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Goshen County Library

TORRINGTON – Goshen County Public Library provides a number of resources to those who have a membership card. 

Honoring our local heroes

GOSHEN COUNTY – Leann Mattis is director of the Main Street program. For the last two years, she has been in charge of The Banner Project for our county. The Banner Project is a national program that is seen on main streets everywhere.

Torrington council approves transfer of retail liquor license

TORRINGTON – The Torrington City Council met for their first September meeting on Tuesday evening at 5:30 p.m. in the council chambers. Present were mayor Herb Doby, councilmembers Dennis Kelly, Shane Viktorin, Dr. Richard Patterson and Wayne Deahl. Viktorin led the attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Trial in manslaughter case delayed until 2025

GOSHEN COUNTY – The Goshen County District Court on Friday, August 30, 2024, granted a Motion to Vacate and Continue the trial for 20-year-old Pinedale resident Gaige Zook
Sports
Junior Silas Kiiskinen serves against Alliance on Tuesday. Kiiskinen and his partner, sophomore Maxton Matthews, won their matches against Alliance and Gering.

Blazer boys tennis hosts Gering and Alliance

The Torrington boys' tennis team hosted both Gering and Alliance on Tuesday afternoon.

The Lady Blazers celebrate a point during the Bearcat Invite in Douglas over the weekend. Pictured, from left, are junior Natalie Long (No. 4), senior Olive Osmera (in back), senior Teryn Stokes, junior Brooklyn Asmus and junior Trishell Pontarolo.
The THS Lady Blazers captured third place at the annual Bearcat Invite in Douglas over the weekend.
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Junior Jordynn Speckner goes up for a kill against Arvada-Clearmont at the LFL Dogger Invite on August 30. Also pictured are senior Grace Gibson, left, and sophomore Addisyn Wilkins, right.
The LFL Lady Doggers posted an impressive 3-1 record at the season-opening tournament they hosted on August 30.
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THS harriers open season in Cheyenne

The Torrington High School cross-country launched the 2024 fall season running the state course at a meet hosted by Cheyenne South.

Lady Cyclones sixth at Bearcat Invitational

Sophomore Brylie Booth slams over a kill during the Bearcat Invite on Friday. Also pictured is junior Hadley Leithead, No. 7.

The Southeast High School Lady Cyclones capped the Bearcat Invitational in Douglas off with a sixth-place finish.

THS tennis battles in Casper

Senior Madix McIntosh returns a serve during a match against Gillette in August. McIntosh battled tough opponents from Casper with determination on Saturday.

The THS tennis team squared off against both Kelly Walsh and Natrona County High School in Casper on Saturday.

Golfers tee off in Gillette

The THS golf team found success at the Thunder Basin Invitational in Gillette.

LFL and SE scrimmage

The Southeast High School Cyclones’ O-line steps up to the line of scrimmage against Pine Bluffs on August 30. The Cyclones and Lingle-Fort Laramie Doggers both traveled to Pine Bluffs for a series of scrimmages before the regular season gets underway this Friday.

Southeast and Lingle-Fort Laramie high schools squared off in a series of informal scrimmages hosted by Pine Bluffs.

Obituaries
Dorothy Jean (Schwartzkopf) Smallwood
MORRISON, COLORADO – Dorothy Jean (Schwartzkopf) Smallwood, 87, passed away August 20, 2024, in Morrison, Colorado, after a long Illness.
Beth (Hone) Melonuk
FORT LARAMIE – Beth (Hone) Melonuk of Fort Laramie, died at her home on August 3, 2024, with her husband at her side. 
Betty Hill
TORRINGTON – Funeral services for Betty Jean Hill, 83, will be held 10 a.m. Thursday September 5,2024, at Sonrise Church with Derek Jackson officiating. Burial will follow in the Valley View Cemetery. Betty passed away peacefully August 29, 2024, at Goshen Healthcare Community.
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Community

The history of Labor Day

TORRINGTON – Labor Day is a holiday observed on the first Monday of September. It is an annual celebration of the American worker’s social and economic achievements.   For some, …

UW Extension to host Wyoming Bee College Conference in Casper Sept. 13-14

CASPER – Anyone interested in bees or beekeeping is invited to attend the 2024 Wyoming Bee College, to be held Friday, Sept. 13, through Saturday, Sept. 14. The conference, organized by the …

Garden party to benefit Gracie’s Promise

TORRINGTON – George and Geri Zeimens are inviting the community to a Timeless Treasures Simple Pleasures fall garden party with vintage charm on Saturday, September 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at …

Smoke settled into Goshen County

TORRINGTON – Thursday, August 22, Torrington woke up to a smoke over the town. Due to the numerous wildfires throughout Wyoming, Torrington and surrounding areas saw effects.   Up …
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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 …

Court fines for 8/20 - 9/2

Criminal dispositions – August 20, 2024-September 2, 2024 August 24 Lisa E. Johnson, LaGrange, vehicle turning at intersection yield to approaching traffic, $90. Jason Hall, …

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. …

Opinion
Hello! I am Gabrielle David, a new member of the Torrington Telegram team. I was born in Torrington, and I’ve lived here my entire life. Both of my parents worked at the Torrington Telegram …
As summertime quickly comes to a crawl, an area fire has an effect in Goshen County and the surrounding areas. Although summertime temperatures are slowly dropping into cooler, fall weather much of …
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GOSHEN COUNTY –Throughout history, women’s equality has been seen within our female community members who have unlikely roles. Some of these noble women have taken career paths where …
TORRINGTON – A local woman, Brittney Ann Rost also known as Brittney Ann Dalton (30), is behind bars at the Goshen County Detention Center after Torrington Police Department (TPD) received a …

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. 9115
Tuesday August 21, 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
Public Notice No. 9114
PROCLAMATION AND NOTICE OF ELECTION COTTONWOOD ACRES IMPROVEMENT AND SERVICE DISTRICT Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Public Notice Is Hereby Given that the Goshen County Board of County Commissioners have directed that an election shall take place on the organization of the proposed Cottonwood Acres Improvement and Service District and directing that the questions of formation of the district and election of initial directors be held by mail ballot.
Public Notice No. 9110
NOTICE is hereby given to any owners or claimants of any personal property currently in possession of the Torrington Police Department and set forth on Exhibits 1, 2 and 3 attached to a Petition For Order To Show Cause
Public Notice No. 9113
The City of Torrington will hold a public hearing for the community’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) activities, with the proposed funding made available from the Wyoming Community Development Authority (WCDA) CDBG Program
Public Notice No. 9112
The Torrington City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, August 20, 2024