Articles by Pat Blair

Allen Thompson, Sheridan County sheriff and this year’s Sheridan College Distinguished Alumni, has dedicated his life to serving his country and his community with professionalism and excellence. That’s according to Dr. Walt Tribley, president of

The COVID pandemic gave Sheridan College’s dental hygiene department a run for its money, according to Sara Beres, dental hygiene director. That, she added, was literal. Other hardships faced by the graduating dental hygiene class

Over 20 associate degree nursing students were pinned by members of their family or friends in ceremonies Saturday morning at Sheridan College. The pinning ceremony is a special recognition of the student’s hard work and

Now here’s Sheridan Media’s look back in time, to 100 years ago, by reporter Pat Blair as published in the Sheridan Enterprise newspaper on April 30, 1921. B. W. Sheeley, a Parkman rancher, is visiting

The Sheridan Economic and Educational Development Authority is accepting applications for a vacant member-at-large seat on the organization’s five-member joint powers board. Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. May 14. The purpose of SEEDA

Last year, Carla Trier said, the Sheridan Foster Parent Exchange provided over 1,500 services. Trier is the founder and executive director of the Exchange, and on Friday, she will be recognized as the 2021 Champion

Sheridan County high school graduates can celebrate the big event with a “Night in Vegas” next month at the Early Building on the Sheridan Junior High School campus. The event is Project Graduation, and Sheridan’s

After having been canceled last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, graduation ceremonies will be in-person at both the Gillette and Sheridan College campuses this year – and excitement is high. Wendy Smith, who’s an

Renters in Sheridan County may be eligible for help with rent, internet and/or utility payments due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Online application starts Thursday for assistance through Wyoming’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program. The program pays

The Food Bank of Wyoming is sending a pop-up mobile pantry to Sheridan next week. Karen Walters, who’s the food bank’s food security ambassador, said food from the pantry is distributed free, and there are

Lessons to help youth ages 14 to 16 build and maintain healthy relationships are among a virtual curriculum launched this week through the University of Wyoming Wallop Civic Engagement Program. Jean Garrison, co-director of the

Sheridan College art students will host their annual student art sale starting Wednesday in the Whitney Academic Center Atrium. The event will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Wednesday and Thursday. The event is open

The Sheridan Economic and Educational Development Authority board – SEEDA for short – has approved two change orders in work being done on the new Kennon manufacturing facility, providing the cost of the work doesn’t