Archive - Sep 6, 2012 - News

Not in my backyard was an expression that was used frequently during Thursday night's Sheridan County Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.

Middle school students of Sheridan County School District One will have some new hi-tech gadgets to aid in the learning process this year, as the School District has kicked off an iPad initiative for the year. District One Superintendent Marty Kobza.

The Gilead Fire burning burning 10 miles northwest of Buffalo and 8 miles southwest of Story is now at 4,430 acres as of Thursday night. The fire is also estimated to be 5% contained. Heavy smoke at times Thursday gave the impression that the fire had grown significantly.

University of Wyoming President Tom Buchanan announced Thursday that he will retire at the end of summer 2013. Buchanan made the announcement during his “State of the University Speech”.

The Sheridan Heritage Center Board of Trustees has announced that the Sheridan Inn and 1893 Grille and Spirits will cease operations effective October 1st.

The Gilead Fire Incident Management Team will host two meetings this weekend to update the public on the Gilead Fire which is located approximately 8 miles southwest of Story. Interested individuals are welcome to attend either meeting.

At Wednesday evening's Main Street Market in Buffalo, local artists Aaron and Jenny Wuerker and Marchel Kelly were recognized for their hard work on the mural on the Trading Post building facing Crazy Woman Square in Buffalo.

The fall black bear seasons for hunt areas 1 and 2 in the Bighorn black bear management unit are closed. The closed areas are located in the northern Bighorn Mountains.

This weekend is the third annual Out of the Darkness Walk to Prevent Suicide. The trek kicks off at 11 o'clock Saturday morning at Grinnell Plaza.

This month's display at the Sheridan College Main Street Gallery downtown features two artists with seemingly contrasting styles, but a common emphasis on light makes for a complimentary display. Pat Trout and Sonja Caywood are both accomplished local artists.