Archive - Mar 18, 2011 - News

Crossing paths with a 60 plus pound snapping turtle isn't something many of us do very often, if at all. Sheridan County Fairgrounds Facilities Director Melissa Albrecht says that's exactly what happened Thursday at the Fairgrounds.

A blustery afternoon on an empty lot at 1411 South Thurmond Avenue in Sheridan Thursday didn't blow away the good cheer and upbeat spirits of a group gathered to present a sizeable check to Habitat for Humanity of the Eastern Big Horns.

It was a week ago today when the massive magnitude 9.0 earthquake and ensuing tsunami hit Japan, causing widespread devastation. For one Sheridan resident, the effects of the tragedy were close to home. Sheridan Media's Ron Richter has the story.

The Wyoming Game and Fish is holding a series of information gathering meetings regarding proposals for the 2011 fall hunting season. Game and Fish Information Specialist Warren Mischke tells us about several local meetings next week.

March 20th through 26th is National Poison Prevention Week. Our friends at the Regional Poison Center in Omaha, who also work closely with the Wyoming Department of Health, indicate that a focus of next week will be on medication safety.

During a news conference held by U.S. Senators with the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, Senator Mike Enzi said that the anniversary of health reform marks a year of empty promises.

This weekend, Northeast Wyoming will have the opportunity to hear traditional music of the Mongolian people, played on a traditional instrument, and get the opportunity to learn more about Mongolian culture.

For Chinese food lovers or those looking for something to do for dinner tonight, there will be a Chinese potluck dinner at the Buffalo Senior Center beginning at 5:30pm.

Coming up Sunday, March 20 at 4pm will be Buffalo's annual Stars of Tomorrow contest at the Buffalo High School Auditorium, presented by the local Kiwanis Club.

The artwork of eight RENEW clients was recognized at a special artists’ reception held Thursday evening at the Davis Gallery in downtown Sheridan and it all was done as part of March being Disability Awareness Month.