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In the coming weeks, people are invited to share what they think are some of the best attributes of Thermopolis and Hot Springs County, as well as areas that need improvement. Amanda Moeller, CEO for the Thermopolis-Hot Springs County Economic Development Company (EDC), explained the EDC Board had a retreat back in April. The organization’s mission statement, she said, “is to create growth and promote a stable and diversified economy, which is consistent with the needs, desires and values of the... Full story
Hot Springs County Clerk Nina Webber released the names of several individuals running for board positions. Seven will be running for the four open trustee positions for the Hot Springs County School District. Those elected will serve four-year terms. Vying for the board positions are Nichole Weyer, Clay Van Antwerp, Beth Lewis, Joe Martinez, Nikki Slagle, W. Travis Bomengen and Tonya L. Petty. The Hot Springs Rural Fire Protection District has an opening for a district director to serve a four-...
Duane and Rose Watkins have been attending the State Fair for over 50 years. Duane said he is the goat superintendent. "That means all the goats are my responsibility - putting them in classes and making sure they are properly stalled and handling all the showing," he said. Rose said she announces the goat shows now. "I announce five goats shows over the loud speaker," she said. "I used to announce horse shows. I've also announced beef shows and sheep shows." At this year's state fair, Duane...
Those who would like to learn more about what Hot Springs, Park, Washakie and Big Horn counties are doing to minimize impacts of floods, dam failure, wildfires, hazardous materials and other incidents are welcome to check out the Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan being made available for public review and comment. The plan assesses risks posed by natural and man-made hazards, identifies ways to reduce those risks and allows each county to be eligible for mitigation grant funding from FEMA. County planning teams, including representatives from...
Rilynn Pinkston is ready for her first day of kindergarten at Ralph Witters Elementary as her mom, Ashly, says 'Goodbye.'...
On the Record policy It is the Independent Record’s policy that all people arrested or cited under the “Accidents,” “Sheriff’s office” or “Police calls” in the On the Record section are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Sheriff’s department Tuesday, August 23 12:57 p.m. A driver was stopped and informed of a nonworking passenger side tail light on a trailer. The driver was told to drive appropriately until the issue was fixed. 9:33 p.m. Deputy responded to a report of driving under the influence (DUI). Jimee Kastner was...
In Hot Springs District Court Monday,34-year-old Matthew Schwan pleaded not guilty to a charge of aggravated homicide by vehicle. He was originally charged with driving under the influence with serious bodily injury following a May 14 incident in which he allegedly ran over Reilly Schwan following an argument. The charge was amended after Reilly’s death on June 4. A wrongful death suit is also being pursued in the case....
On Sunday at 2:12 p.m., the Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department responded to a grass fire off of West Sunnyside Lane. Chief Mark Collins said the fire, which burned about 7.5 acres, started after a transformer arced when a bird flew into it. There was also some fencing on an adjacent property damaged. The department responded with three engines, as well as a Class A pumper to provide protection to a nearby home. Also on scene were 17 personnel, and the fire was out within about two...
The public is invited to a free brownfields workshop co-hosted by Thermopolis-Hot Springs County Economic Development Company (EDC), the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality and Technical Assistance to Brownfields (TAB) program at Kansas State University. A “brownfield” is a term used to describe land that was previously used for industrial or some commercial purposes. Amanda Moeller, the CEO for the EDC, said the workshop would be done in two half-days — Sept. 13 from 12:30-5 p.m. and S...
Through the school week, students have access to meal programs. However, when the weekend comes around some do not have the food they need to see them through those couple days. Judy Carswell, a coordinator for the People to People Backpack program which provides food for students in need, explained a couple years back there was some leftover money given through another program, and the schools were approached about creating a Backpack program. Though a federally funded program was initially loo...
Gary Stanhope recently received the Ambassador for Peace Medal from the Korean Government/Republic of Korea. Stanhope grew up in eastern Montana. He had just got out of high school when he was drafted in the Army - completing his basic training in Washington - and shipped out to Korea in 1953. He married his wife, Jean, shortly after being drafted, but had to leave her and his soon-to-be firstborn son while he was gone. On the trip over, the armistice was signed declaring the war with Korea...
Labor Day finds its roots in the late 19th century. As trade unions and labor movements were expanding, different groups chose several different days to celebrate labor, but it wasn’t until 1882 that Matthew Maguire first proposed a definitive Labor Day holiday, though another five years would pass before it was adopted across the country, and another seven years before it was an official holiday. Celebrated the first Monday in September, the holiday is traditionally marked with a long weekend from work. To those taking in the extra day off, a...
The Hot Springs County Senior Citizens Center provided many with a chance to enjoy several games of Bingo Saturday night during their meet and greet....
The U. S. Supreme Court — the law of the land — ruled that same-sex couples nationwide can marry last June. The law states that state-level bans on same-sex marriages are unconstitutional. However, Pinedale municipal Judge Ruth Neely has been suspended from her position as a circuit court magistrate in Sublette County. In an interview, she stated that she could not marry same-sex couples because of her religious beliefs, meaning that she would be breaking a national law by not complying. The...
Gladys Marie (Cable) Richter, 63, passed away on Aug. 24, 2016, due to complications. She was born in Perryton, Texas, on Dec. 1, 1952, to Clyde Brown and Mary Frances (Seay) Cable. She graduated from Riverton High School in 1972. She moved to Thermopolis a little while after, where she met and married Robert (Bob) Richter on Dec. 19, 1977. Gladys was able to travel due to Bob being in the Army. There were two trips to Germany and a few times to Texas. After Bob got out of the Army they moved... Full story
Larry "Laz" Talovich, 80, peacefully passed away on Aug. 12, 2016. Laz was born in Gebo, Wyo. to ethnic Serbian immigrants from Yugoslavia, Eli "Smoky" and Martha "Matsa" Talovich. He spent his formative years on the family ranch outside Thermopolis graduating from Hot Springs County High School in 1954. He was a good athlete and played on the basketball team that won the 1952 district championship and the 1954 state championship for class A/AA. He loved to hunt, fish and pursue his love of the... Full story
Leonard Tennison Jacobs, 67, died suddenly Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, at his residence in Thermopolis. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of his life will be held Sunday, Sept. 4 at noon at his sister’s, Lena DiFelici, home at 262 Highway 20 North. Mortimore Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be offered online at www.mortfh.com.... Full story
The Independent Record office will be closed on Monday, Sept. 5 in recognition of Labor Day. The deadline for classified, display and legal advertising in the Sept. 8 issue is noon Friday, Sept. 2 and the IR office will close for the day at that time. The deadline for editorial/news content for the Sept. 8 issue is noon Tuesday, Sept. 6....
Brad Cline, a Wyoming veterans service officer from the Wyoming Veterans Commission, will conduct community outreach services on Thursday, Sept. 8 at Hot Springs County Museum from noon-2 p.m. and on Thursday, Sept. 15 at the Hot Springs County Senior Center from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Cline is available to meet with veterans and their families to discuss state and federal veterans’ benefits, Department of Veterans Affairs claims or VA healthcare. Cline can also help veterans and their families apply for benefits, file claims or request healthcare. C...
The proposed budget for the 2016-2017 budget year and the Christmas ornaments were discussed at the August Main Street Thermopolis meeting. Treasurer Meri Ann Rush presented the proposed budget for 2016-2017. “With our income, we had quite a bit of sponsorship last year and hopefully we’ll have that again this year,” she said. “We are going to split some of the sponsorship to work on it. I was conservative on the income part.” With expenses, Rush said she added some that they had not submitted w...
Harold Hutson, left, and John Brooks entertain with music downtown during Saturday's Farmers' Market....
At least 20 firearms and a number of other items will be on the auction block during the ninth annual Hot Springs County Friends of the NRA (National Rifle Association) Banquet on Saturday, Sept. 17 at the Days Inn. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for games and a social hour. Dinner will be served beginning at 7 p.m. featuring baron of beef and ham. Members of NRA and nonmembers are welcome to attend. The evening will include games, raffles and live and silent auctions that will include firearms,...
The Hot Springs County Pioneer Association is putting together a historical book about the Swinging Bridge in Hot Springs State Park. Currently, they are in need of stories, anecdotes, tall tales, actual tales, personal experiences or even pictures about the Swinging Bridge. President of the Pioneer Association Ray Shaffer said the Pioneer Association has always been on the cutting edge of all that is historical — getting the Swinging Bridge lit for the Centennial Celebration on July 4 and s...
Students at Hot Springs County High School get class schedules and locker assignments, prior to the first day of classes....
Main Street Thermopolis worked on finalizing the details for Oktobrewfest Monday night. Oktobrewfest will be 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24. Shorty’s Liquor will be serving 16 different beers along with two kegs — one with Bud Light, one with Coors Light. The microbrews will come from Ten Sleep, Red Lodge and possibly other locations. Shorty’s Liquor will provide wristbands with the help of Becky Mortimore who will check IDs. The price of the mug will be $10, filled with beer. Each beer af...
