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The Trona Trail Historic Mine Byway is officially open for business after a short dedication ceremony took place May 30. The trail is the fourth mine byway designated in Wyoming and was created through a program initially started by the Wyoming Legislature in 2005. The city and trona are deeply connected. The world’s largest deposit of trona is located west of Green River and the first soda ash well was drilled within the city itself. “I think it’s very appropriate because we’re known as the...
Budding birders will have a chance to explore parts of the Killdeer Wetlands Saturday morning. Dave Mead, working jointly with the Sweetwater County Historical Museum and the Green Belt Task Force, said he plans to take a group from the Green River Visitors Center and carpool along the wetlands and river. However, he admits there is a possibility high flows from the river will prevent access to some portions of the wetlands. The tour starts at 7 a.m. and will conclude at noon. He recommends...
Residents will see slight increases in rates paid for water, sewer and trash collection once the city’s new budget is finalized June 16. According to City Administrator Reed Clevenger, the rates reflect increasing costs associated with managing the various services. However, during the next year, Clevenger said the city will have their rates professionally audited to ensure they’re not over or under charging residents for services. “We’re going to try to be more fair with those fees,” Clevenger said. The fees won’t take effect until the n...
The lyric's of Alice Cooper's song come to mind this time of year. "School's out for summer, school's out forever." For many, school is not out forever but they will surely make the most of their summertime fun. Schools in Green River had their last day of classes this past Friday. There was much excitement in the air, that last day of school, especially at the end of the day. A few minutes before three was the calm before the storm, at Green River High School. "They will be coming out real...
By STEPHANIE THOMPSON People Editor A man accused of trying to sexually assault a 12-year-old girl pleaded not guilty to four felony charges. Kasey D. Manley, 22, of Green River, recently appeared in the Third District Court of Judge Nena James at an arraignment to attempt to commit sexual abuse of a minor in the first degree, attempt to commit sexual assault in the first degree, sexual abuse of a minor in the second degree and sexual abuse of a minor in the third degree. If found guilty of all four felony charges, he could face a maximum...
The city will host its annual Spaceport Days event June 19 and 20 according to a grant application approved by the Green River City Council Tuesday. The event will be the third annual event to bring attention to the city’s airfield south of town. It earned its unique name as a result of a publicity stunt inviting displaced residents from Jupiter to Green River after the Shoemaker-Levy 9 comet collided with the planet in 1994. The spaceport has been the subject of renewed interest by both the city and a dedicated group of pilots interested in i...
Green River residents will no longer have a video store to go to when they want to rent movies. Danera and Scott Smith, Hometown Video owners, recently announced their intent to close the business. On Thursday, Danera was hosting a sale to try and sell as much merchandise as possible. Several customers, although sad, were taking advantage of the sale and stocking up on all the DVDs and Blu-ray discs they wanted. Many walked to the counter with their arms full; and patiently waited as employees...
Some city employees will have an opportunity to retire a little sooner than usual through an early retirement program approved by the Green River City Council last night. The program is targeted to specific employees who have a full time position at the city with 20 or more years of full time employment and are eligible for full-time retirement through the Wyoming Retirement System. The program gives the city an opportunity to reduce its workforce and evaluate positions to determine if specific jobs can be cut. The program also gives the city...
Students throughout Sweetwater County put on their caps and gowns and crossed the stage, receiving their high school diplomas or college degrees. For all of them, regardless of if it was high school or college graduation, the event marks the beginning of a new chapter in their lives. High school graduates in Green River expressed interest in going to college, joining the armed forces, or getting a job. "It's a happy time for them (the graduates)," GRHS Assistant Principal Dennis Freeman said....
The Killdeer Wetlands west of Green River was recently identified as an Important Bird Area by the National Audubon Society. The Killdeer Wetlands became the 44th Important Bird Area in Wyoming, of a total list of about 8,000 such locations worldwide. Originally known as Alkali Flats, the wetlands dried up after the Fontanelle Dam was built. In 2009, the city and its Greenbelt Task Force started diverting water into the area. The designation was awarded to the wetlands last year and is...
A flag originally flown during the Battle of Khe Sanh during the Vietnam War was flown one last time before being put on permanent display at the American Legion Tom Whitmore Post 28 in Green River. During a solemn ceremony Saturday morning, veterans gathered to show their respect for those who have died while serving their country. "We're all comrades in arms," Ted Barney, Green River city councilman and chaplain for Post 28, said. "We all took time out of our lives to serve our country." Tony...
The 2015-2016 agreement between Sweetwater County School District No. 2 and the Green River Education Association results in higher wages for teachers and other employees within the district. The agreement was approved by the school board last night and represents increases stemming from the Wyoming Legislature’s approval of an external cost adjustment for school district earlier this year. John Malone, one of the school board members, credited the GREA, as well as the Wyoming Education Association and other teacher-focused groups lobbying the...
Anyone looking at the Green River during the past week may have questioned if the river needs a new name. Dirt and sediment flowing from the Big Sandy River has caused the river to change color to a more muddy hue. The additional particulates have also affected how water treatment is conducted at the Joint Powers Water Board’s treatment facility. Bryan Seppie, director of engineering and planning for the water board, said the large spike in particulates in the water is a result of the recent spring storms occurring throughout the state. “I thi...
A new summer meal program will give kids free meals from Sweetwater County School District No. 2. Linda Martin, food service director for the district, said the district will provide free breakfasts and lunches to any child between ages two and 18 living within Sweetwater County, not just those within the district’s boundaries. The program is the result of collaboration between the district and local Housing and Urban Development-sponsored housing on Bridger Avenue. Martin said representatives from HUD wanted to initiate the program and c...
Green River Councilman Ted Barney suggested defunding a $24,000 budget request from the Flaming Gorge Days Committee because of their alleged refusal to waive booth fees for the city’s Urban Renewal Agency. Prior to the official Council meeting, Council members discussed funding requests from community groups during a budget workshop. Barney made his suggestion, saying he wasn’t happy with the committee because of its decision. Saying he supports Flaming Gorge Days and realizes the importance the event has to Green River’s economy, however he b...
A Green River woman who is accused of collecting about $23,000 through alleged welfare fraud pleaded not guilty to a felony charge. Maria Magana appeared in the Third District Court of Judge Nena James at an arraignment to a felony charge of public welfare benefits fraud. If found guilty of this charge, Magana could face a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and maximum fine of $10,000. According to affidavit information, on May 17, 2012, the Department of Family Services Fraud and Recovery Unit received an anonymous letter which asked how M...
Residents and visitors alike may have an easier time navigating Green River if it receives a grant to help pay for the placement of directional signs throughout the city. Last night, the Green River City Council voted to apply for up to $25,000 from the Wyoming Business Council’s Business Ready Community Planning Grant. Signs and way finding in Green River isn’t a new issue. The problem with navigating to certain locations was identified in the city’s “Blue Canopy” study and action plan, as well as the city’s strategic plan originally...
The New Studio collection, which contains photos encompassing nearly a century of Sweetwater County’s history, has a new owner. The Sweetwater County Historical Museum completed the purchase last week, which contains photo equipment and more than 75,000 film negatives from the early 1900s to the mid 1990s. “I’m glad this is staying together as one collection and will be available to the residents of Sweetwater County,” Brie Blasi, interim director of the county’s museum, said. Blasi said many similar collections have been split up through s...
A Green River man who admitted to injuring his fiancee with a baby gate was placed on probation. Brian A. Setzer appeared in the Third District Court of Judge Richard Lavery at a change of plea and sentencing hearing to aggravated assault and battery. In exchange for Setzer guilty plea, the charge was reduced to a misdemeanor reckless endangering. He was given a one-year suspended jail sentence and placed on one-year unsupervised probation. He was ordered to pay $2,187.91 in restitution to the Wyoming Office of the Attorney General, Division...
As spring takes hold in Green River, mementos from the heavy winds and careless litterers can be seen throughout the city. Trash, often accumulating during the winter months, can be seen piled along fence lines and alleyways in Green River and in an attempt to combat the gradual accumulation of refuse, the city’s chamber of commerce will host its annual spring cleanup next month. According to Destinee Rael, the Green River Chamber of Commerce’s public relations and marketing specialist, the cle...
