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Western Wyoming Community College will be hosting an exhibition of art by Sweetwater County local artist Shane Steiss in Western's Art Gallery. The artwork on display will demonstrate Shane's unique works of mixed media painting, which are rooted in the natural world and carry personal significance as evidence of familial bonds forged in nature. The exhibition, titled "Memories in Nature," will be on display from March 8 through April 16. A public reception of "Memories in Nature" will be held...
"History is who we are and why we are the way we are," Historian David McCullough said. From organizations to individuals, Green River loves history, and loves sharing it. One of the main sources of preserving and sharing history in our community is the Sweetwater County Historical Museum. The museum not only provides interesting displays and exhibits for people to check out at any time, but the staff there is constantly coming up with new programs and sharing new information. One of the...
One of the best things about living in a small town and a close-knit community is seeing how generosity is demonstrated time and time again. When it comes to pulling together for a good cause, Green River always shows up. Donations and fundraisers are taking place all year long, consistently supporting organizations that give back to the community, as well as rallying together when there is a specific need. Both in getting started strong this year and looking back over accomplishments from last...
Learning, growing, and seeing success is all just part of the experience for the Green River High School Speech and Debate team. The team, along with its new set of coaches at the helm, has been working hard all season and coming away with win after win. "We've been able to take first in whichever class we were in," Head Coach Jericho Morrell said, explaining that schools are sometimes divided into 3A and 4A categories and sometimes simply divided into "large schools" and "small schools."...
Becoming an annual event, the Sweetwater County Library System has included the Green River High School art students in the exhibit calendar for February and March this year at the Sweetwater County Library in Green River. "Green River High School Art Department is once again proud to display artwork for the public to enjoy. The artwork on display is from Mr. Steiss's advanced painting and pottery classes and will be up through March 30th. All the students who have art on display have worked...
Isabella and Kyle Fernandez of Rock Springs welcomed their daughter Evelynn Palmer Fernandez on January 2. Ashton Robinson and Karlee Bode of Green River welcomed their son Kaizen Foster Stan Robinson on January 4. Joshua Rogers and Jerrelynn Cowett of Rock Springs welcomed their son Ezra Skye Rogers on January 10. Dwayne and Chelsey Andrew of Rock Springs welcomed their daughter Reagan Kaye Andrew on January 23. Natacha and Robert Mahoney of Green River welcomed their daughter Gwen Narida Mahoney on January 23. Enrique Gonzalez and Liliana...
Green River High School hosted "Green River's Got Talent" on Monday night as one of this week's Make-A-Wish fundraisers. Performances: Ryann Bode- Playing bass and singing simultaneously to: You Know What They Do to Guys Like Us in Prison by My Chemical Romance. Austin Tanner-An Original Dance- Bad Feeling Jaicee Steen-Playing a short, instrumental version of Runaway by Kanye West on piano (she got 3rd place) Alex Hudson-I will be performing the song "The Night We Met" by Lord Huron, on guitar...
In light of society's back and forth conversations regarding "fake news," what is true, and who can be believed, the question of what is fact and what is truth, and if there is a difference when it comes to journalism, is a timely topic. This is the question the Actors' Mission tackles in their latest production, "Lifespan of a Fact." The plays tells the story of an ideological battle between an essayist, John D'Agata, and a fact-checker, Jim Fingal. As Jim attempts to fact check John's article...
The Sweetwater County Sheriff's Office recently announced that K9 Sergeant Arry has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Sergeant Arry is a 5-year-old Belgian Malinois from Czechia trained in obedience, narcotics detection, tracking, article search, area search, building search, apprehension, and handler protection. Arry's assigned human partner and handler is Deputy Sheriff Amanda Buller. Established in 2009, Vested...
The loss of Ruth Lauritzen is keenly felt at Golden Hour Senior Center, but Marcia Driggs is doing her best to not only keep the center moving forward but to honor Lauritzen's legacy and impact. Driggs was recently named the executive director of Golden Hour following the passing of Lauritzen. Lauritzen had worked at the senior center for almost two years, having started as executive director in March 2022. She previously worked at the Sweetwater County Historical Museum for 30 years and worked...
GHSC is hosting a Super Bowl Game Time event this Friday, Feb. 9. Games will start at 11 a.m. with lunch served at 11:45 a.m. The menu will include chili dogs, waffle fries, pasta salad, and football cookies. Appetizers will include Chex mix, pretzels and cheese, and caramel corn. Wear a jersey to celebrate spirit week. GHSC will also have a special luncheon on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, at 11:45 a.m. The menu will include chicken alfredo, asparagus, garlic bread, tropical fruit, and black forest cherry cake. Call 872-3223 to RSVP. Special E...
Shelley Richno and Kelly Frink from United Way of Southwest Wyoming were recently presented with a check from Sisecam leadership and their United Way campaign team representing employee donations of $51,105.92 and a $20,000 company match. Pictured left to right: Shelley Richno, Kelly Frink, Angelica Mecham, Jennifer Maze, Heather Allen, Lori Ungaro, Michael McGrady and Hidayet Ozdemir....
The Sweetwater County Prevention Coalition is offering a free QPR suicide prevention class next Tuesday. “QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer, which are the steps used to help someone at risk for suicide stay alive and get professional help,” according to a press release. “What would you do if you thought that someone in your life was considering suicide?” the press release asked. “Would you know how to spot the warning signs? What to ask them? What to do if they answer yes, that they are thinking about ending their life? Our free...
Expedition Academy recently released their first and second quarter honor rolls for Fall 2023. To be on the Principal Honor Roll, students had to earn a 4.0 Grade Point Average. To receive Scholastic Honors, students had to have a GPA between 3.5 and 3.99. Students received Achievement Honors for earning a 3.0 to 3.49 GPA. First Quarter Principal Honors: Naomi McMullan Scholastic Honors: Owen Calzada, Alyssa Campton, Jayden Melhorn, Logan Strength, Jon Thompson, Taisha Boutin, Charlotte Burd, Carlos Rodriguez, Paul Stromberg Achievement...
When the buses pulled into town on Saturday, accompanied by a police escort and a chorus of cheers and honks, the Green River High School Cheer and Dance teams weren't just bringing home three State Championship titles - they were making history. For the cheer team, bringing home a win in the Coed Stunt category from the State Spirit Competition is exciting, but nothing new. However, bringing home a win in the Game Day category has never happened before. This year, the team brought back both....
The sound of pencils scratching against paper was the only noise to be heard in the Expedition Island Pavilion Friday morning. On Friday afternoon, it was replaced with the sounds of students calling out numbers and cheering one another on. The Green River MathCounts Invitational on Friday saw roughly 100 students from middle schools across Southwest Wyoming come together to compete. The schools that participated included Lincoln Middle School, Rock Springs Junior High School, Evanston Middle...
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...
