Archive - Jan 8, 2016

A local doctor says self acceptance is the key to recovery from mental illness. Leslie Stratmoen has the story.

During a public gathering of representatives from local service agencies held last month, Claude Alley, who is the director of homeless services for the local Volunteers of America organization, said there was a family staying there, at that time, and a church group was purchasing presents for both the children and parents.

For anyone who hasn’t yet taken down the Christmas tree, Donna Jo Swanson of Little Willow Traders recommends dismantling the tree in an organized manner.

Then packing up the decorations in such a way that they’ll be ready for next year.

UPDATE: A group of local students were personally recognized for their achievements this week by the governor of Wyoming. Gov. Matt Mead told a gathering of Big Horn High School students Thursday morning they are “an elite” group, who are raising the bar.

As previously reported, the petition to put the city administrator position up for a special election in Sheridan failed, due to a lack of valid signatures. 529 signatures were required, which is 10 percent of the registered voters in Sheridan that voted last election.

There has been a lot of speculation over the past few years as to the future of Kendrick Pool, as officials with the City of Sheridan and the Sheridan Recreation District have been contemplating what to do with the aging facility that is almost 80 years old.