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After only being able to compete virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic the last two seasons, the Green River High School speech and debate team has come back strong this year, competing in tournaments across the state and working hard to be one of the best 3A schools. "The season's been really fun," Mia Worrell, one of the team captains, said. "It's really good to be back in person finally." Abby Mattson, another team captain, said being back in person has been one of the team's biggest...
When you hear Michael DeLeon talk about his life, it's hard to imagine how he survived as long as he has. DeLeon came to Green River Thursday through Mrs. Wyoming American, Bree McMullan, a Green River resident who found out about his school discussions through a pageant competition in Las Vegas. With support of Sweetwater County School District No. 2 and Victoria's Voice, a foundation aimed at curbing youth addiction, DeLeon spoke to teens and parents throughout the day. For DeLeon, addiction...
A well-known fairy tale is coming to life in a new and fun way with Western Wyoming Community College's latest theatrical production, "Once Upon a Mattress." In this musical, the classic story of "The Princess and the Pea" by Hans Christian Anderson is retold in a story that's upbeat, sweet and silly. In putting on this light-hearted show, Director Eric de Lora decided to lean into the silliness. "We had a lot of fun with it," de Lora said. With jazzy tunes and clever lyrics, the music itself...
Sweetwater County residents have the chance to create a unique and practical work of art and show they care for the community by supporting the YWCA of Sweetwater County through Bowls of Caring painting parties. The YWCA is hosting multiple open painting parties over the next several weeks, including a party this Saturday, Feb. 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Golden Hour Senior Center. Anyone who wants to can stop in to paint a bowl — no preparation, training or materials needed. “We bring everyth...
When spring semester classes started at Western Wyoming Community College in January, a woman eager to become a registered nurse after being out of school for nearly 20 years joined the students attending classes in Rock Springs. Rock Springs resident Stephanie Abram said she has always been interested in health care and initially received her CNA prior to graduating from Rock Springs High School in 2002. That certification allowed her to move out of her parents' house a week after graduation, a...
When competing in the Mrs. America pageant in Las Vegas, Green River’s Mrs. Wyoming American Bree McMullen was inspired following a dinner with Michael DeLeon, who speaks to schools and students about drug prevention, which was presented through the Victoria’s Voice foundation. The foundation, founded by David and Jackie Siegel, was named after their daughter Victoria, who had died at age 18 of a drug overdose. The couple published Victoria’s diary to help give parents insight into how addic...
The Sweetwater County Library System received two Wyoming Humanities grants that will assist in operating the Community Fine Arts Center in Rock Springs and children’s programming at the Rock Springs Library on C Street. Wyoming Humanities awarded more than half a million in grants to organizations throughout Wyoming since fall 2021, with $408,940 awarded in the most recent award cycle. In Sweetwater County, the library system was the only recipient of Wyoming Humanities grants in the latest c...
A sleepy Southern town will find its home in Sweetwater County when the Actors’ Mission puts on their upcoming production of the play “Second Samuel.” In order to bring the story and characters to life, the Actors’ Mission is hosting auditions to cast the 11 roles featured in the play. “Second Samuel,” written by Pamela Parker, tells the story of a town in South Georgia in the 1940s which is turned upside down after Miss Gertrude dies and dark secrets in the town are revealed. “This show gives us an opportunity to cast a wide range of ages...
Ethan Munk and Madisen Marble of Green River are announcing the birth of their daughter Charleigh Jade Munk. Charleigh was born Feb. 1 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Marcus and Hannah Lyngar of Rock Springs are announcing the birth of their daughter Emma Grace Lyngar. Emma was born Feb. 2 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Devin and Olivia Coon of Green River are announcing the birth of their son Deegan James Coon. Deegan was born Feb. 3 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. John Parker and Isabel Jantz of Rock Springs...
The much-requested "Dancing with the Green River Stars" event will make its return to the Green River High School stage next week. Student dancers and "stars" representing different high school clubs and organizations will compete in the event to raise funds for activities their groups will be participating in over the summer, including conferences, workshops and trips. The winning dance partners will get an extra portion of money for their group. Organizations being represented include...
Although the Wolf Pack Dance Team was full of new members this year, they held their own at the State Spirit Competition last weekend. The Green River High School dance team competed in both the hip hop and jazz categories. The hip hop category was limited to 3A schools, and the Wolf Pack took fifth place out of seven schools. In the jazz category, 4A and 3A schools were combined, with 10 teams competing. Green River took fifth place again, but their finish was second place among the other 3A...
The new director of the Sweetwater County Library System is a familiar face who's already been doing the work of director for a while. Lindsey Travis has been with the library for eight years. She worked as the public relations specialist before becoming a library manager and then the assistant director. The library board appointed Travis to be the interim director after Jason Grubb's final day as director in November. The position of director was advertised regionally, and the board accepted...
When it comes to honoring and serving veterans in the community, the local Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) post and American Legion Tom Whitmore 28 continually find ways to rise to the occasion. One of the current ways these organizations are working to honor veterans is by raising funds to put a new columbarium for veterans in Riverview Cemetery. "On Memorial Day we put out 350 to 400 flags for all our veterans," VFW Commander Jim Shoemaker explained. While veterans are buried throughout the...
Although the COVID-19 pandemic isn't over yet, its early days are already becoming a matter of both history and art, as can be seen in the Actors' Mission's latest production, "And So We Come Forth." The play is two acts which are taken from a trilogy by Richard Nelson. The original trilogy was written in 2020 when most theaters were still shut down, so it was designed to be performed over Zoom and was originally presented on YouTube. Actors' Mission, always up for doing something new, will be...
The Green River High School Speech and Debate team has been arguing their way to winning, taking second place over the weekend at the "Speak of the Devil" Tournament in Evanston. "That was our best tournament of the season so far," head coach Dan Parson said. "I just am really proud of them." Nine schools competed in Evanston, with Green River competing in the "small schools" category with other 3A schools as well as 1A and 2A schools. Several competitors from GRHS also made it to the final...
You can't spend much time in Green River without seeing works of art. Some are easily recognizable, like the John Wesley Powell statue in front of the Sweetwater County Historical Museum. Others may be less familiar, like "The Rising" in Centennial Park. But while many residents pass by it on a regular basis, they may not be aware of just how much art is in the city. "Even the locals may be surprised at the number of pieces of art that are around the community," Steve Core, the city of Green...
A Green River couple welcomed the first newborn of 2022 early New Year's Day. Brooke Dimick and Skylar Marse welcomed their child Chad Michael Marse at 2:12 a.m., making Chad the first baby born at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County for the year. He measured 19.5 inches and weighed 8 pounds, 5.3 ounces. He is the family's third child, joining siblings Carter, 6, and Greyson, 3. The Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County Auxiliary welcomed the New Year Baby by donating a basket to the...
Debora Soulé, the director of the Community Fine Arts Center in Rock Springs, doesn’t like being the center of attention, but she does love bringing recognition to the importance of the arts and the strong arts community in Sweetwater County. So when it was announced she will be one of the recipients of the 2021 Governor’s Arts Awards, she just saw it as another opportunity to highlight the local arts. “I feel like what I do is my job, and I shy away from being in the limelight,” Soulé sa...
The Actors’ Mission has recently received donations from the Rocky Mountain Power Foundation and the Thomas and Mary Kourbelas Trust, which will support the organization’s plans to build a blackbox theater in downtown Rock Springs. As work on renovating the Actors’ Mission building and constructing the theatre continues, these funds are being used for a project that adds stronger beams to the flooring in order to provide the needed support for the seating and stage on the main floor. “Fundraising had to slow down and building materials have go...
Stefon and Taylor Carroll of Green River are announcing the birth of their son Zachary John Carroll. Zachary was born Dec. 11 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Damond Fornengo and Heather Swensen of Rock Springs are announcing the birth of their son Wylder Hayes Fornengo. Wylder was born Dec. 17 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Mollie Wohletz and Christopher Wohletz Jr. of Rock Springs are announcing the birth of their daughter Aria-Jo Diane Wohletz. Aria-Jo was born Dec. 22 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Baylee a...
This year, despite ongoing challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, budget cuts faced by organizations, and personal and professional changes in many lives, the people of Green River and Sweetwater County continued to give generously, grow personally and come together as a community. Giving back Many groups found opportunities to give back to others this year, showing the generosity that keeps a community going as people support one another. In the spring, Green River High School students...
Starting in the new year, cancer survivors in Sweetwater County will have a new resource — a Cancer Survivorship Support Group. “We currently in Sweetwater County do not have an active cancer support group,” Kelly Sugihara, a grant manager for Wyoming Cancer Research Services, explained. “My job is to increase cancer screening rights and help cancer survivors throughout my region.” Sugihara wanted to create a local support group, not only because it fit with her professional mission, but also...
