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  • TIPS Training Sunday

    Staff Report|Aug 6, 2015

    Training for Intervention Procedures (TIPS) will take place at Common Ground, 124 N. Fifth St., on Sunday, August 9 from 1-6 p.m TIPS is an internationally recognized alcohol awareness education program that teaches responsible beverage serving. For more information, you may contact Becky Mortimore at 921-2607....

  • 'Tall Cop Says Stop' program August 14

    Staff Report|Aug 6, 2015

    Prevention Management of Hot Springs County will be hosting a special workshop on alcohol, drug use and abuse prevention featuring officer Jermaine Galloway, “Tall Cop”. “Tall Cop Says Stop” is a program used for education, training and enforcement that all parents, school teachers, law enforcement, counselors, nurses and anyone who works with our youth should know and understand. Galloway, at 6’9”, is an intimidating presence, however, he is devoted and passionate about the training and education he gives and has over 11 years experience...

  • Chillin' at the fire department

    Holly Thomas, Reporter|Aug 6, 2015

    Kids of all ages enjoyed a cool spray of water at the Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department Open House Saturday....

  • Pig wrestlers take it to the mud

    Cindy Glasson, Reporter|Aug 6, 2015

    Hundreds of pounds of family fun was had last week during the Pig Wrestling competition at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds. Winners included: PeeWee division – 1st, "Sh8kn Pigs", Luke Arcand, Luke Dickey, Lilian Johnson, Ruthanne Johnson. Calcutta: 1st Axtell Ranch. Junior division – 1st, "307 Hog Wrestlers", Hunter Bartholomew, Spencer Axtell, Will Ward, Jason Clouse; 2nd, "Swine Killers", Remington Ferree, Will Ward, Spencer Axtell, Hunter Bartholomew; 3rd, "JLA Services Porkchop Pun...

  • Demo Derby set for August 15

    Staff Report|Aug 6, 2015

    It’s that time of year again. Time for crashes, bashes and the roar of engines as the Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce hosts the 2015 Thermopolis Demolition Derby. The event will be held at the fairgounds on Saturday, Aug. 15, starting at 6 p.m. Grand prize this year will be $3,000 cash with the second place winner taking home $1,000, third place $700 and fourth place $500 along with trophies for the top four. In addition to the main event, there will also be a truck derby and a men’s and women’s “Herbie” derby with $1,000, $...

  • Once in a blue moon

    Dennis Nierzwicki, Graphic Designer|Aug 6, 2015

    Friday, July 31 marked the second full moon in the calendar month of July, also called a blue moon. The next time there will be two full moons in the same month will be January 31, 2018...

  • Folk festival highlights

    Holly Thomas, Reporter|Aug 6, 2015

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  • Relay for Life in HSSP Friday

    Cindy Glasson, Reporter|Aug 6, 2015

    The annual Relay for Life, benefitting the American Cancer Society will be held in Hot Springs State Park this Friday, Aug. 7, starting with a survivors, caregivers and teams dinner at 6 p.m. With an 80’s theme this year there are sure to be lots of crazy costumes and fun for everyone. Opening ceremonies will begin at 6:30 p.m. with the survivor’s lap at 7 p.m. The luminaria ceremony will be at 9:30 p.m. Luminaries are still available for $5 each or three for $10. Please call Jessica Slagle at 8...