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There were seven write-in nominations from Tuesday’s primary election with five indicating they will accept the nominations and run for seats in Ward 1 and Ward 2. Heading into the Aug. 20 primary election, no one filed to be on the ballot for the four-year Ward 1 seat. There was a total vote of 49 write-in votes cast, but only two qualified candidates — Bill Glanz and Jeff Pomeroy. Both have accepted the nomination. Bill Glanz received 14 votes, Pomeroy 4 votes. A candidate must have a minimum of three write-in nominations. In Ward 2, no one...
The filing period for special districts concluded Monday night with two candidates challenging incumbents for the three Washakie County School District No. 1 four-year seats. Washakie County School District No. 1 incumbents Johnathan Hake, Brett Argeris and David R. Tommerup have filed for reelection. Becky Dooley and Shane Seghetti have also filed and will be on the ballot Nov. 5. For Washakie County School District No. 2, the incumbents are all poised for reelection with no challengers. They are Shana Harstad, Jared Lyman and Erin K. Blutt....
During the Aug. 26 meeting of the Washakie County School District No. 1 Board of Trustees, staff and students representing Whitehawk Academy, the district’s new alternative high school, voiced excitement about the new school. Superintendent Tawn Argeris reported that the school opened its doors this fall to 16 students of junior and senior standing. It employs one full-time teacher, one part-time teacher, a full-time paraeducator and two counselors that alternate between the alternative school and Worland High School. The school is in the b...
Motorcyclists start their engines outside the Worland Elks Lodge and depart on the 12th Annual Badlands Poker Run on the morning of Saturday, August 24. The poker run is a fundraiser that supports the Washakie Hospital Foundation Cancer Fund....
Captain Richard “Rich” Strickler (USN, Retired) passed away on August 14, 2024 at the age of 76 in Jacksonville, Florida. Born on May 22, 1948 in Hastings, Nebraska, Rich grew up in Worland, Wyoming, graduating from Worland High School. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Wyoming, Laramie. Designated as a Naval Aviator in 1972, Rich dedicated 30 years of service in the United States Navy. His accomplishments include serving as the Commanding Officer of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Fifteen (HS-15), Executive Officer of th... Full story
Johnny Lee Kiser SR. 72, Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his children and grandchildren in Worland, Wyoming on August 22, 2024. John was born on March 30, 1952 in Wheatland, Wyoming to John and Irene (Lipps) Kiser. His family relocated to Worland for a short time in 1954. They moved to Oregon and stayed till 1959, finally settling in Worland. John graduated from Worland High School. He was an avid baseball player and was involved with FFA. John Married Jane Davies in August of 1977... Full story
Jacque Novakovich, 85, passed away Aug. 16, 2024 at Hot Springs Health in Thermopolis. Memorial services will be Aug. 31, 2 p.m. at Mortimore Funeral Home Chapel in Thermopolis.... Full story
Connie Ann Loos, 63, passed away Aug. 23, 2024, at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper. A Celebration of her Life will be Aug. 31, 1 p.m. at Shorty’s Bar in Thermopolis.... Full story
So time to dole out some snickerdoodle cookies and a crumb from events over the past week. The first cookie goes to everyone who posted their dog photos to our Facebook page on Monday, International Dog Day. I had one reader and Facebook follower text me that we know what people care about … their dogs. As a dog lover I completely understand that. It was so fun to check out everyone’s dogs and the expressions on some of the dogs were priceless. Thank you to everyone who participated, it was a lot of fun and I enjoyed the interaction. And spe...
Veterinarian Steve Tharp, D.V.M, owner of Tharp Veterinary Clinc, discussed the pros and cons of vaccinations after vaccinations came under scrutiny recently from a pet owner. In a previous edition of Northern Wyoming News, an article was published providing an update on the condition of Haley, a 2.5-year-old female dog who passed away at the beginning of August after a harrowing battle with a severe autoimmune disorder. Haley’s owners Judy and Jim Blackburn traced the onset of Haley’s decline in health to a vaccine she received from Tharp Vet...
The 2024 volleyball season starts for the Worland Lady Warriors in Lander this weekend. With 33 players out for the team this year, the Lady Warriors have had competitive practices under first-year coach Joanna Peterson. "We have a lot of girls this year and that's a good thing," said Peterson. "We've done a lot of conditioning and seeing where girls are. We'll be a younger team, and most are freshmen. If we can build them up for four years, that will be good." The Lady Warriors are led by senio...
Although a lifelong tattoo artist, Michael Mendoza opened his own tattoo shop for the first time on Aug. 24 in Worland. Simple Tatts is open at 123 North Fourth Street in Worland, Monday through Friday, noon to 9 p.m. Mendoza is also available for appointments by contacting the Simple Tatts Facebook page. While he may be opening a brick-and-mortar business for his art only recently, Mendoza has been doing tattoos for 27 years. He said, "I've always been tattooing, like literally. I started in...
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