Green River Greenbelt Task Force, which Chairman John Freeman explained has been around since 1990. "Today we're celebrating the first main project we had, and that's the Trona Bridge," Freeman said. Freeman spoke at the event to thank...
Diaper Need Awareness Week is September 23 - 29, and United Way of Southwest Wyoming is launching its Diaper Need Awareness Drive starting Monday, September 23. "This important initiative runs through September 28th and aims to support the tiniest members of our community-our babies," United Way explained in a press release. "Our goal is to collect 5,000 diapers to bridge the gap in diaper needs and ensure every child gets the best start in life." Diapers of any size and baby wipes can be...
On Wednesday, September 11, members and friends of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints joined with the Green River Parks and Recreation Department and the Green River Greenbelt Task Force to complete four projects at Scott's Bottom Nature Area. "There were about 50 people of all ages weeding, raking, carrying branches, painting and enjoying root beer," Patsy Sorensen said. "And it was all accomplished in less than two hours." New paint was put on the gazebo and the horseshoe pits...
City of Green River Fire Prevention Chief and Green River Fire Department Public Information Officer Tom Murphy led a fire safety course for Boy Scouts from local Troop 312 Monday night to help the Scouts earn their Fire Safety Merit Badges....
When the people you see every day at work, or in the store, or passing on the street, go through tragedy and feel like there is only one escape, what happens? What hope and help is available for them? The one-act play "Chimes" by local playwright Donovan Rawlings explores these questions, and will be performed this Friday night as part of September's Suicide Prevention Month activities in Sweetwater County. This will be the fourth presentation of "Chimes" since it was first written and performed...
The Sweetwater County Museum Foundation is hosting a special fundraising event to commemorate the 55th Anniversary of the movie "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" on September 21. The event will be held at the Broadway Theater in Rock Springs and will feature special guests, a catered dinner, and movie showing. Bill Betenson, Butch Cassidy's great-nephew, will reflect on the making of the movie and provide commentary regarding its historical accuracy. Betenson's great-grandmother, Lula Parker...
Charles Vernon Jensen is celebrating his 88th birthday this week as his family and friends reflect on his life and accomplishments. Charles is, and always has been, an incredibly hard worker. He worked as a draftsman and numerous construction jobs in Ogden over the years. Most notably, he was a milk man for many years with Cream o'Weber dairy. He was very successful with his milk routes in Ogden, Casper, Douglas and Rock Springs. He then worked for 19 years as a heavy equipment operator at...
Green River resident Timothy Laboria shared a recitation of the Emancipation Proclamation at Castle Rock Rehabilitation Center and The Villa last Thursday. It is important to him to share Abraham Lincoln's words and wisdom from our nation's history to encourage everyone in our world today....
The Green River Hall of Fame is inducting the 2024 class at the Hall of Fame Banquet on September 14 and introducing them during halftime at the Friday night football game on September 13. This year's Hall of Fame inductees are the 2004 Green River High School Football Team, the 2004-05 State Cheer team, Richard Smith and Bob Maddox. 2004 Football team The 2004 Green River Wolves Football team had high expectations. The previous season was a huge success after the Wolves finished the season 8-2...
This year marks six and a half decades of empowering minds, fostering innovation, and shaping futures at Western Wyoming Community College (Western). The college would like to personally thank all constituents that have graduated, worked at Western, served on our board, attending college now, or supported us in our mission in providing higher education excellence. In appreciation of all your support, we invite you to our 65th celebration on Saturday, September 7. The 65th anniversary celebration...
As fall starts again, GHSC is bringing back classes and activities that took a break during the summer, including Successful Aging, Watercolor, Chair Volleyball, Potlucks, Zumba Gold, Hand Massages, and serving soup, cappuccinos, and hot chocolate daily. There will also be a special Then and Now matching game, and people are invited to bring in photos of themselves when they were young and a more recent photo which will be used for the game. GHSC is also hosting an AARP Senior Citizen Safe...
A large crowd wearing purple shirts and holding colorful flower-shaped pinwheels made their way through the streets of Rock Springs and gathered in Bunning Park, walking to support a cause - to raise awareness and funding to advance Alzheimer's and dementia treatment and prevention. The annual Sweetwater County Walk to End Alzheimer's took place last Saturday morning, bringing together those with Alzheimer's, caregivers and family members, and those who support the goal of advancing further rese...
Wyoming Congressional Award hosted their annual fundraising golf tournament in Jackson Hole August 5 through 7 at Teton Pines Golf Club. Some of the biggest sponsors of the event include Sweetwater County corporations and companies Simplot, Williams, and Genesis Alkali. As event sponsors, these companies help provide scholarships to Wyoming Congressional Gold Medalists, aid in covering travel costs to send Wyoming Congressional Gold Medalists to Washington, D.C. for the annual Gold Medal Summit...
Mike Frink, proprietor of the long-time Green River-based business Sweetwater Trophies and Gifts, recently announced the sale of his business along with his retirement. Sweetwater Trophies was in business for 22 years under Frink, but was a staple in the downtown business district for decades prior. According to the Sweetwater Trophies website, "Mike purchased Sweetwater Trophies in 2002, taking over a locally owned business that has served Sweetwater County for over 40 years." "After my...
In what has become an annual tradition, Senator John Barrasso attended River Festival, ceremonially kicking off the Cajun Shrimp Boil this past Friday. Barrasso, currently up for reelection for a fourth term, has visited River Festival every year since he took office in 2007. "I never miss it," he said. "I have loved visiting Green River for the River Festival since I first took office, I believe this is my sixteenth year attending." While there, Barrasso took time to visit with multiple media...
The Green River Greenbelt Task Force continues to steadily work on their goals as they maintain and develop the greenbelt and land around Green River. Recently, the Greenbelt Task Force was the recipient of the Sweetwater County Conservation District Community Enhancement Grant. "They successfully wrote a grant an received $5,000.00 to chemically treat the river corridor of Russian Olive Trees and Tamarisk from native habitat along the city's greenbelt corridor," a press release explained. The...
This year the Green River Chamber of Commerce added a People's Choice award at the River Festival Car & Bike Show. The first winner of the People's Choice award went to Randy Johnson and his 1952 Chevy Pick up. All winners: Gary Layos- 1950 Mercury Sedan; Dawayne Palmer- 1946 Ford Business Coupe; Scott McCreary- 1956 Chevrolet 3100; Ken Tucker-1954 Ford pick up; Gordon Smith- 1986 Chevrolet step side pick up; Kole Burnett- 1969 Chevrolet Camaro; Jacob Chavez- 1970 Chevy Chevelle; Dave Poling-...
The Green River Arts Council's Annual Art on the Green competition took place in conjunction with River Festival. Here are the winners: Rudy Gunter Memorial Awards - 2D Recipient: Emily Parker; 3D Recipient: Gail VanWagoner Artists' Choice Professional 3D - 1st Place: Bryan Cordova; 2nd Place: Michael Parker ; 3rd Place: Jeff Rudolph Artists' Choice Professional 2D - 1st Place: Michelle Nixon; 2nd Place: Shane Steiss; 3rd Place: Debora Soule Artists' Choice Semi-Professional 2D - 1st Place:...
Loved ones, caregivers and supporters of Wyomingites living with Alzheimer's disease will join together Saturday, Aug. 24, for the Sweetwater County Walk to End Alzheimer's. One of seven Alzheimer's Association of Wyoming Walks to End Alzheimer's in 2024, the Walk in Rock Springs will raise funds to provide essential services to families and support research to find a cure. The Walk has a fundraising goal of $23,000. Collectively, the seven Wyoming Walks have a target of $150,000. There are...
The Green River Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 23rd Annual River Festival this weekend, August 16 and 17. The Chamber, which is a non-profit organization that is "working to provide the community with a quality event for both spectators and participants," gave details about this year's festival in a press release. River Festival begins Friday afternoon with marathon half and 10k registration beginning at 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. At 5 p.m., the annual Cajun Shrimp Boil will be open to the public....
White Mountain Lumber hosted their annual two-person scramble golf tournament July 19. This year, $1,150 was raised by selling mulligans, and those profits were donated to the Food Bank of Sweetwater County. Kathy Siler with the Food Bank, left, received the check from Tim Buman with White Mountain Lumber and Rental, right....
John and Annie Collins of Rock Springs welcomed their son Declan Levi Collins on June 12. Matthew and Kelsee McLaughlin of Green River welcomed their son Axl Emerson McLaughlin on June 15. Ryan and Kayli Rust of Green River welcomed their son Sawyer Lochlan Rust on June 16. Roy Kurtis Nash and Lacey Kay Nash of Green River welcomed their daughter Lisa Kay Nash on June 17. Emily Ruiz and Manuel Mendoza of Rock Springs welcomed their daughter Brinlee Elle Mendoza on June 29. Emily and Matthew...
Natalie and Madelynn Tynsky enjoyed the carnival rides together at Wyoming's Big Show on Friday night....
The magic of Green River came alive on the evening of August 6 as residents gathered to celebrate the inclusion of the famed "Fairy House" at 6 West 2nd North Street on the National Register of Historic Places. This event marked not only a significant milestone for the property, but also a celebration of Green River's historical and architectural heritage. Marsha Harris, the proud owner of the Victorian home, hosted the ribbon cutting event. With stained glass windows and fairy gardens adorning...
