Articles from the November 10, 2022 edition
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Republicans sweep General Election, 1 % Specific Purpose Tax passes
The unofficial results for Wyoming's General Election are in, showing a "red wave" sweeping Sweetwater County, with Republicans winning all but one partisan position. The only position a Democrat won... Full story
Mary Elenor (Fanok) Holbert
Mary Elenor (Fanok) Holbert, 97, died of natural causes early Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, at the Mission at Castle Rock Rehabilitation Center in Green River, Wyo. She lived in Rock Springs, Wyo., for 60... Full story
Carla Jane Sims
Carla Jane Sims, age 61, passed away peacefully at her home in Green River, WY on September 20, 2022 from kidney failure and congestive heart failure and to what could also be described as broken... Full story
Margaret Johnson
Margaret Johnson, aged 92, passed away at her home in Rock Springs on a Sunday afternoon, after an extended battle with congestive heart failure. She died peacefully in the presence of her immediate f... Full story
Linda Kay Croson Tosh Shively
Linda Kay Croson Tosh Shively, 79, passed away Monday October 31,2022 surrounded by her loving family at her home in Rock Springs, Wyoming. She was a resident of Rock Springs for the past 40 years... Full story
Shane Matthew Smart
Shane Matthew Smart, 44, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2022 at his home in Green River, Wyoming. He was a life-long resident of Green River. Shane died following a lengthy illness. He was born... Full story
Corinne Joanne Concepcion Flores (Powell)
Corinne Joanne Concepcion Flores (Powell), 59, passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, November 2, 2022 peacefully at the home she shared with her dear friend from lengthy health issues, as well... Full story
Teresa Lynn Hanson
Teresa Lynn Hanson, 60, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at her home in Green River, Wyoming. She was a resident of Green River for the past three years and former resident of Florida. Teresa... Full story
Jan (Toner) Torres
Jan (Toner) Torres, 74, passed away suddenly Thursday, November 3, 2022, at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mrs. Torres died following injuries she sustained from a... Full story
Delpha Deon Biesinger Lyon
Delpha Deon Biesinger Lyon, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, peacefully departed this life on November 6th while surrounded by her loving family. She looked forward to being... Full story
Our View: We all agree on the importance of voting
The votes have come in and the people have made their voice heard in the general election, thanks to the freedom we have in our country to participate in the process of choosing the people who will lead us. These days, politics seem to be more...
Green River Police Department reports for Oct. 30 - Nov. 4
Green River Police Department reports for Oct. 30 At 4:25 a.m., officers responded to a report of a disturbance on West Teton Boulevard. Officers met with an individual who reported a verbal altercation with another individual that had already left.... Full story
A weekend of theater
Sweetwater County residents have multiple opportunities to enjoy local theater in the coming days with three different plays hosting their performances between November 9 and 18. This weekend, Green...
Trona Valley wins "Paint the Town Pink" for second year
Trona Valley Federal Credit Union's Green River Branch was voted the Green River winner of the annual "Paint the Town Pink" competition hosted by Sweetwater Regional Cancer Center. The credit union... Full story
"Messiah" community choir returns, invites new members to join
After having to take a two-year break, the annual Handel’s “Messiah” Interfaith Community Choir is returning this year. “It’s such a beautiful, spiritual way to start the Christmas...
Swimmers take 2nd at 3A State Championship
Going into the championships last Thursday, Green River was predicted to be the winners of this year's meet through a poll on WyoPrep's website: Green River 34.17% and Lander 27.5%. Unfortunately the...
An endea(ring) journey: Locals find wedding ring in Hawaii, owners found in Switzerland
GILLETTE- Jonathan Monney was snorkeling in the clear waters of Hawaii, enjoying time spent with his new wife Diana. After a couple of minutes underwater, a current took him farther outside of the...
