Articles from the July 27, 2023 edition
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GR official arrested
The City of Green River's former URA/Main Street Administrator, Jennifer "Jennie" Melvin, was arrested on two counts of alleged theft over $1,000 and is being tried for suspected embezzlement from...
Council makes permit process easier
While the Green River City Council is making it easier for local businesses to get permits such as catering and open container permits, discussion of an upcoming event revealed the need to keep...
Little mermaid fun in the foam
Audrey Monk laughs while playing in the bubbles during the Sweetwater County Library System's "Pirates and Mermaids" Foam Party at Centennial Park last Friday afternoon....
Greenbelt closed for repairs
City crews have been repairing and staining the Greenbelt boardwalk this week, causing officials to close the area. Because of the high runoff this spring, crews are not sure of the damage, and...
Mark Harry Taylor
Mark Harry Taylor, 67, passed away on Wednesday, July 12. 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born on June 14, 1956 in Syracuse, NY the son of Alfred Harry Taylor and Carrol Joyce Stodder. Mark was...
Samuel Isaac Treas
Samuel Isaac Treas, 23, passed away from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on July 17, 2023. He was born on June 3, 2000 in Rancho Mirage, California; the son of Lisa Diane Treas. Samuel...
Donald L. Parker
Donald L. Parker, 91, of Green River, Wyoming passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He was born on May 28, 1932 in Cresco, PA. Survivors include his wife...
Frank William Subic Sr.
Frank William Subic Sr., 92, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs, Wyoming. He was a resident of Rock Springs for 58 years and former resident of Superior,...
Nancy "Nanny" Lynn Normington
Nancy "Nanny" Lynn Normington, 64, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at her home in Rock Springs, Wyoming. She was a resident of Rock Springs for 50 years and...
Ben E. Privitt
Ben E. Privitt, 67, lost his battle with Cancer on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 He was born an April 15, 1956 in Elko, Nevada; the son of John Garner Privitt Jr. and Beverly Ann Ford. Mr. Privitt attended...
Ricky "Rick" Carr Bennett
Ricky "Rick" Carr Bennett, 58 years young passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at his home in Rock Springs, Wyoming. He was a long-time resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming and former resident of St....
Maren Gail Kneeland
Maren Gail Kneeland, 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at Deer Trail Assisted Living in Rock Springs, Wyoming. She was a resident of Rock Springs...
Addressing deaths at the border
Dear Mrs. Hageman, Many thanks on your recent town hall tour around the state. It was a pleasure to see you in Douglas (June 30, ‘23). You may remember me from that meeting. We spoke briefly about the issue of those individuals at the US southern...
Green River Police Department reports for July 16 - 24
Green River Police Department reports for July 16 At 3:12 p.m., officers responded to Smith’s located at 905 Bridger Drive for a report of a theft. Officers met with an individual who reported they had left their cell phone in a cart and an...
Tale as old as time: BOCES presents "Beauty and the Beast Jr."
Local students have worked hard to bring the "tale as old as time" to life in just a few weeks. This year's Sweetwater BOCES Summer Theater for Youth production is "Beauty and the Beast Jr.," which...
A great, great birth
A Green River couple recently welcomed their great-great-grandaughter to the world. Parents Sara Brewer and Jesse Pabody are happy to announce the birth of their daughter Melanie Rose Pabody. Melanie...
Librarian retiring after 28 years
Michelle Krmpotich started working for the Sweetwater County Library System in August 1995 as a Substitute Librarian. Twenty-eight years, and several promotions later, Michelle is retiring. Her last...
Knights earn their spot at American Legion State Tournament
The Green River Knights played their first game in the Wyoming West "A" District Tournament in Lovell against the Lander Legends on July 19. It was an amazing game for the Knights. They scored two...
MHSC #1 statewide in social responsibility
Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County is Wyoming's most socially responsible hospital, according to the Lown Institute's 2023 list of America's most socially responsible hospitals. MHSC scored high...
Hospital manager joins mental health board
Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County's Melissa Bates recently was appointed by the Sweetwater County Board of Commissioners to serve on the Board of Directors of Southwest Counseling Services. "She...
MHSC laboratory has new director
Aimee Urbin has been promoted to Director of Medical Laboratory Services at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Urbin first began working for MHSC as a Medical Laboratory Scientist in 2018. She...
Hospital welcomes new board member
Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County's Board of Trustees welcomed its newest board member, Craig Rood, at the beginning of July. Rood, a Wyoming native who has lived in Sweetwater County for more...
