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  • Sunday's barrel racing results

    Feb 8, 2018

    Barrel racing was held at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds on Sunday with the following placings in Jackpot Open: 1D – Jerrie Slagle, 1st; Shae Bray, 2nd; Shae Bray, 3rd 2D – Missy Givens, 1st; Coralee Pratt, 2nd; Jerrie Slagle, 3rd 3D – Katie Fisher, 1st; Kaitlyn Schmuck, 2nd; Kaylee Leseberg, 3rd; Donna Daniels, 4th; Heather Jones, 5th 4D – Valerie Stothart, 1st; Heather Flowers, 2nd Placings for Jackpot in Youth: 1D – Shae Bray, 1st; Shae Bray, 2nd 2D – Mesa Allen, 1st 3D – Katie Fisher,...

  • Heinze shares journey at Historical Society meeting

    Feb 8, 2018

    The Hot Springs County Historical Society will be featuring Merlin Heinze of Merlin’s Hideout at their gathering on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 2 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Museum and Cultural Center. A Thermopolis native, Heinze will share his journey from being a ranch hand to successful businessman, and how old ways have become new again. Heinze and his wife, Barbara, have taken an idea and developed into an internationally successful business with products coveted throughout the globe. Tanning natural hides and turning them into fashionable w...

  • Sample tasty chocolates Saturday at HSC Library

    Feb 8, 2018

    They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, but they sometimes forget to tell you the way to a woman’s heart is...chocolate. The Hot Springs County Friends of the Library will be holding their annual Chocolate Lovers event on Saturday, Feb. 10 at the Hot Springs County Library. From 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. you can fill your plate for just $5 from a variety of chocolate delights sure to make you smile. Enjoy yourself with your chocolate and a cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate and chat with friends and neighbors, or take your pla...

  • Co-ed basketball

    Feb 8, 2018

    The Hot Springs County Recreation District Adult Co-ed Basketball League has gotten underway for the 2018 season, with six teams competing. Week 1 results are as follows: One Hill of a Cizzle — 62; Vicklund Pharmacy — 46 Top scorer for One Hill was Gary Benefiel with 18 points; top scorer for Vicklund was James Van Heule with 19. Red Rock — 69; Carquest — 45 Top scorer for Red Rock was Tarvis Wingler with 23; top scorer for Carquest was Joe Munts with 8. Merit — 44; Hoosier Daddy — 32 Top scorer for Merit was David Evans with 19; top scorer...

  • A tug for tag

    Feb 8, 2018

    In preparation for the Hot Springs County Fair, Arnold Pennoyer gets ready to catch the head of Eli Dickey's steer in the chute at the beef weighing and tagging at the fairgrounds Sunday. The market beef need to be tagged with a Wyoming State Fair ear tag in order for the youth to be able to show them at county and state fair....

  • Program assists with emergencies

    Feb 8, 2018

    When it comes to an emergency the goal is to ensure everyone in the community gets precise information at the right time in order to make decisions regarding their own safety. In order to do this, we must know the population, where people live and work, and the best way for them to receive emergency information. At-risk populations are especially vulnerable during emergency situations. In order to maintain consistency with the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA), Hot Springs County is developing a Community Outreach Information...

  • HSCHS honor roll released

    Feb 8, 2018

    Named to the Hot Springs County High School Honor Rolls for the first semester are: Superintendent, 4.0: McKenna Bomengen, Ashley Brawley, KyAnn Calhoun, Stormy Cox, Brianna DeVries, Kaylee DeVries, Kolby George, Hannah Hu, Tahja Hunt, Tyler Kay, Barbara Kissel, McKayla Layman, Dakota Leonhardt, Daniel Leonhardt, Haley McDermott, Ashley McPhie, Tyson Medina, Breeze Petty, Lane Randall, Lauren Reed, Hyrum Rich, Alexandra Russell, Mary Ryan, Reagan Severance, Madeline Stam, Jeffery VanAntwerp, Tyne Vialpando, Elisa Weber, Olivia Weyer and...

  • TMS student achievements

    Feb 8, 2018

    Thermopolis Middle School recently released the lists of students achieving straight A’s and having perfect attendance for the first two quarters of the school year. Straight A’s Quarter 1 Fifth Grade — Maddison Andreen, Christian Arends, Kaylee Bazzle, Gage Bowman, Aspen Brooks, Brendan Butler, Sophia Conrad, Brailee DeVries, Timber Eckley, Hannah Hill, Tera Kraushaar, Zoey Larson, Rylee McConkie, Hayden Overfield, Sydney Peterson, Brody Potter, Brooke Richter, Austin Slagle, Brody Sorenson, Zane Stam, Ben Weaver and Rosalie Willson Sixth Grad...

  • Daddy Daughter Dance Friday

    Feb 8, 2018

    A girl’s first Valentine is her daddy and to celebrate, there will be a special Daddy Daughter Dance Friday at 6 p.m. at the Community Hall. There is no age limit to attend, but you must call to reserve your spot as space is limited for this event. Just $10 will get father and daughter dinner for two, a corsage for the daughter, a professional photo and the dance. Additional daughters are $5 each. All proceeds go to benefit Hot Springs Dance LLC and its students. Call 307-431-0999 to reserve your spot for the evening....

  • Pancake supper set for Tuesday

    Feb 8, 2018

    Holy Trinity Episcopal Church will host a pancake supper on Feb. 13, Shrove Tuesday, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for family, $5 for adults and $3 for children. Church rector, Joe Galligan, said the historical significance of having pancakes on Shrove Tuesday is to prepare for Lent, a time of fasting, by using up the fat, grease and sweet stuff in the house. It also has ties to Mardi Gras, which many see as a farewell to meat during Lent. In addition to pancakes, there will also be eggs, juice and other food items. Live musical...

  • One-call workshop planned for Feb. 21

    Feb 8, 2018

    One-Call of Wyoming will host an underground facilities damage prevention education breakfast workshop on Wed. Feb. 21 at the Days Inn. The meeting is for Wyoming excavators, company owners, crew leaders, office administrators, anyone who requests locates and/or call 811. Through the workshop, there will be information on damage penalties and changes to Wyoming law that impact work, what exactly local call-ins must include, a 2017 review and addressing of concerns and questions. As a breakfast count is needed, those planning to attend are...

  • Dinner is served

    Cindy Glasson, Reporter Photographer|Feb 8, 2018

    Shurie Scheel, Dennis and Karen Sinclair. and Phil Scheel line up for dinner before the live and silent auction fundraiser held by the Rotary Club at the VFW on Friday night....