September 2020 – Sheridan Media

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September 30, 2020 Webmaster

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Lake DeSmet Board Denies Boat Ramp

September 30, 2020 Aaron Palmer

The Lake DeSmet Advisory Board, during their monthly meeting Wednesday, discussed and acted on an issue involving shoreline regulations and a “Grandfather Clause” within them. They voted to deny a newly constructed boat ramp encroaching on county lands at the lake. Cheryl Benner, with the Lake DeSmet Operating Board, explained…

Adult Care Facility Searching for Social Worker

September 30, 2020 Aaron Palmer

The Amie Holt Care Center will be losing their long-time social worker and are in the process of searching for her replacement. CEO Sean McCallister updated the Hospital Board of Trustees during their Wednesday evening meeting, saying Rhiannon Fowler has given her resignation for the position. A resident in the…

Buffalo Senior Center Re-Opening October 5th

September 30, 2020 Aaron Palmer

The Buffalo Senior Center has announced that they will be re-opening on Monday, October 5th, but with some guidelines and restrictions. Masks will be required while in the building, and the center has masks available for those that don’t have one. Those not wearing masks will be asked to leave.…

State Health Director Discusses Flu Season

September 30, 2020 Ron Richter

Fall officially marks the beginning of flu season, as health officials typically begin seeing an increase in cases of influenza in October. Wyoming State Health Officer Dr. Alexia Harrist said preventative measures for COVID-19 factored into the number of cases of influenza last season. Dr. Harrist Dr. Harrist said that…

Trial Date Set for Man Charged With Aggravated Assault and Battery

September 30, 2020 Ron Richter

A trial date has been set for a 57-year-old man charged with Aggravated Assault and Battery. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Whetstone Arraigned in District Court Douglas Whetstone entered a plea of not guilty and not guilty by reason of impairment or mental deficiency to the charge of…

Senator Barrasso: ‘Barrett is an Outstanding Nominee for the Supreme Court’

September 30, 2020 Ron Richter

U.S. Senator John Barrasso of Wyoming spoke on the Senate floor Wednesday about how Senate Republicans intend to hold fair and timely hearings on President Trump’s U.S. Supreme Court nominee, Amy Coney Barrett. Senator Barrasso Senator Barrasso said they have a job to do in the Senate, and that is…

COVID-19 Numbers as of 5 p.m. Sept. 30

September 30, 2020 Floyd Whiting

The Wyoming Department of Health reports the state has 5,046 confirmed cases of COVID-19, an increase of 98 in 24 hours and 50 deaths in the state resulting from COVID-19. Fremont County has the most cases of any county in the state with 658 confirmed cases and 14 deaths, according…

Tabletop exercise shows hospital strengths, weaknesses

September 30, 2020 Pat Blair

Sheridan Memorial Hospital conducted a tabletop COVID-19 exercise for staff on Sept. 17. Dr. John Addlesperger reported on the event at a meeting of the hospital board Wednesday night, saying the exercise resulted in a lot of “real discussion” of the hospital’s potential weaknesses as well as strengths. Dr. Addlesperger…

‘Listening sessions’ scheduled for Gillette College proposal

September 30, 2020 Pat Blair

Wyoming’s Community College Commission will meet in November to decide on a request by Gillette College to form its own, separate community college. But in the meantime, the state college commission has scheduled two “listening sessions” this month to gather public comments on the request – one on Oct. 10…

Hospital to hold cholesterol screening

September 30, 2020 Pat Blair

Sheridan Memorial Hospital will hold a free drive-up Cholesterol Screening next Tuesday from 9 to 11 a.m. The event is part of the hospital’s heart failure education program. Those who want to be screened are asked to drive up to the tent that will be on the north side of…

Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce celebrates National Manufacturing Day with virtual tours behind the curtain

September 30, 2020 Floyd Whiting

The Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Sheridan and Johnson County manufactures to showcase what the businesses have to offer customers and potential employees during National Manufacturing Day. National Manufacturing Day takes place on the first Friday in October. The Sheridan Chamber of Commerce’s Business Retention & Expansion…

CHIP Program changes go into effect

September 30, 2020 Floyd Whiting

A press release from the Wyoming Department of Health reports a smooth transition is expected for healthcare providers and clients of the Wyoming Children’s Health Insurance Program, known as Kid Care CHIP, as the WDH assumes direct administration of the program. Kid Care CHIP operations have been incorporated into the…

Thirty-eight owners have experienced loss of property to Mullen Fire

September 30, 2020 Floyd Whiting

Albany County Sheriff’s Office announced during a Facebook Live Q&A that assessments were made in lower Keystone, Lake Creek and Foxborough. They have made contact with 38 property owners who experienced loss of property. In all, 29 dwellings and 31 outbuildings were lost. If there is further damage to private…

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September 30, 2020 James Timberlake

Chamber of Commerce Manufacturing Day / One Cent Tax Cap…