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Gerry Abbett was 27,000 feet in the air and traveling at approximately 350 miles per hour when the windshield of his LancAir Evolution, for all intents and purposes, disappeared. According to information from FlightAware, Abbett and his two passengers departed Afton, Wyoming around 6:12 p.m. and were expected to arrive in Cheyenne, Wyoming just after 7:30 p.m. The single-engine turboprop never made it to Cheyenne, but instead made an emergency landing at Shively Airfield aroun...
The Hanna, Elk Mountain, Medicine Bow (HEM) Miners and Lady Miners basketball teams went to Rock River for a conference game on Saturday and both came away with wins. Lady Miners vs. Lady Longhorns Lady Miners Head Coach Jackie Jones said that the team came out ready to play after losing a week ago to a strong Kaycee team. The Lady Miners were still without Amy Campbell, who is recovering from a sprain she incurred at the Farson-Eden game on January 28. "There is a possibility...
As they entered their second week back on the hardwood following quarantine, the Saratoga Lady Panthers went 1-1 with a conference win and a non-conference loss. On February 2, the Lady Panthers hosted the Little Snake River Valley (LSRV) Lady Rattlers (5-6, 1-4) for their second conference win. Three days later, Saratoga was hosted by the 3A Burns Lady Broncs for a double-digit loss. "This was our first full week coming back off of our quarantine and I felt like we did well...
In the beginning of football season there was real concern if the sport was going to be able survive all the protocols that were being put forth to play. After all, basketball tournaments and track had been casualties the spring before. All schools in Wyoming knew a major outbreak of COVID-19 could put the season in jeopardy. To the credit of the conscientiousness of players, coaches and school administrations, the season that began in late August was successfully concluded...
The Saratoga Panthers aren't wasting any time in adding wins to their conference and season record as they dealt losses to two teams last week. On February 2, the Panthers defanged the Little Snake River Valley (LSRV) Rattlers (1-9, 0-5) before they broke the 3A Burns Broncs on Friday. Panthers vs. Rattlers The Panthers hosted their first match against LSRV on Tuesday evening with both teams looking for a win. With a portion of their season paused due to quarantine, Saratoga...
The Virginian Hotel, a historic hotel in Medicine Bow, has hosted many guests over the years and has been in the family of owner Vernon Scott for several generations. "It was known as the 'Pearl of the Plains'," said Scott. Construction on the hotel began in 1901 and was completed in 1911. It was built by August Grimm, the first mayor of Medicine Bow, and his partner George Plummer. "August knew the Lincoln Highway was coming through Medicine Bow and the railroad was already...
The grapplers of Saratoga High School were on the road again this week as they traveled to Lyman where they competed in the Bridgerland Tournament on February 6. While there, the Panther wrestlers saw some success as a team, keeping scores close to teams such as Thermopolis and Big Piney while coming to a tie with Jackson. In the team score against Jackson, the Panthers went 36-36 and kept the same score in their loss to Thermopolis, with a score of 36-45. In facing Big...
When the One Percent Specific Purpose Sales and Use Tax (6th penny tax) appeared before voters on May 7, 2019 one of the projects listed for the Town of Saratoga included the rehabilitation of one of the municipality's water storage tanks. The need to either rehabilitate or replace one of two water storage tanks southwest of Saratoga is likely more evident now that winter has arrived. Due to the leaking of one water storage tank, a large amount of ice has formed on the side...
Paul Herring passed peacefully on February 3, 2021 surrounded by his family. Born December 24, 1943 with a positive attitude and a joy for life, he left behind a family who loved him and a life well-lived. Even in his final days, he remained cheerful and witty. His motto; do the best you can with what you got. He worked hard, played hard and had a million stories to prove it. Nothing was more important to him than his family. Our protector, dance partner, cheerleader, advice... Full story
Saratoga Panthers football coach Logan Wright has been asked by Brent Walk to be one of his coaches in the Wyoming Shrine Bowl on June 12 at Dick Cheney Field in Casper. Walk is the head coach for the South team and head football coach for Mountain View. Last year, the Shrine Bowl was canceled due to COVID restrictions in the summer of 2020 and it is hoped that will not be the case this year. "I am thankful to be asked," Wright said. "It is pretty tough to be selected." The...
4-2021 Honor Roll Semester 1 - Encampment K-12 Student Name - Grade Level - Level Farver, Lindsie M. 12 Principal’s List James, Elizabeth A. 12 Principal’s List Knotwell, Kamry L. 12 Principal’s List Peterson, Dalton A. 12 Principal’s List Stubbs, Amber L. 12 Principal’s List Gilbert, Koye H. 11 Principal’s List Nuhn, Kyle M. 11 Principal’s List Bromley, Allison K. 10 Principal’s List Lee, Hannah K. 10 Principal’s List Schroeder, Cora L. 10 Principal’s List Smith, Kayla M. 10 Principal’s List Crowe, Hayden K. 9 Principal...
The University of Wyoming lists 23 students from Carbon County on the 2020 fall semester academic Dean’s and Dean’s Freshman Honor Rolls. The honor rolls consist of regularly enrolled undergraduates above freshman standing who earned a 3.4 or better grade-point average, and freshmen who have earned a 3.25 or better grade-point average. To be eligible, students must have been enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours taken for letter grades. For more information about the University of Wyoming, view the webpage at: www...
The University of Wyoming lists six students from Carbon County on the 2020 fall semester Provost’s Honor Roll. The Provost’s Honor Roll consists of undergraduates who have completed at least six but fewer than 12 hours with a minimum 3.5 grade-point average for the semester. For more information about the University of Wyoming, visit www.uwyo.edu. Saratoga Cruz Escobedo Arredondo Leanna Jones Katie Nicole Loose Rawlins Hilarie Ann Chandler Jordan L. Mendez Baggs Dawn Ness Arnell...
As the demands of information technology increase for Carbon County, IT Director Matt Webster is finding himself in need of more help. Currently, the County IT Department consists of Webster and IT Specialist Rick Cox. At the February 2 meeting of the Board of Carbon County Commissioners (BOCCC), Webster informed the board of his need for another employee. “I’ve been reluctant to bring this up because of a couple different reasons, mostly the cost, but I think it’s somet...
Dear Editor, Platte Valley Kiwanis would like to thank the community and all those who supported our ice skating rink project this winter! The ice rink could not have been possible without generous support from American Legion, Bridge Street Bargains, E.J. Glode, Jim and Martha Gray, Carrie Haderly, Lollypops, Rocky Mountain District of Kiwanis, RP Lumber, Sinclair, Saratoga Fire Department, Saratoga Resort and Spa, Saratoga Sun, Shively North, and The Grumpy Italian. Our goal was to provide an opportunity for children and...
The Saratoga Town Council is preparing to move forward with an audit of Fiscal Year 2019/2020 after making the decision to contract with a retired University of Wyoming professor. During their February 2 meeting, the governing body also discussed moving the pay period date for Town of Saratoga employees. Audit Preparation As the Saratoga Town Council moves ever closer to the end of the current fiscal year, it does so without an audit of the previous fiscal year. While an...
The Hanna Parks and Recreation Board met on February 3 at the the Hanna Recreation Center. All members of the board were present as was Mayor Lois Buchanan. The agenda and regular meeting minutes from December 2 were approved quickly. There had been no meeting for January. Vivian Gonzales, Parks and Recreation director went over the financials and the flow of members using the recreation center with 322 visits recorded. After the financials were approved the board discussed...
Carbon County Public Health will be returning to the Valley and the Hanna, Elk Mountain, Medicine Bow area this month to administer the second dose of the Moderna coronavirus campaign. The schedule is as follows: Second dose of the Moderna coronavirus vaccine schedule Encampment: Encampment Senior Center from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on February 18. Hanna: Hanna Senior Center from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on February 23. Saratoga: Platte Valley Community Center from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on February 18. Elk Mountain: Elk Mountain Senior...
A ban on new sales of federal oil and gas leases could have negative impacts for Wyoming’s wildlife. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has analyzed potential effects on the state’s wildlife in response to Governor Mark Gordon’s Executive Order directing state agencies to determine impacts of federal oil and gas lease ban. Most of all, a ban of new leasing on federal lands could restrict the ability of Wyoming’s state wildlife agencies to work with proponents to avoid and minimize impacts to fish and wildlife. “A blanket b...
Carbon County Search and Rescue safely recovered three lost snowmobilers in the Sierra Madre mountain range according to a recent press release from the Carbon County Sheriff’s Office. In the early morning hours of January 31, Deputy Casey Lehr was contacted to conduct a search and rescue operation off of Wyoming Highway 70 for Lonnie Kelly, Jason Davis and Ty Quickenden. Initially receiving the call at 5 a.m., Lehr and members of search and rescue gathered at the Highway 70 closure gate at 7 a.m. before unloading their s...
It’s a warm, fall afternoon. Summer doesn’t feel quite over, but school is in session. Students are watching the clock on the wall wishing for it to move faster and end the school day. As the teacher continues on with the lesson, it begins to sound somewhat like a trombone in a classic cartoon. His voice trails off as he wanders towards the windows of the classroom. The students, finally paying attention now that their teacher isn’t talking, look out the windows. The blue,...