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Members of a variety of entities met informally at the County Annex recently to continue discussing the possibility of bringing a world-class shooting complex to Hot Springs County. The representatives were from the Hot Springs County Commissioners, the Bureau of Land Management, the Thermopolis-Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce, the Town of Thermopolis, the Town of Shoshoni, and other concerned citizens. Commissioner Paul Galovich led the meeting and presented to the group a series of maps of...
Ralph Witters Elementary students and their families celebrated their return to school with all sorts of activities, from bounce houses, slides, face painting and special flavored lemonade and limeade drinks. Lucas Strickland, Cora Schwalbe, Emberly Spencer and Mieka Johnston jump around in a bounce house....
Hot Springs County intends to submit an application for to the Business Ready Community Grant and Loan Program for the Hot Springs County Former Airport site and is seeking citizen input regarding this project. Those wishing to comment on this project are encouraged to attend a public hearing on on Tuesday September 19 at 3:05 p.m., in the Government Annex Meeting Room, 117 4th St. Citizens can also submit written comments to Connie.guntly@hscounty.com or by mail to Connie Guntly, Administrative Assistant to the Commissioners or Becky Kersten,...
Involved individuals who were able to attend joined in the celebration of the dedication of the Native Plant Garden Dedication at the Hot Springs County Courthouse on Tuesday. Left to right, Travis Dobbins, Sam Hauf, Paul Galovich, John Dorman Jr., Dorothy Tuthill, Deb Tudor, John Fenton, Kayte Collamer, Kim Bartlett, Chad Shaffer, Suzanne Samelson, Stephanie Owens, Becky Hutson and Phil Scheel. Donors for the garden include the HSC Commissioners, Wyoming Native Plant Society and Red Dirt...
At the August 22 Hot Springs Health (HSH) board meeting, CEO Scott Alwin reported that Scott Bergman, CRNA has signed a contract accepting the position they offered him. Bergman will come on board in November as he is currently on an assignment. Alwin also said they will interview Dr. Kellan Klubben, who is their third-year resident. Alwin continued and said, “One of our strategic goals and priority areas was to distinguish ourselves as the employer of choice. And so one of the strategies t...
In Loving Memory of James "Jim" Richard Farmer, 91. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jim Farmer, a remarkable individual whose life was marked by a profound love for his family, his work, and his community. Jim passed away peacefully on August 25, 2023, at Hot Springs Health in Thermopolis, Wyo., leaving behind a legacy that will forever be etched in the hearts of those who knew him. Born on December 22, 1931, to Oscar and Dorthea (Rimbey) Farmer and raised in Powell,... Full story
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. Highway Patrol Saturday, Sept. 2 7:24 p.m. REDDI report for a possible intoxicated driver in the 400 block of South 6th Street. Leon P. Dumas, 44, was arrested for alleged driving under the influence of alcohol. Sheriff’s Offic...
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. It’s a time to join our voices and share that there is hope, help is available, and healing is possible. This year, the theme is “Creating Hope Through Action.” By creating hope through action, we can signal to people experiencing suicidal thoughts that there is hope and that we care and want to support them. Our actions, no matter how big or small, may provide hope to those who are struggling. By sharing stories, learning the warning signs, and offering support, we can all break the s...
Dan and Jocelyn Wychgram selected tomatoes at the Farmers Market last Saturday. The market will be held downtown at the flagpole through the last Saturday in September....
by Zac Taylor, Powell Tribune If the state is already committed to building a massive state shooting complex, why not the Big Horn Basin? In the last legislative session, a bill was overwhelmingly passed to fund the first $10 million of what could end up being an over $20 million project to build a state shooting complex. Since then, business and government leaders in different regions of the state have been marshaling together groups to pitch their region as the optimum place for the complex. There’s a group forming in Park County too, led by...
by Jill Pertler I just finished a visit with my littles, aka grands. They are five dollars, nearly three dollars and 25 cents, if we are counting in years. It was a giggly, playful, cuddly, I’m not hungry, I’m so hungry, I’m not tired, I just fell asleep sitting up, I don’t have to go, I have to go real bad, colorful. craft-filled, hug-filled, love-filled, sand-filled, sticky, spillful, wonderful set of days. We swam in the lake and rode in the boat. We splashed our toes at the beach. We visited the candy store and paid all by ourselv...
Join the high school cheerleaders in cheering on the Bobcats during home games. Fall cheerleaders include AngelLyna Smith, Brodie Taber, Isabelle Ketner, Lucy Andreen, Lainie Boren, Adriana Deere, Margo Keller, Kaylee Bazzle and Delayni Custer....
The varsity Bobcat football team kicked off their regular season against Tongue River last Friday falling to the Eagles 24-0. They host Kemmerer this Friday in their West Conference opener beginning at 5 p.m. The varsity Lady Bobcats competed at the Cody Border Wars tournament last week losing to Fergus, Mont., 25-23, 20-25, 25-19, 25-16 and winning against Park 25-22, 25-19, 31-29. The girls are up next Friday and Saturday in Rawlins. The Bobcats golfers played the first day of a two day invite in Buffalo last week. For the boys, Hayden...
Grass Creek Supper Club sponsored a free concert in the Hot Springs State Park last Saturday that featured performers Kimmi Bitter and Eric Kay. All proceeds go to support Carbon Vault, Inc, a non-profit dedicated to training disabled veterans in agriculture trades....
August Gymkhana results include: LEAD LINE Barrels - Jentry Christian, Coy Brower, Eli Arnett, Ryelynn Aleman, Jade Pingetzer Poles - Jentry Christian, Jade Pingetzer, Coy Brower, Ryelynn Aleman Goats - Jentry Christian, Coy Brower, Jade Pingetzer, Eli Arnett, Ryelynn Aleman Flag Race - Jentry Christian, Jade Pingetzer, Eli Arnett, Coy Brower, Ryelynn Aleman Fun Event, water balloon toss - Jentry Christian, Coy Brower PEE WEE Barrels - Adi Day, Taryn Agar, Jax Christian, Everly Daniels, Eleanor Allen, Flint Pingetzer Poles - Tucker DeGanahl, Ta...
