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Congratulations the Worland High School Class of 2023!...
There was no shortage of award-winners or recognitions at the May 22 meeting of the Washakie County School District No. 1 board of trustees. The meeting began by recognizing Paul Ramos as the recipient of the Bell Ringer Award. This award is given annually to a person who gives outstanding contributions to the district behind the scenes. Ramos, who was the keynote speaker of the 2021 graduation ceremony, never hesitates to try and make a difference in the lives of students at the high school. Soon after, West Side teacher Andrea Cooley was...
Discussion of policy regarding public comment was a prominent feature of the lengthy Hot Springs County School District No. 1 Board of Trustees meeting on May 18. During the segment on policy revision, board Trustee Clay Van Antwerp suggested a change to Policy BEDH – Public Participation at Board Meetings. One change would come at the end of the statement “Speakers will be recognized by the chairman of the board and may make objective comments on school operations and programs.” Antwerp suggested adding the phrase “listed on the current...
Longtime Worland resident, Lillian L. Neumann, passed away on May 19, 2023, at the Hildebrand Care Center in Canon City, CO. She was born December 3, 1926, in Powell, WY to Alex Steber and Katherine (Lass) Steber. She graduated from Worland High School in 1944. She worked as a legal secretary for 35 years for local attorneys. She married Alfred Hefenieder in 1945 and they were blessed with two sons Alan and Raymond. Alfred passed away in 1966 and Raymond passed away in 1971. In 1969 she married... Full story
Mildred Kathleen Kunz was reunited with her husband and infant son, Dougie and brothers when she passed away on May 21, 2023, at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, Wyoming. Kathy was born in Soda Springs, Idaho, the oldest of four children born to Charles Ernest and Helen (Christopherson) Martinson. As the oldest, she began her lifelong journey of being a great nurturer and "mother" to her siblings: Alan, Helen and Kent. She married Larry Kunz in 1964, bringing her first son, Dallas, into... Full story
Barbara Ann Webber, 90, died May 19, 2023. She was born May 31, 1932 in Gebo, Wyoming. A Rosary and Mass of Christian Burial will be held next week.... Full story
Edas Owen Overholer, 58, passed away at his home in Worland on May 22, 2023. Edas was born in Everett, Washington, on March 12, 1965. Cremation has taken place and private family services will take place in Washington State at a later date.... Full story
A graveside service will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at Riverview Memorial Gardens cemetery for Harold Leonard McDonald who passed away on Sept. 17, 2018, and Hildegard (Reiner) McDonald who passed away Dec. 22, 2018. Harold was born on June 21, 1938 and Hilde was born on August 1, 1937.... Full story
Donald Henry Eckhardt, affectionately known as “Bud”, passed away on February 3, 2023, at the Washakie Medical Center in Worland. Bud was born in Worland on Nov. 5, 1934. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Riverview Memorial Gardens cemetery.... Full story
“Famous Friends” is a popular country song from Chris Young and Kane Brown, written by Young, along with Cary Barlowe and Corey Crowder. In the song they talk about their famous friends, not in the country music business but back home, including football stars, teachers, firefighters and more. We have many famous people in our backyard, many of whom we have highlighted here in the Northern Wyoming News. There are many state champions, all-state and all-conference athletes from Worland and Ten Sleep high schools and other schools around the Big...
According to an article in U.S. News and World Report, deaths involving methamphetamine are “skyrocketing.” The article states that deaths from methamphetamine among Americans increased “50-fold” between 1999 and 2021. Most of the deaths also involved fentanyl and heroin. Data reviewed from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that in 1999, 608 deaths were attributed to meth. By 2021, the number had skyrocketed to nearly 52,400, with 61% of fatal meth overdoses involving heroin or fentanyl. Additional statistics that ar...
It is spring training for carnival companies and that has proven to be a benefit to the Worland community. Dreamland Carnival Company of Laurel, Montana, traditionally does shows in Montana, going clear up north in the border state. This year, owner Riley Cooke wanted to “straighten out his line of travel” so his preseason schedule began last week in Cody, will be in Worland starting Thursday (set up has begun), and then they head to familiar territory in Riverton before beginning their full summer season. “It’s like spring training in basebal...
A partnership between Brian Aagard's SkillsUSA team and Bryan Barthelmess of McGarvin-Moberly has resulted in mutual benefit; McGarvin-Moberly has received two brand new signs, and Aagard's team will receive a donation toward their SkillsUSA program. Aagard said, "The money that is going to be donated is going into our SkillsUSA club account to help fund our program going forward. If we get to go to nationals, it will help so that the student that qualifies won't have to foot the cost of...
American Legion Post 44 will begin Memorial Day weekend on Saturday by placing flags on the graves of all veterans buried at Riverview Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Worland. Ceremonies will continue in Worland on Monday for Memorial Day, with speakers, wreaths to honor the fallen, and the playing of “Taps” starting at 11 a.m. at the Arch in Memory of the Valliant in Riverview Memorial Gardens. Post 44 First Vice Commander Justin Pfeiffer will give the speech, with Commander Mike Williams to emcee and Chaplain Frank Ley as Chaplain. Poem rea...
It was supposed to be a down year for Warrior Soccer, but the season ended with the Warriors winning their fifth straight 3A State soccer championship in Green River on May 20. "They've been resilient all season long. They refused to lose and took it one day at a time," said WHS boys soccer coach Ron Overcast. "They worked hard in practice and were coachable. I have a great coaching staff, and I'm really proud of the boys. They don't know how to lose but know how to win. They do what it takes to...
CODY - "First and foremost, it's not personal or against all the LDS faithful whatsoever," Terry Skinner said in discussing his opposition to the construction of a Mormon Temple in Cody. "It's really about doing what's right for the neighborhood. "We want to be respectful of the church and the community, and from our standpoint, what's best for the community is to relocate the temple to a different site," Skinner continued. Ahead of the city planning and zoning public hearing originally... Full story
POWELL - After several months of collaboration, including the forming of a special committee, the Park County School District 1 school board unanimously passed the new book selection and adoption policy May 9, which details the steps for reconsideration of library books and the material reconsideration form. The policies began revision through the use of a special committee this winter that consisted of district administrators, teachers, parents and community members. The policy was first seen b... Full story
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