Articles from the August 12, 2020 edition
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New plant may come to GR area
A new soda ash plant might be in the cards for Green River’s future, bringing with it jobs and other benefits at a time when economic uncertainty is prevalent throughout the state. Jim Zimmerman,...
Thoman, Schoenfeld move to General Election
The Sweetwater County commissioners will get a shake up in 2021 as incumbent Wally Johnson will not be a part of the group. During the Primary Election Tuesday, Johnson missed out on proceeding after...
Daycare changes spur discussion in GR
The first reading of an ordinance that would allow local daycare operators in R-1 and R-2 zoning areas to increase their child counts from 10 to 15 generated a lot of discussion last week. The Green...
Body of missing boy found
The search for a missing boy at the Flaming Gorge ended Tuesday night after his body was recovered from the Big Firehole Canyon area. Deputies responded to a report of two missing people Friday at about 7 p.m. Deputies were informed a 34-year-old Roc...
Cruise to end Alzheimer's set
The Alzheimer’s association is inviting Sweetwater County residents to join them for their annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s event on August 28. Rather then hosting a large gathering, the Alzheimer’s association is encouraging participants to...
Airport work starts
The Wyoming National Guard began their summer training on Saturday at The Greater Green River Intergalactic Space Port. According to a press release, 34 soldiers started working on leveling out the dirt airstrip as well as adding drainage. This...
Gas leak evacuates homes on Knotty Pine Street
A gas leak caused by construction work on Knotty Pine Street Monday resulted in four homes being evacuated. According to a media release from the city, clipped a 2-inch line and no injuries resulting from the leak were reported. The Green River Fire...
Manuel L. Pope
Manuel L. Pope, 75, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020 at his home in Green River, Wyoming. He was a resident of Green River, Wyoming for the last 45 years and a former resident of Alabama. Manuel...
Richard Roy Tyler
Richard Roy Tyler, 37, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020 in Rock Springs. He was born in Jackson Hole, Wyoming on August 28, 1982, the only child of Ronald and Chris Tyler. He attended school in Ro...
DaLinn "Diane" Matlock
DaLinn "Diane" Matlock, 58, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was a resident of Rock Springs for the past 36 years and former resident of...
Gilbert Lionel Kinney
Gilbert Lionel Kinney, 66, passed away Monday, August 3, 2020 at his home in Rock Springs, Wyoming with his wife by his side. He was born on April 2, 1954 in Syracuse, New York, the son of Bob and...
Our View: Election will have important impacts on area
Green River residents have a unique decision on Tuesday’s ballot. For House District 60, both Democrats and Republicans have a two-person primary race to help decide. Republicans also have a four-person choice for the two Sweetwater County...
Zen and the art of domestication
It finally happened. I bought a new lawn mower last week and could barely contain my excitement when I mowed my lawn with it. How did this happen? I thought I’d be the last person to genuinely look...
A historic person that inspired me: Maj. John Wesley Powell
(Publisher’s note: this was the winning essay in the sixth grade division of a contest hosted by the Sweetwater County Historical Museum.) John Wesley Powell was a very historical figure in Green River history. He was a soldier, geologist,...
Pioneering equality for women
(Publisher’s note: this was the winning essay in the seventh grade division of a contest hosted by the Sweetwater County Historical Museum.) Over 150 years ago on Dec. 10, 1869 arguably one of the most memorable moments in history was put into...
State readies for unique election
CASPER – As COVID-19’s interruptions on everyday life began stretching into the late-spring and early summer, voters around the country began looking toward their upcoming elections – and a pivotal presidential election in November – with...
Four seek election to House Distinct 60
Voters in House District 60 will have to choose two candidates for the upcoming General Election in November. The candidates were asked a series of questions by the Green River Star and their responses to those six questions can be found below. 1....
County candidate discusses platform
Publisher’s note: Originally, this was intended to be a debate-style article similar to the House District 60 candidates article for the Republican candidates running for Sweetwater County commissioner. Unfortunately, only one candidate, Mary Thoma...
City resident earns goat titles
Zackery Mikesell herded up a few impressive titles while showing his goat at the Sweetwater County Fair. Mikesell earned Senior Grand Champion Showmanship, Grand Champion Meat Market and Grand Champio...
County library hosts art exhibit
Nine local artists will have their work on display at the Sweetwater County Library. The artwork will remain shown along the library walls until the end of September. The Art Chat Invitational Exhibit features artists that have been involved in the...
Foresters try to keep up with demand
JACKSON - It was mid-morning when Lesley Williams Gomez's Bridger-Teton National Forest pickup truck inched up onto the sagebrush to make room along the seldom-traveled, graveled northern stretch of...
District hires softball coaches
Green River High School is one step closer to having a softball team with its recent hiring of a coaching staff. The team will be lead by head coach Blair Aimone. Aimone has several accomplishments in the softball world. She was most valuable player...
Cowboys won't play football this fall
CASPER – For now, the plug has been pulled on Wyoming’s football season. The Mountain West on Monday announced the postponement of football and the rest of its fall sports indefinitely. In a release, the league said it will start to “explore...
Hamel makes strong showing at Bellator
It may not have been the result he wanted, but “Magic” Mike Hamel came out of his first Bellator fight with a strong showing. Hamel competed at Bellator 243 against Adam Borics Friday evening,...
