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Don't forget to go visit the Washakie County Fair!...
Washakie County Fair was first held in Worland from September 1-3, 1938. Starting Saturday, July 22 with an 8 a.m. horse show, it will now celebrate its 85th year. “Realizing the importance of the educational value of fairs throughout the United States and increased interest in livestock, agriculture, women’s work club organizations etc., resulting largely in keen competition and annual demonstrations at fairs, the county of Washakie has appropriated the sum of $500 for the fair for the year of 1938, to be paid on livestock, agricultural pro...
The Worland City Council approved a new bar and grill license for Hurricane Lanes doing business as Bean and Burger. The dispensing area will be where the old café used to be, according to Clerk/Treasurer Tracy Glanz. She said the city still has a bar and grill license available but does not have any retail licenses available. Under the bar and grill license, sales must be 60% food and the bar must close when the grill closes. The council also approved on second reading, Ordinance 870 to rezone 1019 Coburn from commercial/business to medium hig...
Rose Elaine Carrasco, 75, of Worland WY passed away in Vinemont, Alabama July 18, 2023. A beloved friend of many, she fought a tenacious fight against cancer. The fourth round sent her to heaven. No services are planned.... Full story
Robert Roal Redland came into this world on June 1, 1929 and left to be with his Lord and Savior and beloved wife on July 17, 2023 at the age of 94. Robert was born at the family ranch in Ten Sleep to Nellie Harvard Redland and Richard Redland. He was the sixth of 9 children: Wilda Anne, Marie, Jo, Dorsey, Richard Jr. (Dick), Robert, Spencer (Ole), Eric (Pooch) and Virginia. Robert was introduced to his lifelong love of ranching early, taught by his beloved parents. However, it wasn't long... Full story
Theresa "Terry" Joann Pimentel, 62, passed away on July 16, 2023 with her family by her side at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, Wyoming after a long battle with several forms of cancer. She fought with everything she had till her very last breath. She was born on January 7, 1961 in Savannah, Georgia to Buford Landin Jr. and Theresa Elizabeth (Long) Lavinder. She was the youngest of 3 children. Terry grew up helping take care of her sibilings and found a love for helping people at a young... Full story
Maxine Fritzler Watson, formerly of Worland passed away at Sheridan Memorial Hospital on July 9, 2023. She was born in a Holly Sugar house in Worland on May 18, 1926 to Mary Evelyn Fritzler and Henry H. Fritzler. Her mother died shortly after she was born, so her grandparents, Rose Lee Johnson and Russell Johnson raised her along with her aunt and four uncles. Maxine had a passion for music and began her musical career at a very young age. She took piano lessons from Mrs Colter. She composed... Full story
Caroline Frances DeCroo, 87, passed away on July 15, 2023, at the Washakie Medical Center. She was born on December 9, 1935, in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be at 3 p.m., Saturday, August 5, 2023, at the at Zion Church.... Full story
Mary Jane “Janie” Mitchell, 71, passed away on July 15, 2023, at the Washakie Medical Center. She was born on June 28, 1952, in Torrington, Wyoming. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be at 10 a.m., Thursday July 20, 2023, at the Bryant Funeral Home chapel.... Full story
This Saturday kicks off Washakie County Fair Week with the theme, “Remembering the past, Embracing our present, engineering our future. The fair is an opportunity for everyone to come socialize, enjoy some good food and have a little family fun. The five-member fair board has worked hard over the past year to put together an entertaining schedule. A few things didn’t come to fruition for various reasons including stock dog trials and tractor pull but there is still plenty to do and see. The week of five concerts, four of them free, begins Mon...
Pretty Punchy, a country-western band comprised of brother and sister Levi and Jess Klemm, will take the stage at the Washakie County Fair on July 27 at 8 p.m. The pair plays acoustic guitar and sing, usually alternating on who gets to take lead every other song. Levi said you can expect from them smooth harmonies from 1970s, '80s and even '90s country-western songs that many will know, as well as some lesser known ones. He added, "We have a handful of our songs that we'll perform, but mainly...
The Bureau of Land Management Cody Field Office has released an environmental assessment that analyzes future wild horse bait trap gathers and fertility control measures needed in the McCullough Peaks Wild Horse Herd Management Area for the next 10 years. The public comment period is open July 13–Aug. 12, 2023. The McCullough Peaks HMA is located east of Cody in Park County. The HMA’s appropriate management level — the point at which the wild horse population is consistent with the land’s capacity to support it and other mandated uses of thos... Full story
The Worland Chiefs Post 44 C American Legion wrapped up their season last week, ending it with a 4-24 record. The revived program had its growing pains this season, but overall, it was a successful first season back in the American Legion ranks. The Chiefs lost to the Riverton Raiders in the final game of the season 11-9. While it was the 24th loss of the season for the Chiefs, it was the best they played all season. Offensively, the Chiefs had a strong first inning batting around and getting a...
Dallas Eugene Heller, 79, passed away at the Wyoming Medical Center on July 19, 2023. He was born on a farm in Pipestone, Minnesota to Ralph and Alice (Jaycox) Heller on October 28, 1943. After graduating high school, he joined the Navy for four years as a radar technician, stationed in Brunswick, Maine. He flew on P2V patrol planes throughout the eastern seaboard. He married Georgette Lemay in Maine on July 15, 1967. He earned a wildlife degree at Humboldt State, California, then a Range...
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