March 2020 – Sheridan Media

Local Entities Take Part in Cap Tax Discussion Meeting

March 31, 2020 Ron Richter

The Sheridan County One Percent Specific Purpose Capital Facilities Tax, or Cap Tax as it is better known, was last renewed by voters in Sheridan County in November of 2013. Revenue from the cap tax is used exclusively to fund capital projects throughout Sheridan County. Renewal of the tax will…

State Health Officer on Community Spread

March 31, 2020 Ron Richter

The term “community spread” was a topic of discussion at Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon’s COVID-19 news conference this week. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Community Spread Wyoming State Health Officer Dr. Alexia Harrist said that there are a number of COVID-19 cases in the state where the patient’s…

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Blackhawk Fisher

March 31, 2020 James Timberlake

Mochdaveyano “Blackhawk” Fisher, 25, of Sheridan, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020, in Big Horn. Online condolences may be written at www.kanefuneral.com. Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with local arrangements.…

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Angelina Beartusk

March 31, 2020 James Timberlake

Angelina Beartusk, 51, of Big Horn, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at her residence. Burial will be held in Oregon. Online condolences may be written at www.kanefuneral.com. Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with local arrangements.…

More Details on Triple Homicide Released

March 31, 2020 News Release

While we understand that the Sheridan community wants answers for what is the only triple homicide any of our law enforcement professionals can remember, please understand that we have a lot of work to do in this very active investigation. The Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office is receiving support from various…

SMH Implements Telehealth Services

March 31, 2020 Pat Blair

Starting Thursday, telehealth services will be available for all Sheridan Memorial Hospital internal medicine patients. That service will be available in addition to telephone consultations, according to Tim Grollmes, practice administrator, who said for the safety of patients, physicians and staff, all scheduled visits will be switched to either a…

Barrasso Talks CARES Act

March 31, 2020 Webmaster

Last week, the U.S. House, Senate, and President approved legislation known as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. U.S. Senator for Wyoming John Barrasso said that the CARES Act is a rescue operation for the American people. Sen. Barrasso The state was not the only beneficiary of the…

Blood Drive Set for Next Week

March 31, 2020 Pat Blair

A blood drive is set for next week at the Best Western Sheridan Center. Cecile Pattison, in community relations at Sheridan Memorial Hospital, said the drive will be Monday and Tuesday and will be by appointment only. Pattison said healthy people are encouraged to schedule a time to donate blood.…

JCHC Sees Increase in Personal Protective Equipment

March 31, 2020 Aaron Palmer

During the Johnson County Healthcare Center media briefing Monday, CEO Sean McCallister reported that although their inventory of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) has improved in the last week, they are still trying to conserve those resources until more can be obtained. The healthcare center has teamed with Sheridan Memorial Hopital…

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Latest Information From Johnson County EOC

March 31, 2020 Aaron Palmer

The Johnson County Emergency Operations Center sent out a release late Monday, updating the community on COVID-19 preparations and asking for help from those able to do so. The EOC is overseeing the ordering and reception of a number of vital medical supplies from a variety of sources including the…

Questions Answered on Coronavirus Stimulus Funds

March 31, 2020 Aaron Palmer

The Federal government recently approved a $2 trillion economic stimulus package in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, in an effort to keep the US economy from slipping into recession. Now that the stimulus has been passed and signed by President Trump, questions concerning who will get the stimulus, and how…

Governor Signs Executive Order Allowing Alcohol Sales With Pick-Up Food Orders

March 31, 2020 Ron Richter

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has signed an Executive Order permitting restaurants and bars and grills with a Wyoming liquor license to sell malt beverages and wine with take-out and curbside food orders. Governor Gordon says that the expanded privileges, effective immediately, will help businesses supplement sales during the COVID-19 pandemic.…

Needs of Sheridan organizations during COVID-19

March 31, 2020 News Release

CVC worked with Sheridan non-profits to update an online clearing-house that identifies how community members can help those organizations during the COVID-19 virus pandemic. CVC got the organizations’ needs-lists and provided them to ServeWyoming’s online clearing house. ServeWyoming is a non-profit that promotes volunteerism in Wyoming. Go to www.servewyoming.org and…

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March 31, 2020 James Timberlake

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Robbin Blakeley

March 31, 2020 James Timberlake

Robbin R. Blakeley, 66, of Sheridan, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020, at his residence. Services are pending at this time. Online condolences may be written at www.kanefuneral.com. Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with local arrangements.…