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When it comes to Christmas, the spirit of generosity extends throughout the community, but a few organizations put in extra effort to make sure one group isn't forgotten - Green River's senior citizens. To make sure seniors can experience the joy of Christmas, Mission at Castle Rock Rehabilitation Center and the Villa and Golden Hour Senior Center both host giving tree programs each year. The Mission at Castle Rock giving tree program is known as the "Angel Tree," named after the angel-shaped pa...
The Sweetwater County Pony Express rides again every year during the holiday season to deliver Christmas cards. This year, which is the 20th year the event has been held, the Christmas card ride will take place Saturday, Dec. 11. Cards will be stamped with a special Pony Express stamp and placed into a mochila — a special bag used by Pony Express riders, named for the Spanish word meaning “bag,” which is typically made of leather and designed to fit over a saddle. The cards will then be carried on horseback from the Green River Post Offic...
Green River Police Department reports for Nov. 22 At 7:11 p.m., officers responded to a report of a stolen vehicle at Soul Studio. Officers met with an individual who reported their vehicle missing. The vehicle was later located and returned. It was reported an individual mistakenly took the wrong vehicle home. Officers completed a report of the incident. Nov. 23 At 8:58 a.m., officers responded to a report of a two vehicle collision on East Flaming Gorge Way. It was reported that one vehicle was backing out of a parking spot facing west when...
After an unusual and difficult year, the Green River High School speech and debate team is getting back to debating. “COVID hit us hard,” Coach Dan Parson said. Without being able to travel for tournaments or have debates in person last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the program struggled to maintain a normal year. According to Parson, many students who would have been involved with speech and debate lost interest and took part in other activities, such as theater, band, and FFA. “So we we...
It’s a question that frequently pops up whenever there’s unflattering coverage of a governmental entity or group — often posed by those at the center of that coverage: “Why don’t you focus on anything positive?” It’s a question with loaded meaning, as “positive” generally means something along the lines of “issues that don’t make us uncomfortable.” Regardless of the issue, from recent coverage of campaign signs for a special tax election to coverage years ago of a Sweetwater County sheriff who paid his son and daughter-in-law for ser...
William Redmond Thompson, 16, passed away November 21, 2021 in Rock Springs, Wyoming. William was born May 11, 2005 the eldest son of Jeremy and Stacy Thompson in Millcreek, Utah. William was a Junior at Rock Springs High School and worked at McDonald's. William loved military history, cars, animals, and most of all, his siblings and family. William was always the first to offer help to anyone in need no matter the reason. He was into JDM cars for which he always had big dreams of owning one....
Our loving mother, daughter, sister, niece, cousin and friend Charla Gene Fryburger Gutierrez, passed away in the early morning hours on October 27th, 2021, at the age of 57. She was taken from us way too soon after an extremely short, aggressive battle with cancer. She was surrounded with the love of her family, children and close friends. Charla was born on Sept. 4, 1964, the daughter of Charles and Vella Mae Fryburger in Rock Springs, Wyoming. She is survived by her adoring children, Ryker,...
Leslie Ann Wilson, 65, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at her home in Green River, Wyoming surrounded by family and friends. She was born on January 15, 1956 in Lander, Wyoming, the daughter of Vern and Dollie Miller. Leslie married William (Lynn) Wilson in Jackson Hole, Wyoming on June 26, 1978. She was an artist whose work was in shows around the entire state. She taught classes for art as well as being a member of the artist guild in Lander. Survivors include her husband Lynn...
The Green River High School Theater Department will bring some extra Christmas cheer to the community this week to help support local students attending the Wyoming State Thespian Festival next week. The theater department will present “A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play” for a special one-night-only performance Friday night. The theater students attending the state festival will be helping with the show, but will play background characters, while the main roles will be performed by community...
Buyers continue to show their interest in purchasing parcels of land in the Red Desert, despite the area being devoid of utilities or means to access properties. Jim Zimmerman, the code enforcement specialist for Sweetwater County’s Land Use Department, said he continues to receive a steady stream of calls from people looking at land listings online, as well as people who purchased land. The calls have gotten so common that Zimmerman’s first question to callers is the same. “I ask, did you a...
Monday afternoon, a group of residents stood on Monroe Avenue outside the Sweetwater County School District No. 2 Central Office and protested a vaccination clinic hosted by the district. Melissa Moffat, one of the protesters, said the protest was against the vaccine clinic itself, which she claims is extending the pandemic more than helping end it, as well as the fact the district could receive $5.6 million in ESSR funding from the Biden Administration for COVID-19-related uses such as to help...
The Wolves' wrestling program is putting the work into having a successful season and head coach Josh Wisniewski is feeling good about the kids and the team's composition this season. "We have a great group this year," he said. Wisniewski is happy with the number of wrestlers coming out for the season, saying the group looks to have a great depth at some weight classes. He said some of the athletes had competed in middle school and with the Green River Grapplers program, but they also had a...
After a strong season last year, the Lady Wolves basketball team is ready to come back strong and keep improving. Last year the Green River High School girls basketball team finished in fourth place after being beat by Cheyenne East High School in the semifinals of the state championship. "We had a good year, we won a lot of games, we were very competitive throughout the entire season, and obviously we'd like to see us do better this year than last year," Coach Rick Carroll said. He believes...
As Green River High School boys dive into the pool and the start of the swim season, many are diving in for the first time. "I'd say we're looking at a good half of our team have never been on a high school swim team before," Coach Colleen Seiloff said. This year's swim team has 11 freshmen and several sophomores who are joining the team for the first time, according to Seiloff. As the new students step up, they will be taking the place of the seniors who graduated. "We lost some really great...
With non-conference tournament play set to start next week, head coach Laurie Ivie is already happy with what she's seeing from the Green River High School boys basketball team. After a week of tryouts, the Wolves' practices started this week. Ivie said the first few tournaments the team will play in December and early January will allow the Wolves to size up the competition they face this season, as well as give her coaching staff an opportunity to experiment with different players and...
Longtime Green River High School volleyball coach Rikki Shantz has decided to step down from her position. An announcement was issued Tuesday evening by Athletics Director Tony Beardsley. “It has been an honor to work with so many great student-athletes over the years,” Shantz said in a statement released by Beardsley. “Watching my volleyball girls chase their dreams and give their all has been the joy of my life. My heart and life are better because of the great people in this chapter of my life. My next chapter will be watching my daugh...
James Stewart Ryans Jr., 50, passed away in Riverview, Florida at his home following a sudden illness. He was a resident of Florida for the past thirteen years and former resident of Colorado. He was born on February 23, 1971 in Norwalk, Connecticut; the son of James Stewart Ryans and Sharon Annette Ryans. James attended schools in Green River, Wyoming and was a 1989 graduate of Green River High School. He married Victoria Martin in Green River, Wyoming in 2001. James worked in construction...
Tom Joe Brangham, 74, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 20, 2021 at his home in Green River, Wyoming surrounded by his family. He died following a lengthy illness. He was a longtime resident of Green River, Wyoming. He was born January 2, 1947 in Rock Springs, Wyoming; the son of Harold Leslie Brangham and Veda Fern Pierce. Mr. Brangham attended schools in Green River, Wyoming. He married Carroll December 6, 1965 in Parris, Idaho. Mr. Brangham worked for Questar for 25 years and retired...
Elsie Cole, 81, passed away Monday, November 22, 2021 at Missions at Castle Rock in Green River, Wyoming. She died following a lengthy illness. She was a resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming for the past 48 years and former resident of New Jersey. She was born on September 28, 1940 in Patterson, New Jersey; the daughter of Edward Wood and Rose Ann Van Houten. Mrs. Cole attended schools in New Jersey and was a 1958 graduate of East High School. She received her Nursing Degree from Patterson General...
