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Local health care facilities among state recipients of trust funding

Published by admin on Thu, 03/28/2024 - 4:01pm

The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust has awarded $13.9 million to Wyoming-based hospitals and clinics for the acquisition of ultrasound equipment and statewide sonography training. The formal announcement came at a press conference delivered on Thursday, March 21. $12.3 million was awarded to Wyoming hospitals and clinics for ultrasound equipment while an additional $1.6 million was allocated to the University of Wyoming’s Wyoming Point-of-Care Ultrasound Training Initiative, which aims to enhance patient care across the state.

Celebrating Dr. Seuss

Published by admin on Thu, 03/28/2024 - 4:01pm

Residents take annexation request to county

Published by admin on Thu, 03/28/2024 - 4:00pm

The Big Horn County commissioners discussed a petition for annexation from a group of landowners during their March 19 meeting. The properties in question are west of Greybull and adjacent to the cemetery in Greybull.
A petition for annexation was filed at the county land planning office on Feb. 14. Representing the landowners at this meeting were Charlie Thomas, Darrel Cooper and Thomas Templin. Land Planning staffers Paul Thur and Stephanie May along with deputy county attorney Jennifer Kirk were also in attendance.
Kirk advised the commission that the petition was missing the signature of one of the landowners: the Big Horn County Special Cemetery District.
It was noted that the county couldn’t do anything unless the Town of Greybull agreed to the de-annexation. They have the final say. Even if the town says yes, the county would have some requirements including all easements be in place.
SHERIFF DEPARTMENT

One last time

Published by admin on Thu, 03/28/2024 - 3:59pm

Remembering a hero

Published by admin on Thu, 03/28/2024 - 3:57pm

This community is proud of its veterans who have served the United States of America, protecting the nation without fanfare or accolades, then returning, as hard as it may be, to “a normal life.”
We have told their stories — from World War II, the Korean Conflict, the Vietnam War, the war in Afghanistan and other conflicts that have arisen.
We have recounted stories of high school teenagers, young men, who joined the military before they graduated, because they wanted to serve.
Extraordinary stories, each and every one.
But we ran across a story of a hero, a Greybull High School graduate who went unnoticed, unheralded, until we happened to find an article in the Feb. 10, 1944, issue with the headline: “Leo Boelens makes escape from Jap Prison Camp,” and the subhead, “Greybull High School graduate is one of 10 men to elude Nips in miraculous venture.”

Community Calendar

Published by admin on Thu, 03/28/2024 - 3:56pm

RECURRING EVENTS
THE SHACK
Open for two hours (3:30-5:30 p.m.) after school Monday through Thursday and three hours (1-4 p.m.) after school Friday for grades 5-12.
Open Friday and Saturday nights, 7 to 10 p.m., for middle and high school students only.
GREYBULL MUSEUM
Open Tuesday through Saturday.  Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 16 through April 30.
GREYBULL PUBLIC LIBRARY
Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday.
Story Time: Thursday, 11 a.m. to noon.
Book Club meets last Wednesday of every month, 5 p.m.
HERB ASP COMMUNITY CENTER
Roller Rink Skating: Fridays and Saturdays.  Family Skate (All Ages): 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.   Open Skate (All Ages): 7:30 to 9 p.m. $2 with own skates, $3 to rent.
Pickleball:  Monday and Friday 9 to 11 a.m., Tuesday and Thursday 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

American Legion Oratorical Contest held at GHS

Published by admin on Thu, 03/28/2024 - 3:52pm

Greybull High School was the site of the recent District 4 competition in the American Legion Oratorical Contest, which exists to develop deeper knowledge and appreciation for the U.S. Constitution among high school students.
The district competition produced a winner in Riley Laffin, a Lovell High School senior, who went on to also win the state competition held last weekend.  The other participant in the district contest was Audrey Johnson, who attends Powell High School.
Since 1938, the program has presented participants with an academic speaking challenge that teaches important leadership qualities, the history of our nation’s laws, the ability to think and speak clearly, and an understanding of the duties, responsibilities, rights and privileges of American citizenship.

Briefs

Published by admin on Thu, 03/28/2024 - 3:50pm

TCT support sessions are now by appointment only
The Greybull Public Library has announced a schedule change for the technical support sessions offered by TCT.
The telecommunications company will still send a support specialist to the library on the first Wednesday of each month, but it will be by appointment only.
If you are needing help with one of your technical devices, you can set up an appointment to meet with a TCT IT support specialist at the library by going to https://bit.ly/TCTGreybullLibrary. The TCT IT support specialists will only be coming on days they have someone signed up to meet with.

Shell News: St. Patrick’s Day dinner was a hit

Published by admin on Thu, 03/28/2024 - 3:48pm

“April is a reminder that life is a beautiful, ever-renewing cycle.” E.E. Cummings
Kristy Cushing hosted the Shell Valley Women’s Coffee at her home on Thursday, March 7. Those attending: Sherie Barber, Holly Barnes, Mary Beth Cochran, Kristy Cushing, Judie Deppe, Veda Gerrard, Karen Hayes, Benjaporn Helburn, Lisa Kunkel, Lee Leavitt, Joan Mackey, Carla Mowell, Irbi Nelson, Denise O’Neal, Diana Saam, Hannah Stinson, Linda Swanson, Janette Unruh, Linda Vandersnick, Carolyn Walton and Mary Whaley.

State unemployment unchanged at 2.8% in February

Published by admin on Thu, 03/28/2024 - 3:44pm

The Research and Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reports that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was unchanged from January to February at 2.8%. Wyoming’s unemployment rate was lower than its year-ago level of 3.1% and much lower than the current U.S. unemployment rate of 3.9%.
From January to February, most county unemployment rates followed their normal seasonal pattern and remained stable or decreased slightly. The largest decreases occurred in Niobrara (down from 3.8% to 3.0%), Big Horn (down from 4.8% to 4.4%), Platte (down from 3.6% to 3.3%), and Crook (down from 3.4% to 3.1%) counties.
From February 2023 to February 2024, unemployment rates fell in 14 counties, rose in six counties, and remained unchanged in three counties.