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On July 15, Darren Kennedy took the final step in becoming a U.S. citizen, a process that began with a temporary visa and an online connection. Born in 1989, in Randalstown, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, Belfast City, Kennedy lived there until he was 23, including five years of schooling as a chef at Trostan Avenue University in Ballymena. "Then I met Cyle," Kennedy said of his meeting Cyle Hart online in February of 2011; the two would meet in person more than a year later - September of...
Soren Webber is all smiles as he takes control of the pig and Sawyer Wilson backs him up at pig wrestling on Tuesday night. Teams from little tykes to adults had a great time trying to get the slick pig in the barrel in less than a minute....
On July 19 at the 36th annual Wyoming Coaches Association and Wyoming Sports Official Association Hall Of Fame Banquet, Joe Doak was inducted in to the Wyoming High School Activities Association (WHSAA) Hall of Fame for his contribution to the youth of Wyoming through his years of service as a sports official in football and basketball. The WHSAA presented Doak with a gold lifetime pass and a hall of fame ring, and a pictured plaque of Doak will be on display at the Casper Events Center. Doak is...
There is no way you can miss the multitude of additional people in Thermopolis right now, between the tourists visiting the area and the folks here to help with the recent hail damage in the county. While it may be frustrating in some aspects such as driving around town or even finding a parking space, the influx definitely has a silver lining when it comes to the economy. Some of the roofing companies have indicated they may be in town for as much as two years doing repairs. Some are... Full story
During the Tuesday evening meeting of the Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital Board of Directors, Lacy Andreen was named the public records officer for the hospital. Hospital CEO Margie Molitor noted the Wyoming Legislature passed a new rule on districts, and part of that is appointing a public records officer, through which all requests for public records will go. Molitor further added they have so many days to respond to such requests; if it is a large request, they can visit with the...
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. Sheriff’s office Tuesday, July 23 10:11 a.m. Report of property damage in the detention center. 1:08 p.m. Request from Wyoming Highway Patrol, for assistance with a semi in the canyon. 4:17 p.m. While on patrol, a deputy observed a vehicle leave its proper lane of travel. The vehic...
On Monday, July 22, the Thermopolis Police Department and Hot Springs County Sheriff’s Office collaborated in a major drug bust that resulted in the seizure of 100.71 grams of meth that had a street value of about $15,000. Officer Scott Gardner was first to respond to the scene and Deputy Jake Miller was second. Police Chief Julie Mathews said information was received from the Division of Criminal Investigation, the two officers planned to apprehend the subjects and did so swiftly. Three subjects were arrested, but names are not being r...
On Monday, July 15 in Hot Springs District Court, Mark Danis was sentenced to three years of supervised probation on a felony charge of aggravated assault and battery — bodily injury with a deadly weapon. He initially received a prison term of four to six years with the Wyoming Department of Corrections, but that sentence was suspended for the probation. Danis further entered a guilty plea to misdemeanor violation of domestic protection, and received a jail sentence of 180 days, with that t...
The Thermopolis Independent Record teamed up with Key Energy Services for the "Off the Record" pig wrestling team of Tasha Doyle, David Kimes, Calvin Morsette and Amber Geis. More pictures will appear in next week's IR....
There’s no short supply of new business in town, and one of those planning to stick around after all the hail damage is repaired is Bazooka Lumber & Livestock, LLC. Managing Member Brad Hutzenbiler said he’s been working with a lease agreement through John Dorman, Sr. for space, and is seeking something long-term at the former home of Owl Lumber. As the two front buildings at Owl Lumber are being used by a dent repair company, Hutzenbiler said he is using the back side. Additionally, he not...
4-H members from Hot Springs County traveled to Douglas the middle of July to participate in the State 4-H Shoot. The group spent four days on the range shooting everything from .22 pistols to muzzleloaders and even archery. Results are as follows: Junior .22 pistol – Mac McCumber, 19th Senior .22 pistol – Owen McCumber, 52nd Junior .22 rifle – Mac McCumber, 7th Senior .22 rifle – Carson Williams, 31st (light target) Junior air pistol – Mac McCumber, 12th Senior air pistol – Owen McCumber, 31st Senior air rifle – Carson Williams, 39 th (light...
If you need some repair work done on your vehicle, there’s a new shop in town, CMB Auto, owned and operated by Cory Bowman. Bowman’s shop was finally finished in June at 296 Georgia St. in the Sage Valley subdivision and is open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on the weekends with just a call. “This shop has been a dream for a lot of years,” Bowman said. “I’ve been working on cars my whole life.” He can handle alignments, tires, oil changes and brakes and he also works on diesel pickups and even four-wheelers. Folks can drop in anytime to ha...
A fundraiser was held at the Thermopolis Golf Course Saturday....
In addition to the fun, the competitions and the animals during the annual Fair Week, in the newspaper industry just how many pictures we can take in a week, a day, even an hour. This weeks is one of our busiest in terms of photos, and when it’s all done we have, literally, thousands to choose from. Add to that the long lists of results coming in, regular events happening around town, and all the other news going on in Thermopolis, and it’s easy to see just how quickly our pages fill up. Some might think that we’re partial to one person, busin...
Fair week is always a busy one for us here at the newspaper. We’re out shooting every event that goes on all the way through the Pageant Days parade, fire department open house, Folk Festival and everything in between. If you were at the pig wrestling the other night you may have seen me covered in slick, wet Bentonite as I shot all the teams from outside the fence. I thoroughly enjoy shooting the pig wrestling because it really shows how people of all ages can have a terrific time with a pit o...
Having had several severe thunderstorms this summer has taught us a lot. Some are good things like the fact that storms seem to miss us more than they hit us. Some are bad, like hail dents cars and destroys windows and roofs and siding and chops up crops in the fields. But one thing I learned was that people need to remember the basics. Phone apps and CodeRED messages and Sirens are great tools but they will never replace being aware of your surroundings and alert for signs of danger. Thunder is often the first clue we get. You are in the...
Beverly Mentch, 91, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019, at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital in Thermopolis. She was presently residing at the Wyoming Pioneer Home. Born February 25, 1928, in Casper, Wyo., she was the daughter of Arthur "Bill' and Ruby (McQueen) Buckle. In 1946, she married Delmer H. Mentch in Thermopolis. The couple was employed by Grant's Grocery for 20 years. They then owned and operated the Icebox Grocery and in 1976, Daylight Donut for 18 years, selling the business in 19... Full story
Mary Katherine Averill passed away Sun., July 28, 2019, after a two-year battle with cancer. She was a mother and great wife. She loved being with her grandchildren, camping, gardening and traveling. Services are planned for a later date.... Full story
Paul Edward Lorenzen passed away Fri., July 26, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital in Billings, Mont. Services will be held on Thurs., Aug. 1 at 10 a.m. at the Lower Terraces in Hot Springs State Park in Thermopolis. A light lunch will be served.... Full story
Mary Bury King, 92, passed away July 25, 2019. Memorial Mass will be Saturday, August 10 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Francis Church in Thermopolis. A full obituary will appear in next week’s Thermopolis Independent Record.... Full story
John Novakovich, 74, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019, in Thermopolis, Wyo. Born in Rock Springs, Wyo., on April 16, 1945, he was the son of Ted and Stella (Legocki) Novakovich, Sr. In 1965 he married Virginia “Ginger” Norskog and to this union was born three children. The couple later divorced. John was employed with his dad at Conoco Brite Spot gas station for over 40 years. He enjoyed golf, sports and fishing. He is survived by his mother, Stella; daughters, Angela Starcevich, Krist’l (Tom) Carcellar and Loranna (Robert) Michaels; three... Full story
Mark Owen Martens, 82, passed away on Mon., June 24, 2019, at his home with his wife of 42 years by his side. Mark was born on Sept. 22, 1936, in Cheyenne, Wyo., to Julius O. and Dorothy Marie Martens. Mark grew up in Cheyenne and graduated from Cheyenne High School with the class of 1955. Following high school Mark worked in several different situations including a service station in Cheyenne, U.S. Steel Corporation in Pueblo Colo., and as an oilfield pipe hauler in New Mexico. In 1959 Mark married Joyce Faber and together they raised three... Full story
Edwin L. Parkhurst Jr. passed away Thurs., July 25, 2019, at Shepheard of the Valley Health Care Center in Casper, Wyo. Edwin was born Nov. 23, 1934, He is survived by his brother, Ray f Lander; sister, Mary of Colorado; stepsons, Michael and Steven Sutherland of Thermopolis; and numerous nephews, nieces, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great, great-grandchildren. A viewing will be Fri., Aug. 2 at Hudson Funeral Home at 11 a.m. Graveside services will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery in Lander, Wyo., at 1 p.m.... Full story
James (Jim) Robert Mecca, the son of a coal mining family, was born in Glencoe, WY, on September 17, 1933, to James and Mae Mecca. He died early Wednesday morning, July 24th, 2019 at the Hospice of Laramie after a 16 month battle with cancer. He had three siblings; brother Ernest (who preceded him in death), sister Lois (Mrs. Don Simpson of Thermopolis) and an infant brother John who died at childbirth. His family moved to Rock Springs, WY, where he began his schooling. He graduated from... Full story
Maile Mae and Kati McCumber look at the ultrasound findings of Eric Geving with Precision Beef Ultrasound during the carcass contest....
