UEDB efforts have provided funds for many entities
Dear Editor, In the interest of providing information to the Upton Community on the efforts of the UEDB over the last few years and moving forward, we provide the following: The UEDB board is a...
View ArticleLook for the miracle and understand the message
Dear Editor, On May 13, the world will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the miraculous events that occurred at Fatima, Portugal in 1917. In April, 1917, the United States had entered World War I. On...
View ArticleIn a good place
We really enjoy making newspapers like this one. It feels pretty good to announce on the front page that it continues to be less expensive to live in Weston County than it is almost anywhere else in...
View ArticleBHSU students earn degrees
Black Hills State University candidates for graduation were awarded master, bachelor and associate degrees during the University’s 173rd commencement ceremony this month. Nearly 430 students received...
View ArticleMayor focused on economic growth
Mayor Deb Piana promised to improve communication with constituents when she ran for the office last fall, and she followed through on that commitment when she presented the first annual “State of the...
View ArticleGraduation will celebrate strength and unity
The Newcastle High School Class of 2017 will mark the end of their high school careers at graduation on Sunday the same way their counterparts throughout Wyoming will— by celebrating their friendships...
View ArticleEpic records
Hospital plans to use Regional Health EMR system Officials at Weston County Health Services have never been completely satisfied with the Cerner electronic medical records system the hospital has been...
View ArticleCounty Fair goes digital
While the Weston County Fair will be centered on the theme, “A timeless tradition,” when it takes place later this summer, contestants won’t be able to register for their events in the traditional...
View ArticleCity plans to give employee raises
Although concerns over a stumbling economy and decreased government revenues weighed heavily on their discussions, the Newcastle City Council this week gave a clear indication that they are committed...
View ArticleThis planet is all we’ve got and only we can save it
Dear Editor, We are racing down the path towards a calamity of Biblical dimensions and the end is in sight. Despite having the “Seven Seas” on earth, huge populations are dying from a lack of potable...
View ArticleMedia prevents us from focusing on the real enemy
Dear Editor, Hey Jerry, It’s hard to back out of the political arena isn’t it? (Re: “Silence won’t produce any kind of positive result, April 13, 2017, page 2.) The richie rich boys weren’t the only...
View ArticleCommunity makes it possible for S&R to exist
Dear Editor, Many of you have heard the saying, “It takes a community to raise a child.” It also takes a community to strengthen and enrich towns, and our county has many people who have been raised...
View ArticleBuild your own wall
It comes as no surprise that Mayor Deb Piana is committed to economic development and downtown revitalization, as she spoke to those themes often throughout her campaign. It also comes as no surprise...
View ArticleLet your big dog eat
Country Club offers affordable recreation Don’t let winter’s refusal to completely release the community from its icy grip fool you. Temperatures may dip towards freezing in the evening a couple of...
View ArticleNMS teacher one of state’s top ten
Every year Arch Coal recognizes 10 outstanding teachers throughout the state of Wyoming, and this year Newcastle Middle School English teacher Jessica Troftgruben was one of those teachers. The Arch...
View ArticleTis The Season
During an annual tornado siren test held on April 12, it was discovered that one of the five sirens in the Newcastle area had been extensively damaged by lightning, and the county’s new Homeland...
View ArticleLike father, like son
For the last few years, students at Newcastle High School have taken advantage of the unique opportunity to not only graduate at the end of their senior year with a high school diploma, but also walk...
View ArticleNo thru traffic
City will close portion of Upper Cambria The hill is beginning to slide, and along with it comes the gutter and the curb. The retaining wall is starting to fall, and the potential for serious injuries...
View ArticleLooking for a man with a plan
Quorums prove elusive for city and county zoning boards With summer quickly approaching and construction season coming into full swing, the Newcastle Planning and Zoning Board has struggled to pull...
View ArticleCity of Newcastle owes baseball better support
Dear Editor, Baseball is not important? That is what the city thinks, but to the community of Newcastle, baseball is an essential sport. The city should fund Newcastle baseball more. The Newcastle Babe...
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