By Sarah Pridgeon Mayor Paul Brooks took the opportunity to apologize for his recent “bad leadership” at this month’s regular meeting of the Sundance City Council. He noted that several people have pointed out he has “dropped the ball” recently and apologized to anyone affected or hurt by it. “I’m in a rush and...
By Sarah Pridgeon As the recent heavy rains have saturated most of the county, Fire Warden Gari Gill has lifted fire restrictions until further notice with the blessing of the County Commissioners. This bodes well for local July 4 celebrations, which will now include firework displays if the weather continues to be clement. Ogden...
New Arrival: Gaylord Engagement: Thomas-Gill North face of Devils Tower temporarily closed for nesting falcons A modern church for “unchurch” people Strata Energy reports successful public comment period Pool open this week Williams pleads not guilty to stolen property charge …and more! PICK UP A COPY OF THIS WEEK’S SUNDANCE TIMES FOR ALL THE...
The County Commissioners have begun the process of appointing a new Homeland Security Coordinator and have decided to place the role under the oversight of the County Sheriff. The intention is not to micromanage the position, explained Sheriff Steve Stahla to the commissioners, but to “make sure that the right and left hands know...
By Sarah Pridgeon Heavy rainfall over the last week placed county streams at flood level with severe overflow in several places. Water damage meanwhile closed several roads across the county with many still not passable at time of going to press. Rain across the county ranged from four inches in the northwest to over...
By Sarah Pridgeon For three generations, wide-eyed children have taken their first steps through the halls of Sundance Elementary School and come face to face with Mrs. P. So beloved by her students that sixth-grade boys will run to hug her in the halls and most people have forgotten her full name, Mrs....
By Sarah Pridgeon At the end of a winding dirt road across from the golf course, behind a wooden arch and a temporary sign, is Sundance’s newest getaway location. Bearlodge Mountain Resort was built as a tranquil environment to escape from the rat race, both for its owners and the guests they hope...
By Sarah Pridgeon The current exhibition at the 1875 Gallery both commemorates and invites dialogue on the tragedy of the Sandy Hook massacre. Artist Robert Vore of Beulah hopes that his small contribution will help to one day bring an end to such horrifying acts of terrorism, he says. “It was such a shocking...
By Sarah Pridgeon The Crook County Commissioners appointed a new Fair Board at a special meeting this week, selecting five candidates from a total of seven applicants. The new board will consist of Lee Jay, Ted Rosencranz, Judy Hutchinson, Amanda Connally and Peggy Boardman. Before the interviews began, Commissioner Kelly Dennis read a brief...
By Sarah Pridgeon This year’s Sundance city budget is healthier than it has been in the two years since cutbacks were made on a state level, says Clerk-Treasurer Kathy Lenz. The additional funds collected from sales and use tax, gas tax and state distributions will be used to boost quality of life in the...
