Learning to compete
The Newcastle Dogies and the Buffalo Bison spent some short, but quality, time together as they traded venues for meets last week. Buffalo hosted an invite which included Sheridan and Campbell County...
View ArticleSharon Jolley
Sharon Jolley June 9, 1952–Dec. 15, 2017 Sharon passed away Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, at 12:20 a.m. at Weston County Health Services due to complications of diabetes. As many knew in our local community,...
View ArticleJimmy R. McVay
Jimmy R. McVay Dec. 22, 1948–Dec. 11, 2017 Jimmy “Jim” McVay, 68, of Newcastle, passed away Monday, Dec. 11, at Rapid City Regional Hospital. Jim was born Dec. 22, 1948, in Newcastle, to Louise (Hicks)...
View ArticleRosetta Pridgeon
Rosetta Pridgeon April 20, 1937–Dec. 12, 2017 Rosetta Pridgeon died peacefully, surrounded by her family and the caring staff of Legacy Living and Rehabilitation Center, on Dec. 12, 2017, in Gillette....
View ArticleA second opinion
We were disappointed— but not surprised— that the Wyoming Attorney General chose not to intervene in a sexual assault case after the Weston County Commissioners asked him last month to investigate the...
View ArticlePolitics of the past are dooming our future
Dear Editor, What in the world is going on? As if we didn’t have enough problems right here at home, Trump is over in the east end of the Mediterranean poking that hornets nest! In the Far East his...
View ArticleToddling along
In this week’s segment of our series on local twins, we spoke to Zane and Stacy Marty, who were blessed 20 months ago with the arrival of twins Tyan & BlazeLee. What was your first reaction when...
View ArticleStart the year on the right foot
By Abby Gray For NLJ Most people, if not all, have a New Year’s resolution which somehow relates to getting fit or improving their health. If you are one of those not-so-rare individuals, you are in...
View ArticleGridders define Dogie pride
A season that began with a little uncertainty due to the roster being made up of mostly young and inexperienced players developed into one in which the Dogies rallied around a small contingent of...
View ArticleGrapplers making Dogie history
It’s been a pretty good year for a few Newcastle wrestlers. From great finishes at the Regional and State Tournaments last March to a good start to the 2017-2018 season, the tomes of Dogie history...
View ArticleRunners take their mark
The 2017 track season ended in inclement meteorological conditions, but a few Dogies were able to weather the storm and bring home some hardware. Senior Jacob Esposito spent last winter preparing for...
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Dalton Delivers for Wyoming in 82-69 win over San Diego State
Pokes hit 12 three pointers in contest LARAMIE, Wyo. (Dec. 27, 2017) – A career-high 36 points from senior forward Hayden Dalton, including 19 in the second half, helped Wyoming to an 82-69 win over...
View ArticleOur role
There have certainly been better years economically, both for Newcastle and the News Letter Journal, but as we looked back on 2017, we were proud of the things we did— as a business and newspaper— to...
View ArticleThose who want the truth have to seek it
Dear Editor, “There are two ways to be fooled, one is to believe what isn’t true, the other is to refuse to believe what is true.” —Soren Kierkegaard “It is easier to fool people than to convince them...
View ArticleFree education is meant to control us
Dear Editor, Who are the people known as the establishment deep state, shadow government and controllers of the seven levers of power— money, media, mind, markets, military, morals and medicine? They...
View ArticleReubem Lamar McInnis, Sr
Feb. 12, 1937-Dec. 19, 2017 Reuben Lamar McInnis, Sr. (Lamar) was born on February 12, 1937 in Shreveport, La. and passed away at his home in Shreveport, La. on December 19, 2017 at the age of 80....
View ArticleSweet resigns from city council
Kara Sweet, who has recently made several life changes, including switching careers. has resigned from her two-year term on the Newcastle City Council. Her resignation is effective Jan. 1. The council...
View ArticleNo decision yet on salvage bill
A bill with Black Hills Auto Salvage for a vehicle held as evidence in a fatal accident is still unpaid as Weston County works with the Wyoming Highway Patrol to decide who will cover the bill. On Dec....
View ArticleSchool district recognized for training commitment
By Jenna Piper For NLJ Representatives of Weston County School District #1 did the school district proud last November at the annual Wyoming School Boards Associations Conference, and brought home...
View ArticlePOY Candidate Justin Mills: Cream of the crop
Abby Gray For NLJ What comes to mind when you think of a rancher who officiates some high school basketball on the side? Probably not your run-of-the-mill, person of the year nominee. However, it is...
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