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It is often joked that in Wyoming the wind is so prevalent, when there’s a day without it everyone in the state falls flat on their faces. This seems especially true for Carbon County, especially around Hanna and Medicine Bow. Due to the surplus of wind in the area, the past decade has seen a number of energy companies converge on the Cowboy State with wind energy projects. What has been unknown since windmills and transmission lines began cropping up, however, is the impact it has had on l...
Dennis Carl Peters passed away Nov. 9th 2021 at Rawlins Wyoming. Due to end stage liver failure cirrhosis. He was born in Marysville CA. on Feb. 11th 1963. Dennis lived in Saratoga. He is survived by wife Tracy, Dad Donnie and stepmom Ginger, brother Donny, sister Kim, brother Bill, sister Denise, daughter Lisa, son Jesse, step dad Gary Troike and wife Kathy. One uncle Jerry Peters. One aunt Alma Peters. 5 grandchildren. And his puppy dog Randy. Preceded in death by his Mom Judy Graning, stepdad Mike Graning, sister Joanne Graning, 3 uncles... Full story
With no additions to the agenda, and no public guests, the November 11 meeting of the Encampment Town Council had a quick .eeting. After the Pledge of Allegiance, the council started right away with the October 2021 financial statement. The council approved regular monthly bills of $22,045.69 for payroll and contracted liabilities. Moving along to updates on the Sewer Lagoon Improvement Project, the town council and Engineer Jon Nelson discussed options for improvement and safety features of...
The 2021 Giving Tree will be up at Town and Country Realty in Saratoga Monday, November 22. The Giving Tree project, organized every year by the Valley Service Organization (VSO) is designed to ensure all valley Saratoga and Encampment children have a chance to enjoy a Merry Christmas regardless of economic circumstances, according to Project Chairman Kassey Westring. Parents who wish their children included in the project this year are urged to complete and return the forms by this Thursday (November 18). The forms detail their children’s C...
You may not imagine small town Wyoming as having an exceptional martial arts program. Nick Haderley his family and team, however, have made it their mission to bring a martial arts program to the Valley. Starting in 2018 at the community center with other collaborators and eventually branching out to their own building, Platte Valley Martial Arts is becoming a household name in much of Carbon County. After extensive renovations PVMA reopened in September 2020 at its new location on Bridge Street...
With many holidays quickly upon us, it seems time to gather those closest to us and begin preparations for celebrations. Celebrations can mean a variety of things; gathering at a relative’s home, hosting friends or enjoying the time off with plenty of goodies. It can be a time of so much fun and joy for many. Spreading joy is a huge part of these seasons, from gift giving to gathering with friends and family. It can also be a time of stress and sadness even for the happiest of folks. D... Full story
The Hanna Town Council met on November 9 at Hanna Town Hall with Mayor Lois Buchanan present, along with council members William Dys and Sam Sikes. Council members Tracy Fowler and Jayson Norquist were absent. After the agenda and minutes from the October 12 regular meeting and October 25 special meeting were approved, a new marshal was sworn in. Ted F. Kranenberg Jr. took the Oath of Office in front of his family and the people in attendance for the meeting. Public Works Director Larry Korkow...
The Medicine Bow Town Council met on November 8 for their regular monthly meeting at the Medicine Bow Community Hall with all council members present with the exception of Dawndee Yocom. Mayor Sharon Biamon was also in attendance. After the agenda and minutes from the regular meeting of October 11 were approved the town went onto financials. Town Clerk/Treasurer Karen Heath went over the bills item-by-item for a sum of $60,666.84. The council ratified the total. Kay Embree, Medicine Bow Clinic...
The outcome may not have been what many fans of the Encampment Tigers were hoping for on November 12 as Encampment fell 65-24 to the Little Snake River Valley (LSRV) Rattlers in War Memorial Stadium. Despite the outcome—and a loss to the only team they had fallen to in the regular season—the Tigers had already made school history before the 1A Six-Man Championship had even begun. As they walked onto Jonah Field in their red and white uniforms, it was the first time in school history a football t...
With the high school football season over, the Encampment Tigers have ended it as the No. 2 team in 1A Six-Man Football. Not only was this the first time in school history Encampment had made it to the State Championships, it was the first time the Tigers were State Runner-ups. Just three years into their program, Encampment had a nearly undefeated season with their only regular season loss being to the Little Snake River Valley (LSRV) Rattlers. LSRV would also deal the Tigers their...
The Saratoga Lady Panthers made their way to the 1A State Volleyball Championship in Casper over the weekend of November 4-5. Facing off against two teams, Saratoga was able to show their skills. They first battled the Southeast Lady Cyclones before facing off against the Little Snake River Valley (LSRV) Lady Rattlers, the Saratoga Lady Panthers played a total of 6 sets. Lady Cyclones Getting swept up by the Southeast, Saratoga scored 14 points in the 1st set ending 25-14 to the Lady Cyclones....
The Little Snake River Valley (LSRV) Rattlers went to Laramie undefeated and stayed that way. The team faced the Encampment Tigers, a team they had faced earlier this season, and won 65-24. The 1st quarter it was the Rattlers who scored first, with a pass from Zane Matheson to Jerick Martinez. The Tigers had a kickoff return from Caysen Barkhurst which put Encampment ahead 8-7 and it looked like the game was going to be a roller coaster ride. The Rattlers quickly dispelled that idea in the 2nd q...
The Saratoga Sun's own Joshua Wood has been named Carbon County Board of Realtors 2021 Business Person of the Year. Each year, the Board of Realtors take nominations from their membership as to who should receive the award. One person is selected by the board. Listed in the nomination are business accomplishments, business impact, special endeavors and other comments from realtors. "Established in 1888, the Saratoga Sun has been devoted to providing factual and accurate reporting for over 125...
Though the lower portions of the Platte Valley have experienced some slightly warmer weather in recent weeks, winter is on its way. On November 11, the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) announced the seasonal closure of Wyoming Highway 130 through the Snowy Range. According to the press release from WYDOT, blowing and drifting snow combined with upcoming weather conditions and road conditions warranted closing the high country section of Wyoming Highway 130, also known as Snowy Range...