Serving the Platte Valley since 1888
Serving the Platte Valley since 1888
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Wyoming's average personal income saw modest growth in the third quarter of 2017 after two previous quarters of region-leading improvements, according to figures released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BEA) and Economic Analysis Division of the Wyoming Department of Administration and Information (EAD). Wage growth over the last three quarters are a significant improvement for the state which saw steep declines in personal income throughout all of 2016 as the state... Full story
For Northern Carbon County, in the event of serious weather, such as blizzards or other emergencies, Hanna, Elk Mountain, Medicine Bow Junior/High school follows these guidelines for students in the different communities in the region. When a change in the regular schedule happens, it will be announced on radio station 99.3 beginning at 6 a.m. The change will also be posted on Schoology app, sent out via Remind and on the HEM School website. If travel is too severe for travel... Full story
Amid the week after Christmas, piles of wrapping in bags, shiny paper and boxes in trash with the tags. Sad little scissors sit broken and bent, from clamshell packaging--they don’t make a dent. The lights are still sparkly, still light up the town, but pretty soon work begins in taking them down. Kids run around ‘cause they’re still out of schools, having a good old time while acting the fools. But the tots are forlorn from here to Hoboken, Christmas is gone and their new toys are broken. Uncles and Aunts and those other... Full story
The Saratoga Town Council met for its second meeting of December, and last of 2017, Tuesday at Saratoga Town Hall. The previous town council meeting had essentially been scrubbed due to a lack of attendance by council members during the busy buildup to the holidays. The second meeting of the month had the town going over routine business missed at the previous meeting, and taking up the issue of another potential expenditure for the town. During the meeting, public works director Jon Winter told council members that the... Full story
Betsy Christensen aggressively fought off throat cancer in 2016 and was given a clean bill of health. Now, with the periodic checkups that were required of her, the doctors have found a spot on one of her lungs. She is currently being treated at Ivinson Memorial Hospital in Laramie. The hospital has a house in Laramie available to cancer patients for a minimal fee while they are being treated. This house, run by donations, even lets the patients family pets stay with them for... Full story
The Encampment Town Council met at 7 p.m. Dec. 14 to approve financials, nominate individuals and businesses for Saratoga Platte Valley Chamber Awards and listen to Jeb Steward, Chair for South Central Wyoming Emergency Medical Services, (SCWEMS). Steward was at the council to discuss the results of the recent assessment of the service. He said there is a gap between knowledge and expectations for the service. Steward said the service has always been and will always need to be subsidized. He said issues that limit revenue... Full story
Skating is coming to Hanna. From 3-5 p.m. Dec. 30, the Hanna Recreation Center is hosting a New Years Eve roller rink bash. It is open to all ages and there will be food and music. The Hanna Recreation Center is opening up it's doors to the public, member or not, on Dec. 28 from 6-10 a.m. in the morning and 4-8 p.m. in the afternoon. Vivian Gonzalez, the recreation center director, said she was doing this so kids that were out of school could get some exercise and it gave a... Full story
Terry Bill Seahorn, 60, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home in Saratoga. Terry had experienced health issues for much of his life and was recently being treated by medical personnel for a deteriorating condition. Terry was born in Rawlins, and spent his entire life in Saratoga. He was the middle of 6 children born to Earl and Lena Seahorn. During the 1970's following high school graduation, Terry enlisted in the U.S. Army and served two years After his military... Full story
The photographer cruised Saratoga on the evening of Dec. 20 and took photos of holiday decorations. These are by no means all of the photos taken, nor is the author claiming any of these are "the best." Some photos just flat did not turn out well and we used the ones that did. It is the author's intention to share some Christmas spirit with our dear readers and wish everyone the best of the season.... Full story
The Encampment Town Council met at 7 p.m. Dec. 14 to approve financials, nominate individuals and businesses for Saratoga Platte Valley Chamber Awards and listen to Jeb Steward, Chair for South Central Wyoming Emergency Medical Services, (SCWEMS). Steward was at the council to discuss the results of the recent assessment of the service. He said there is a gap between knowledge and expectations for the service. Steward said the service has always been and will always need to... Full story