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February 7th, 2010

The Toyota Recall: How is Sheridan’s Dealership Doing?

The large scale Toyota recall has affected millions of customers, as up to eight different models have been found to have faulty gas pedals. The latest report shows that some 270,000 hybrid Prius vehicles may also be recalled for brake problems. So what does that mean for Fremont Toyota of Sheridan, the local Toyota dealership?

Committee Choses Proposal For Design Of Spray Park

A committee made up of City of Sheridan employees, Sheridan Recreation District Board members and one member from the City Planning Commission have been busy going over proposals from ten different design teams in regards to a spray park in Sheridan. Sheridan Recreation District Director Richard Wright says a decision has been made.

Internet Rape Case Jolts Wyoming City

CASPER, Wyo. (AP) - A rape prosecution in the central Wyoming
city of Casper illustrates that middle America isn't immune to the dangers of Internet anonymity and predators who target victims through online ads that hint at sex and prostitution.

Wyoming Refinery Faces Penalties For Odors

SINCLAIR, Wyo. (AP) - The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality has issued a notice of violation to Sinclair Wyoming Refining Company for releasing odors in September from a refinery in the tiny town of Sinclair in south-central Wyoming.

Wyoming trooper in court on steroids charges

CASPER, Wyo. (AP) - A former Wyoming state trooper already in prison for kidnapping a truck driver has pleaded not guilty to two felony charges of possessing steroids.

February 6th

Hospital Foundation Gives $18,000 To Sheridan Memorial Projects

With donations totaling $18,000, the Sheridan Memorial Hospital Auxiliary has now given over three hundred and twenty-thousand dollars to the hospital. Auxiliary President, Barbara Niner, presented the checks to the Hospital Foundation at the annual Auxiliary meeting on Friday.

Department of Health Says CHIP Information Has Been Exposed On The Web

CHEYENNE, (AP) - The Wyoming Department of Health says the personal information of about 9,000 children in the state's children's health insurance program could have been exposed on the Internet.

February 5th

Fremont Toyota Of Sheridan Addresses The Recall

It's safe to say that most of us have heard about the massive Toyota recall that has been in the news recently. But what is being done about the issue by the local dealership? Fremont Toyota of Sheridan General Manager Matt Childers.

Groundhog Job Shadow Day Gives Students A Chance To Peer Into A Possible Career

Friday was Groundhog Job Shadow Day for various students throughout Sheridan County to have a chance to get an up close and personal look at a career that has peaked their interest. Sheridan Media hosted two Job Shadow students, Steve Belus, a Senior from Arvada/Clearmont High School and Julia Szivak a Senior from Sheridan High School.

Two Minors Charged as Adults in Connection with Armed Robbery Case

John “JJ” Hatch and Dillon James Sutherlin had their Initial Appearance in Sheridan County Circuit Court Thursday afternoon, both on charges relating to the January 30th, 2010 armed robbery that took place at the Sheridan home of David Simmons.