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Alex Brawley was recently promoted to Private Second Class in the Wyoming Army National Guard for meeting his time in service requirements. Brawley is awaiting advanced individual training and will become a qualified wheeled vehicle mechanic in Headquarters, 920th Forward Support Company. Brawley has been a member of the Wyoming Army National Guard for 10 months. He is a senior at Hot Springs County High School. Adam Hanson was recently promoted to Private First Class in the Wyoming Army National Guard for meeting his time in service...
With cold, snowy weather setting in, the Thermopolis-Hot Springs County Chamber of Commerce Board approved Thursday the group’s upcoming fundraiser, which will send one lucky Hot Springs County resident and a friend to Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, Hawaii. The fundraiser is similar to a fundraiser ran last year by the board, which sold 113 tickets and raised over $2,500 for the board. A limited number will be sold, improving buyers’ chances of winning. The winner will be given a travel credit of $2,5...
High school band member Darren Leonhardt plays the bass guitar during the high school Christmas Concert Thursday evening....
he Hot Springs County Hall of Fame committee is gearing up for the upcoming 2016 banquet on Saturday, Jan. 16 at 5 p.m. at the Days Inn. Inductees in the HSC Hall of Fame are members of the community, past and present, who have been a pioneer in our community or a figure head and have made Hot Springs County a better place. This year's inductees are Dorothy Milek, Bill Smith, Doctor C. Dana Carter, John Herrin, Sr. and Dora McGarth. Dorothy Buchanan Milek Dorothy Milek has no peers when it...
Just how complicated does town water actually have to be? Turn the faucet on and there should be water, as much as you need. The water needs to be safe to drink, and ready on demand; but this comes with a caveat: a monthly price. The Thermopolis Town Council just came off a long battle to adjust the water rates for the town resulting in a higher price for residents. This has been a much needed adjustment as the town suffered a loss last year and much of the delivery system has become...
Ralph Witters Elementary student Annalyn Sharp accepts an achievement certificate from her first grade teacher Sharon Cordingly....
As the dust of major construction settles at the new Hot Springs County Airport, the county board of commissioners continued to tackle unforeseen issues that have arisen out of the construction of the $22 million facility. In the board’s first order of business, GDA engineer Ford Roes informed the board that the 2012 International Building Codes, which note that hangars within 30 feet of their lot line must have a fire resistant rating of two hours. The current T-hangars at the airport are n...
Nothing good comes from a case like this stated John P. Worrall the Washakie County Attorney. “One man was killed, another mans life is shattered” Worrall said during a phone interview about Anthony Haire and the conclusion of Haire’s trial for manslaughter and reckless endangerment. The 12 member jury found Haire, 33, guilty on both counts after seven hours of deliberation. Worrall said he laid out the facts and left it up to the jury to determine Haire’s guilt or innocent. Haire was arreste...
Spencer Luce was Life Flighted following a pedestrian vs vehicle collision just before 7 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9. The accident happened at the intersection of North 6th and Big Horn. It was determined two vehicles were proceeding northbound using different lanes of North 6th. Joni Hamilton was using the inside lane of traffic and Tim Hoyer was using the outside lane. Hamilton’s car was slightly ahead of Hoyer’s vehicle. Hamilton saw a person crossing the intersection of North 6th and Big Hor...
The Hot Springs State Park along with Bear River State Park is holding their annual bison sale. Bid packets are available at Hot Springs State Park Headquarters and bids must be submitted by the end of the business day Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016. Each animal will be sold to the highest bidder, subject to the minimum bid specified in the sales list. All animals have been properly vaccinated. This year there are five 2015 heifer calves for sale and the minimum bid is $1,600 each. Also there are three 2014 heifer yearlings with the minimum bid being...
Training for Intervention Procedures (TIPS) certification training, which covers all necessary information for responsible beverage serving, will be held this Sunday, Dec. 20, at Common Ground on North 5th Street from 1-6 p.m. TIPS training is an internationally recognized alcohol awareness education program that covers areas like retail programs (bartending), college students, and adult consumers. TIPS training is sponsored by the Wyoming Department of Health and the Prevention Management Organization of Wyoming. Call Cassandra Norskog (409...
Winter is fast approaching Wyoming, and with it often come below-zero temperatures and heavy snowfalls. For some on fixed incomes, this provides a dangerous situation in which expensive heating bills can take food off the table. Luckily, there are two groups that can help residents afford to keep the lights on this winter. Energy Share of Wyoming, a non-profit organization that helps low and fixed-income households pay winter heating bills, is now accepting applications. Energy Share Wyoming...
Hot Springs County residents braved the cold and snow Monday night to take part in the Tour of Homes, a fundraiser for People for People. Thermopolis Middle School students decorated the halls for a reception held there during the event....
Thermopolis residents spent most of the day Tuesday cleaning, blowing,and shoveling snow from their homes, businesses and driveways. With almost a foot of fresh snow, school was cancelled and traffic was sparse....
The Elf Tree is on display at Storyteller, and community members are encouraged to pick an “Elf” from the tree and provide Christmas presents for a child that may not get them otherwise. The information on the elf tag will give community members a good idea what the child wants for Christmas along with sizes if applicable. Gifts for the Elf Tree should be wrapped and the elf tag attached to the outside for identification. The last day to pick up names and drop off gifts is Monday. Dec. 21. For more information, call Annette Arey at 864...
White Horse Country Store is hosting free hayrides by Black Mountain Shires Saturday, Dec. 19 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The wagon will take 10-15 minute trips departing and returning from WHCS. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served at the store during the hay rides. For more information, call White Horse Country Store at 864-3047,...
A Blue Christmas Service will be held Sunday, Dec. 20 at Community Federated Church beginning at 6:32 p.m. The service is designed for those who find Christmas a sad or lonely time. It is open to anyone who would like support and is experiencing a difficult time. The Community Federated Church is located at the intersection of Sixth and Big Horn. For more information, call 921-9863....
Joseph Budd, Alyssa Andreen, Charlie Harris, Eryn Robinson, Breanna Peterson and Sydney Peterson all take part in sledding on Warren Hill Tuesday. Due to heavy snowfall, school was cancelled in Thermopolis, leaving students to enjoy sledding and other activities....
The unusually warm weather witnessed in Thermopolis last week was not only remarkable because it seemed out of season, it was also remarkable because it was the highest temperature recorded on Dec. 9 since 1939. The National Weather Service recorded a temperature of 64 degrees on Wednesday, which was accompanied by an unusual rainfall late in the night. The record, set over three-quarters of a century ago, was 65 degrees, a mere degree warmer. On the same day in 1939, Hugh Harmon’s animated C...
The 15th annual Christmas Tree Festival raised over $20,000 Dec. 3 for the Thermopolis Community Fund. The festival, held at the Wyoming Dinosaur Center for the second consecutive year, was well attended. Auctioneer Gary Nash was in charge of auctioning off the trees and wreaths. The bidding action was fast and furious Thursday night as community members bid on trees with titles like "Wooly Winter Wonderland" and "Have a Very Merry Bobcat Christmas." Thermopolis Hardware, Red Rock Family...
The annual Holiday Tour of Homes will be Monday, Dec. 14 from 5:30-8 p.m. to benefit People for People in Hot Springs County. A reception hosted by Thermopolis Middle School students and staff will be from 5:30-9 p.m. at the TMS Commons. Bring your Tour of Homes admission tickets for a chance to win door prizes. There will also be a silent auction. The tour will include the homes of Sandy and Maynard Bills, Meri Ann Rush and John Dorman, Marge Jackson and Gary Boothe, Sherry and Cory Sova,...
Tim Casey, Vice President of Architecture at the Erdman planning firm, revealed the firm's first suggestions for the Hospital Facility Master Plan during Monday night's public meeting. The presentation itself lasted only a mere fifteen minutes, while the question and answer portion consisted of an hour of pertinent questions from the audience, mostly about the plans themselves. The plans revealed were drawn from extensive analysis of the market environment in Hot Springs County, Casey said....
The Bobcat drama team brought home second place in their division during State Drama. "The students did an amazing job representing Hot Springs County with four students receiving All-State Medals" said coach Mary McGillivray. Darren Leonhardt received two medals, one for his humorous duet and one for scene design. Aressa Goodrich received a medal for costume design. Fawn Rush came home with a medal for dramatic monologue. Mikayla Lanik brought home a medal for original script. Mikayla Lanik...
The Travel and Tourism Board met for an all day session Tuesday. The first part of the day involved a work session in which many issues were addressed and resolved. At 2 p.m. the board began their regular monthly meeting. The meeting focused largely on the 3-on-3 tournament. Guests Ernie Mecca and Brandon Deromedi from the Booster Club discussed the club taking over the tournament and plans for the future. The Booster Club’s plan is to utilize the school grounds and clubs to put on the annual t...
Shane Boren was arrested for alleged driving under the influence after wrecking his vehicle on Missouri Flat Road Thursday. Boren suffered only minor injuries ....
