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As spring run-off begins and the snow turns to rain, potential hazards from the Mullen Fire are beginning to impact potential early season recreationists. On May 12, the United States Forest Service announced that post-wildfire hazards along the North Platte River had prompted a temporary camping prohibition. Effective as of the issuance of the announcement, overnight camping on National Forest lands within 1,000 feet of the centerline of the North Platte River was prohibited. The portion of the...
On May 11, Governor Mark Gordon announced Wyoming would end its participation in federal supplemental unemployment benefits. The reason for the decision, according to the announcement, was to address workforce shortages being felt throughout the state. The programs providing the supplemental unemployment benefits were made available through federal laws initiated in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act and the Assistance to Unemployed Workers Act of 2020. The...
A commemorative paving brick can be a meaningful way to provide a lasting legacy, honor a special person or occasion, or even do a little discrete advertising in support of a popular healthcare initiative. Counter displays are now up at several locations in Saratoga, Encampment and Riverside offering order forms for custom commemorative bricks that will be featured at the entrance to the North Platte Valley Medical Center. “For many people buying a brick is an ideal way to help support the Medical Center,” said Sonja Collamer, vice-chair of...
Governor Mark Gordon signed legislation on April 21 that officially launches the federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) in Wyoming. The program will utilize $200 million in federal funding to cover rent and utility costs for Wyomingites struggling financially due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gordon signed an Executive Order in February directing the Wyoming Department of Family Services (DFS) to create the administrative infrastructure for the program so that funds could be distributed quickly upon passage of this...
In coming weeks, Medicine Bow National Forest fire personnel are hoping to conduct prescribed burns in the northwest portion of the Sierra Madre Range. The targeted burns will improve vegetation conditions and wildlife habitat, as well as reduce fire danger by mitigating fuel loading. Primary burn units this spring include approximately 220 acres in the Divide Peak area and are part of the Divide Peak Prescribed Burn Project. Located on the northern end of the Sierra Madres in Carbon Co., Wyoming, this project area is nearly 1,600 acres and...
On April 24, 11 students from three communities in Carbon County gathered at the Platte Valley Community Center in Saratoga. The students, who come from Saratoga, Encampment and Hanna, received their Sacrament of Confirmation. The Sacrament of Confirmation was conducted during a Mass officiated by the Bishop of the Dioceses, the Most Reverend Steven R. Biegler. The students were instructed in the reception of the sacrament by Sarah Butler and Heidi Suttee under the guidance of the religious...
The Carbon County School District No. 2 (CCSD2) Drama Club will be returning to the stage in 2021. Despite having to cancel their performances last year, the show must go on. This year, the CCSD2 Drama Club will be performing a long time favorite of young and old alike with "Mary Poppins". Thought most widely known due to the 1964 Disney Film of the same name, it began as a book series written by P.L. Travers. A combination of both live action and animation, the film saw Julie Andrews in her...
The week of April 18 is being recognized by the Carbon County Sheriff’s Victim/Witness Program as National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. The intention of the week is to raise awareness about crime victims’ issues, promote victims’ rights and to honor victims of all crimes. The theme for 2021 is “Support Victims. Build Trust. Engage Communities” with the goal to remind people that the rights of crime victims are best protected when all participants in the criminal just process—not only victims—are appropriately educated about victims’ rights...
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is proposing to reduce antelope license quotas for the 2021 hunting season. In many hunt areas, the proposals cut the quota due to impacts from persistent drought conditions and the record-breaking 2021 spring blizzard. The license reductions should be short-term, according to wildlife managers who believe the conservative proposals for each herd will stabilize pronghorn populations and allow them to bounce back. Fluctuations of the number of pronghorn licens...
Carbon County School District 2 graduating seniors may now apply for the $500.00 Youth Citizenship Award offered by the Valley Service Organization (VSO). Applications may obtained by emailing [email protected]. If the student does not have access to email, he or she should call Judy Hamel VSO award chairman, at 307-710-2440. Completed applications should be returned to PO Box 1620 Saratoga Wy., or by email according to arrangements made when the application was requested. Deadline to apply is April 30 Hamel said. Hamel emphasized that the...
As the warmer months approach and there continues to be a push to return to a pre-coronavirus mentality, the administering of vaccines is still ongoing. On March 31, the Office of Governor Gordon announced that all Wyomingites over the age of 16 years old were eligible to take the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine. Only residents over the age of 18 are eligible to receive the Moderna vaccine, which has been primarily administered in Carbon County. Carbon County Public Health continues to administer vaccines throughout the county with the next vaccine in...
Recently, the Town of Medicine Bow has been working on grants for various purposes. Generators, museum improvements, COVID relief, a Roadside Message board sign and Volunteer Fire Department Communication Equipment are just a few example of the recent grants. On October 5, 2020 the Wyoming Community Foundation approved a grant for $5,000 to the Town of Medicine Bow to help fund the purchase of two body cameras and two tasers for the Marshal’s Office. This Grant was approved by the Wyoming Community Foundation and made possible through the BP C...
From coal to wind and from agriculture to tourism, Carbon County has a diverse past, present and future. If one lucky resident can represent the county in a new seal, they could receive $600 from the Board of Carbon County Commissioners (BOCCC). In an April 7 press release, the BOCCC announced a contest for a new seal design open to students and the community as a whole. “Carbon County has a unique history and evolving culture, one that deserves to be expressed in a way that is inclusive to all citizens,” read the press release. “To that end,...
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently announced that the flood insurance rate map for Carbon County is nearly complete in an April 8 press release. The new maps will provide Carbon County with more accurate flood risk information that can help local officials and residents make informed decisions about reducing flood risks and purchasing flood insurance. The mapping project is part of a nationwide effort led by FEMA to increase local knowledge of flood risks and support actions to address and reduce those risks. Before new...
Jacoby Funeral Home is pleased to announce that Joseph "Joey" Casada of Casper, Wyoming will be the new managing funeral director in Rawlins beginning April 1st. Joey began his funeral service career in 1995 in a small town in central Florida. After graduating from Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service in Georgia in 1997, Joey has served communities in several states including Georgia, Virginia, and Montana before moving to Casper in 2016 to work for Bustard's Funeral Directors. Since 2018,...
In the past, Valley residents who have utilized the health and wellness blood draws from Memorial Hospital of Carbon County (MHCC) have had to drive to Rawlins to attend MHCCs health fair to speak with their providers. This year, MHCC is providing those health and wellness lab panels in the Valley, though it will look a little different than in years past due to the coronavirus (COVID-19). “Typically we do a large health fair event in Rawlins. We’re not able to do that this year because of COVID, we’re just not quite out of the woods yet in ord...
The Wyoming Health Fairs and Wellness Health Fairs (WHF) will be returning to the Valley and the Hanna area in 2021. While cancelled in 2020 due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), longtime users of the WHF will be able to use the services once again. The Encampment chapter of Beta Sigma Phi and the Valley Service Organization in Saratoga have worked together, again, this year to bring the WHF to area residents. As in years past, the WHF will feature a slate of various screenings including a blood...
Construction season in Carbon County is officially underway as the Wyoming Department of Transportation begins a multi-year project on Interstate 80 east of Sinclair, between mile markers 221-227.5. Crews with McGarvin-Moberly Construction Co. started initial bridge work last week on the Wyoming Highway 76 interchange overpass structure near mile marker 221 on I-80. Work planned for the structure this summer includes minor bridge repairs, construction of a retaining wall at the bridge corners, approach slab replacement, epoxy overlays and...
The Daniels Fund has announced the names of 240 high school seniors from Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming who have earned a place in the Daniels Scholarship Program. Daniels Scholars demonstrate the strength of character, leadership potential, and a commitment to serving the community that will position them for success. They are selected because they possess these and other distinguishing qualities and values that were important to founder, Bill Daniels. Nearly 2,000 students completed the application for the Daniels Scholarship...
Black Hills State University has released the Dean’s List for the fall 2020 semester. A total of 712 students maintained a grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher while taking at least 12 credit hours. Students are listed by hometown or current place of residence. BHSU has also released the part-time Dean’s List for the fall 2020 semester. A total of 111 students maintained a grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher while taking less than 12 credit hours. Students are listed by hometown or current place of residence. Kaylyn Hunter of Sar...
Construction of the North Platte Valley Medical Center (NVPMC) will start construction earlier than expected. Though there is still snow on the ground, the Platte Valley Healthcare Project (PVHP) is excited and ready to proceed as soon as weather allows. On Tuesday morning, PVHP Chairman Will Faust received notification from the United States Department of Agriculture that the loan process to finance the construction of the critical access hospital had been approved. “Final plans and specifications have been prepared and approved, bids have b...
Will Faust, chairman of the Platte Valley Healthcare Project (PVHP) and Laura Bucholz, liaison from the Corbett Medical Foundation, will give the keynote address at the Saratoga/Platte Valley Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner on Thursday, March 18. Faust and Bucholz will be giving Chamber and audience members a recap of the North Platte Valley Medical Center project to date as well as plans for its completion in the coming year. “The new hospital will have an important impact on many facets of the community, and not least the business community...
COVID-19 restrictions are beginning to lift, creating more opportunities for folks to gather at their favorite restaurant or bar. With the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day, remember to preplan and have a sober designated driver before deciding to drink any adult beverages. In years past, drunk-driving crashes tend to spike on St. Patrick’s Day. This is why the Wyoming Highway Patrol wants to remind people to stay safe. The patrol encourages everyone to be proactive and not only designate a sober driver for themselves, but make sure your friends do...
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is holding season setting question and answer sessions online to review 2021 hunting season proposals. No in-person meetings will be held. Game and Fish will present region-specific information that addresses proposals for: •Chapter 2, General Hunting Regulation •Chapter 5, Antelope Hunting Seasons •Chapter 6, Deer Hunting Seasons •Chapter 7, Elk Hunting Seasons •Chapter 8, Moose Hunting Seasons •Chapter 9, Bighorn Sheep and Mountain Goat Hunting Seasons •Chapter 11, Upland Game Bird and Small Game Hunting...
Responding to requests from affected counties, and following a thorough review of conditions, Governor Mark Gordon has issued an emergency declaration to facilitate a coordinated response in the aftermath of a severe winter storm that has affected portions of the state. The emergency declaration allows the director of the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security (WOHS) to mobilize state and federal personnel, resources and organizations to address the impacts of the storm. It also directs the...