Board to seek help to repair ‘Little Blue Schoolhouse’

Board to seek help to repair ‘Little Blue Schoolhouse’

July 10, 2020 Pat Blair

The “Little Blue Schoolhouse” is in need of repairs. The former one-room school building currently occupies a site next to the Tongue River Learning Center – the old Tongue River Elementary School in Ranchester. Pete

School District 1 considers adding financial class to graduation requirements

July 8, 2020 Pat Blair

Sheridan County School District 1 trustees are considering making financial knowledge a requirement for graduation from high school. Trustees discussed the possibility in a work session this week, although a decision won’t be made until

SEEDA board eyes strategic planning session

July 8, 2020 Pat Blair

A strategic planning session appears likely in the not too distant future for the Sheridan Economic and Educational Development Authority joint powers board. Robert Briggs, who’s administrator for the organization also known as SEEDA, proposed

SEEDA board adopts $6 million budget

July 7, 2020 Pat Blair

The Sheridan Economic and Educational Development Authority – also known as SEEDA – will spend about $6 million in the year that started on July 1, primarily for a large construction project. Members of the

Library board approves budget for FY 2020-2021

July 6, 2020 Pat Blair

Sheridan County Library System trustees approved a budget of slightly under $1.5 million for the year that started July 1. But Library Director Cameron Duff said that still has to be approved by Sheridan County

Big Horn fireworks brings people from out of state

July 5, 2020 Pat Blair

People from outside Sheridan County, and from outside Wyoming, flocked to the Big Horn Equestrian Center Saturday night for the 32nd annual Fourth of July fireworks show. Sheila Blackburn, who’s Equestrian Center manager, said for

Legislators agree tough times are ahead

July 3, 2020 Pat Blair

Among those at the Northern Wyoming Community College District budget hearing earlier this week were four Wyoming state legislators – who all agreed the state is heading into tough economic times. State senators Jeff Wasserburger

College district adopts budget with athletic cuts

July 1, 2020 Pat Blair

Despite pleas from nearly 50 people from Gillette, Sheridan and Buffalo, Northern Wyoming Community College District trustees retained cuts in the college district’s athletic programs as they adopted a budget for the new year Wednesday

Big Horn Polo Club games start Sunday

July 1, 2020 Pat Blair

The Big Horn Polo Club will launch its first polo games Sunday afternoon at the Big Horn Equestrian Center with play at 1 and 3 p.m. Kristine Hardwick, who’s the polo club manager, said players

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

College district proposes cuts in programs, positions to meet revenue projections

June 26, 2020 Pat Blair

Northern Wyoming Community College District trustees last week were looking at a projected $2.8 million reduction in revenues, but that picture has changed significantly, according to College District President Dr. Walter Tribley. In a news

Stults says students need to be in schools

June 25, 2020 Pat Blair

Learning takes place best in the schools, according to Scott Stults. And, also according to Stults, who’s an assistant superintendent with Sheridan County School District 2, a majority of parents in the district agree. School

Hospital board retains current officers

June 24, 2020 Pat Blair

Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s board of trustees will go into the year that starts on July 1 with the same officers that have guided the board through the current year. Trustees voted to retain the same

SCSD2 trustees view plans for new school year

June 24, 2020 Pat Blair

Sheridan County School District 2 is currently planning to open school in August, but exactly when, and whether the start will be at the individual schools or online, is still to be determined. In a

Ducklings rescued from storm drain

June 23, 2020 Pat Blair

Sheridan Fire-Rescue, police and a community service officer were called to a duck rescue Tuesday. The incident happened at the intersection of Park Drive and Yonkee Avenue. Fire-Rescue Captain Greg Luhman said a crew of