Archive - Aug 2010 - News

On April 16, 2010, the Sheridan County Sheriff's Office received information from an informant that he had been involved in transporting and burying a body in the Big Horn Mountains. Several days later on April 19, the Sheriff's Office assisted a K-9 Search and Recovery cadaver dog team, and located partial human remains in an undisclosed location in the Big Horn Mountains.

Governor Dave Freudenthal made his monthly appearance as a guest on News Talk 930 KROE'S Public Pulse program Tuesday, where he discussed last week's Primary Election. Host Kim Love asked Freudenthal if he felt there were any surprises in this year's Primary.

The 7th Cavalry Drum and Bugle Corps of Sheridan spent the 4th of July this year in Philadelphia as a participant in the parade, which was part of the city's Welcome America Celebration. Drum and Bugle Corps Manager Conrad Namtvedt says that they already have their sights set on another Top Ten parade for next year.

Coming up in just under two weeks, the Sheridan County Suicide Prevention Coalition will be taking part in Suicide Prevention Week activities leading up to the Out of the Darkness Walk scheduled for Saturday morning, September 11th.

It seems even the most amateur grillers pull out the dusty BBQ from the garage for summertime sausages, burgers and wings.

Some, however, are a little more serious about their steaks:

Part of the Sheridan County Comprehensive Plan that was adopted in 2008 calls for conservation of agricultural lands and encourages clustered development on lots smaller than 35 acres. The long range comprehensive plan also recommends changing the minimum lot size in the agricultural zoning district from 35 acres to 80 acres per dwelling unit.

In 2009 Partners in Philanthropy, with support from Sheridan College sponsored the first Prototype Community Garden. The garden was such a success that it spawned five more throughout Sheridan County. Community Gardener Boby Legerski says that they have a special tour planned for September 1st.

The Arch Coal Foundation has announced that they are now taking nominations for their 2010-2011 Teacher Achievement Awards program. Arch Coal Vice President of External Affairs Greg Schaefer explains that a number of different people can nominate a teacher.

The August 17th Primary Election had some landslide winners and some very close races, prompting this week's Bank of Sheridan / sheridanmedia.com poll question: “Did the Primary Election results surprise you, and if so, how?”

It was all about tradition at the Absoraka State Takeover 307 Custom Car Show held outside the Bozeman Trail Inn in Big Horn on Saturday.  Forty-six vintage hot rods and customs built before 1965 lined the main drag in Big Horn for onlookers and car enthusiasts alike.