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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.

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.

Injury Accidents Have Decreased Significantly in Sheridan

By Ron Richter on Tue 05/14/2013 05:24pm
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During Tuesday's Sheridan City Council budget work session, Sheridan Police Chief Richard Adriaens said that injury accidents in the past calender year are down 40 percent. Adriaens says that there are a number of contributing factors.

Fire Department Pre-Plan Program

By Ron Richter on Tue 05/14/2013 05:20pm
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Sheridan Fire-Rescue began a pre-plan program a little over a year ago that is intended to familiarize the firefighters with the various commercial buildings within Sheridan. Fire Chief Terry Lenhart explains.

Story School Renovation to Begin Soon

By Ron Richter on Tue 05/14/2013 03:12pm
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Sheridan County School District #2 Trustees approved the bid award to Delta Construction in the amount of $1.2 million to renovate the Story School. District #2 Facilities Director Julie Carroll says that the school will be like new when complete.

The National Awards Keep Coming for SHS

By Ron Richter on Mon 05/13/2013 10:13pm
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Earlier this month we reported that Sheridan High School was one of only two high schools in the state to be named a Silver Award winner by U.S. News and World Report.

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.