Local Firefighter Makes Initial Appearance in Sheridan County Circuit Court

30-year-old Andrew Joy of Sheridan is charged with Delivery of a Controlled Substance.

30-year-old Andrew Joy of Sheridan made his initial appearance in Sheridan County Circuit Court Monday on the charge of Delivery of a Controlled Substance. Joy is a firefighter/paramedic with Sheridan Fire Rescue. Circuit Court Judge John Sampson approved continuance of the $5,000 unsecured bond that was set Friday afternoon on the stipulation that Joy adhere to the bond conditions.

District 2 Trustees Approve Stimulus Money Grant Proposal

Sheridan County School Board of Trustees listen to presentation at Monday night's meeting.

Of the agenda items on which School District 2 Trustees took action Monday night, one was approval of the stimulus fund proposal, including 11 temporary positions. The nearly $1.8 million dollars received through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will go to paying for the staff, as well as purchasing state-of-the-art technology enhancements and professional development programs.

Sheridan County School District 2 Board Recognizes Two Ends of Extra-Curriculum Spectrum

Wynton Grant and Megan Jenkins delight those attending the District 2 Board of Trustees meeting with a violin duet.

At Monday night's Sheridan County School Board February meeting, members of Sheridan High School's All-State Orchestra attended. Those in the audience were treated to Wynton Grant's and Megan Jenkins' duet, which many agreed would have been preferred to continuing with regular board business.

Governor's Healthcare Proposal Encourages Personal, Financial Responsibility

Governor's healthcare proposal urges personal, financial responsibility.

During his State of the State Address Monday, Governor Dave Freudenthal stated that a health insurance reform program he has proposed will help control costs by encouraging people to
take responsibility for their health.

CHAPS To Host Benefit Community Valentines Dance Friday Night

CHAPS and Easter Seals to host benefit community Valentines Dance Friday night.

Children, Horses, and Adults in Partnership stands for CHAPS, and they are partnering with Easter Seals for a community Valentines Dance this Friday in Sheridan to benefit the Matt Elliott Memorial Scholarship Fund. CHAPS Executive Director Sue Suddith.