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Janet Fowler, center, smiles as she gets ready to donate blood during the annual "Bleed Green" blood drive at the Green River Recreation Center Monday afternoon. Janet was supported by Green River High School Student Council Member Charlotte Fowler, left, throughout her donation....
Sitting by a window at the Villa Assisted Living Facility at Castle Rock, slits of sunlight illuminating his face, Bob Renick held a shiny quarter in his wrinkled hands. "I'll be darned," he said. "Oh, there she is, dancing." Bob's face twisted with emotion as he looked at the image of Maria Tallchief on the back of the American Women Quarter released in October. Bob may not have had a close relationship with Maria since she was three years ahead of him, but he remembers being in school...
Green River High School students have earned their places on the Principal, Staff and Regular Honor Rolls for the first semester of the 2023-2024 school year. To be placed on the Principal Honor Roll, a student must earn a 4.0 GPA. To be placed on the Staff Honor Roll, a student must earn between a 3.75 and a 3.99 GPA. To be placed on the Regular Honor Roll, a student must earn between a 3.5 and a 3.749 GPA. For each honor roll, students must finish the semester without an I or F grade and must...
The spirit of generosity is off to a strong start this year in Sweetwater County. Several large and important donations have been made recently that contribute to programs that serve the community. The Boys and Girls Club of Sweetwater County recently received several donations from organizations including the Rocky Mountain Power Jim Bridger Power Plant and Church and Dwight's Green River Plant Employee Giving. Employees at Jim Bridger chose the club as their Employee Giving Campaign, which...
Natalia Perez puts on her firefighter hat while wearing her police badge at the Community Resource Fair on Saturday. The event was hosted at the White Mountain Mall in Rock Springs. Local first responders and law enforcement, along with over 30 other organizations that provide resources to the community, were on hand to answer questions and give out free goodies....
Making it to the State level in any competition is an impressive accomplishment, and band and choir are no exception. This week several Green River High School students had the honor of performing at the All State Music Festival in Casper in the All State Band and All State Choir. Band Director Quinn Kalinski presented to the Sweetwater County School District No. 2 Board during their January 9 meeting to introduce and honor the students who made it into these groups. "Every year the band and...
An owl spotted in a yard in Green River gives a grumpy look to the camera....
Firefighters in Green River tend to stick around - some even more than others. Most volunteer firefighters around the country stay active for about five years. In Green River, the average is higher, with many volunteers serving for roughly a dozen years. But there are only an elite few who have ever reached 35 years with the Green River Fire Department, and now Captain Jeb Burnett has joined their ranks. GRFD Co-chief Larry Erdmann shared these statistics at a special service award celebration...
Sam Zampedri, lead vocalist for local band Zamtrip, welcomed her niece and nephew, Rori and Luke Zampedri, to the stage during this year's Music for Vets. This year's event, the 10th annual fundraiser, brought in $65,471.15, exceeding last year and setting a new record. The money raised goes to the Veterans Relief Fund to assist local veterans. The other members of Zamtrip, which was just one of the bands that played during the night, are Kyle Zampedri on guitars and vocals, Cory Zampedri on...
Preparation and communication is the secret to cooking for large groups of people, according to Robert Adams, the new chef manager at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Unidine, the hospital's contracted food service provider, made a good choice with Adams, said Chief Clinical Officer Kari Quickenden. "We are excited to have Chef Rob on board," Quickenden said. "He is committed to taking our meal service and retail programs to the next level." Adams said he grew up with a love of cooking....
A Canada Goose spreads its wings on the Green River. More geese were seen on the river before the water froze over recently. Below-freezing temperatures are expected to continue this week....
Green River's new Chief of Police Shaun Sturlaugson wanted to focus on his work more than taking part in ceremonial events, but when his family had the chance to participate in a pinning ceremony, he obliged. "Shaun didn't want to do a lot of hoopla," City Administrator Reed Clevenger explained during Tuesday night's City Council meeting, where the pinning ceremony took place. Clevenger added that Chief Sturlaugson's family was in town for the holidays, so it was the perfect opportunity to have...
GHSC will be celebrating the New Year with a special lunch at 11:30 a.m. Friday, January 5. The menu will include chicken fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, biscuits, fresh fruit, and cannoli. The event will also feature music, giveaways, party favors, and a champagne toast. Call 872-3223 to RSVP. GHSC is also starting a new activities on Wednesdays with a Show and Tell time at 11:30 a.m. This is a time to get to know the people who are at the senior center and give people a chance to share what inspires them. This is a time...
Sweetwater County's first baby of the new year has official arrived. Hayden Zumbrennen was born bright and early at 6:54 am. Jan. 1, 2024, to Monica and Alec Zumbrennen of Rawlins. He came into the world at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County weighing 8 pounds, 15.9 ounces, and measuring 21 inches. Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County Auxiliary welcomed the New Year Baby by donating a basket to the family with a variety of items for the new parents and baby. The donation included $50...
Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County now offers Mako SmartRobotics, an advancement in joint replacement surgery that will transform the way total knee and hip replacements are performed. Mako SmartRobotics consists of three unique components – 3D CT-based planning, AccuStop haptic technology and insightful data analytics. The technology can help surgeons plan for better outcomes like less pain and quicker recovery times compared to manual surgery, helping patients get back to the things t...
Through changes and triumphs, the people of Green River and Sweetwater County consistently came together throughout 2023 to have fun, support one another, and continue strengthening the vibrant life of the community. Leadership changes The City of Green River saw some changes in local leadership this year. Police Chief Tom Jarvie retired after 31 years of service to the Green River Police Department. Captain Shaun Sturlaugson stepped up to fill the role of interim chief from April through...
We were excited to celebrate with all the families who welcomed these new little ones into their lives over the past year. Ophelianna Louise Burge (12/7/22) Hudson Tyler Yeaman (12/9/22) Grayson Klie Vaught (12/10/22) Aszlynn Laura Marie Sell (12/10/22) Ingrid Rose (12/29/22) Everly Marley Munoz (1/5/23) Oie Lynn Carpenter (1/5/23) Calliope Denise Hodges (1/9/23) Melodie Reign-Karen Arias (1/11/23) Chase Jacob Luce (1/18/23) Montgomery Parker Bracken (1/24/23) Tyler James Teuscher (1/25/23)...
Kyle Pierce and Brianna Taylor of Green River welcomed their daughter Andy Grace Pierce on December 16. McKayla and Bailey Layton of Rock Springs welcomed their son Rickie Layton on December 19....
Wyatt Carpenter visits with Santa Claus in his workshop while Elf Graci Killett listens in. "Santa's workshop" was just one of the rooms Expedition Academy prepared for local kindergarten and elementary students to visit and do festive activities in during a special Christmas event Monday afternoon. Expedition Academy students helped run the activities and work with the kids....
When Louise Laughlin told Father Denis she was planning a dinner for him before he leaves the church, he told her not to worry about cooking so much food. But Louise knew better. On Sunday night, roughly 300 people crowded into the hall at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church to honor Reverend Father Denis D'Souza before he steps down from his leadership in the church in order to continue his ministry elsewhere. The turnout was certainly bigger than Father Denis expected, and even bigger than...
Congratulations to Dustin Hagemann for being the Grand Prize Winner of this year's Christmas Art Contest! Hagemann is a fourth grader at Harrison Elementary. See the rest of the contest entries in the special section in today's paper....
In keeping with the Christmas spirit, a number of local groups and individuals have recently made donations to help with community programs and important causes. Here are just a few of the donations that have been made within the past few weeks. The Eagle Riders of Post 2350 in Green River recently donated $760 to Washington Elementary for their Christmas for Kids program, and $500 to the radio station for Coats for Kids. The GFWC Women's Club of Sweetwater County always donates 10% of the...
The Andrews family was one of the many families that got to experience the Pony Express up close and personal Saturday morning. Mike, Karen, Henry, and Harper Andrews got to chat with Gary Gwin and his horse before the annual Pony Express Christmas Card Ride. The public was invited to meet the local riders and their horses, and children were given free horse rides before the riders set out. This year the Pony Express carried over 100 pounds of mail from the Green River Post Office to the Rock...
The Green River High School Theater Department continues to not only show the talent and dedication of the students, but to beat their own records. Over 30 students participated in this year's Wyoming State Thespian Festival, hosted at Casper College at the beginning of the month. "Last year we set a new school record with 19 All State awards and recognitions that were given, and this year we even topped that with now 22 All State recognitions," Theater Director Bradlee Skinner explained. Not...
Cassidy Poulsen shares her Christmas wishes with Santa Claus during the Mayor's Tree Lighting Ceremony. The annual Christmas tree lighting took place Friday night, and the event also included s'mores, hot chocolate, Christmas Carols, and free books from the Sweetwater County Library System....
