By Sarah Pridgeon Rare Element Resources has initiated a land exchange that, if approved by the Board of Land Commissioners, will allow the company to acquire 640 surface and mineral acres of State Trust Land near Warren Peak, adjacent to the planned Bull Hill Rare Earth Mine. In exchange, the State of Wyoming will...
By Sarah Pridgeon Both floors of the Crook County Courthouse are fully accessible whatever your level of mobility, thanks to the now-operational elevator. The project was completed courtesy of the County Commissioners, a grant from Wyoming Business Council and the project management of Randy Gill, County Facilities & Maintenance Supervisor. The elevator is intended...
Crook County Fire Warden Gari Gill is asking anyone who is going to burn slash piles or garbage to please notify the Sheriff’s Office (283-1225) or the County Fire Warden (283-2390) prior to burning. Gill says, “Normally it’s not necessary to do so at this time of the year, but after our very busy...
By Sarah Pridgeon The Mayans may have mispredicted the end of world, but 2013 could still see even more disasters chalked up on Crook County’s recent list. With an even bigger fire season, drought and potential tornadoes predicted for the year ahead, Emergency Manager Jim Pridgeon and Fire Warden Gari Gill remind residents across...
By Sarah Pridgeon The Gold Wing Road Riders Association of Wyoming has chosen Sundance to host its 25th anniversary district rally in 2013, an event that will bring upwards of 150 motorcyclists to town for the weekend at the end of June. “This is a milestone for us, and also the first time we’ve...
By Sarah Pridgeon With the help of a mediator from the Wyoming Department of Agriculture’s Mediation Program, the Crook County Fair Board has come to a mutual agreement with the Fordyces regarding the prize steer that was accidentally sold for a lower amount than was received through a phone-in bid. The issue was discussed...
By Sarah Pridgeon Jeff Carrier was officially appointed as Crook County School District’s interim Superintendent at a special meeting of the Board of Trustees on Wednesday. He will fill the position until June 30 next year, or until the board appoints a permanent replacement, and hopes to usher in a period of stability and...
By Sarah Pridgeon Sundance State Bank this week donated $10,000 to the Vore Buffalo Jump, kick-starting construction that will see the site transformed into a comprehensive tourist destination. Work will begin immediately on the attraction’s finishing touches, ready for the 2013 summer season. “We’re extremely grateful for this first step,” says Gene Gade, President...
By Sarah Pridgeon The Board of Trustees is expected to officially appoint Jeff Carrier as interim superintendent for the Crook County School District at a special meeting on Wednesday. Having served as Superintendent for CCSD for a number of years, Carrier’s experience in the role will prove beneficial during the search for a permanent...
By Sarah Pridgeon Lisa Dutton, teacher at Sundance High School, was this week surprised with a Peabody Leaders in Education Award and check for $1000 in recognition of her commitment to students. The award was presented in the school auditorium on Tuesday, with Dutton’s students in attendance to cheer her on. Dutton was named...
