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Sagebrush School fully renovated

August 17, 2020 Pat Blair

When Sagebrush Elementary School opens its doors next week, pupils will be attending a school that’s been fully renovated. That was the word from Mathers Heuck, facilities director for Sheridan County School District 2, in a recent report to the district’s trustees. School starts on Aug. 25 in District 2.…

Hospital Foundation announces 2020 scholarships

August 11, 2020 Pat Blair

The Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation has announced that Jennifer Meineke is the recipient of this year’s Cato Scholar Award. The award is made possible by an endowment gift from the Wayland H. Cato Jr. and Marion R. Cato Foundation. Meineke has been a member of Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s Environmental Services…

District’s back-to-school plan depends on state

August 10, 2020 Pat Blair

When school resumes on Aug. 25, the intent of Sheridan County School District 2 is for all students to be back in their regular classrooms. The School District’s Superintendent Craig Dougherty said that is Tier I and the district’s preferred plan. But responding to questions from a concerned parent at…

Firefighters called out Sunday

August 10, 2020 Pat Blair

Firefighters with Sheridan Fire and Rescue and Goose Valley Fire Department were called to a structure fire at 1654 West 17th Street Sunday. Also called to the scene were Rocky Mountain Ambulance and a Sheridan County sheriff’s deputy. Fire Captain Jon Syring said the call came shortly before 5:30 p.m.…

Gagliano featured in book signing at The Pearl

August 7, 2020 Pat Blair

Wyoming Poet Laureate Gene Gagliano was in Sheridan Friday afternoon signing copies of several of his books, including the newest, “A Wyoming State of Mind,” at The Pearl in downtown Sheridan. A resident of Bufflo, Gagliano said the book is a collection of poetry he’s written since he was named…

200-plus animals are sold in auction

August 3, 2020 Pat Blair

A little over 200 animals were sold at the market livestock auction that ended this year’s Sheridan County Fair Monday night. That’s according to Nick Siddle, who’s a member of the livestock sale committee and order buyer for the sale, who talked with Sheridan Media before the event. Siddle said…

Cattle Women take precautions at annual dinner

August 3, 2020 Pat Blair

Thanks to COVID-19, the annual buyers dinner at the Sheridan County Fairgrounds looked a little different this year. First of all, said Cattle Women member Riki Davidson, all of the servers were wearing face masks and gloves. In addition, tables were spaced farther apart, and Cattle Women who weren’t serving…

Commissioners approve mill levies

August 3, 2020 Pat Blair

Following a public hearing in their staff meeting Monday morning, Sheridan County commissioners approved the mill levy for the county, municipalities and school and special districts for the year that started on July 1. County Administrative Director Renee Obermueller presented the report to commissioners in the absence of County Assessor…

Poultry show a little larger than last year’s

August 2, 2020 Pat Blair

A few more birds were entered in this year’s poultry show at the Sheridan County Fair than last year, but Poultry Show Superintendent Jennifer Forsness said a few birds were dropped from the event because of the weather. She said temperatures were too warm, and birds were losing feathers. But…

Rabbit show moves to pavilion lawn

August 2, 2020 Pat Blair

To maintain social distancing, the rabbit show at the Sheridan County Fair was moved to the lawn of the Stone Pavilion this year. Rabbit Superintendent Vicki Benedict said there were about 40 animals in this year’s show, which was a little lower than in years past. But in spite of…

COVID-19 brings mixed results for beef

August 1, 2020 Pat Blair

The COVID-19 pandemic has produced mixed results for 4-H and FFA youth working with beef this year. On the negative side, Market Beef Superintendent Kandra Ankney said beef prices are currently on a roller coaster. But, she said, there’s a positive side. By “they,” Ankney said, she meant consumers in…

Sheep numbers up ‘quite a bit’ this year

July 31, 2020 Pat Blair

Sheep Superintendent Haley Timm said the number of sheep competing in this year’s Sheridan County Fair was up quite a bit from last year – 65 market sheep and five or six animals in the breeding category. In a change from past years, the sheep shows were held Friday afternoon.…

Goat numbers about the same at this year’s fair

July 31, 2020 Pat Blair

Breeding and market goat numbers at this year’s Sheridan County Fair were about the same as last year, according to Goat Superintendent Crystal Mediate. Mediate said she didn’t think the COVID-19 pandemic affected this year’s goat show at all. She explained the appeal of goats for the young 4-H and…

2020 swine show biggest ever

July 30, 2020 Pat Blair

With 130 animals entered, this year’s swine show was the biggest event that Chris Sorenson has been part of since he’s been with the Sheridan County Fair. Sorenson, who’s the swine superintendent, said 4-H and FFA youth were hesitant at first, but Sorenson said he was optimistic that the fair…

Seven cats compete in show at Sheridan County Fair

July 29, 2020 Pat Blair

Six youth showed seven cats in a bid for ribbons and “fun category” honors in this year’s cat show at the Sheridan County Fair Wednesday. Cat Superintendent Bailey Forsness said eight cats were originally scheduled to compete, but a kitten belonging to one of the young participants broke its leg…