News Absentee voting sets record in Sheridan County November 3, 2020 Pat Blair By shortly before 4 p.m. Tuesday, nearly 7,800 absentee ballots had been returned to the office of Sheridan County Clerk Eda Schunk Thompson. Thompson said that included both ballots returned by mail and those cast during early voting at the courthouse. She said that is definitely a record for the…
News RENEW sets up haunted house for clients October 30, 2020 Pat Blair Shrieks and scary sounds filled the air in RENEW Friday as the organization’s clients were escorted through a haunted house set up for their entertainment. Ghosts and goblins, witches and other ghoulies waited to greet them on a tour that was open as well to the public. That was one…
News Ucross names Native American fellowship recipients October 8, 2020 Pat Blair Ucross has announced the recipients of the fall 2020 Fellowships for Native American Visual Artists and Writers. Visual artist recipient is Anthony Hudson, and the writer selected for this year is Brendan Basham. Both will be in residence at Ucross this fall. Anthony Hudson (Courtesy photo) Hudson, who lives in…
News ‘Into the Woods’ brings fairy tales, fantasy to the WYO October 7, 2020 Pat Blair Fairy tales, fantasy and a reminder to be careful what you wish for all come to Sheridan’s WYO Theater this month with “Into the Woods,” a tale of the storybook characters everyone thought they knew as they seek to fulfill their wishes and dreams. One of those in the production,…
News District 2 trustees could select new superintendent by Feb. 1 October 7, 2020 Pat Blair A new superintendent for Sheridan County School District 2 could be chosen on Feb. 1. That’s according to the timeline outlined in a meeting of the district’s trustees this week. Current Superintendent Craig Dougherty announced at the board meeting last month that he will retire effective June 30. At the…
News Students recognized for achievements in academics, sports October 6, 2020 Pat Blair A number of Sheridan High School students were recognized for achievements both in sports and academics at the Sheridan County School District 2 trustees’ meeting this week. SHS Interim Principal Brian Lawson said nearly 30 SHS students were recognized for earning AP Scholar Awards in recognition of their exceptional achievement…
News Parents voice concerns about masks October 5, 2020 Pat Blair Two groups of parents came out for and against the requirement that children wear masks in school at Monday night’s meeting of Sheridan County School District 2 trustees. One group of parents said the masks are harmful for their elementary-age children and asked for some kind of “compromise” to the…
News Petting zoo kicks off 4-H Week in Sheridan October 3, 2020 Pat Blair A petting zoo featuring a host of critters from dogs and cats to chickens, ducks and even a turkey kicked off the observance of National 4-H Week in Sheridan this weekend. The week-long celebration in fact doesn’t start until Monday, but members of the Critters, Crafts and Cooking 4-H Club…
News Araas celebrates 100 years Wednesday September 29, 2020 Pat Blair Dr. Fred Araas will be 100 years old Wednesday. A native of Spring Valley, Minnesota, he’s lived in Sheridan since the early 1950s, opening a medical practice here in 1952. Araas said he got in his car and headed north to Sheridan, where a classmate of his had a practice.…
News Kennon expansion celebrated with ‘steel-raising’ September 24, 2020 Pat Blair A “steel-raising” celebrated the expansion of Kennon Products, also known as the “fox prophecy,” at a site under construction in Sheridan’s High Tech Business Park Thursday afternoon. Kennon CEO Joe Wright in remarks before the event, said that name began when he and others from Kennon first visited the site…
News College hosts Whitney Day to honor benefactor September 18, 2020 Pat Blair With chalk art and special activities including a concert Friday night, Sheridan College again this year observed Whitney Day, a celebration of the man whose legacy has benefited not only the college but school districts in Sheridan County. Wendy Smith, who’s the associate vice president for strategic communications for the…
News SCSD 2: Smart Start plan is working September 18, 2020 Pat Blair Among students and employees in Sheridan County School District 2, there have been very few positive COVID-19 cases and zero COVID-19 cases that originated in the district’s schools. In addition, District 2 Superintendent Craig Dougherty reported to trustees at their meeting earlier this week, none of the students quarantined for…
News Dougherty announces retirement September 14, 2020 Pat Blair Craig Dougherty, who is superintendent of Sheridan County School District 2, has announced he will retire in June. Dougherty, who has been with the district for 25 years, made the announcement at Monday night’s board of trustees meeting. His final day will be June 30 next year. Dougherty said it…
News College trustees approve changes to Title 9 policy August 19, 2020 Pat Blair Trustees of the Northern Wyoming Community College District have given first-reading approval to a change in the district’s policy relating to Title 9. Action came in a meeting of trustees this week. College District President Dr. Walter Tribley.. (Photo from Sheridan Media files) Dr. Walt Tribley, who’s president of the…
alt All Sheridan city candidates advance to general election August 19, 2020 Pat Blair With two candidates running for mayor, and six seeking three seats available on the city council this year, all of the candidates in the non-partisan Sheridan city elections will advance to the general election in November. Mayoral candidate Rich Bridger. County Clerk Eda Schunk Thompson earlier this week confirmed that…