Signs of fall emerge
Posted: Tuesday, Aug 31st, 2010
Lingle-Fort Laramie High School students stop at their lockers in between class periods at the school early Monday morning. Last Wednesday was the first day of school. ...more

Ten file for school board
Posted: Tuesday, Aug 31st, 2010
It's shaping up to be an even more heated general election, as ten candidates are vying for four Goshen County School District Board of Trustees seats.
Incumbents Linda Kessler of LaGrange and Charlie Harshberger of Lingle join a list of eight other hopefuls: Michael Moore of Torrington, Jeff McClun of Veteran, Donna White of Torrington, Dale Heggem of Veteran, ...more

County woman hopes to nurture interest group
Posted: Tuesday, Aug 31st, 2010
A ranch 12 miles north of Fort Laramie isn't exactly where one would expect to find a collection of orchids and other exotic plants.
But a trip to the Holiday ranch entails just that.
Goshen County Library Director Isabel Hoy said flower enthusiasts conceived the Goshen County Library Orchid Interest Group after roughly 15 people attended a presentation ...more

Eastern Wyoming College Community Fair today
Posted: Tuesday, Aug 31st, 2010
College students and community businesses convene for the Eastern Wyoming College Community Fair Tuesday. The purpose is to allow the businesses to inform and offer services to students. The fair runs from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Tebbet Building.
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County budget format overhaul
Posted: Tuesday, Aug 31st, 2010
The Goshen County Budget was a hot topic at the debates leading up to the primary election, and it will be available in a much more user-friendly format in time for November's general election.
The recently-approved county budget is being transferred to a new format and will be available within two weeks to the general public upon request at ...more

Cheyenne couple challenges marriage law
Posted: Tuesday, Aug 31st, 2010
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - A gay couple has filed a federal lawsuit in Cheyenne challenging the Wyoming law that defines marriage as existing only between a man and a woman.
David Shupe-Roderick, 25, and Ryan W. Dupree, 21, -- who are representing themselves in court, although neither is a lawyer -- said the Laramie County Clerk's Office refused to issue ...more

Festival of Hope Foundation 5K run
Posted: Tuesday, Aug 31st, 2010
The Festival of Hope Foundation recently held a 5K run in Mitchell, Neb. The foundation supports cancer victims and their families.
Two local women participated in the run held at the Scotts Bluff County Fairgrounds. Roni Bennett of Torrington placed first in the women's division ages 40-49. Tara Rose of Lingle placed fifth in the women's division ages 20-29. ...more

State immunization rules updated
Posted: Tuesday, Aug 31st, 2010
State rules for required and recommended immunizations have been updated by the Wyoming Department of Health to help protect Wyoming kids from a number of diseases.
"We want to ensure that our state's children have the best possible protection from vaccine-preventable illnesses," said Dr. Brent Sherard, Wyoming Department of Health director and state health officer. "It's been nearly a decade ...more

It’s back to school they go
Posted: Tuesday, Aug 24th, 2010
Backpacks are stuffed and classrooms are ready.
Lingle-Fort Laramie Schools students head back for the 2010-11 school year Wednesday anticipating success in a number of areas.
School faculty and staff are excited to welcome six new teachers and several new students, Principal Sally Crowser said in anticipation of the new year.
"I have met with staff and ...more

Basking in sunshine
Posted: Tuesday, Aug 24th, 2010
A sunflower field south of Lingle flourishes in late-summer heat Sunday afternoon. A return to school, however, means fall weather is just around the corner. ...more

Scenes from the Old West
Posted: Tuesday, Aug 24th, 2010
Tales and relics from the Old West are ingrained into Wyoming culture, and two recently released books detailing important and little-known aspects of the era will be discussed by their authors at Fort Laramie National Historic Site this week.
Tuesday, Aug. 24 at 7 p.m. features a talk, slide show and book signing with Eric Jay Dolin, author of "Fur, ...more

Election turnout impresses officials
Posted: Tuesday, Aug 24th, 2010
A strong voter turnout of about 60 percent displayed Goshen County residents' interest in local and state elections at last Tuesday's primary election.
Of the 6,156 registered voters, 3,711 vote cards were cast at the 20 precincts throughout Goshen County Tuesday. The number is considered impressive in a primary election.
The general election is Nov 2., and primary ...more

Ag summit features SAREC
Posted: Tuesday, Aug 24th, 2010
Farming experts from across the country are in Goshen County Tuesday through Thursday for a three-day conference addressing the practical problems associated with managing small and large acres of agricultural land.
The "Living and Working the Land: The Building Blocks of Success" conference is being held at the Goshen County Fairgrounds' Rendezvous Center and will also feature tours to RoLynn ...more

Sugar beet decision impacts area
Posted: Tuesday, Aug 24th, 2010
It's a massive decision for area sugar beet producers like Terry Lofink.
On Friday, Aug. 13, U.S. District Court Judge Jeffery White granted a request by the Center for Food Safety (CFS), to vacate a US Department of Agriculture (USDA) decision to deregulate genetically engineered sugar beets, but denied the center's request for a permanent injunction.
The USDA ...more

Workshop for aspiring stage actors
Modified: Tuesday, Aug 24th, 2010
Goshen Community Theatre (GCT) will host a "curtain call" for the fall production of "A Christmas Story, " Tuesday August 31. The workshop will take place at 7 p.m. in the Fine Arts Auditorium at Eastern Wyoming College.
The "curtain call" workshop is designed to help people feel comfortable with auditioning for parts in this production as well as ...more

Supplier in egg recall has history of violations
Posted: Tuesday, Aug 24th, 2010
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Two Iowa farms that together recalled more than half a billion potentially tainted eggs this month share close ties, including suppliers of chickens and feed.
Both farms are linked to businessman Austin "Jack" DeCoster, who has been cited for numerous health, safety and employment violations during the years. DeCoster owns Wright County Egg, the original farm that ...more

Glendo campgrounds continue to open
Modified: Tuesday, Aug 24th, 2010
Additional campgrounds affected by flooding at Glendo State Park have been restored and will reopen for camping no later than 6 p.m. on Friday.
Due to continued hard work on the part of state park staff, and diligent contractors, the following sites will be open for visitors: Dunes campground at Sandy Beach, Whiskey Gulch and Sagebrush.
In addition to the ...more

Curious about mineral play?
Posted: Tuesday, Aug 24th, 2010
Economic development officials hope a series of meetings might answer some area residents' questions about possible mineral play in parts of Goshen County.
The High Plains Economic Development District (HPEDD) will be hosting the first annual Southeast Wyoming Oil Shale Seminar. The seminar is designed to educate those interested in the technology, geology, employment and industrial needs, socio-economic impacts ...more

High Plains Initiative steering committee
Posted: Tuesday, Aug 24th, 2010
A steering committee of residents and elected officials from Platte and Goshen counties has been named to lead the High Plains Initiative, a demonstration project of Building the Wyoming We Want.
The High Plains Initiative is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to explore growth-related issues and to think together about the future of Platte and Goshen counties. The steering committee is leading ...more