ROSWITA M. MEYER
Sept. 21, 1946–Feb. 10, 2018 Roswita Margot Meyer, 71, of Newcastle, Wyo., passed away Feb. 10, 2018, after her battle with cancer, at her home that she shared with her husband. A beloved wife, mother,...
View ArticleSUSAN ORLENE SHELL
April 4, 1947–Feb. 7, 2018 Susan Orlene Shell of Upton, Wyo., passed away Feb. 7, 2018, at the age of 70. She was born April 4, 1947, to Orren and Mary (Rankin) Clyde and was raised in Osage, Wyo., as...
View ArticleA great resource
The Budget Session of the 64th Wyoming Legislature began on Monday, and by the time this newspaper was sent to the printing press on Tuesday night, a total of 294 pieces of legislation had already been...
View ArticleGreater effort needed to find homes for dogs
Dear Editor, I tried contacting the Humane Society a couple of days ago. I got an answering machine, and still nobody has responded to my message. This is not the first time this has happened, and I...
View ArticleWe have forgotten why we fought for independence
Dear Editor, It was satisfying, even enjoyable, trying to figure these political things out. Vote one way, and our wages stagnate. Vote the other way, and our jobs disappear overseas (with a giant...
View ArticleDogie men lose in double OT
For the second week in a row the Dogies faced adversity on the road, this time as they traveled to Douglas to take on the Bearcats. Early foul trouble and an opponent who shot the lights out resulted...
View ArticleLadies cut deep by the Bearcats
No one had any illusions of how the Lady Dogies’ contest against the undefeated, number one ranked Lady Bearcats would turn out last Saturday in Douglas. While the squad entered into the game with...
View ArticleDELVEN DUANE BROWN
1943–2018 Delven Duane Brown passed away at home on Feb. 7, 2018. He was born in Dunn County, Wis. Delvin moved to Wyoming in 1979, and worked as a logger until retirement. He is preceded in death by...
View ArticleMADALYN JOYCE COCHRAN
Ella and Lane are pleased to announce the arrival of their new sister, Madalyn Joyce. Madalyn is the daughter of Travis and Shawna Cochran of Newcastle. She was born on Feb. 3, 2018, at 12:30 p.m. at...
View ArticleTantalizing tidbits
As much as we enjoy writing and printing the downtown stories presented to us by local historian Leonard Cash, we are even happier when one of our readers responds and adds a little bit of their own...
View ArticleStories bring back memories of my younger days
Dear Editor, Hi Leonard, I was just looking at the picture accompanying the story, “Moving Up Main Street” on page six of last week’s paper. There have been many occupants in the Michaels Building, but...
View ArticleEaster tidings for Meathead and the editor of NLJ
Dear Editor, Readers are disappointed, insulted and angered you did not print my ‘Control Syndrome’ letter submitted February 1, 2018. It briefly pointed out our nation’s problem and spiritual...
View ArticleThis is a really good time to come together and pray
Dear Editor, World Day of Prayer is a world wide observance promoted locally by Christian women in our area. This event is organized by women, but all men, women and children from all participating...
View ArticleDEADLINE APPROACHING FOR SECRETARY OF STATE APPLICATIONS
(February 21, 2018, Cheyenne) The deadline is approaching for people interested in being considered to fill the vacant Secretary of State position. Wyoming Republican Party Chairman W. Frank Eathorne...
View ArticleFive Pokes in NCAA Coaches’ Panel Rankings, Six in RPI
Indianapolis (Feb. 22, 2018) – The NCAA released the latest Coaches’ Panel Rankings and rating percentage index (RPI) for the 2017-18 season on Thursday. Furthermore, the NCAA has announced the...
View ArticleEIGHT VIE FOR SECRETARY OF STATE APPOINTMENT
(February 22, 2018, Cheyenne) Eight people have submitted applications to fill Wyoming’s vacant Secretary of State position. Wyoming Republican Party Chairman W. Frank Eathorne said, “In accordance...
View ArticleLIVESTOCK PRODUCERS MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR ASSISTANCE
The Weston County FSA Office wishes to notify livestock producers that due to the recent severe weather conditions, producers may be eligible to receive assistance for purchasing hay or other feed...
View ArticleThree finalists sent to the governor
MEAD WILL CHOOSE SECRETARY OF STATE REPLACEMENT (February 24, 2018, Cheyenne) The Wyoming Republican Party State Central Committee has nominated three people to fill the vacant Secretary of State...
View ArticleCowboys Tame Red Hot Bulldogs on the Road, 78-68
Pokes Halt Fresno State’s Five Game Winning Streak FRESNO, Calif. (Feb. 24, 2018) – The Cowboys used a 22-7 run to close the first half to propel themselves to a 78-68 win over Fresno State on...
View ArticlePUBLIC INPUT SOUGHT ON PROPOSED MATH, SCIENCE EXTENDED, AND SOCIAL STUDIES...
CHEYENNE – The Wyoming State Board of Education (SBE) has requested public input on the proposed 2018 Wyoming Math Standards, Science Extended Standards, and additions to the 2014 Social Studies...
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