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Sheridan City Council Receives Update On Police Officer Being Investigated For Domestic Violence

By Ron Richter on Fri 02/05/2010 08:24am

The Sheridan City Council held an executive session Thursday night regarding a personnel issue about a Sheridan Police Officer that is being investigated for a domestic violence call that occurred in December 2009. Sheridan Mayor Dave Kinskey.

Catering For A Cause Is A New Program Through Volunteers Of America

By Ron Richter on Thu 02/04/2010 06:59pm

Volunteers of America Wyoming/Montana has implemented a new program that provides certificate training in the food industry for their clients, while providing nutritious meals for individuals, businesses and events throughout the community.

Representative Lummis Reacts To National Debt Increase

By Ron Richter on Thu 02/04/2010 06:50pm

U.S. Representative Cynthia Lummis released a statement Thursday saying that the passage of a $1.9 trillion increase in the national debt limit will allow President Obama to continue to borrow and spend enough money to keep up with his record-breaking $3.8 trillion budget proposal.

Sheridan Firefighter Arrested For Delivery Of A Controlled Substance

By Ron Richter on Thu 02/04/2010 05:45pm

Officials with the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation have arrested 30-year-old Andrew Joy of Sheridan for Delivery of a Controlled Substance, believed to be hydrocodone. Joy is a firefighter with Sheridan Fire Rescue. The arrest was made Thursday and no further details of the incident have been released by DCI at this time, as the investigation is ongoing.

Dog And Cat Shelter To Hold Family Fun Night Fundraiser Later This Month

By Ron Richter on Thu 02/04/2010 01:20pm

The Dog and Cat Shelter of Sheridan will be holding a fundraiser later this month at the Sheridan County Fairgrounds. Shelter Director Cel Hope explains.

Placement Of Air Handler Is Another Step In Completing The Pharmacy Remodel At The Hospital

By Ron Richter on Thu 02/04/2010 12:33pm

An eleven thousand pound air handler was placed atop Sheridan Memorial Hospital by a large crane brought in from Casper Thursday morning as part of the pharmacy remodel project. Hospital Facilities Services Manager Rob Forister explains what such a big piece of equipment will be used for.

Verdict is in on David Selig Trial

By MaryJo Johnson on Thu 02/04/2010 10:35am

Update: The verdict is in on the David Selig case heard in Sheridan County Circuit Court Wednesday. A 6-person jury and one alternate waded through thorough and detailed testimony on three different charges, presented by prosecuting attorney Christopher LaRosa. They came back with their verdict just after 8 o'clock Wednesday night.

David Selig Jury Trial Takes Full Day in Sheridan County Circuit Court

By MaryJo Johnson on Thu 02/04/2010 08:48am

A 7-person jury was selected Wednesday morning to hear testimony on three different counts over three different months charged against Sheridan resident David Selig.

Representative Tim Hallinan of Gillette Recovering After Open Heart Surgery

By MaryJo Johnson on Thu 02/04/2010 08:36am

GILLETTE, Wyo. (AP) - Republican state Representative Tim Hallinan of Gillette is recovering from open heart surgery. The 64-year-old Hallinan underwent multiple-bypass surgery at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper on Monday.

County Planning Commission Tables Prairie Hills Rezone

By Ron Richter on Wed 02/03/2010 10:19pm

The Sheridan County Planning and Zoning Commission tabled a request by Prairie Hills LLC/Jane Clark to rezone 96.4 acres of a 227 acre parcel from urban residential to industrial 2, which is considered light industrial. Sheridan Media's Ron Richter has the details.