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Leathercraft Show Opens Friday

By Tracee Davis on Thu 05/16/2013 09:58am
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The Rocky Mountain Leather Trade Show gets undeway at 9 o'clock Friday morning at the Holiday Inn in Sheridan. More than 55 vendors will converge at the third-largest convention in Wyoming to showcase their wares related to the trade of leather craftsmanship.

Bike to Breakfast Friday

By Tracee Davis on Thu 05/16/2013 09:49am
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Friday morning is the last work day of Bike to Work Week, a construct of the Wellness Council of Sheridan County and the Downtown Sheridan Association, and it's the one time a year in Sheridan when people can “Bike to Breakfast.”

Cash Mob Thursday at Fly Shop of the Bighorns

By Chris Foy on Wed 05/15/2013 09:41pm
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The latest cash mob put on by the Historic District Business Committee - a joint committee of the Downtown Sheridan Association and the Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce - will take place Thursday at the Fly Shop of the Bighorns.

USDA Releases Outlook for This Year's Fire Season

By Chris Foy on Wed 05/15/2013 07:57pm
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According to a recent estimate by the United States Department of Agriculture, the outlook for the fire season is severe across much of the western United States. Sheridan Media's Chris Foy has more.

Curbside Recycling Could Be Coming to Sheridan Soon

By Ron Richter on Wed 05/15/2013 07:00pm
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Curbside recycling could be a reality for Sheridan residents sooner rather than later, as the Solid Waste Division of the City has incorporated the program into their budget for the upcoming fiscal year. City Solid Waste Manager Charles Martineau.

The Future of Kendrick Pool

By Ron Richter on Wed 05/15/2013 06:48pm
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The future of Kendrick Pool in Sheridan was discussed at Wednesday's Sheridan City Council budget work session.

Starting the Discussion on Substance Abuse: Roadblocks for Drug-Seekers in Sheridan County

By Chris Foy on Wed 05/15/2013 05:58pm
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In our most recent letter from the public, registered nurse for Sheridan County Public Health, Toby Granger, spoke out about the need for the community to get involved in making Wyoming a healthier place, when it comes to substance abuse, and the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.

Letters From the Public: Substance Abuse Prevention

By Sheridan Media Staff on Wed 05/15/2013 04:05pm
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To the editor:

Wyoming is no stranger to substance abuse issues. Whether it is alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs, the associated costs to the public are astonishing. The annual economic burden of alcohol abuse alone to Wyoming residents is more than $850 million.

Double Scoop at the Park

By Ron Richter on Wed 05/15/2013 03:35pm
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The City of Sheridan had to remove several older trees in Kendrick Park last year for safety reasons. While removing trees from a park is never a good thing, the City is making the best out of the situation by having some of the large stumps turned into artwork.

Wyoming Stories Involving Moose, Faux Elk and Other Exciting Adventures

By Bill Sniffin on Wed 05/15/2013 12:49pm
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My recent column about various moose adventures prompted stories from several friends: