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GOSHEN COUNTY – Every year, breast cancer accounts for about 30% of all new cancer diagnoses in the United States and it is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women. It also occurs in less …

A healing touch

TORRINGTON – Rachele Davis always knew she was different. The once Utah native can remember her mother asking her to use her energy to comfort illnesses. Davis explained, she always tried to …

School board candidate forum to be held

GOSHEN COUNTY – With the general election nipping at the heels of Goshen County residents, the list of Goshen County School District #1 Trustee candidates is much longer than it has been in …
The 2024 Southeast High School Homecoming Court. Pictured, from left, are Avery Tighe and Cole Tregemba, Freshman Court, Sebastian Brumley and Brooklyn Leithead, Senior Court, Queen Angie Logsdon, King Ayden Desmond, Rein Coulson and Connor Coxbill, Sophomore Court and Hadley Leithead and T.J. Moats, Junior Court.

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Sports
Lingle’s Joe Wilson reaches the finish line first at the 2024 Monument Marathon in Scottsbluff on September 28.

Pacing with patience

Lingle runner Joe Wilson snagged gold in the men's division at the 2024 Monument Marathon in Scottsbluff.

Torrington High School head tennis coach Lauren Shields, center, received the South Conference boys’ tennis coach of the year award in September. Also pictured are senior singles players Elijah Hatch, left, and Skyler Thomas, right.
Torrington head tennis coach Lauren Shields received the boys' tennis coach of the year award from the South Conference in September.
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Joshua Chapman tees off at Lamar College on October 4. Chapman captured golf in the men’s division.
The EWC Lancers and Lady Lancers dominated the golf tournament hosted by Lamar Community College.
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EWC head volleyball coach George Hamilton, center, and the Lady Lancers celebrate Hamilton’s 400th career win following EWC’s victory against Central Wyoming College on October 5.
EWC head volleyball coach George Hamilton rang in his 400th career win as the Lady Lancers remain undefeated in conference play.
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Torrington senior Jaycee Hurley, pictured at the Glenrock game on Thursday, posted her 1,000th career dig during the Scottsbluff and Gering tournament on Saturday.
The Torrington High School Lady Blazers scooped up another conference win after defeating Glenrock on Thursday.
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Lady Cyclones clinch three conference wins

Senior Anna Hartman, left, goes up for a kill against Guernsey during the Homecoming game on October 5.

The Southeast High School Lady Cyclones are tied for the No. 1 spot in the conference with an undefeated record following three wins over the weekend.

Blazers overwhelm Rawlins

Senior Blazers quarterback Ryan Moorehouse, far left, celebrates running in Torrington’s first touchdown against Rawlins on October 4. Also pictured is senior Brayden Hime, No. 67, senior Mac Hibben, No. 3, and junior Landre Greiman, No. 1o.

The Torrington high School Blazers scored a second consecutive conference victory against Rawlins.

Doggers defeat East JV

Junior Colt Brown, No. 2, drives the ball forward for the Doggers against Cheyenne East’s junior varsity squad on October 3 as senior Ned Nelson, right, makes a block.

The LFL Doggers continued their season winning streak with a non-conference victory against Cheyenne East's JV squad.

Harrier trio in top 10 at Scottsbluff invite

Southeast High School junior Kaycee Kosmicki crossed the finish line in first place for the varsity girls’ 5K at the Scottsbluff inivitational on Friday, October 4. Kosmicki posted a time of 21 minutes, 4.72 seconds. Three Goshen County harriers, competing for the Torrington High School squad, earned top 10 placings at the invitational.

Three Goshen County cross-country runners snagged top 10 placings in Scottsbluff, led by Kaycee Kosmicki with gold.

Lady Doggers second at Morrill tourney

The LFL Lady Doggers celebrate placing second at the Morrill tournament on Saturday. Pictured in back, from left, are manager Payton Forkner, coach Makenna Miller, Brenly Shipp, Hallie Fuller, Charlotte Speckner, Alisha McGraw, Kynzi Thomas and coach Emily Cottrell. Front row, from left, are Addison Scott, Rylea Joyce, Addisyn Wilkins, Jordynn Speckner, Skyla Wunder, Anna Frederick, Kenzi Wilkins and Grace Gibson.

The Lingle-Fort Laramie Lady Doggers captured second place against Nebraska opponents at the Morrill tournament on Saturday.

Obituaries
Mary Louise “Micki” Haas
TORRINGTON – Memorial services for Mary Louise “Micki” Haas, 85, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, October 11, 2024, at Colyer Funeral Home.   Micki passed away on Thursday, …
Sindy Ray (Bath) Olson
DOUGLAS – Sindy Ray (Bath) Olson, 71, passed away to her heavenly home Wednesday, October 2, 2024, in Douglas. She was born Friday, November 14, 1952, in Torrington, to her parents, Ivan …
Marjorie “Marge” Wells Newman
TORRINGTON – A memorial service for Marjorie “Marge” Wells Newman, 101, will be held at a later date. Marge, beloved community, passed away September 27, 2024, at Goshen Healthcare …
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Community

October 9 correction

In our last edition of the Telegram , the new owners of the Yoder convenience store, Jamie’s, were not correct. The owners are Jamie Tippets, Craig Robbins and Boyd Evans. The Telegram …

Council confronts financial challenges in October meeting

LINGLE – Wednesday evening, Lingle Town Council held their first meeting for the month of October. The council opened the meeting with the pledge of allegiance. They then moved into …

Branding party at Bear Mountain

LA GRANGE – Come on down and make your mark at the Bear Mountain Junction this weekend. Bear Mountain Junction was previously known as the Bear Mountain Stage Stop for many years and recently …

EWC trustees adopt plans for education, student success

TORRINGTON – The Eastern Wyoming College (EWC) Board of Trustees met on Tuesday, October 9, for a work session followed by the regular monthly Board meeting. In attendance were Chairman Jackie …
Records

Court fines for 9-30/10-5

September 30 Natalie Arbour, Pflugerville, Texas, vehicle exceed 70 mph on primary/secondary hwy (6+ mph over), $160. Tyler Santos, Ellsworth Airforce base, South Dakota, vehicle exceed 70 …

Emergency services rolling log

09/30/24-10/0/24 07:28 – Assist other agency – Occurred on Us Highway 26. Platte County has 2 fires going east of 1-25 requesting mutual aid / Ft Laramie, Lingle, Torrington, …

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Wyoming news

Barrasso, Hageman win big; Williams, Smith take local races

 Rob Mortimore TORRINGTON – Wyoming Senator John Barrasso and Representative Harriet Hageman cruised to victories in the August 21, 2024 primary election, while JD Williams and Scott …

Fire consumes livestock, feed, structures

GILLETTE – According to a recent social media update from the Wyoming Bureau of Land Management on August 28, there are a total of 290,842 acres on fire in a combination of four area wildfires …

State wildfires making way for invasive plants

WYOMING – Over several weeks, wildfires have ravaged northeastern Wyoming, burning nearly half a million acres of land in the Cowboy State and Montana. State firefighters have made progress …

UW seeks input on concealed carry law

LARAMIE – The University of Wyoming is seeking feedback on potential changes to the college regulation 6-4, the use of university buildings, grounds and services in a survey available online. …

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TORRINGTON – The Goshen County Fairgrounds came alive once again this weekend as the location hosted the tenth annual Yee Haw Daze on Friday, October 4 and Saturday, October 5.   The …
TORRINGTON – In a recent public notice, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) announce categorical exclusion determination for the City of Torrington’s FY25 East D Street …

EWC announces Fall Honor Roll

Eastern oming College named 122 students on the college’s Fall 2023 President’s Honor Roll and the Dean’s List. The President’s Honor Roll recognizes full time students (12 or more credit hours) who achieved a 4.0 grade point average. To qualify for the Dean’s Honor Roll, students must be full time and achieve a grade point average of 3.5, but less than 4.0.

Lingle Town Council Members discuss various issues on the agenda just prior to the commencement of Wednesday night’s meeting. Pictured from left to right are council members Tabitha Lambert, Kathy Willhelm, mayor Micah Foster, and Shelly Duncan.

Lingle council pays attention to trees

LINGLE – The Lingle Town Council met at the Community Center at 6 p.m. Wednesday for the mandatory discussion of weekly agenda items. Present at the meeting was mayor Micah Foster along …

GCSD approves 2024-’25 budget

TORRINGTON – During a special meeting and annual budget hearing, the Goshen County School District adopted the 2024-2025 budget. The meeting, held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, opened …

Festival of Sight to benefit Torrington Lions

TORRINGTON – Pioneer Park in Torrington will be a happening place to be on Saturday, July 20 as the Torrington Lion’s Club hosts the annual Festival of Sight and activities kick off at 9 …

Local business joins hemp community suit

TORRINGTON – CinD’s CBD and Vape, a local cannabidiol (CBD) retailer, along with other hemp retailers and agriculture organizations are claiming Wyoming’s recent ban on hemp …

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public notices
Public Notice No. 9143
The Torrington City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 in the City Council Chambers at 436 East 22nd Ave. at 5:30 p.m.
Public Notice No. 9142
ADVERTISEMENT (NOTICE TO BIDDERS) Notice is hereby given that the Town of Lingle will receive sealed bids at Lingle Town Hall for the “Lingle Landfill Closure” project until 2:00 p.m. Local Time on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.
Public Notice No. 9135
The Yoder Fire Protection District will hold an election on November 5, 2024.
Public Notice No. 9141
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS of GOSHEN COUNTY, WYOMING Tuesday September 17, 2024 The Board of County Commissioners of Goshen County, Wyoming met in regular session on the above date at 9:00 am at the Goshen County Courthouse in the Commissioners’ Chambers
Public Notice No. 9140
Notice is hereby given that the location for the Goshen County School District No.1 Board of Trustees regular October 8, 2024, board meeting has been changed from the Board Room at the Central Administration Office to the cafeteria at Southeast Schools located in Yoder, WY.