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The 34th annual Harley Davidson Toy Run is set to kick off this weekend. However, the origins of the Toy Run tradition date back even earlier than the first official ride. In the fall of 1988, a local group of motorcycle enthusiasts included Green River citizens Shelly and Dave Nihart, Lawrence Ortega, and Burl Coleman, who were known for being a little too loud and a little too fast. This group was looking for a way to show the community their authentic selves. According to Burl Coleman, who...
The Green River High School Speech and Debate team started their season on a high note last weekend when they secured a win at the Rock Springs Speech and Debate Tournament. The tournament took place November 1-2 and included 12 teams from all over the state, with 352 entries in the different categories. Green River finished the tournament by taking first place in the 3A Sweepstakes category, and had several top finishes for individual students in multiple events. "We are incredibly proud of...
Green River High School's Drama Department is thrilled to announce its upcoming production of "Let the Right One In," adapted by Jack Thorne from the Swedish novel and film by John Ajvide Lindqvist. Directed by Bradlee Skinner, this haunting tale of friendship, love, and survival will captivate audiences with its dark atmosphere and powerful performances. The story follows the lonely Oskar, played by Davin Welch, as he forms an unlikely friendship with Eli, portrayed by Ray Meyers, a mysterious...
GHSC will host a special Thanksgiving Lunch on Thursday, November 21, with two time slots for lunch, serving at both 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. The menu will include roasted turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing and cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie and whipped cream. There will be chances to win a pie as well. Those who wish to attend must RSVP to (307) 872 - 3223. GHSC will be closed Nov. 28 and 29 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Special Events: Nurse: Nov. 7 and 21, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Hand...
The Women's Club of Sweetwater County has been busy finding ways to give back to the community. Last Thursday, members of the Women's Club stopped by the Green River Police Department to give the officers a donation of comfort bags. The Women's Club has made regular donations of comfort bags to the GRPD over the last few years, and has continued to make sure the officers have enough bags to use as they work with children. "We do forensic interviews here on kids, and the idea behind it is that...
Ghosts and ghouls came out to celebrate Halloween at the Downtown Trunk or Treat event hosted by the Green River City Council last Saturday....
Haggit Barbell hosted a spooky and sporty fundraising event this past Saturday to help offset the cost of school lunches for families in Sweetwater County School District No. 2. Five hundred people attended the "Trick or Treat Streak" 5K and "Night of the Living Deadlift" competition and trunk or treat, with over 25 competitors between all the events. Chris Haggit, who owns Haggit Barbell, spoke about how this event originated. "I had wanted to donate to the school lunch program for several...
Ghost stories from the Sweetwater County Library in Green River have been shared, and officially documented, for decades. In addition to the everyday haunted happenings that people report, around Halloween the public is specifically invited to go to the library and reach out to the spirits. The Ghost Walk Crew and the Sweetwater County Library Foundation host ghost walks at the library each year. These walks provide an opportunity for those who are curious about ghost hunting, or about the...
Come one, come all, to the "CarnEvil." The Green River High School Student Council has put together another haunted house for the public to enjoy, along with the help of Green River FFA and the GRHS band. This year's haunted house features a "haunted carnival" theme, with carnival games, mirrors, balloons, a fun house, and scary surprises around each twist and turn. This is the fifth year in a row that the GRHS Student Council has put together a haunted house under the leadership of Student...
Let's do the time warp again - but make it neon green. "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" is returning to Sweetwater County this weekend, but may look a little different this time around. This performance will be the third time the musical has been produced locally in the last three years, with The Starling Company Founder Kenny Starling having directed and starred in it each time. This year, Starling wanted to bring the popular musical back, but with a few changes. "We're taking a totally fresh...
Annie Adkins performs a traditional dance in a colorful dress during the Dia de los Muertos event last Saturday. The event is hosted by the Sweetwater County Historical Museum and Bridges for Community and Unity, and features special dance performances and interactive activities to recognize El Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead, a Hispanic holiday for honoring lost loved ones....
The people of Green River, and Sweetwater County as a whole, regularly come together and show their willingness to go the extra mile to help people – or, sometimes, to go the extra 1,800 miles. That's what Tracy Bernard and Mary Ward-Bernard did when they decided to take donations to hurricane victims in North Carolina. And they're not the only ones who have recently been encouraging the community to rally together to help people in need, both across the country and close to home. Helping h...
Haleigh Buckendorf of Boulder welcomed her daughter Emeri Lynn on August 8. Isaiah and Grace Munoz of Green River welcomed their daughter Laynie Fern Munoz on August 19. Vanessa Oliva and Deacon Murphy of Rock Springs welcomed their son Jack Nathaniel Murphy Oliva on September 5. Makayla Rutherford and Sergio Jr Saenz of Pinedale welcomed their son Grayson Michael Saenz on September 16. Kole and Nicole Case of Green River welcomed their daughter Maylee Case on September 19. Ryleigh-Ann Cole of...
If you walk into the science classroom at Expedition Academy, you might see students doing worksheets while lizards climb on their arms, or Instructor Daniel Parson teaching with a colorful chameleon resting on his shoulder. These animals are part of what Parson refers to as his "classroom critters," which can be found in tanks and aquariums and terrariums all around his teaching area. The animals are not just pets, but are an important part of the class's curriculum, and a powerful tool for...
Was it Colonel Mustard, in the drawing room, with the candlestick? Audience members will have a chance to find out as all the classic suspects, locations, and murder weapons come to life in the Actors' Mission's production of "Clue," opening this weekend. The play is based on the screenplay for the 1980s film, which is in turn inspired by the classic board game. The film has become a cult classic, and is also a favorite of Actors' Mission Director Roy O. Hansen and Assistant Director Heather Pri...
Those who are enjoying a walk along the Greenbelt now have the opportunity to also enjoy a book at the same time. The Sweetwater County Library System recently partnered with the Sweetwater County Library Foundation, the City of Green River, and the Green River Greenbelt Task Force to open a permanent StoryWalk in Green River. A ribbon cutting event for the grand opening of the StoryWalk was hosted on Tuesday. A StoryWalk is a year-round display that allows readers to go through a book page-by-p...
When people step into the gym at Western Wyoming Community College this weekend, they'll also be stepping back in time to the 1950s and 60s, and stepping into a world full of music, drama, and fun. An immersive production The Western Theater Program's first production of the semester is "The Marvelous Wonderettes," and it is being performed not in the theater but in Rushmore Gymnasium, bringing the audience into the world of the show. The musical tells the story of four girls performing at...
Sweetwater County School District No. 2 employees, board members, and family and friends gathered at Lincoln Middle School last Wednesday to celebrate the ribbon cutting for the new kitchen remodel. Pictured from left are Ryan Reyes, Amy Reyes, Brooke Birmingham and Ashlee Swett....
The spirit of generosity has been strong in Sweetwater County recently, with several organizations working together to give and receive donations to support important causes. Boys and Girls Club "The Boys and Girls Club of Sweetwater County was gifted with an awesome donation for members and families to enjoy," the club recently announced in a press release. "Dawson Bernard chose to donate this year's 4-H pig to the club as part of the Fair to Fork program." Dawson Bernard is a freshman at...
The YWCA of Sweetwater County is set to host a new fundraising event, the First Annual Heroes and Heels, this Saturday, September 28 at the Bunning Hall Freight Station in Rock Springs. According to Program Director Gina DeBoer, this event was created to help bring recognition to Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which starts October 1. "We created Heroes and Heels so that local heroes and community leaders could take a stand against domestic violence while raising funds to support victims in o...
Western awarded $1.9M to launch Nuclear Technology Program Western Wyoming Community College (Western) is excited to announce the award of $1.9 million from Governor Mark Gordon’s Wyoming Innovation Partnership (WIP) to establish a groundbreaking Nuclear Technology Program. As Wyoming—long known as the “Energy State”—embraces the rapidly expanding nuclear energy sector, Western’s program will be the first of its kind in Wyoming, offering both a certificate and an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Nuclear Technology. Wyoming has...
Jamie Walgren, center, talks with members of the Green River Fire Department at last week's annual Never Forget walk in honor of the anniversary of September 11, 2001. Walgren served as a firefighter in Green River for many years along with her late husband, Cliff Walgren....
The red Trona Bridge at Expedition Island has become an iconic symbol of Green River over the last three decades. Last week, community leaders and residents gathered at the island to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the bridge. The event was hosted by the Green River Greenbelt Task Force, which Chairman John Freeman explained has been around since 1990. "Today we're celebrating the first main project we had, and that's the Trona Bridge," Freeman said. Freeman spoke at the event to thank...
Diaper Need Awareness Week is September 23 - 29, and United Way of Southwest Wyoming is launching its Diaper Need Awareness Drive starting Monday, September 23. "This important initiative runs through September 28th and aims to support the tiniest members of our community-our babies," United Way explained in a press release. "Our goal is to collect 5,000 diapers to bridge the gap in diaper needs and ensure every child gets the best start in life." Diapers of any size and baby wipes can be...
On Wednesday, September 11, members and friends of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints joined with the Green River Parks and Recreation Department and the Green River Greenbelt Task Force to complete four projects at Scott's Bottom Nature Area. "There were about 50 people of all ages weeding, raking, carrying branches, painting and enjoying root beer," Patsy Sorensen said. "And it was all accomplished in less than two hours." New paint was put on the gazebo and the horseshoe pits...
