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Representative Cynthia Lummis Discusses Health Care Summit

By MaryJo Johnson on Thu 02/25/2010 05:14pm

Saying that it is truly a "philosophical debate," U.S. Representative Cynthia Lummis called Sheridan Media Thursday to voice her impression of the Health Care Summit held in Washington D.C.

Hand-In-Hand Board Welcomes New Member And Gives Thanks To A Couple Of Outgoing Members

By Ron Richter on Thu 02/25/2010 05:11pm

During their regular monthly meeting Wednesday night, the Hand-in-Hand Early Childhood Education Center took an important step forward in its planned evolution of its Board of Directors. Longtime board members Mark Englert and Mayor Dave Kinskey tendered their resignations, as the Board is in the process of transitioning into more of a working Board.

Sheridan Police Department Needs Landline and Cell Phone Data for Reverse 911 System

By MaryJo Johnson on Thu 02/25/2010 11:52am

A few years ago, the City of Sheridan and Sheridan County implemented the Reverse 9-11 System. Cyndi Godwin is the Communications Supervisor in charge of the Dispatch Center at the Sheridan Police Department. She explains why the system was put in place.

The Future of Gen Y Learning In Wyoming

By Betsy Love on Thu 02/25/2010 09:01am

Both Sheridan College and UW have been working to increase access to their classes and have done so by entering the space age. Sheridan Media's Betsy Love has the story

Dining With Diabetes Classes to be Offered in Sheridan

By MaryJo Johnson on Thu 02/25/2010 06:30am

In the continuing effort to bring healthy programs to the Sheridan Community, a series of five classes is coming to the Sheridan Senior Center. Called "Dining with Diabetes in Wyoming," the University of Wyoming Cooperative Extension Service and the Wyoming Diabetes Prevention and Control Program are coordinating the efforts.

Sheridan High School Chapter Celebrates National FFA Week

By MaryJo Johnson on Thu 02/25/2010 06:15am

Numerous navy blue corduroy jackets bearing the FFA patch will be seen at Sheridan High School Thursday, as the school's chapter participates in National FFA Week. Other ways they have been observing the week, which runs February 20th - 27th, Chapter President Vicky Nesbitt says.

Dayton Town Council Addresses Snow Plow Ordinance

By Ron Richter on Thu 02/25/2010 01:15am

The Dayton Town Council held a public hearing Wednesday night regarding the Town's snow plow ordinance. Sheridan Media's Ron Richter was there and has more.

Representative Lummis Is Confident That Wyoming Will Have Its Say In Health Care Summit

By Ron Richter on Thu 02/25/2010 01:05am

Senate Republicans announced this week that U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Mike Enzi are two of of the seven senators that the party is sending to President Obama's health care summit. U.S. Representative Cynthia Lummis says that the people of Wyoming's voice will be heard at the summit.

Governor's Workforce Summit Keynote Speaker Announced

By Ron Richter on Wed 02/24/2010 11:05pm

The Wyoming Workforce Development Council, in partnership with the Governor's Office and the Department of Workforce Services, has announced that Keith Harrell will be the keynote speaker for the upcoming Governor's Summit on Workforce Solutions. Harrell is known across corporate American for his energetic, innovative presentations and as a dynamic life coach.

Freudenthal Says It's Time To Get Serious About Health Care Reform

By Ron Richter on Wed 02/24/2010 05:19pm

At a news conference Wednesday, Governor Dave Freudenthal said that Wyoming cannot wait for the federal government to fix healthcare, and suggested that the State Legislature strongly consider a proposal before a house committee this week.