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Neltje gave to Sheridan community

May 3, 2021 Pat Blair

Many people first knew Neltje as the woman who saved the Sheridan Inn. Coming to Sheridan in 1965 with her children, she bought the inn in 1967 – two years after the inn was closed to the public and just in time to save the structure from being razed. Neltje…

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Thompson has dedicated his life to serving his country

May 1, 2021 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 Northern Wyoming Community College District, who introduced Thompson during Saturday’s commencement exercises. Dr. Tribley…

Pinning ceremony held for dental hygiene graduates

May 1, 2021 Pat Blair

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 of 2021 included going to virtual classes in March instead of face-to-face. Graduates got hugs…

Nursing graduates receive pins

May 1, 2021 Pat Blair

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 dedication as he or she works to become a nurse. Louise Posten, director of nursing,…

SEEDA seeks applicants for member-at-large position

April 29, 2021 Pat Blair

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 is to allow for collaboration between the city of Sheridan and the Northern Wyoming Community…

Light of Hope to celebrate Carla Trier

April 29, 2021 Pat Blair

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 for Children during the Sheridan County Light of Hope Celebration. An annual event of Compass…

Project Graduation planned for May 30

April 28, 2021 Pat Blair

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 Kiwanis Club will be hosting it this year. Kiwanian Jennifer Kahm said Project Graduation was…

NWCCD graduations to be ‘live’ this weekend

April 28, 2021 Pat Blair

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 associate vice president with the Northern Wyoming Community College District, said that’s what she’s seeing.…

Emergency rental assistance program opens Thursday to applicants

April 28, 2021 Pat Blair

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 landlords and utility companies on behalf of Wyoming renters who meet income eligibility requirements and…

Mobile pantry coming to Sheridan

April 27, 2021 Pat Blair

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 no qualifications to receive the food. The pantry will be in Tech Parking Lot K…

Sheridan College student art sale starts Wednesday

April 27, 2021 Pat Blair

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 to the public. Featured art will include ceramics, prints, drawings, paintings and sculptures. Twenty percent…

SEEDA approves Kennon change orders

April 27, 2021 Pat Blair

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 exceed project estimates. Action came during the SEEDA joint powers board meeting Tuesday and will…

Virtual high school to start small

April 26, 2021 Pat Blair

As Sheridan County School District 2 prepares to offer virtual classes in a pilot program to start next fall, Mitch Craft, an assistant superintendent with the district, says the venture is going to start small. Craft said the district is currently involved in collecting information from students and parents, including…

Students get feel for school ahead of fall start

April 26, 2021 Pat Blair

Students who will start kindergarten in Sheridan schools next fall can get a feel for school in advance of the start of regular classes in a program operated by Sheridan County School District 2. The program is called “Thriving Kinders,” and Scott Stults, who will assume duties as the district’s…

County provides COVID update

April 26, 2021 Pat Blair

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly 2,460 lab-confirmed cases have been reported in Sheridan County, including three since last Friday. That’s according to the report Monday from Jennifer Graves, the county’s COVID-19 public information officer. Of those, 20 cases are still active. Over 2,400 have recovered, including the…