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Retail business owners reported that business went well for them on Small Business Saturday. Karen Sinclair of Thermopolis Hardware said, “I think it went pretty good. We’ve had great support from our community. We just appreciate everyone supporting small businesses, brick and mortar. I’m just happy to be open and chugging along. Regarding how well their business went overall for the year 2020, Sinclair said, “I think we’ve had a good year. Thermopolis supported us. I think fewer people we...
Hot Springs County School District Superintendent Dustin Hunt announced Monday that classes throughout the district would resume on Wednesday, Dec. 2. Initially, the district went to Tier 3 virtual learning due to staff having to quarantine for COVID-19. So many staff were out that the district ran out of substitute teachers for classrooms, forcing the district to move to Tier 3. Hunt said that those numbers have improved enough to return to in person classes. Buses ran, lunch was served and extra curricular activities and athletic practices...
Restaurant owners in Thermopolis have been faced with challenges as consequences from public health orders on the state and county level due to COVID-19. At one point earlier in the year, restaurants were only able to serve to go orders. Currently, they still face limited seating restrictions to maintain social distancing and most recently the face covering requirement in Hot Springs County. The order requires face coverings be worn by all members of the public, except for minors, when they are...
by Tom Coulter Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Department of Transportation is facing an annual funding gap of about $354 million, a substantial portion of which is needed to maintain the state’s roads, according to a new report reviewed by a legislative committee Monday. Though WYDOT’s funding woes are not a new topic, lawmakers had previously been basing decisions from a 10-year-old estimate, which showed the state’s annual unmet road needs totaling about $135 million. The new report, conducted by Dye...
Hot Springs County has its first confirmed COVID-19 death, according to the Wyoming Department of Health. The older Hot Springs County man tested positive for the virus and died November 18 while hospitalized. He has been added to the State of Wyoming’s death count according to the Wyoming Department of Health. The man had health conditions recognized as putting patients at a higher risk of serious illness related to COVID-19. Deaths among Wyoming residents are added to the state’s total based on official death certificate information. If dea...
A little girl plays in Hot Springs State Park enjoying the 50 plus degree temperatures on Monday, the last day in November 2020....
At the November Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital Board meeting, in the growth report, CEO Margie Molitor said they do have their rapid testing machines running locally and in their other clinics. She noted that if a person is still symptomatic with COVID but testing negative, they will still send their tests to the state for analysis to make sure. Molitor also reported they have their bio-fire, a big machine that they have been waiting for, and it will be installed next week from the time...
This year has certainly been like no other. When it comes to extracurricular activities for Hot Springs County School District #1 (HSCSD#1) this year has had many extra hurdles to jump in order for the students to be able to participate. Thus far, the extra hurdles have been worth it as they have been successful in completing fall sports and activities while many other states have not had the same opportunities. Restrictions were placed on fall activities prior to the recent uptick in positive COVID-19 cases in the state of Wyoming. New...
Thermopolis Bobcat Football recently announced team awards for the 2020 season. Most Improved Player of the Year honors went to Eli McCumber. The pair named Scout Team Players of the Year were Eli Dickey and Jessen Basse, and Hustle Player of the Year went to Elijah Skelton. Roedy Farrell was named the Defensive Player of the Year while Remington Ferree nabbed the Offensive Player of the Year award. Logan Cole was named Most Valuable Player of the Year. Finishing up the local awards, Wyatt McDermott was named the LeRoy Hayes Award Recipient....
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 Tuesday, November 24 8:58 p.m. Report of abandoned vehicles on Buffalo Creek Road involving a subject who parked multiple cars in a right of way. The deputy told them to move the vehicles and they did. Wednesd...
There were plenty of gift ideas available at the craft fair last Saturday in the fair building. Everything from cast iron pots to nuts were available to take home....
The Annual Lighted Christmas Parade will be Friday, December 4 at 6 p.m. The theme is Santa’s Workshop. Line up begins at 5:30 p.m. It is not too late to enter. The parade route begins on Senior Avenue and heads west on Arapahoe to Fifth Street, then turns left on Fifth Street until Broadway. At Broadway they will turn right and head west until the intersection of Sixth & Broadway where they will turn around and head east on Broadway until Fourth Street....
The Annual Holiday Tour of Homes to benefit People for People will be a little different this year due to the pandemic, but promises to be just as much fun. This year it will be a Tour of Homes Scavenger Hunt featuring 21 homes and business locations around Thermopolis for you and your family to drive by to look for specific items within the different holiday arrangements and lighting displays. The fundraiser will be held next Monday, December 7, starting at 4 p.m., ending at 8 p.m. Tickets are currently available at Dairyland and Hot City...
The Salvation Army Kettle Campaign has begun. Volunteers are ringing bells for donations every Saturday until Christmas at Mack’s Market and Thermopolis Hardware. All donations remain in Hot Springs County and are disbursed to those in need through the Help Center at Common Ground. The Help Center has halted regular office hours due to COVID, however, appointments can be made by calling Rev. Ron Philips at 921-9984. Volunteers are still needed for bell ringing. If you are interested, please call Rev. Ron....
For the 24th year, Community Christmas Baskets of food are available for those in need. Individuals or families may sign up by call the H.O.P.E Agency at 864-4673 or Public Health at 864-3311. You need to sign up by Monday, December 7. Curbside pickup or delivery will be on Saturday, December 19 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Donations are still being accepted and may be dropped off at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church at the corner of Seventh and Arapahoe. For added convenience, this weekend a trailer will be set up in front of Hazel n Pears where food...
This Thanksgiving in Thermopolis we have a great deal to be thankful for. Beyond the natural beauty, clean air, our river and space to breathe and slow down, we have great people. Thanks to all the parents who shared their beautiful kids with us on Halloween. Those faces at the door were delightful and bring such memories. Thanks to the school teachers and staff who work so hard for those kids. Thanks to our local workers who always help and smile. Thanks to everyone at the Senior Center and our brave police. Thanks to our town workers and...
Darvin Lee Little, 54, passed away Monday, November 23, 2020, at the Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Wellness after a long struggle with Multiple Sclerosis. The son of LeRoy and Cindy (Thronburg) Little, he was born October 11, 1966, in Thermopolis, Wyo. In high school he loved playing football. Following school, he worked in the oil fields a short time until he became disabled. In 1984 he married Mary Buckner and they had three children. The couple later divorced. He enjoyed camping, working on...
Audrey Jean Love, 87, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020, at Hot Springs Health in Thermopolis. The daughter of Carrol and Margaret (Stark) Brunk, she was born April 15, 1933, in Worland, Wyo. In 1949 she married John Blakesley. The couple later divorced. On April 28, 1967, Audrey married Virgil Ray Love in Cody, Wyoming. Between these two marriages Audrey was the mother of seven children. For 30 years Audrey was a cook at Canyon Hills Manor until she retired at the age of 75. She enjoyed...
James P. Campbell, 89, of Shell Knob, Mo., passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020. He was born to Leonard and Hester Carnes Campbell on July 20, 1931 in Hazard, Ky. He was retired from the US Air Force and also a retired pilot instructor. For several years he was the Greens Keeper for the golf course and city parks in Thermopolis, Wyo. Also, at one time Jim raised and showed Old English Sheepdogs. He is survived by sons, Ray (Cindy) Campbell of Midland, Texas, and Jay Campbell of Shell Knob, Mo.; daughter, Renee (Irun) Kiljander of Story,...
Hot Springs Health employees Karyn White, Dusty Hake, JoAnn Moore, Jeri Umbdenstock and Crystal Merrill recently completed a Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC). The program is supported by the Emergency Nurses Association. The purpose of the program is to improve knowledge, critical thinking skills and hands on training to provide quality care for patients in life threatening situations. Hot Springs Health employees Connie Hart, Bree Christiansen, Marta Scott, Shelby Bozner, Bridget Truempler, Alyssa Lempka, Ed Curran and JoAnn Moore recently...
A rafter of turkeys visits the area around Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Wellness....
Time is running out to get your name on the list to receive a Christmas Basket of food for your family. Continuing a 24-year tradition, people may sign up for the baskets by calling the H.O.P.E. Agency or Public Health through December 7. Curbside pickup, or delivery if necessary, will be on Saturday, December 19 from 10 a.m. til 1 p.m. Normally, about 100 boxes are filled for Hot Springs County families, but this year the numbers are way down and there is concern folks are in need but not sure where to turn for help. You may call the H.O.P.E....
The year end National Barrel Horse Association District Finals were held over the weekend at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds. Year end award winners include: 1D 1st saddle winner Jerrie Slagle on Chicado 1D 2nd halter winner Mesa Allen on Diesel 2D 1st saddle winner Mesa Allen on Diesel 2D 2nd halter winner Laurie Johnson on Boomer 3D 1st saddle winner Taylor Malcom on Cash 3D 2nd halter winner Bobbi Byrd on Niko 4D 1st saddle winner Valerie Stothart on Holly 4D 2nd halter winner Bobbi Byrd...
by Nick Reynolds Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange CASPER – Members of the Joint Revenue Committee have advanced a proposal to increase the state’s current 24 cent fuel tax by 9 cents, making it one of just a handful of revenue-raising proposals to escape the committee this interim session. Backed by state agencies as well as several industry groups, the nine cent tax increase is projected to raise approximately $60 million in funds for local governments as well as the Wyoming Department of Transportation, which is currently gra...
