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City's Street Maintenance Program to Benefit From Hike in Gas Tax

By Ron Richter on Mon 05/13/2013 09:12pm
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City of Sheridan Public Works Director Nic Bateson informed the City Council Monday at their budget work session that the overall budget for streets will be a bit higher this year.

G&F to Discuss Wolf and Mountain Lion Management in Sheridan Next Week

By Ron Richter on Mon 05/13/2013 03:35pm
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The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will be holding a series of public meetings around the state this month to discuss proposed changes to mountain lion, wolf management, and wolf seasons for 2013.

Receiving Their Diplomas

By Ron Richter on Sat 05/11/2013 11:05pm
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Sheridan College held their 64th annual Commencement Ceremony Saturday inside the Bruce Hoffman Golden Dome.

Water and Sewer Wraps Up Week One of Budget Work Sessions

By Ron Richter on Sat 05/11/2013 06:00am
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The first week of budget work sessions for the City of Sheridan wrapped up Friday with City Utilities Director Dan Roberts discussing the Utilities Division, in particular, water and sewer.

SPAC Receives Donation for Permanent Sculpture

By Ron Richter on Fri 05/10/2013 03:40pm
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The Sheridan Public Arts Committee has announced that they've received the needed funds in the form of a donation to complete the purchase of the Huckleberry Daze sculpture by Jerry McCellar.

Making Sure Sheridan is Shovel Ready

By Ron Richter on Thu 05/09/2013 04:10pm
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The term shovel ready goes hand in hand with economic development, as it applies to the readiness of a community to bring in outside businesses. Not all municipalities that claim to be “shovel ready” are, which is something the City of Sheridan is taking steps to try and avoid.

Capital Improvement Projects Highlighted at Budget Work Session

By Ron Richter on Thu 05/09/2013 02:42pm
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Thursday's Sheridan City Council budget work session centered around the City's Fleet Replacement Plan and Capital Improvement Plan. The Capital Improvement Plan is used to budget, plan and construct the City's projects.

Unity in the Community Day is Friday in Kendrick Park

By Ron Richter on Thu 05/09/2013 11:17am
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Three local organizations who serve developmentally disabled adults will get together Friday in Kendrick Park in Sheridan for the first Unity in the Community event. Easter Seals, Eagle Ridge and RENEW have teamed up under the name Unity, to help bring unity among their clients and the community.

Hospital Board Receives Update on Consultant Visit

By Ron Richter on Wed 05/08/2013 05:54pm
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The Board of Trustees for Sheridan Memorial Hospital received an update Wednesday from Hospital CEO Mike McCafferty regarding a recent visit from consultant Sandy Champion with the Champion Group, LLC.

Leap into Leadership Workshop to Take Place in Sheridan

By Ron Richter on Wed 05/08/2013 05:45pm
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The Wyoming Women's Foundation and the Wyoming Women's Legislative Caucus have teamed up to bring a Leap into Leadership workshop to Sheridan later this month. Wyoming Women's Foundation Program Coordinator Rebekah Smith.

Counterfeits, Crimes, and Common Sense

By Ron Richter on Wed 05/08/2013 05:41pm
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The Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon Wednesday focused on fraud and how businesses and individuals can take steps to safeguard against scammers. Sheridan Police Detective Jim Arzy says that they see all kinds of scams in Sheridan.

Council Hears From One-Cent Recipients

By Ron Richter on Tue 05/07/2013 06:05pm
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Tuesday's Sheridan City Council budget work session consisted of eight local non-profit agencies explaining in detail what it is they do and some of their accomplishments over the past fiscal year. Ward Three City Councilor Levi Dominguez.

Stamp Out Hunger This Saturday

By Ron Richter on Tue 05/07/2013 06:01pm
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The nation's largest one day food drive is set for this Saturday as the National Association of Letter Carriers annual food drive aims to “stamp out hunger”. Residents are asked to fill a plastic bag with non-perishable food items and set it by their mailbox on Saturday, May 11th for collection.

Over 310 Students to Graduate From SC Saturday

By Ron Richter on Tue 05/07/2013 05:58pm
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The 64th annual Commencement Ceremony at Sheridan College will take place this Saturday at 1 o'clock a the Bruce Hoffman Golden Dome. In a media release from the College, it states that over 310 students will complete their degree requirements at Sheridan College this year.

Council Approves Funding Request From Economic Development Task Force

By Ron Richter on Mon 05/06/2013 08:53pm
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The Sheridan City Council Monday night approved a funding request of $42,875 from the Sheridan County Economic Development Task Force.

City of Sheridan Budget Work Sessions Are Underway

By Ron Richter on Mon 05/06/2013 05:04pm
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For the next two and a half weeks, the Sheridan City Council will be holding budget work sessions over the noon hour to hear from each department within the City.

VOA Breaks Ground on Apartments for Low-Income Seniors

By Ron Richter on Mon 05/06/2013 04:54pm
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Volunteers of America Northern Rockies held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Penrose Place, a 15-unit HUD 202 PRAC subsidized, apartment complex for low-income seniors aged 62 or over who meet income requirements. VOA Executive Director Jeff Holsinger.

Council to Address Funding Requests for Economic Development

By Ron Richter on Fri 05/03/2013 06:05pm
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After three weeks of not having a regularly scheduled meeting due to there being five Mondays in the month of April, the Sheridan City Council will get back to work this evening. The Council will be considering two separate funding request for economic development.

Nice Day for a Walk

By Ron Richter on Fri 05/03/2013 05:48pm
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Students at Sheridan High School took to the track for a brisk walk Friday as part of the Move Wyoming initiative. SHS Physical Education Teacher Corey Hamrick explains what Move Wyoming is all about.

Last Call at Sheridan High School

By Ron Richter on Fri 05/03/2013 11:49am
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Every two years a Last Call Drill is conducted at Sheridan High School that depicts a mock vehicle accident as a result of drinking and driving. The exercise is done just prior to Prom to remind students that drinking and driving is always the wrong decision.