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The Marina at the Boysen State Park south of the Wind River Canyon was able to shoot off fireworks on their island . The attendance was packed as many came from all over the region because other areas canceled their fireworks shows....
The Hot Springs County Weed & Pest hosted another successful resource tour last Tuesday. There were approximately 60 people that participated in the tour this year. The tour is normally a yearly event that has been taking place for well over 15 years. Hot Springs County Weed & Pest Supervisor Lindsey Woodward said "The tours are a chance to showcase current conservation and weed management projects that are going on in the county. It gets people out of town allows them to see different parts of...
Hot Springs County Clerk Rose DeSeyn submitted her letter of resignation during the Tuesday Hot Springs County Commissioners meeting. DeSeyn will perform her duties until the end of the month. DeSeyn told commissioners, “It’s really hard for me but it’s time to notify you.” The commissioners voted to approve and accept her resignation. The commissioner must notify the GOP. Once the GOP presents a slate of candidates, the commissioners will vote to fill the position at a July 27 commissioners meeting at 9 a.m. DeSeyn said she anticip...
Locally and nationwide there is a crisis of an abundance of job openings and not many people applying for jobs. Here in Thermopolis, the lack situation hits home hard with many business owners/managers finding themselves frustrated while desperate for workers to keep their businesses afloat and to relieve their existing staff from the overload. They are concerned about extending unemployment benefits and giving out free government money; according to business owners these things actually hinder...
Olympic athlete Rulon Gardner held a wrestling camp at the Thermopolis High School. Both girls and boys attended. The event was in collaboration with RYTE Rehabilitation grand opening....
On the Record policy It is the Thermopolis Independent Record’s policy that all people arrested or cited under the “Accidents,” “Sheriff’s office” or “Police department” in the On the Record section are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. We print the names of all people upon their initial arrest. Sheriff’s Office Monday, June 28 1:43 p.m. Report of a welfare check on a subject. Reporting party figured out what was going on with the subject and no longer needed assistance. 5:53 p.m. A citizen assist involving a subje...
Megan Corcoran, a new resident to Thermopolis, is holding a grand opening of her art gallery called the "Three Sisters Gallery" on July 10 at 4-8 p.m. It's located at 124 South 7th Street. Corcoran will offer free coffee and invites the community to stop by and enjoy various art pieces for sale. The featured artist is Cocoran's stepmother, Arline Corcoran presenting many oil paintings of still life and landscapes. Additionally, the presented art pieces are from Corcoran's sisters. They are...
Hot Springs County High School’s annual All Class Reunion is just around the corner, July 17-18. All graduates are invited to attend. Registration will be at the Hot Springs County Museum and Cultural Center on Saturday, July 17 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. A car parade will be held on Saturday at 3 p.m. Line up will be at the senior center. Parade will travel to Park Street, through town to 14th Street where they will turn right, then travel to Broadway where they will turn right and head back to the stop light, turn left and return to the senior c...
The public is invited to take part in a kickoff event for the Bighorn River Blueway Trail Event, July 17 in Manderson and Basin. What is the Bighorn River Blueway Trail? The Bighorn River Blue Way Trail is a proposed river trail that would start at the Wedding of the Waters south of Thermopolis, Wyoming and end at Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area in Lovell, Wyoming. This trail offers non-motorized water recreationalists a wide variety of opportunities, including wildlife watching, ever-changing scenery, fishing (over a dozen game fish...
One of the most amazing things about living in our small town community is the way we pull together when tragedy strikes. Two Hot Springs County High School graduates were recently involved in two separate accidents that sent both of them to ICU units, one in Casper and one in Billings Trevor Stimpson, a class of 2019 HSCHS graduate, had an accident while enjoying a float on the Bighorn River. He had a seizure, fell out of his kayak and went under water. The friend that was with him struggled to get him out of the water and was ultimately helpe...
A fire ban was put in place in Hot Springs County as of June 30. Please read the order for your protection. If you have any questions please contact the Sheriff’s Office at (307)864-2622. Rules and Regulations Board of Land Commissioners Chapter 9 Governing Fire Danger Closures Section 1. Authority. This chapter is promulgated under the authority of W.S. 35-9-303. Section 2. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (a) “Closure” means the imposition of restrictions on, or prohibition of, designated activities within a defined area under the autho...
Patricia Lynn "Patty" Georgius, 62, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at Hot Springs Health in Thermopolis after battling cancer. Born November 8, 1958, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, she was one of five daughters of Maynard and Pat (Newman) Tibbitts. The family moved to Thermopolis in 1969. Patty graduated from Hot Springs County High School in 1977. In the early 80's Patty was employed by Reda Pump doing parts inventory and later was a clerk at Bank of Thermopolis, although the title she... Full story
It is with the heaviest of hearts to announce the passing of Clint on June 22,2021. He charged into this world on August 18, 2004, in Cody, Wyo. Being the baby of the family, Clint was a difficult toddler always demanding the attention of his siblings. As he grew to take his first steps, you'd always spot him gripping his beloved green "blankey" with his small balled fist. He then took on the exploration of this world with the companion of multiple stuffed cats and his books (many, many books).... Full story
Dean Alma Stone, Jr. died July 3 in Casper. Funeral Service will be held at Mortimore Funeral Home on Saturday, July 10 at 11 a.m.... Full story
Freedom Riders and the Christian Motorcycle Association hosted a BBQ in Hot Springs State Park on Saturday. Many participants showed off their vehicles and stayed cool in the shade....
The Washakie Museum and Cultural Center is hosting the Big Horn Summer Swing on Friday, July 16 from 6-10 p.m. There will be dancing, dinner, desserts, Wyoming beers, Wyoming Whiskey, fine wine and a photo booth. Organizers plan to support Wyoming based business by featuring local beef and products. For entertainment, Aaron Davos and the Mystery Machine will be playing from 8-10 p.m. The opening act will be The Rewinders from Lovell who will play from 6-7:45 p.m. The event will be on the side lawn of the museum, located at 2200 Big Horn Ave.,...
