Articles from the August 15, 2024 edition


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  • Ensuring election integrity

    Hannah Romero, Editor|Aug 15, 2024

    The question of whether or not elections are secure, and whether or not voting machines are reliable, is one that has come up in discussion regularly these days. While the Wyoming Republican Party has filed a lawsuit regarding election integrity in Laramie County and Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray has requested county clerks to retest electronic voting systems around the state, the Sweetwater County Republican Party is reassuring voters that local equipment is secure. "Recently there... Full story

  • Improving for the new school year

    Lauren Lee, Contributor|Aug 15, 2024

    With a clear focus on shaping the upcoming school year, the Sweetwater County School District No. 2 Board met on August 13. From refining the culture and climate within the schools to addressing facility upgrades and future leadership, the board covered a broad range of topics, all aimed at enhancing the educational experience in the district. At the forefront of the meeting was the discussion on improving school culture and climate. The board emphasized the need to obtain parental consent for...

  • City increases Wastewater Treatment Plant loan, approves agreements

    Lauren Lee, Contributor|Aug 15, 2024

    The Green River City Council addressed a range of important community issues during their regular meeting on August 6, including a critical increase in funding for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Replacement Facility Project, appointments to key boards, and several resolutions and agreements impacting the city's infrastructure and services. A public hearing was held to discuss the request for a $6.5 million increase in the principal amount of the Clean Water SRF Loan #182. Ron Williams explained...

  • Swearing to protect and serve

    Aug 15, 2024

    Amber Siddoway swears to serve the city and people of Green River as an officer in the Green River Police Department. Siddoway recently joined the GRPD, and a swearing in ceremony was hosted by the city on Monday morning. City Administrator Reed Clevenger led the oath of office, and Siddoway was joined by her family and members of the GRPD at the ceremony.... Full story

  • Robert Hirchert

    Aug 15, 2024

    Robert Hirchert, 79, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at his home in Green River, Wyoming. He was a 47 year resident of Wyoming and former resident of Rapid City, South Dakota. He died following a lengthy illness. He was born April 2, 1945 in Rapid City South Dakota; the son of Herman E. Roth and Mary Myrtle Potter. Robert attended schools in Sturgis, South Dakota He married the love of his life Betty March in Rapid City, South Dakota January 7, 1967. Robert served in the National Guard... Full story

  • Bart Lee DuPape

    Aug 15, 2024

    Bart Lee DuPape, 68, passed away at his home with his family by his side on Sunday, August 4, 2024 in Green River, Wyoming. He was born on February 14, 1956, in Rock Springs, Wyoming, the son of Robert E DuPape and Emma Fern (Welsh). Bart graduated from Rock Springs High School and graduated with the class of 1974. He married the love of his life Tammie Sue Eicholz in Atlantic City, WY on July 25, 1998. Bart worked as a water treatment operator for CINER for 40 years until his retirement in... Full story

  • Nila Rae Wilde

    Aug 15, 2024

    Nila Rae Wilde, 78, passed away peacefully at her home in McKinnon, Wyoming on August 6, 2024. She was born in Burley, Idaho on July 20, 1946, the daughter of Rex Ira Edwards and Irma Faye Stimpson. Nila graduated from the Malta high school and attended college in Ricks, ID. She was sealed to Theron William Wilde in Ogden, Utah in March of 1972; he preceded her in death on October 31, 1990. Nila was a 4-H leader, and an avid Bunco player, and enjoyed spending her time with family and gardening,... Full story

  • Nancy Hines

    Aug 15, 2024

    Nancy Hines, 67, passed away at her home Sunday, August 4, 2024. She was a resident of Green River, Wyoming and former resident of Casper, Wyoming. She died following a sudden illness. Nancy was born August 28, 1956, in Louisville, Kentucky; the daughter of Robert Hines and Wilma Ezekiel. She attended schools in Nashville, Tennessee. Nancy was a member of Green River Bible Baptist Church. Nancy enjoyed spending time with her family; reading her Bible; traveling; shopping; playing bingo; word... Full story

  • Michael K. Sposit

    Aug 15, 2024

    Michael K. Sposit, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, Wyoming. He was a resident of Green River, Wyoming for the past 49 years and former resident of Cleveland, Ohio. He died following a brief, but courageous battle with cancer. Michael K. Sposit was born October 31, 1940 in Cleveland, Ohio; the son of Michael Sposit Sr. and Dorothy Francko. He attended schools in Cleveland, Ohio and was a 1959 graduate of West High School. He received his... Full story

  • Anthony "Tony" R. Rolston

    Aug 15, 2024

    Anthony "Tony" R. Rolston, 45, passed away at his home in Mountain View on August 8, 2024. He was born on September 25, 1978 in Hartford, Wisconsin. Cremation will take place and per his wishes, no services will be held at this time. Condolences for the family can be left at www.foxfh.com.... Full story

  • Robert Gonzales

    Aug 15, 2024

    Robert Gonzales, 70, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Sunday, August 11, 2024 Rock Springs Wyoming. He was a 45 year resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming and former resident of Durango, Colorado. Robert was born June 21,1954 in Durango, Colorado; the son of Fidel A. Gonzales and Edna Mable Maestas. He attended schools in Durango, Colorado. Robert married the love of his life, Lonie Sue Klungervik July 4, 1998 in Jackson, Wyoming. Robert served in the United States Army. He received... Full story

  • Alan J. McGarvey

    Aug 15, 2024

    Alan J. McGarvey, age 72, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming. He was born on Friday, October 19, 1951 in Fort Belvoir, Virginia; the son of Patrick Joseph McGarvey and Virginia Josephine Shiflar. Alan attended schools in Rock Springs. He worked for Stauffer for 41 years and retired in 2016 as an Underground Miner. His dedication to his work was evident to all who knew him. He is survived by his one daughter Josette Murphy of... Full story

  • Are Sommers and the SLLF tied to China?

    Aug 15, 2024

    From Dawn Marquard, Lincoln County Republican Precinct Committeewoman 1-8: During election seasons, it is a common refrain for incumbent politicians to encourage constituents to come directly to them with questions about their voting records and integrity, while vehemently denying any involvement in statements made by a PAC. After stumbling upon an allegation concerning my house district representative's ties to China, I delved into a thorough investigation that unearthed concerning information... Full story

  • Green River Police Department reports for August 5 - 13

    Aug 15, 2024

    Green River Police Department reports for August 5 At 11:34 a.m., officers made contact with an individual with an active warrant. Officers placed Joseph Seelen under arrest per the active warrant. Officers transported Seelen to the Sweetwater County Detention Center and completed a report of the incident. At 11:36 a.m., officers responded to a report of a vehicle versus motorcycle crash in the area of Upland Way. Officers met with the reporting party who advised they had witnessed a vehicle... Full story

  • River Festival returns this weekend

    Staff Report|Aug 15, 2024

    The Green River Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 23rd Annual River Festival this weekend, August 16 and 17. The Chamber, which is a non-profit organization that is "working to provide the community with a quality event for both spectators and participants," gave details about this year's festival in a press release. River Festival begins Friday afternoon with marathon half and 10k registration beginning at 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. At 5 p.m., the annual Cajun Shrimp Boil will be open to the public.... Full story

  • Giving back with golf

    Aug 15, 2024

    White Mountain Lumber hosted their annual two-person scramble golf tournament July 19. This year, $1,150 was raised by selling mulligans, and those profits were donated to the Food Bank of Sweetwater County. Kathy Siler with the Food Bank, left, received the check from Tim Buman with White Mountain Lumber and Rental, right.... Full story

  • Sweetwater County Birth Announcements

    Aug 15, 2024

    John and Annie Collins of Rock Springs welcomed their son Declan Levi Collins on June 12. Matthew and Kelsee McLaughlin of Green River welcomed their son Axl Emerson McLaughlin on June 15. Ryan and Kayli Rust of Green River welcomed their son Sawyer Lochlan Rust on June 16. Roy Kurtis Nash and Lacey Kay Nash of Green River welcomed their daughter Lisa Kay Nash on June 17. Emily Ruiz and Manuel Mendoza of Rock Springs welcomed their daughter Brinlee Elle Mendoza on June 29. Emily and Matthew... Full story

  • "Best of the Best" play 13 intense innings

    Tessa Robinson, Contributor|Aug 15, 2024

    The Green River Knights Legion Baseball team hosted the Wyoming All Star Game. The game included two teams, built from the best of the best players in all of the state of Wyoming. On one side were all the Eastern Wyoming All Star players, and on the other were all the Western Wyoming All Star players. This year, showcasing the skill of the players, the intense game ended with the Eastern All Star team's victory. Overall the game lasted 13 innings and was extremely close, with a final score of 19...

  • Horseshoe winners from Wyoming's Big Show

    Aug 15, 2024

    There were 16 contestants in the Horseshoes Singles tournament and eight teams in the Horseshoes Doubles division for the Sweetwater County Fair on August 3.... Full story

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