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Green River High School Senior Hunter Davis gets a hug from his sister Hanna and support from his dad Bryce during Senior Night for Wolves Wrestling last Thursday night....
As soon as the community heard about Elena Barrera's need for a Diabetic Alert Dog, people started getting on board to help any way they could. The Green River High School student recently shared her plans to get a service dog, which will help her remain independent when she goes to college. Barrera has Type One Diabetes, so the dog will be able to alert her when her blood sugar is out of range, even at night when her cochlear implants are out and she can't hear alarms. The total cost for the...
Rocky Mountain Power Foundation recently contributed $2,624 to the Boys & Girls Club of Sweetwater County through their 2022 Community Giving Campaign, where local Rocky Mountain Power employees and retirees chose to give back and help fund worthwhile organizations in the communities where they live and work. The Boys & Girls Club said they are very thankful for the generous donation and to all who chose to give and support club members and their families....
Jon Thompson, a sophomore at Expedition Academy High School, has become the first student in Wyoming to earn a Computer Science Micro Credential. Jon earned the credential in the Hardware and Software content area. The Student Micro Credential program, sponsored by the Wyoming Department of Education, consists of areas (or "stacks") of computer science skills and knowledge. After demonstrating proficiency, a student earns a credential that they can put on a resume for a job application. This...
For the third year in a row, Green River High School is celebrating being the reigning champions of the annual blood drive challenge with Rock Springs High School. "We're really happy to keep the trophy," Marisa DeClercq, the supervisor of the Green River High School Student Council, said. This year Green River donated 317 pints of blood, narrowly beating out Rock Springs's donation of 311 pints. "I really wasn't sure if we were going to win, just because I know Rock Springs works as hard as we...
Russ Hemmert just wanted to drink a good beer. "I was tired of drinking Budweiser," Hemmert said. His quest for a good beer took him all the way to Montana, where he found a Scottish ale he loved. But after taking multiple trips out of state for a beer, Hemmert decided he would just recreate the drink for himself. So Hemmert started brewing his own beer, experimenting until he finally succeeded in getting the flavor he wanted - and improving on it. "Once I did, everybody pushed me to try somethi...
The Green River High School Speech and Debate team has kept up their winning ways, taking either first or second place in tournaments all season long. The last two tournaments were no exception. The Wolves took second in the 3A Sweepstakes at Mustang Classic in Casper two weekends ago, and were the champions Riverton when they took first place in last weekend's tournament. Mustang Classic in Casper Poetry: Jasper Kennah, third; Leo Evans, fifth; MaKynzee Bagshaw, sixth POI: Jasper Kennah,...
Winter sports and activities in Wyoming face unique challenges, including trying to travel to compete when roads are treacherous and can close at any time. Several of the Green River High School sports and activity teams encountered these extra difficulties last weekend, including the Cheer and Dance teams who traveled to Casper for State only to have the competition canceled and the Speech and Debate team who had to be rescued when their bus broke down. Competition canceled The GRHS Wolf Pack...
Owen and Enna Adams performed a routine together during the annual Dancing with the Green River Stars. The brother-sister duo was chosen as the winners of the event Monday night. Green River High School Theater hosted the dance competition, which pairs student dancers with student athletes and student leaders and serves as a fundraiser for the theater department....
A local student is looking for community support in order to raise funds to buy a Diabetic Alert Dog. Elena Barrera is a teenager currently attending Green River High School. She was diagnosed with Type One Diabetes about four years ago. "I have always had the thought of having a service dog and I'm going to college next year and have decided to take the step," Barrera explained. Barrera will use a Wyoming breeder named Duty Dogs, located in Cody, for her dog. They have been breeding diabetic...
Pancake Tuesday: GHSC’s community event for February is Pancake Tuesday Feb. 21 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The event will feature special guest local author Susie Cook and music by Steve Davis. The menu will include pancakes, sausage, bacon, juice, coffee and more. Prices are $7 for adults, $5 for patrons 60 and over, and $3 for kids up to 12 years old. Those interested in attending should RSVP to (307) 872-3223. February Events: Nurse Clinic - Feb. 2 and 16, 9 - 11 a.m. Book Club - Feb. 8, 10 a.m. Library Checkout - Feb. 8, 11 a.m. Potluck -...
JodiRae Orton and Cody Halligan of Green River have announced the birth of their daughter Ingrid Rose, who was born Dec. 29, 2022. Tony and Shayleen Munoz of Green River have announced the birth of their daughter Everly Marley Munoz, who was born Jan. 5. Kyle and Andria Carpenter of McKinnon have announced the birth of their daughter Oie Lynn Carpenter, who was born Jan. 5. Charlene and Mitch Hodges of Rock Springs have announced the birth of their daughter Calliope Denise Hodges, who was born Jan. 9. Will Arias and Linsey Pulley of Rock Spring...
A frontier-era handgun recently researched by the Sweetwater County Historical Museum showed signs of extensive use. Museum staff determined the handgun to be a .45-caliber, six-shot Colt Single Action Army single-action revolver, perhaps the most iconic handgun in American history. Museum staff assessed that it was manufactured in 1883. Needing to replace its Civil War era percussion and cartridge-conversion revolvers, the U.S. Army adopted the Single Action Army in 1873. Fitted with a...
Green River Police Chief Tom Jarvie was one of many Green River residents who showed up to the Recreation Center Tuesday afternoon to donate blood for the annual high school blood drive challenge. Every year the Green River and Rock Springs high schools compete to see who can donate more blood. Green River not only won last year's blood drive against Rock Springs, but also donated the most blood of any school in the state, donating a total of 295 pints of blood. The winner of this year's blood...
Marriage licenses recorded at the Sweetwater County Courthouse from Dec. 26, 2022 to Jan. 6, 2023 were: Daniel Robert Harvey Ames, 18, to Cassidy Jade Kellum, 17, both of Green River. Kolton Lane Smuin, 25, of Kemmerer, to Hailey Lynn Hanson, 21, of Green River. Dylan James Souther, 26, to Victoria Rose Herrera, 36, both of Rock Springs. Jeydon Louis Body, 21, to Kimzi Rose Sawyer, 21, both of Rock Springs. Braunson Mikel Kalan, 29, to McKayla Shae Lange, 27, both of Green River. Douglas Ronald Watts, 53, to Laura Anderton Leonard, 50, both of...
The Green River High School Speech and Debate team has kept busy this month, traveling across the state to compete in multiple tournaments - and bringing home a championship title, a coaching award, and multiple individual wins. The first weekend in the new year, the team traveled to Thermopolis for the Bobcat Invitational hosted by Hot Springs County High School. The Wolves took second place overall in the 3A Sweepstakes and had students take first in five out of six events. The teamed headed...
Green River High School students have earned their places on the Principal, Staff and Regular Honor Rolls for the first semester of the 2022-2023 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 have been enrolled in a minimum of five classes wi...
Wyoming's state seal was officially adopted just under 130 years ago, but two of the proposed seal designs that preceded it caused quite a scandal. From 1869 to 1890 Wyoming was a U.S. territory, achieving statehood on July 10, 1890. During its territorial years - and for three years into statehood - it had a territorial seal that depicted agricultural and mining implements, an arm holding an upright saber, a scene with mountains and a train, the motto "Oedant Arma Toga," ("Let Arms Yield to...
The latest Actors' Mission production tells the story of pioneering astronomer Henrietta Leavitt, and the subject matter is something director Jené Chollak knows a bit about. She's a science teacher at Rock Springs Junior High School with a particular interest in astronomy. Five years ago, she saw a production of "Silent Sky" in Salt Lake City and, since then, has dreamed of getting the play performed locally. She's annually suggested it to the Actors' Mission committee that, based on...
The Sweetwater County Library will be transformed into the mad world of Lewis Carroll's classic books with its Escape Room to Wonderland and this weekend's Alice in Wonderland Party. These events are based on a brand-new literary theme for the library, but they also build on the success of past events. "We have celebrated national tea month in previous years and it was really well-received," Youth Services Librarian Becky Iwen explained. Since January is national tea month, the library offers...
The children, grandchildren and great grandchildren of Terry and Jackie (Coles) Dean happily announce their 50th wedding anniversary. Terry & Jackie were married on February 3, 1973 in Evanston, Wyoming. Terry and Jackie followed the oilfield industry from Evanston to Green River in 1994. Jackie worked as bookkeeper for several businesses, then she opened her own business in 2010 and worked until her retirement with Terry in 2020. Congratulations Terry and Jackie!...
Almost 700 people packed into the Island Pavilion last Saturday night and rocked out to five different bands, all to raise money to support veterans. This year was the ninth annual Music for Vets, a fundraiser created by local band ZamTrip in partnership with the American Legion. Each year the event brings in local and regional bands for a concert lineup as a way to raise money for the local Veterans Relief Fund. This year's event raised over $65,000. "This year was insane," ZamTrip member Cody...
The first baby born this year in Sweetwater County made her appearance on January 4, 2023. Chelsea and Justin Elenbaum of Green River welcomed a precious baby girl into the world on January 4. Baby Alora was born at 9:35 a.m. weighing 7 pounds, 13.3 ounces, and measuring in at 20 inches. Alora is the youngest of five, having two older brothers and sisters. Upon arrival, Alora was greeted with love and her parents were surprised with a thoughtful gift basket that the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary...
The Sweetwater County Child Developmental Center PTO recently sponsored a winter clothing drive to collect hats, gloves, coats, and boots to provide to children in need. "We worked throughout the end of November and first part of December to gather what we could for donations, both monetary and actual winter clothing," Jessica Anson with the PTO explained. "With the help of generous donations from amazing local businesses, we were able to purchase hats and mittens for over 300 children in Sweetw...
The deadline is March 31 for Sweetwater County graduating seniors to apply for three Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County college scholarship opportunities. The purpose of all three scholarships is to provide financial assistance to students who choose to pursue post-secondary education within the healthcare field. Sweetwater Memorial’s General Medical staff will award one scholarship to a high school senior from Sweetwater County School District No. 1, and one scholarship to a high school student from Sweetwater County School District No. 2...
