February 2021 – Sheridan Media

JCHC Sees Issue With SLIB Funding Reimbursement

February 28, 2021 Aaron Palmer

At their regular meeting for February, Johnson County Healthcare Center CEO Sean McCallister reported to the hospital board that an issue came up with the reimbursement from the State Loan and Investments Board, or SLIB, concerning the COVID-19 projects. He explained that SLIB denied nearly $600,000 of the $3.1 million…

JCSD1 Board Holds Budget Special Meeting

February 28, 2021 Aaron Palmer

The Board of Trustees for the Johnson County School District held a special meeting Thursday evening to discuss budget issues and hole an executive session. District Business Manager Thomas Sarvey gave a presentation to the board on the budget, discussing projected revenue, possible cuts from the legislature, and how the…

Sheridan Commission to Consider Airport Grant Application

February 28, 2021 Aaron Palmer

The Sheridan County Commission will have their first meeting of march on Tuesday and will consider a grant application, contracts, and acceptance of a right-of-way, among a handful of other issues. A grant application for Federal assistance under the Airport Coronavirus Response Grant Program will be considered, as will be…

A Look Back in Time: February 28, 1921

February 28, 2021 Pat Blair

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 Feb. 28, 1921. John P. Croff, with the United store of Sheridan, has returned from a buying trip in St. Louis, Chicago, Boston and New York.…

Skijoring Buffalo Wyoming

February 27, 2021 Steven Schreffler

Photos from the Skijoring event in Buffalo Wyoming.

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Funding for North Heights Project and Amendment to City Code on Council’s Agenda

February 27, 2021 Ron Richter

Second reading of an ordinance that amends chapter two of city code will be considered by the Sheridan City Council at their regularly scheduled business meeting Monday night. City of Sheridan Mayor Rich Bridger says the ordinance will eliminate the positions of council president and vice president. Mayor Bridger Council…

Representative Cheney Co-Chairs Virtual Hearing on Biden’s Energy Moratorium

February 27, 2021 Ron Richter

Wyoming Congresswoman and Vice Chair of the Congressional Western Caucus Liz Cheney co-chaired a virtual hearing Friday focused on the Biden Administration’s efforts to threaten the energy industry and the economy. Representative Cheney, in her opening remarks, explained how the President’s initial executive orders represent a war on the West…

A Look Back in Time: February 27, 1921

February 27, 2021 Pat Blair

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 Feb. 27, 1921. Country Coal is $5 per ton delivered. OK Coal is $6 per ton delivered. Phone 130-J to place your order. Rev. Wallace B.…

Bronc & Lady Bronc Basketball Weekend Scoreboard

February 26, 2021 James Timberlake

Friday, 02-26-21 Sheridan Lady Broncs – 52 Kelly Walsh Lady Trojans – 49 Final Sheridan Broncs – 66 Kelly Walsh Trojans – 39 Final…

Senate bill would redefine ‘unexcused absence’

February 26, 2021 Pat Blair

What started with concern for attendance and absenteeism rates on Wyoming’s Wind River Reservation has led to a proposed bill that would redefine “unexcused absence” in the state’s public school system. Senator Affie Ellis elaborated when she introduced Senate File 68 to other members of the Senate Education Committee meeting…

Two shows open next month at Brinton Museum

February 26, 2021 Pat Blair

Two shows open next month at the Brinton Museum at Big Horn. Both start on March 13, according to Barbara McNab, the Brinton’s curator of exhibitions and museum education. “Small Expressions,” a fiber arts exhibition, will be on display in the S. K. Johnston Jr. Family Gallery. This is an…

COVID-19 Numbers as of 3 p.m. Feb 26

February 26, 2021 Floyd Whiting

The Wyoming Department of Health reports the state has 46,044 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 671 deaths in the state resulting from COVID-19. Sweetwater County has the highest confirmed active case count in the state with 96 confirmed active cases, according to the WDH. Sheridan County has a total of…

SMH moves to 1C on Vaccination Priority List, offers online scheduling

February 26, 2021 Floyd Whiting

During a Sheridan Memorial Hospital leadership meeting, the hospital announced the COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic still has vacancies and vaccine doses after moving to 1b-9. The Vaccination Clinic has administered approximately 6,000 vaccines to Sheridan County residents. The vacancies in appointments for vaccines have prompted SMH to move onto the 1c…

WDEQ: Pollution emissions continued to decrease in 2020

February 26, 2021 Floyd Whiting

In a press release the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality said efforts to reduce air pollution in Wyoming are continuing strong this year on the heels of multiple successes in 2020. The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (WDEQ) worked with new and returning partners throughout the year to continue efforts…