June 2020 Archives

Spanish Influenza, Dec. 14, 1918

June 30, 2020 Pat Blair

Sheridan Media reporter Pat Blair looks back in time, over 100 years ago, to the impact of Spanish influenza as reported in the pages of the Sheridan Enterprise in 1918. County Health Officer Dr. Hurd

Superintendent Balow to Join Governor Gordon Wednesday to Discuss Smart Start School Reopenings

June 29, 2020 Ron Richter

Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow will join Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon this Wednesday for a live news conference at 2:30 pm to provide an update on the Smart Start Working Group. According to

Governor Gordon Allocates Additional CARES Act Funding to Help Small Businesses

June 29, 2020 Ron Richter

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has allocated $50 million in additional funding from the federal CARES Act to the Business Interruption Stipend Program to ensure the program keeps pace with demand from small businesses throughout the

Dog and Cat shelter adapts rabies clinic process

June 29, 2020 Floyd Whiting

Rabies is a fatal but preventable viral disease. The virus can spread to people and pets if they are bitten or scratched by a rabies infected animal. In Wyoming, rabies is mostly found in wild

JCHC Creates New Position

June 29, 2020 Aaron Palmer

The Board of Trustees for the Johnson County Healthcare Center discussed the creation of a new position of finance director for the facility during their recent monthly meeting. CEO Sean McCallister explained why he felt

Buffalo Habitat Garage Sale This Weekend

June 29, 2020 Aaron Palmer

The annual garage sale to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Johnson County is scheduled for later this week at the fairgrounds in Buffalo. “Buy so we can build,” is their motto. The sale is the

Fair Board: Johnson County Fair & Rodeo a ‘Go’

June 29, 2020 Aaron Palmer

The Johnson County Fair Board recently announced that the annual fair and rodeo will go on as usual this year. The fair and rodeo will run from Friday, July 24th through Sunday, August 2nd at

District 2 Plans for schools to be open for fall semester

June 29, 2020 Pat Blair

Sheridan County School District 2 is hopeful that when classes resume in the fall, students will be able to return to their regular classrooms in the school buildings. But the district has, in fact, prepared

Governor Gordon Extends Current Public Health Orders Through July 15

June 29, 2020 Ron Richter

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon announced Monday that the current public health orders have been extended through July 15. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. The public health orders that were set to expire this

Johnson County 4-H welcomes new educator

June 29, 2020 Floyd Whiting

A 4-H youth development educator has joined the Johnson County Extension Office. According to a Johnson County Extension Office press release, Bryce McKenzie began Monday, June 29, in Buffalo, with hopes to maintain and build

State Forestry – remain vigilant with recreational fire use this year

June 29, 2020 Floyd Whiting

While the projections for Wyoming’s fire season point to a normal season, the Wyoming State Forestry Division expects a multitude of fires that will threaten lives and property this season. That’s according to a press

Tips offered for safe 4th in Bighorn National Forest

June 29, 2020 Pat Blair

Officials with the Bighorn National Forest have issued safety reminders and general information for those whose plans for the Fourth of July holiday include a visit to the Forest. People can celebrate Independence Day by

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June 29, 2020 James Timberlake

Museum at the Bighorns / Sheridan Dog & Cat Shelter

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June 29, 2020 James Timberlake

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Terry Sommers

June 29, 2020 James Timberlake

Terry Sommers, 73, of Sheridan, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at the Sheridan VA Medical Center. Online condolences may be written at www.kanefuneral.com. Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with local arrangements.