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Check out photos from the Worland homecoming celebration inside this week's edition....
While it is only September and the Nov. 8 general election is more than a month away, the time to be an informed voter is now. While the county and city council races are uncontested, residents still have important races and issues to vote on in the general election this November. There was a good showing of people at the first forum for the 14 candidates vying for four seats on the Worland school board. There will be another opportunity to meet the candidates and hear from them on Oct. 10 when the Washakie County Republicans host another... Full story
CHEYENNE – The unexpected closure of a military-like academy for Wyoming high schoolers in Guernsey drew concern and sadness, sentiments that were universally expressed among all of the stakeholders who reacted to the closure. Some thought the news emerged in a disorganized fashion. Parents can pick up their kids, as in-person teaching is winding down this month. The youth can go to other states’ similar programs, or they can participate remotely in academics, through their current term that lasts a few more months. “I think most of the paren... Full story
LARAMIE - University of Wyoming Extension 4-H educators from Washakie, Campbell and Teton counties received national and regional recognition for their innovative 2022 programming. Awards will be presented at the National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals (NAE4-YDP) Annual Conference in November. VIRTUAL CAREER NIGHT CONNECTS STUDENTS AND PROFESSIONALS ACROSS THE U.S. Washakie County 4-H Educator Amber Armajo isn't new to organizing career nights, but the last two...
WORLAND — Worland residents would be allowed to have chickens within the next month if a proposed ordinance passes the city council on its third and final reading. On Tuesday, city council members unanimously passed Ordinance 856 on second reading. Should the ordinance pass its third reading during the council’s Oct. 4 meeting, it would take effect on Oct. 14 and replace the current more restrictive ordinance. So far, the council has not made any amendments to the ordinance during its first two readings. If the ordinance passes in its current f...
Mary Louise Dickson, 79, passed away at her home on September 15th 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born February 6th 1943 to John and Carmen (Ramos) Fabela in Worland Wyoming. She received her education in Worland schools. Mary married Warren Dickson Sr in October 1972 and later divorced. From this union four children were born, Warren, Shawn, Dianna and Tammy. Mary worked many years for Washakie Hotel. Later she worked for many years as a cook at Ranchito Mexican Restaurant.... Full story
J. Terry Iversen, 83, passed away in the comfort of his home on Monday, September 12th, with his loving family by his side. Preceding him in death were his parents John and Josephine Iversen and his younger sister, Judy Bethel. Terry was born April 5, 1939, in Worland, WY to Josephine and James Brown. During WWII, Josephine and her children (Terry and his younger twin siblings Jack and Judy) lived with their maternal grandmother, Daisy B. Snyder, on the Fairview Dairy farm outside Worland.... Full story
Margaret ‘Meg’ Louise Stark Margaret “Meg” Louise Stark, 87, passed away at St. Vincent Healthcare in Billings, Montana, on Sept. 19, 2022. She was born on Feb. 6, 1935, in Lamar, Colorado. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time. Michael Todd Wirtzberger Michael Todd Wirtzberger, 70-year-old Greybull resident passed away on Sept. 19, 2022, in Lehi, Utah surrounded by his family. Mike was born on June 14, 1952 in Glasgow, Montana. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, at the Church of Jesu... Full story
JACKSON – Even the tech companies admit there’s a problem. With the remote work revolution pushing more short-term rentals into rural communities, companies like Airbnb are starting to post advice to small local governments on how they can “benefit from the rise in remote workers.” The Pew Research Center found that investors bought nearly a quarter of U.S. single-family homes sold in 2021, in many cases driving up rents for suburban families. Destinations already facing a housing crunch are trying to curb those trends. In Kauai, Hawaii,... Full story
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