Too many store closures

With the impending closure of yet another store in Rock Springs, this time Herberger’s, I can’t help but think am I being forced to shop online.

Over the years, I have tried to remain faithful to stores in both Green River and Rock Springs. Many people seem to think that shopping local means just mom and pop shops, but for me it’s always been about supporting what we have whether it’s a chain or not.

My reasoning is simple. Within the last few years, many long-serving and big-name businesses in Sweetwater County have closed -- Payless Shoes, Pamida, Famous Footwear, JC Penney, K-M...