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Pumpkin patch kicks off season

LINGLE – Ellis’ Harvest Home kicked off the fall season festivities on Saturday, September 21 during their Adult Night event which featured live music, adult beverages and dinner for …

Funds collected for young ATV accident victim

LINGLE – Funds are being collected to help a local family offset the medical expenses following an ATV accident on September 24.   Terra Ochsner reached out to her fellow Facebook …

Local graduate elected to state bar

CHEYENNE – Torrington native Emily S. Madden has been elected commissioner of the Seventh Judicial District of the Wyoming State Bar.   In this role, she will facilitate state bar …

Lingle council approves banner program

by Gabrielle David gdavid@torringtontelegram.com LINGLE – Wednesday evening, the Lingle Town Council was called to order, and began with the pledge of allegiance.   The …
Sports
Freshman Amarie Huntsman, right, delivers a kill against LCCC on September 24.

EWC defeats LCCC in five-set comeback

The EWC Lady Lancers made an epic comeback to defeat LCCC in five sets on Tuesday.

Next stop – state! The 2024 Torrington High School state tennis team includes in back, from left, coach Curtis Birkley, Rowyn Connelly, Salma Beltran, Madison Hatch, Aftyn Hager, Keelin Connelly, Skyler Thomas, Elijah Hatch, Benaiah Steinbrecher, Josiah Steinbrecher, Marcus Jones, Maxton Matthews and Gabe Posten. In front, from left, are Sinai Hernandez, Madix McIntosh, Laney Grubbs, Addison Hansen, Haley DeFoe, Meaghan Hooper, Braxton Carlson, Carter Hendricks and coach Andrea Matlock.
Full results and coaches comments from the regional tennis tournament the previous weekend.
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Goergie Lou Paterakis tees off at the EWC Invite on September 13. Paterakis broke into the top 10 at the Northeastern Junior College tournament on September 19-20.
The Lady Lancers snagged their second consecutive win at Northeastern Junior College while the Lancer men placed second.
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Lady Doggers undefeated on weekend

Senior Addison Scott slams over a kill against Guernsey during the September 20 Homecoming Week victory.  Also pictured is senior Kenzi Wiklins in back.

The Lingle-Fort Laramie Lady Doggers volleyball team advanced to the No. 1 spot in the conference following an undefeated weekend.

Tennis trio breaks into top four at regionals

Three members of the THS tennis team captured top-four placings at the regional tournament in Green River while head coach Lauren Shields was named conference coach of the year. Pictured, from left, are coaches Andrea Matlock, Lauren Shields and Curtis Birkley and seniors Elijah Hatch, Madix McIntosh and Skyler Thomas.

Three Goshen County athletes snagged top-four placings at the South regional tennis tournament.

Cyclones cruise past Wind River Cougars

Senior Kannon Tippetts, pictured during the September 13 game against Wright, caught seven passes for 123 yards and three touchdowns against Wind River on September 20.

The Southeast High School Cyclones football team continued its winning streak with a conference victory against Wind River.

Four harriers snag top 10 at Douglas Invite

Senior Callie Taylor paces herself in the varsity girls 5K at the Douglas Invite on September 20. Taylor captured second place in the race.

Four Goshen County athletes broke into the top 10 at the Douglas cross-country invitational.

Lady Blazers display grit vs. Scottsbluff, Wheatland

Junior Trishell Pontarolo prepares to slam a kill into Scottsbluff territory during the home game on Thursday, September 19.

The Torrington High School Lady Blazers volleyball team gave both Scottsbluff and Wheatland a run for their money at home games.

Obituaries
Deidre Kay Arp Connell
LUTZ, FLORIDA – Deidre Kay Arp Connell, 78 of Lutz, Florida, passed away on Friday, September 20. She was born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska in 1945 to Gene Ferdinand Arp and Beulah Mae Arp. …
Bruce Greenly
CRESWELL, OREGON – It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Bruce Greenly, Thursday, August 8, 2024 at the age of 66. Bruce passed away from complications of the heart; …
Karen Jean Barber (née Bates)
GREELEY, COLORADO – Karen Jean Barber (née Bates), 63, passed away on September 3, 2024, after a sudden illness. She passed while in a Greeley, Colorado hospital.
Colyer Funeral Home
Community
Majorie Sanborn explains the process of carving into stones to her sister Beth Stryker.

A tour of the past: Jay Em

JAY EM – On Saturday afternoon, descendants of Lake Harris, one of the most prominent people of the town of Jay Em, gave a tour of the town and its historic buildings.   Tyfani Sager, …

Torrington native published self-help book series

TORRINGTON – As parents, often we pray to leave the world a better place for our children however a Torrington native, Lee Freeburg, wanted to leave a better child for the world.   …

Area youth invited to mentored hunt

WYOMING – In a recent press release, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department announced the department and the First Hunt Foundation are offering a mentored pheasant hunt for Wyoming youth on …

Splash pad needing repairs

FORT LARAMIE – In a recent Facebook post, the Town of Fort Laramie is asking for the public’s assistance to repair damages to the community’s splash pad.   “The Town …
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Emergency services rolling log

September 27 - September 28 00:26 – Medical aid – Occurred on Us Highway 26. Having a heart attack driving a Hyundai gray. Disposition completed. 00:39 – Traffic stops …

Emergency services rolling log

July 23-24 14:45 – Vin inspection – Occurred on US Highway 85. 2012 drop deck trailer. Call prior to going. Disposition completed. 14:50 – Animal call – Occurred on …

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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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Well, wasn’t that interesting? As some of you may know, I recently stepped down from my position here at the Telegram . I had absolutely no intention of doing so but my mental health …
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TORRINGTON – On Thursday, September 19, Brianna D. Green (20) appeared with her attorney, public defender, Eric Palen in front of Circuit Court Judge Nathaniel S. Hibben in the Circuit Court …

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. 9137
Notice is hereby given for the City of Torrington, as provided under Wyoming State Statute Section, 15-1-407, Annexation Regulations for the State of Wyoming. Applicant is submitting a Notice for an informational meeting with the City Planning Commission and any public member that wishes to attend.
Public Notice No. 9136
Notice is hereby given for the application of City of Torrington, as provided under Section, 17, Subdivision Regulations for the City of Torrington. Applicant is submitting an application for a; 1. Vacate & replat of East P Street 2nd Filing. Acting as the Final Plat.
Public Notice No. 9134
Notice is hereby given for the application of Celine Rentas, as provided under Section, 17, Subdivision Regulations for the City of Torrington. Applicant is submitting an application for a; 1. A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a Commercial Day Care Facility
Public Notice No. 9133
The Torrington City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 in the City Council Chambers at 436 East 22nd Ave. at 5:30 p.m.
Public Notice No. 9132
Notice is hereby given that the Goshen County School District No.1 Board of Trustees will conduct a special board meeting on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.