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LARAMIE — Stephanie Fortman had a gut feeling about a sale of some land near Laramie. Something wasn’t right. The seller told her he was building a house and wanted to sell the property quickly, below market value, to finance his new home. “Quickly,”Fortman, an associate broker at Mountain Valley Properties said. “That’s a word I learned — quickly.” The reason for the speed, she eventually discovered, is that the seller was trying to profit from selling a piece of property he didn’t own. In the absence of concrete evidence...
October 7 - Justin Mardis of Saratoga, Wyoming was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol - first offense within 10 years. October 8 - Allana Olson of Knoxville, Tennessee was arrested for domestic battery - 1st offense. October 9 - Corey Cruz of Rawlins, Wyoming was arrested for no tail lights, fleeing or attempting to elude police and no proof of insurance. - Samuael Hibbert of Gladstone, Oregon was arrested on an arrest and hold. - Robert Miclescu of Valejo, California was arrested on an arrest and hold....
Last Thursday evening at Robert Hileman Field the Hornets of Pine Bluffs High School visited for a football game with the Panthers of Saratoga High School. It was a perfect night for football, although not a perfect result for the host team. Pine Bluffs left the field with a 33-6 win. The first quarter, and midway through the second, the action was back and forth. Pine Bluffs did move out to 14-0 lead, but on the kickoff following that second score Panther Allyster Ingraham...
Just call Yvonne Johnson “Miss Carbon County.” At the Carbon County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) annual meeting and fundraiser, Board President Copper France said Johnson traveled so much it was less expensive for the CCEDC to buy a car for her to use than to pay out mileage. Traveling between all 10 municipalities in the county can certainly put wear and tear on any vehicle. It would appear, however, the investment was well worth it as community leaders from acros...
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6Then they said to Him, “Why do the disciples of John fast often and make prayers, and likewise those of the Pharisees, but Yours eat and drink?” 34And He said to them, “Can you make the friends of the bridegroom fast while the bridegroom is with them? 35But the days will come when the bridegroom will be taken away from them; then they will fast in those days.” 36Then He spoke a parable to them: “No one puts a piece from a new garment on an old one; otherwise the new makes a tear, and also the piece that was taken out of th...
On October 3, Dorothy “Dot” Severns became the first member of the Encampment Sunshine Rebekah Lodge No. 20 to be awarded the “Rebekah of the Year.” Dot was unable to accept the award, having passed away earlier this year, but her children were in attendance to accept on her behalf. Dot was born to William and Annabelle Drake in 1935 and was the oldest of eight siblings. Her family eventually settled in Riverside and she and her siblings attended school in Encampment. Though...
The Encampment Lady TIgers were busy last week as they hosted the Hanna, Elk Mountain, Medicine Bow (HEM) Minersa on October 3 and traveled to Basin for the 1A Riverside Jamboree over the weekend. In both instances, the Lady Tigers were able to secure a total of five wins as things begin to shift towards the postseason later this month. Beginning on Tuesday, Encampment hosted the Lad Miners in Tiger Nation and buried them in three sets. The Lady Tigers went 25-18 in the first...
Saratoga, like many other municipalities in the mountain west, has struggled with a lack of housing inventory both during and after the pandemic. As of October, there were a total of 8 residential properties on the market in Saratoga’s municipal limits, according to the Wyoming MLS website. Of those, they ranged in price from $260,000 to $725,000. Seemingly adding to this issue are the number of active short-term rentals in the area, an issue also being faced by mountain w...
September 29, 2023 - Andrea Archuleta of Rawlins, Wyoming was arrested for possession of a controlled substance in plant form. - Steven Kline of Boulder, Colorado was arrested for unauthorized use of a vehicle and theft of $1,000 or more. September 30, 2023 - Derik Gomez of Rawlins, Wyoming was arrested for probation/patrol jail sanction. - Jonathan Gomez of Rawlins, Wyoming was arrested on an arrest and hold. - Christoper Lyon of Rawlins, Wyoming was arrested on an arrest and hold. - Tabatha Parker of Rawlins, Wyoming was...
Students at Saratoga Elementary School enjoyed an opportunity for outside the classroom education last Thursday during Ag Day 2023. Sponsored by the Saratoga-Encampment-Rawlins Conservation District and the Carbon County CowBelles, there were presenters from several local agriculture producers and ag agencies on hand. The program featured hands-on activities and information showcasing the Wyoming farm & ranch agri-business industry. The students got to see and touch big...
Roughly 4.4 million Americans will reach the age of 65 in 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. While age is just a number in some respects, this particular birthday marks the time when Americans become eligible for the federal Medicare health insurance program. And if you’ll be hitting this milestone soon, you’re in good company, as athlete, entrepreneur and philanthropist, Earvin “Magic” Johnson will be doing the same. “I’ve been a rookie a few times in my life, but t...
First off, it must be stated that the term, sacrament, is a human term, and thus, churches choosing to use this term are also free to define it as they see fit. Because of this some churches choose not to use this term at all, since it is not a scriptural term, but still baptize people, marry people, celebrate the Lord’s Supper and so on. For those churches that use this term, it is always a rite carried out by the church. The Orthodox church of America, while listing the same 7 sacraments as the Roman Catholic Church, w...
Property owners in Carbon County received their tax statements for 2023 last month. According to County Assessor Renee Snider, on average there was an increase of 18-20% in property taxes for the county. Unfortunately, there seems to be little relief for taxpayers as the Wyoming State Legislature managed to pass just two bills out of 16 regarding property taxes in 2023. Market Inflation According to Snider, there were two major factors in the “substantial increase” seen in...
Photos ghonodel/Sun Staff Overnight Panther Paws were found on the sidewalks of Saratoga! Homecoming week arrived with decorations, the burning of the V and a spirit filled parade. The parade route was lined to see the senior class float, one from each of the other classes and several teams. Parade goers were rewarded with candy thrown from the floats, cars & trucks. And their bags were filled! It was a great start to the weekend....
“Preserving local history one picture at a time” has been the life-long goal of Upper North Platte River Valley historian and Wyoming’s senior hall of fame newspaper publisher, editor, printer, reporter, paperboy and often janitor, Dick Perue.Over the past 70 years, the 87-year-old collector has preserved thousands of photos, negatives, manuscripts, news items, books, pamphlets and all sorts of scraps of paper of historical significance in what is known as the Dick Perue...
With cold and flu season upon us, it’s time to protect yourself, not only from those seasonal threats, but also from other health risks. “During the holidays, our lives get very busy with family and friends,” said Dr. J.B. Sobel, chief medical officer for Cigna Healthcare’s Medicare business. “Before then, please take time to ensure you get the preventive care you need to stay healthy.” Preventive care is critical for everybody, but particularly for older adults, and especia...
A Saratoga man who, earlier this year allegedly fled from the Rawlins Police Department, is facing a variety of charges in Meade County, South Dakota after being indicted by a Grand Jury on September 20. Wyatt James Fluty was indicted on Wednesday in the Circuit Court of Meade County on six charges related to an alleged shoot-out with law enforcement in Sturgis, South Dakota last month. Fluty has been charged with attempted first degree murder of a law enforcement officer, att...
Laramie, Wyoming – September 30, 2023 – Calling all horse enthusiasts and nature lovers! Deerwood Ranch, a private haven for over 350 Wyoming BLM wild horses, is opening its doors to the public for a captivating Open Day on Saturday, September 30th, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This event promises an unforgettable experience for families, individuals, and wildlife advocates. Event Details: Date: Saturday, September 30, 2023 Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Location: Deerwood Ranch, 30 m...
The third phase of the Octagon Estates subdivision is on its way to being platted, following the September 12 meeting of the Saratoga Planning Commission. The seven member commission voted 6-1 to recommend approval of the final plat for phase three presented by Octagon Construction Group. That recommendation came with a lengthy discussion about the current code regulating subdivisions and whether the code would need to be amended for future developments. Building Towards...
Everyone is invited to Gather at the Table Monday, Oct. 2nd, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the Saratoga Presbyterian Church, located at 3rd & Bridge streets, for a delicious meal of ham, au gratin potatoes, green beans, homemade rolls, dessert & drink. All are welcome to enjoy the free meal along with fun and fellowship. The sponsoring “Gather at the Table” committee prays everyone will begin the Fall season by attending this event to eat and chat with fam...
If you ever want to go down a deep rabbit hole, do a Google search for the question, “How many Christian denominations are there?” You will find pages of references for that question. Conservative estimates state there are over 200 denominations in the U.S. alone. If you expand the question to how many denominations are there world-wide, Gordon Conwell University and the Pew Research Center claim the number is 45,000 denominations. Again, a Google search will reveal conflicting numbers for that question. Division can be seen...
Bridges and flooding were the main talking points for the Saratoga Town Council on September 19. The governing body will be following through with the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) on replacing the bridge at Texas Trail and have selected a group to help appeal the recently released Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Map. Bridging the Gap In March 2022, the Saratoga Town Council had received notification from WYDOT that the bridge...
