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Governor Mark Gordon's leadership in protecting private agricultural lands and migratory big game populations was recognized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today with the signing of the Wyoming Wildlife Habitat Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Under the MOU, Wyoming and the USDA agree to invest "technical capacity and resources in the conservation, restoration, management, and long-term stewardship of multiple-use public and private lands that support migratory big game." This... Full story
The Platte Valley Arts Council sponsored the 6th annual Hay Bale Sculpture Contest in October and the winning entry is SunnyCup. The Arts Council began the competition to show off some good ole’ ranch ingenuity. Area ranches, businesses & families in the Platte Valley were asked to create a sculpture made predominantly of bales but were given the artistic leeway to incorporate wood, metal, wire, paint, canvas damns, or anything other medium they could dream up into their sculpture. The council did want all of the valley residents to have a c...
The Carbon County Coroner’s Office has confirmed the identity of the remains found on October 16, 2022 to be that of those belonging to Mark Strittmater. Mark Strittmater is the hunter who went missing on October 19, 2019 while hunting in the Sierra Madres. The confirmation was made through examination of the remains and known dental records of Mark Strittmater. This has been an ongoing case within the Sheriffs Office, and we are pleased to learn of the positive identification. This missing person case has involved several searches in c...
The 26th Annual Platte Valley Helping Hands (PVHH) Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner will again be provided by delivery only, by PVHH Volunteers on Thanksgiving Day, November 24. Deliveries will be made between 11:45 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. as announced by PVHH President, Marilyn Verplancke. This delicious free traditional Thanksgiving meal is available to anyone in the valley, but you must contact a PVHH Board Member by FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH by calling any one of these Board members: Marilyn Verplancke 326-8190, Crissy Blocker 329-3468, Wanda... Full story
Black Hills Energy is announcing the replacement of approximately 30 residential natural gas services and lines on Hickory Street in Saratoga. The project will begin in early November, with completion estimated by the end of December. The Hickory Street Loop is the continuation of natural gas system work that began in 2021. During this phase, Black Hills Energy will be working in the alleyway to install new polyethylene natural gas service lines and meters. Black Hills Energy anticipates brief outages as the switch is made from the old service... Full story
Governor Mark Gordon’s leadership in protecting private agricultural lands and migratory big game populations was recognized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today with the signing of the Wyoming Wildlife Habitat Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Under the MOU, Wyoming and the USDA agree to invest “technical capacity and resources in the conservation, restoration, management, and long-term stewardship of multiple-use public and private lands that support migratory big game.” This means funds for private landowners who volun...
Is it time for a new bow? Upgrade your archery gear with the Wyoming Super Tag. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is running a bonus raffle for all hunters who purchase Super Tag tickets during the month of October to win a customizable Mathews V3X29 bow, donated by Mathews Archery. The 2022 V3X is the most streamlined hunting system Mathews Archery has ever created. Equipped with their new Bridge-Lock™ Sight technology to enhance balance, their new Stay Afield System (S.A.S.™) to keep you in the hunt and built compatible with a com...
The Saratoga Middle School volleyball team headed to conference as the number 1 seed Saturday allowing the B team to also compete. Saratoga B team played very well against Rock River. They lost overall, but the sets were very close with the second set 23-25. They played Hanna B team for 5th or 6th place and beat Hanna win 5th place. Saratoga A team defeated Hanna to advance to the championship game against Little Snake River Valley (LSRV). The girls played extremely well in the games, putting... Full story
The Platte Valley Arts Council is sponsoring the 6th annual Hay Bale Sculpture Contest and it is bigger than ever. Back in September, there was an initiation sent out to all local ranches, businesses or families to show off some good ole' fashioned ranch ingenuity that could give their outfit creative bragging rights for a year. Eight participants entered this years contest. The defending champions CSU Beef Improvement Center is joined by Doggett Greenhouse, Kelly Cattle Company, Saratoga Sun,... Full story
More than 10,000 pounds of potatoes from the second annual potato harvest at the James C. Hageman Sustainable Agriculture Research and Extension Center (SAREC) are in distribution across the state via Food Bank of Wyoming. The potato harvest is a partnership between two University of Wyoming Extension programs, SAREC and the Cent$ible Nutrition Program (CNP), along with Food Bank of Wyoming. The goal is to provide Wyoming-grown produce to families facing food insecurity. CNP is a hands-on...
The Unclaimed Property Division of the Wyoming State Treasurer’s Office issued 2,389 checks totaling $2.564 million between July 1 and Sept. 30. The first-quarter results included $1.07 million paid in the month of September highlighted by a $125,000 check issued to a Teton County resident and a $102,000 check delivered to a governmental entity. The Unclaimed Property Division has now issued three six-figure checks this fiscal year as a former Cheyenne resident received nearly $170,000 in July. “We continue to locate individuals with large pro...
Smoked pulled pork on a bun with choice of BBQ sauce, plus all the trimmings, will be featured as everyone is invited to “Gathers at the Table” Monday, Oct. 3rd, between 4:00 and 6:30 p.m. in the Saratoga Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, corner of 3rd & Bridge Sts. The free meal, compliments of the “Gather at the Table” committee, will also be served with coleslaw, baked beans, dessert and a drink, along with a table full of fellowship. No reservations are needed and no restrictions apply. Folks just need to show up. “Gather at the Table” i... Full story
Birds in Wyoming are again testing positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza. After a hiatus from confirming any bird deaths from HPAI over the summer, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s Wildlife Health Laboratory in Laramie confirmed positives in a blue-winged teal and a great horned owl this month. “With bird hunting seasons either ongoing or rapidly approaching, and as migrating birds start to head south, we are asking the public to keep an eye out for dead birds and be aware of the disease,” said Jessica Jennings-Gaines, Game and F...
The season has been extended for the Farmers Market at the Saratoga Museum. Every Sunday throughout September, from 2 p.m. through 6 p.m., the Farmers Market will be providing fresh fruit and vegetables, baked goods, home canned goodies and other homemade items. Vendors can rent a table/spot for $10 with the proceeds going to the museum. Just show up and find DD’s DELICIOUS DELIGHTS and she will collect the fee....
What some people may think is a beautiful white flower is actually an aggressively invasive weed. Hoary cress, also known as whitetop, is a noxious weed that causes many problems throughout Wyoming. To mitigate the spread of this noxious weed, the Wyoming Weed and Pest Council (WWPC) has begun biological control with a tiny mite. Whitetop is a highly invasive and state-designated noxious weed. Originally native to the Mediterranean and areas of Asia, whitetop stops the growth of nearby plant species, which reduces native biodiversity, crop...
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon will be hosting the 78th Annual One-Shot Antelope Hunt beginning Thursday, September 15th. The One-Shot Antelope Hunt is the oldest invitational hunt in the country. It originated in Lander, WY and continues to be hosted in Lander every year since 1940. Through the years the event has continued to be a huge economic boost to the community and surrounding areas. As the oldest invitational hunt in the country, the longevity speaks volumes to the quality of the event. Three organizations work together to present the...
Y’all, including anyone who is hungry, lonely, physically limited or just wishing for companionship is invited to enjoy a free hot meal and fellowship Tuesday, Sept. 6th, between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. in the Saratoga Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, corner of 3rd & Bridge Sts., compliments of the newly organized “Gather at the Table” committee. “Down South Y’all” is the theme of Tuesday’s dinner and the menu lists “chicken pastry/dumplings, BBQ chicken, deviled eggs, hush puppies, dessert and drink.” No reservations are needed and no restricti...
Dr. Brendan Fitzsimmons will take over as medical director and head physician of the North Platte Valley Medical Center November 1, the Platte Valley Healthcare Project (PVHP) has announced. “While we were sorry to see Dr. Durham leave — as I’m sure he was — Brendan Fitzsimmons has a great deal of experience in family practice, rural healthcare and Critical Access Hospitals, and much of it in Wyoming,” said PVHP Chairman Will Faust. “He will be a great addition to the team at NPVMC.” Prior to joining NPVMC, Fitzsimmons was the physician at...
A silent Sunday morning greeted residents of Encampment A power outage that occurred at 6:15 a.m. was due to a pole catching fire, according to spokesman for Carbon Power and Light. Power had to be turned off in order to replace the pole safely. Members of the community were without power until 10 a.m. This is a good reminder to be prepared for sudden power outages, especially in our rural areas. Repairs and maintenance at this time of the year aren’t nearly as challenging as when winter has moved in with whiteouts, cold snaps and accidents. F...
Cookies, cakes, pies, cupcakes, goodies of all kinds, plus burritos and biscuits and gravy will all be available Saturday, Sept. 3, at a Bake Sale sponsored by the “Gather at the Table” Committee. Everyone is invited to drop by the Saratoga Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, Third & Bridge Streets in Saratoga, any time after 8:00 a.m. to have a helping of biscuits and gravy, select a burrito, or purchase any of the baked goods available. Proceeds from the event help support the “Gather at the Table” free meal and fellowship gatheri...
Members of FRA (Fleet Reserve Association) Branch #059, Cheyenne, WY invite all students in grades 7 through 12 to participate in the Association’s 2022 Americanism Essay Contest. Participants are invited to submit a 350-word essay centered on this year’s theme: “What the United States Flag Stands For”. This national contest, sponsored by FRA to promote a spirit of patriotism among America’s youth, offers a Grand National Prize of $5,000, with other recognition in each grade category. “Each entrant must be sponsored by an FRA member or b...
In an effort to enhance community spirit and have some fun, Snowy Mountain Brewery is rolling out a new contest for artists residing in our beautiful state of Wyoming. Artists will have the opportunity to show off their skills by competing in the “Canvas on a Can” contest, which kicked off on August 15, 2022. Snowy Mountain Brewery, located in Saratoga, WY is looking for new label designs for the four varieties of beer the brewery currently cans and distributes throughout Wyoming. “Beer labels can showcase some of the most creative artwork. Som...
Platte Valley Arts Council invites the public to join them on Saturday, September 3 for the Public Art Project Grand Reveal Event. It will begin at 11 am at the Platte Valley Community Center with a presentation. The artists commissioned to complete the seven new murals and sculptures will be introduced, as well as the major donors and the site hosts. The artists are Lori Kostur, John Perue, Sierra Smith, Jerry Wood, Jamie Waugh, and Jerry Palen, who will be honored posthumously. Teense...
The Platte Valley Arts Council (PVAC) is pleased to present a mural of the cartoon characters "Flo and Elmo." This work will be "paint-by-number" style and completed by anyone who would like to help. Students at the local schools will help by mixing colors and labeling the spaces. Everyone is invited to participate, and the dates and times for painting days will be posted on the PVAC Facebook page. The mural will be painted on the fence around Harmony Park in Encampment and is one of seven new...
The Platte Valley Arts Council (PVAC) has announced that local artist Lori Kostur will create a bronze sculpture and mural for the organization's public art display. Kostur's fascination with native wildlife and the historical west inspires her work. She hopes to share with viewers through her sculptures and murals. Her work has been featured in galleries and museums across the country. "My goal is to try to translate the love I have for this area to others, through the subjects that I paint and...