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Saturday U on Thursday returns to Pinedale Oct. 8th (September 29, 2020)
The Sublette County Library and Sublette BOCES are pleased to continue the tradition of hosting Saturday U on Thursdays in Pinedale. The event will be on October 8th. As you might suspect, the professors will be coming to Pinedale via Zoom. There will not b
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Restrictions loosened on restaurants (September 29, 2020)
Can now have 8 people at a table
Governor Mark Gordon has worked with the Wyoming Department of Health to ease restrictions on restaurants in the state while continuing efforts to keep the public safe. This comes in new public health orders.
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Road work begins on Teton Pass Sept. 28 (September 28, 2020)
Expect nighttime blocking of travel lane on WY22
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) will begin planned road work on Teton Pass WY22 between Jackson and the Idaho state line beginning Monday, September 28th until Monday, October 5th. Work is being done near milepost 4 blocking the travel lane fr
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Library curbside pickup service still available (September 28, 2020)
At the Pinedale & Big Piney Libraries
The Sublette County Library Curbside Pickup Service for those who do not wish to come inside the library remains available. Simply let the Library staff know what reading materials, audiobooks or DVDs you need and they'll be happy gather them and check them ou
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Wyoming CARES dollars to assist with child care expenses (September 28, 2020)
Program starts Oct. 1
The Department of Family Services (DFS) has been allocated $1.5 million in Wyoming CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act funds to provide relief to families who experienced an increase in child care expenses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Governor orders flags be returned to full staff at sunset Sept. 29th (September 28, 2020)
In honor of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
by Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon
Governor Mark Gordon, pursuant to a directive from the White House, has ordered both the U.S. and State of Wyoming flags be returned to full staff at sunset on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 after the burial of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
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Changes to COVID-19 Response (September 28, 2020)
by Sublette COVID-19 Response Group
Wyoming is breaking previous records for the number of new COVID-19 cases per day (more than 160 on Sunday), with more than 1,000 active cases today. Every county in Wyoming reported new active cases over the weekend.
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Graveside Funeral Service for Greg Lyons Oct. 3 (September 28, 2020)
by Covill Funeral Home
Greg Lyons, 73, of Pinedale, passed away at the University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City on September 20th, 2020. A graveside funeral service will be held Saturday, October 3rd at 10:30 AM in the Daniel Cemetery.
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Funeral Service for Sonny Alexander Oct. 5 (September 28, 2020)
by Covill Funeral Home
Sonny Alexander, 80, of Marbleton, passed away Saturday morning, September 26th at his home. A funeral service will be held Monday, October 5th at 11:00 AM at the Daniel Schoolhouse. A viewing will take place at the Schoolhouse from 10 to 10:45 AM and intermen
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Changes for Return to School Guidance for Symptomatic Students/Staff (September 26, 2020)
Superintendent's Blog
by Jay Harnack, Superintendent, Sublette County School District #1
On Friday, 9/25/20, both Sublette County School Districts met with Sublette County Public Health to review the new return to work guidance for students/staff. Previously, students/staff who were symptomatic and sent home could return to school when symptoms w
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Presidential & VP debates scheduled (September 26, 2020)
There will be two Presidential debates, one debate for VP candidates, and one Presidential Town Hall in the upcoming weeks before the November 3rd General Election.
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Get tickets for Kickin’ Cancer by Sept. 26th (September 25, 2020)
Due to COVID-19, Kickin’ Cancer in Sublette County had to cancel their big annual event and will do their drawing on Facebook Live on Saturday, Sept. 26th. Kickin’ Cancer helps Sublette County residents battling cancer with costs for travel, hotels, and living
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Fall Colors (September 25, 2020)
Local photographer Dave Bell posted a new photo gallery of the fall colors around Pinedale. Click on this link to see his latest photos: Fall Colors
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Obituary – Robert (Bob) Bundy (September 25, 2020)
Robert (Bob) Bundy, 54, passed away September 20, 2020, in Lander, Wyoming. He was a resident of Lander for the past 16 years.
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USDA approves loan to build CAH in Saratoga, Wyoming (September 25, 2020)
The USDA has approved the loan application to build a Critical Access Hospital in Saratoga, Wyoming. The USDA loan is for a little under $18.4 million in long-term financing. The facility, to be called North Platte Valley Medical Center, is expected to be comp
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White Pine Season Pass Party 2 Sept 26 & 27 (September 25, 2020)
White Pine Ski Resort will host their Season Pass Party #2 on Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 26 & 27th from noon to 5:00PM each day. Come down and pick up your season pass or purchase your season pass. Rates will go up on Thursday, October 1st, so this is the time t
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Special Hospital District events (September 23, 2020)
Here are events scheduled for the Special Hospital District. These are opportunities to meet with members of the Sublette County Rural Health Care District and Sublette Center, as well as candidates for the boards, and get questions answered about the Critical
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Wyoming Cowboys in the NFL (September 23, 2020)
Where are they now?
by Pinedale Online!
The University of Wyoming plays football in the Mountain West Conference. The Mountain West is considering a return to the field that could see its teams begin playing college football in late October. The league's presidents will meet Friday and at least cons
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Fires around Sublette County (September 23, 2020)
by Sublette Co Unified Fire
Pinedale, Wyoming – On Tuesday September 22, 2020, Sublette County Unified Fire was dispatched to a smoke report in the Pole Creek area in Pinedale. SCUF units from Pinedale, Boulder and Daniel all responded to the area and discovered an actively burning fire
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BTNF Blowdown Trail Condition Update (September 23, 2020)
by Pinedale Ranger District, Bridger-Teton National Forest
On Monday, September 7, 2020, there was a massive wind event with gusts in excess of 60+mph throughout the Wind River Range in western Wyoming, causing trees to cover roadways and trails. All main Forest roads have been cleared and you can drive to trailheads.
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Governor Gordon to hold media briefing Sept. 24 (September 23, 2020)
Governor Mark Gordon will hold a media briefing at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 24th. The Governor and State Health Officer Dr. Alexia Harrist will provide an update on the COVID-19 pandemic. The Governor also will discuss his trip to Washington DC, where
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Pinedale Lions Club changes meeting location (September 23, 2020)
The Pinedale Lions Club is changing their meeting location for the winter. They will be meeting the first and third Thursdays of the month at 6:00pm in the back room of the VFW in Pinedale. The club is part of Lions Clubs International, a community service org
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COVID Case Count Rises to 80 (September 22, 2020)
by Sublette COVID-19 Response Group
Sublette County had an increase of 9 new COVID-19 cases, including a student at Pinedale High School and a teacher at Pinedale Elementary School. Sublette County School District No. 1 has reported a total of 7 positive cases in students and staff since Sept. 6
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Funeral Service for Michele Hinderliter Sept. 26 (September 21, 2020)
by Covill Funeral Home
Michele Hinderliter, 73, of Pinedale passed away Saturday evening September 19th at the Sublette Center. A funeral service will be held Saturday September 26th at 10:00 AM at Our Savior's Lutheran Church. A viewing will take place Friday evening September 25th
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Death Notice: Donald M. Kendall (September 20, 2020)
Donald M. Kendall, age 99, passed away Saturday, September 19th. Mr. Kendall was co-founder of PepsiCo and was its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for 21 years before his retirement in May 1986. He served as Chairman of the Board’s Executive Committee fro
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Moving cattle (September 20, 2020)
Rob Tolley sent in this photo of cattle starting to be brought down out of the mountains of the Upper Green on Saturday, September 19th. Once colder weather and some snow hits, big game wildlife and the rest of the cattle will naturally come down out of the m
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Half Moon Lake Lodge winds down for summer season (September 20, 2020)
Half Moon Lake Lodge will be closing on Sunday, September 27th for the summer season. They will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner every day the last week from 8AM to 8PM, Sunday Noon to 8PM. They offer boat rentals, cabin rentals, and horseback riding.
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Soda Lake WHMA Wetland Restoration Project begins (September 17, 2020)
by Mark Gocke, Public Information Specialist, Wyoming Game & Fish
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department, in cooperation with Ducks Unlimited, has recently begun a wetland restoration project at the Soda Lake Wildlife Habitat Management Area north of Pinedale. The once vibrant man-made wetlands have basically lived out their l
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Public Health Nursing offers Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinics (September 17, 2020)
by Sublette County Public Health
The 2020 flu season is right around the corner and the Wyoming Department of Health is urging residents to get their flu shots. It is nearly impossible to predict the severity of the flu season ahead of time, but we can always predict that it is coming. Beca
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Widespread Community Spread in Sublette County (September 17, 2020)
18 new cases in 11 days
by Sublette COVID-19 Response Group
This morning (Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020) we learned that the number of COVID-19 cases in Sublette County continues to rise, to at least 68 total cases so far, including 14 current cases, with 45-55 people in isolation or quarantine in the Boulder, Daniel, and P
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Sublette County Libraries offer home delivery (September 17, 2020)
For those in quarantine or isolation during COVID-19 pandemic
The Sublette County Libraries are starting a new service of delivering library materials to those at home in isolation or quarantine. The free program is designed for those who find themselves in a COVID-19 quarantine, or just prefer to self-isolate to minimiz
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Updates on college football (September 17, 2020)
Big Ten starts in October, Pac-12 and Mountain West still thinking about it
The Big Ten will start their football season the weekend of October 24th, decided university presidents and chancellors on Tuesday, September 15th. The Pac-12 is still waiting to make a decision for their teams. Government COVID-19 health restrictions in Calif
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Wyoming Health Orders extended to Sept. 30 (September 15, 2020)
Restrictions lifted on indoor contact sports
by State of Wyoming
Governor Mark Gordon has announced Wyoming’s Public Health Orders have been extended an additional two weeks through Sept. 30. One change has been made to Order No. 1, which now permits indoor close-contact group activities and sports to occur in all settings.
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SCSO launches new mobile communications app (September 16, 2020)
Allows contact with community 24/7
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office has announced the launch of their custom mobile app for iPhone and Android devices. Sublette County residents now have a direct connection with the department for the latest community news, instant public safety notificatio
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August visitation up at Grand Teton National Park (September 16, 2020)
Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming hosted an estimated 710,198 recreation visits in August 2020, a 1.2% increase compared to August 2019. Park statistics show that August 2020 saw the second highest number of recreation visits on record for the month of Augu
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RHCD Expands Testing (September 16, 2020)
by Sublette County Rural Health Care District
The Sublette County Rural Health Care District is currently offering testing for Covid, Influenza, and Strep for symptomatic patients Monday through Friday in Pinedale from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., and in Marbleton from 1-5 p.m.
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Two New Cases Confirmed Tuesday (September 16, 2020)
Free Youth Testing
by Sublette COVID-19 Response Group
Sublette County had two new coronavirus cases confirmed on Tuesday, bringing the county's total to 62 cases. There are also 35 people in the Daniel and Pinedale areas under quarantine or isolation.
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First half of September 2020 photo album (September 14, 2020)
Photos by Dave Bell
Local photographer Dave Bell has posted a new album of pictures for the first half of September. Landscape photography has been a challenge in the past weeks due to blow-in smoke from area wildfires that has turned the sky orange and obscured the scenic views.
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Working on Deadline Ridge Lookout (September 13, 2020)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
Members of the Sublette County Historic Preservation Board went up to Deadline Ridge Lookout on Sunday, Sept. 13, to do some repair work to shakes and touch up the paint on the roof. The giant 8 on the roof is so aircraft flying over can identify the lookout.
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Labor Day storm fells hundreds of trees (September 13, 2020)
Scott sent in a video of himself and a fellow hiker trying to get through the downed timber that crossed the trail from Beaver Park to the Green River Lakes camp ground. They counted 208 trees across the trail.
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BTNF acquires 240-acre Loomis Park Ranch in Sublette County (September 13, 2020)
The Conservation Fund, U.S. Forest Service and Jackson Hole Land Trust announced the addition of 240-acre Loomis Park Ranch to the Bridger-Teton National Forest in northwest Wyoming. This conservation effort was made possible through funding from the federal L
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SCSD#1 offers free school breakfast and lunch (September 13, 2020)
There have been some changes to the school lunch program including the option for students to eat in the classroom, providing parents the option to pick-up meals, providing multiple meals at a time as needed and flexibility in meal patterns and food choices.
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UW students can still withdraw until Sept. 15 and get full refund (September 13, 2020)
For 2020/2021 Fall semester
The University of Wyoming has extended the deadline for students to withdraw and still receive a full refund of tuition and fees through Tuesday, Sept. 15th. Students who wish to do so should email the UW Dean of Students Office for more information about the
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Fall Classes at BOCES (September 10, 2020)
by Sublette BOCES
Every year when fall begins Sublette BOCES also rolls out community classes. This year is a little different for all of us, but BOCES still has a nice slate of community classes ready for the Pinedale community. Many of the classes are similar to ones offere
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Flag Half Staff notice – Patriot Day, Friday, Sept. 11 (September 10, 2020)
CHEYENNE, WYOMING - Governor Mark Gordon, pursuant to President Donald Trump’s Proclamation, has ordered both the U.S. and State of Wyoming flag be flown at half-staff statewide on Friday, September 11 in honor of Patriot Day, the anniversary of the 9/11, 2001
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Cowboy Country Distilling Bourbon ‘Coming Out’ Party Sept. 12 (September 10, 2020)
Cowboy Country Distilling in Pinedale, Wyoming, invites everyone to their Bourbon’s "Coming Out" Party on Saturday, September 12th from 2-6PM. They will also be having tastings and tours during this event. A truck from Baked & Wired will be onsite with sandwic
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Early winter weather creates havoc in Wyoming (September 9, 2020)
New WYDOT road webcam installed on US 191 at Warren Bridge
by Pinedale Online!
An early winter storm brought strong winds, snow, icy roads, downed trees, power outages, crashes, and road closures across many parts of Wyoming after a beautiful Labor Day weekend. Rocky Mountain Power reported that over 12,000 customers in Wyoming lost powe
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Forrest Fenn passes away at age 90 (September 9, 2020)
Forrest Fenn, who gained fame for hiding a treasure chest filled with gold, jewels and other valuables, died of natural causes on Monday, September 7th at his home in New Mexico. Fenn was 90 years old. He was also an antiquities dealer and an author. His book,
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Special Hospital District Q & A Sept. 10 in Bondurant (September 9, 2020)
A Special Hospital District Q & A Session with board members and staff will be held on Thursday, September 10 at 6:00PM at the Elkhorn in Bondurant, Wyoming. There will be free appetizers. This is a public session for questions and discussion of challenges an
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Early winter storm impacts Big Sandy Lodge (September 8, 2020)
An early winter storm caused damage to Big Sandy Lodge in the southern end of the Wind River Mountain Range. Despite their own struggles from the storm, Big Sandy Lodge staff cleared fallen trees from the trail head road first to relieve stranded hikers.
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Governor Gordon to hold media briefing Sept. 9 (September 8, 2020)
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon will hold a media briefing at 2:00PM on Wednesday, September 9th. The Governor will be joined by State Health Officer Dr. Alexia Harrist to provide an update on the COVID-19 pandemic and other topics. The briefing will be streamed
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COVID-19 case at Pinedale High (September 8, 2020)
by Sublette COVID-19 Response Group
Sublette County School District No. 1 reports that a Pinedale High School student has tested positive for COVID-19. The student will be excluded from school through an isolation order from Public Health. Students who test positive will be allowed to return to
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Civics Education opportunities (September 8, 2020)
Women’s Suffrage and Constitution/Citizenship Day
The Wyoming Department of Education has posted some information about educational opportunities related to women getting the right to vote (suffrage) and Constitution Day.
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2020 Jackson antler auction to be held online (September 8, 2020)
The Jackson Boy Scout antler auction will be held online this year due to COVID-19 health concerns. Typically, the live auction is held during the Elkfest in May on the Jackson Town Square. That event was cancelled due to the coronavirus shut down. Proceeds fr
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Winter arrives in September in Wyoming (September 8, 2020)
by Pinedale Online!
A powerful cold front brought winter conditions to Wyoming right after a gorgeous Labor Day weekend. The storm rolled in Monday night bringing freezing temperatures and snow reminding us how quickly the weather can change in Wyoming.
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No injuries or structures lost to Swinging Bridge Fire south of Jackson (September 7, 2020)
Residents cleared to return back to their homes
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
JACKSON, WYOMING September 7, 2020 - The Swinging Bridge fire on the Jackson Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest started around 4:30pm on Sunday, September 6, 2020). Thanks to a quick response from Teton Interagency Fire personnel and Teton Co
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Jackson fire has subdivisions in GO stage and asked to evacuate (September 6, 2020)
Wildfire near Swinging Bridge
A wildfire began Sunday afternoon, September 6th, near Swinging Bridge south of Jackson. Residents in the Henry's Road, Game Creek, Squaw Creek, and Porcupine Creek subdivisions are in GO! Stage and asked to evacuate. Staging for those evacuated will be ava
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Hope Choice Annual Banquet Oct. 9 (September 6, 2020)
by Hope Choice
While it might look differently, we WILL have our Annual Banquet. Join us via Livestream and for a complimentary dessert for you and your guest(s). Dessert drive-thru open for pick up Friday, October 9, 2020 from 5:30pm - 6:00 pm, outside the Sublette County L
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Wind River Brew Fest returns to Pinedale on September 12 (September 6, 2020)
The 3rd annual Wind River Brew Fest will be held in Pinedale on Saturday, September 12th. The event features some of the most recognized names in the Rocky Mountain brewing scene. The festival will be held from 3:00-7:00PM and will feature breweries from acros
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Beaver Creek Fire burning on BTNF (September 5, 2020)
1 acre fire burning in Irish Canyon south of Beaver Creek
A new fire was reported around 6:40PM on Friday evening, Sept. 4, burning in Irish Canyon south of Beaver Creek on the Pinedale Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest. The fire has been mapped at about one acre. The fire is burning in heavy timbe
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2020 Census Outreach – Final Stretch (September 4, 2020)
by U.S. Census Bureau
We are in the final outreach stage of this massive effort to count everyone who still has not responded on their own. Dedicated census staff equipped with personal protective equipment (PPE), are working 12 hours a day, seven days a week, to make sure we count
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Wyoming coronavirus death count rises to 42 (September 4, 2020)
by Wyoming Department of Health
A newly reported coronavirus-related death has been confirmed involving a Wyoming resident who had tested positive for COVID-19, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH).
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September Moon (September 4, 2020)
Renee Symthe sent in these photos of the big full moon over the Boulder area in early September.
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Fremont Lake (September 4, 2020)
Hank Ruland used his drone to take this picture from Elkhart Park on Wednesday, September 2nd showing lower and central Fremont lake and the road winding down towards Pinedale.
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Sweetwater County Museum premiers new video series (September 4, 2020)
First snapshot features the paddle-wheel riverboat ‘Comet’
by Sweetwater County Historical Museum
The Sweetwater County Historical Museum in Green River, Wyoming, is premiering a new video series on social media.
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One New Case, Plus Antibody Test Results (September 4, 2020)
by Sublette COVID-19 Response Group
Sublette County has recorded only one new lab-confirmed case of COVID-19 in the last 10 days. So far during the pandemic, the county has had 40 confirmed cases, 9 probable cases, and the death of a county resident who contracted the virus and passed away while
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American Legion Banquet Sept. 19 (September 1, 2020)
All members of American Legion Post 47 and their spouses are invited to attend the annual American Legion Annual Post 47 Banquet on Saturday, September 19th. Happy Hour will be from 6-7PM and the Banquet will be at 7PM at the VFW Building in Pinedale. Caterin
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Game and Fish seeks to protect streamflows for Colorado River Cutthroat Trout (September 1, 2020)
Two instream flow applications submitted to the state engineer
by Wyoming Game & Fish
Two stream segments of crucial native trout habitat are proposed for streamflow protection in Wyoming. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking instream flow water rights for sections of Trail Ridge Creek and Rock Creek in the Upper Green River drainage
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Testing the well water (September 1, 2020)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
The Emerson Schoolhouse is a historic one-room schoolhouse used in the early to mid-1900s in the Boulder area serving the rural ranching community. It has been restored by Claire Faler and was recently donated to the Sublette County Historical Society to be us
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Rain helps firefighting efforts on the Shoal Creek Fire (September 1, 2020)
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
BONDURANT, WYOMING, September 1, 2020 – Cooler temperatures and precipitation helped firefighting efforts on the Shoal Creek Fire yesterday. No growth has occurred since the day the fire was first discovered on Sunday, August 30. Today (Tuesday, Sept. 1), Teto
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