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Malo Wins Stage Two, Takes Lead (January 31, 2021)
by Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race
Defending champion Anny Malo from Quebec smoked the 35-mile out-and-back trail in Pinedale today to take the overall lead after two stages.
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Judge rules National Park Service cannot require commercial filming permits (January 31, 2021)
Violates protected expressive speech under the First Amendment
A Washington D.C. federal judge recently ruled that it is unconstitutional for the National Park Service (NPS) to charge fees or require permits for commercial filming on land it manages. In late 2018, two NPS officers issued a man a citation for filming with
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Pedigree Stage Stop Race begins (January 30, 2021)
by Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race
January 30, 2021—ALPINE, WYOMING Stage one of the 2021 Pedigree® Stage Stop Race took place today in Alpine, Wyoming. All 24 teams completed the 31-mile out-and-back course that follows the beautiful Greys River.
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Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report – Jan. 30, 2021 (January 30, 2021)
by Mike Looney, Groomer
Saturday, 9:00AM: All trails above groomed this morning except for Aspen. Little bit more new snow. 24F degrees at 9AM. There is lots of wildlife up there, including elk in the distance. There are still 5 moose hanging out by the Equipment Building by Half Moo
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SCSD#1 School Board delays budget reduction plan (January 29, 2021)
Facing a $1.15 million budget deficit for 2021-2022 school year
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
The Sublette County School District #1 School Board held a Special Meeting on Thursday, January 28th to discuss several important topics. The meeting was held in the Sheppard Auditorium in Pinedale in order to accommodate the expected large public turn-out. Th
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State agencies directed to determine impacts of Federal oil and gas lease ban (January 29, 2021)
Financial impacts, hurting employment, legal issues
by Governor Mark Gordon media release
Governor Mark Gordon has issued an Executive Order (EO) directing state agencies to examine the financial impacts of President Biden’s ban on new sales of federal oil and gas leases as well as the potential legal options available to Wyoming.
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Sublette County Public Health Update 1/29/2021 (January 29, 2021)
For COVID-19 vaccinations
by Sublette County Public Health
Sublette County Public Health is turning over contact tracing for COVID-19 to the Wyoming Department of Health. This will not change the quality of the interviews for positive cases in Sublette County, but isolation orders & information will be provided from
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2021 Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race Jan. 29-Feb. 6 (January 28, 2021)
Will look a little bit different this year due to COVID-19
The 2021 Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race will take place this year, but things will look a little bit different due to health restrictions for the COVID-19 flu pandemic. The 2021 Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race is limited to a maximum of 25 teams. Teams ar
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Funeral Service for Jim Oestreich Sr. Feb. 1 (January 28, 2021)
by Covill Funeral Home
James A. "Jim" Oestreich Sr., 80, of Pinedale passed away Thursday morning, January 28th, at his apartment at Aspen Grove. A funeral service will be held Monday morning, February 1st, at 11:00 AM at the Emmanuel Baptist Church (1 Gooseberry Circle) in Pinedale
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SCSD#1 Special Board meeting Jan. 28 (January 27, 2021)
Sublette County School District #1 School Board will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, January 28th, at 6:00PM in the Pinedale High School Auditorium. At issue is the news of an estimated budget reduction of $1.15 million (6.54%) to the school district for t
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2nd Annual A-Door-Able Valentines Day (January 26, 2021)
A Date Night Delivered to Your Door on Valentine's Day
Sacred Rim Event Planning is offering their 2nd Annual A-Door-Able Valentines, a date night delivered to your door on Valentine’s Day, February 14th.
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Higher Education Initiative unveiled (January 26, 2021)
With new approach and collaboration between UW and Community Colleges
by Mark Gordon media release
Governor Mark Gordon has unveiled a proposal for modernizing and refocusing Wyoming’s higher education system. The initiative, called the Wyoming Innovation Network (WIN), calls for closer collaboration between the University of Wyoming and the state’s communi
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21st Annual One Lunger 100 Vintage Snowmobile Race Feb. 6th (January 26, 2021)
The Snow Explorers/Altitude Off-Road Inc. will host their annual One Lunger 100 Vintage Snowmobile Race on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Sagebrush Downs Racetrack in Cora, Wyoming. Racers must get the entry form from the club website and sign up in advance. Vi
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Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report – Jan. 25, 2021 (January 25, 2021)
by Mike Looney, Groomer
Monday, 8:30AM: All trails above groomed this morning except for Aspen. Looks like it is going to be a nice day, but chilly now, -12F degrees at the Nordic Equipment Building. There are several moose hanging around, two mamas with babies and another moose at t
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Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report – Jan. 24, 2021 (January 24, 2021)
by Mike Looney, Groomer
Sunday, 9:45AM: All trails above groomed this morning except for Aspen and Looney Lane. A little bit more snow from last night, lightly snowing now. A little chilly, 12F degrees. Road plowed, kind of snow-packed.
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Sublette County COVID-19 update – January 23, 2021 (January 23, 2021)
by Pinedale Online!
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reported 1 new COVID-19 case in Sublette County on Friday, January 22nd. Sublette County has 6 active cases, with 627 recoveries, and 7 deaths, for a total of 640 cases since the pandemic began.
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TOP Planning & Zoning Commission Public Hearing Feb. 1 (January 23, 2021)
Will discuss short-term rentals in town of Pinedale
by Town of Pinedale
The Town of Pinedale Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 1, 2021 at 12 p.m. in the Lovatt Room of the Sublette County Library, 155 S. Tyler, in Pinedale.
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Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report – Jan. 23, 2021 (January 23, 2021)
by Mike Looney, Groomer
Saturday, 9:30AM: All trails above groomed this morning except for Aspen. Couple of inches of fresh snow and snowing. Lots of wildlife around so control your dog and please pick up after them. Pitch the poo.
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Pinedale Stampede Nordic Ski Race Feb. 27 (January 22, 2021)
Registration open until Feb. 25th
The Pinedale Aquatic Center is hosting the 2nd annual Pinedale Stampede Nordic Ski Race on Saturday, February 27, 2021. It will be held at the White Pine Nordic Ski area adjacent to White Pine Ski Resort in Pinedale, Wyoming. Races will all be mass start, fre
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Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report – Jan. 22, 2021 (January 22, 2021)
by Mike Looney, Groomer
Friday, 8:30AM: All trails above groomed this morning except for Flatline, Heart Attack and Aspen. ½ to 1-1/2 inches of new snow above. Lots of wildlife around still so please control your pets. Please pick up after your pets and do your part to keep the trai
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Wyoming health orders eased (January 21, 2021)
Increase in allowed indoor and outdoor gathering capacities - statewide mask order still in effect
by Governor Mark Gordon media release
Governor Mark Gordon announced that health orders are continuing to ease, reflecting improvement in Wyoming’s COVID-19 situation since the beginning of December. The latest change is to increase attendance limits for indoor and outdoor gatherings as the state
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Arbor Day Poster Contest deadline March 24th (January 20, 2021)
For Wyoming 4th & 5th graders
Calling all Wyoming 4th and 5th graders: You are invited to participate in the 2021 contest. Teachers and parents of 4th and 5th graders are encouraged to have your students enter the contest. The 2021 Wyoming Arbor Day Poster Contest theme is "Trees: That's W
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WSGS releases 2020 Snapshot of Wyoming's Oil and Gas Resources (January 20, 2021)
by Wyoming State Geological Survey
The latest Oil and Natural Gas Resources of Wyoming report, published annually by the Wyoming State Geological Survey (WSGS), outlines the significant events that occurred in Wyoming’s oil and natural gas industry during 2020.
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CWD found in new Wyoming deer hunt area (January 20, 2021)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has confirmed a new deer hunt area that is positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). CWD was confirmed in Deer Hunt Area 138 with a positive test from a mule deer buck that was found dead. Deer Hunt Area 138 southeast of
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WWCC projects $2.4 million shortfall (January 20, 2021)
Facing employee layoffs and 26% decline in enrollment
by Western Wyoming Community College
ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING - Western Wyoming Community College’s Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on January 21, 2021 at 6:00PM via Zoom to consider budget reduction recommendations to address a projected $2.4 million shortfall in its fiscal year 2021-
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Sublette COVID-19 update – January 17, 2021 (January 17, 2021)
by Sublette COVID-19 Task Group
Sublette County ended the week with 15 new COVID-19 cases, a decline from 21 cases the week prior, and a substantial decrease from the surge the county experienced in November.
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Buffalo Bills defeat Baltimore Ravens 17-3 (January 16, 2021)
by Pinedale Online!
The Buffalo Bills defeated the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday, January 16th to move on in the AFC playoffs. This was their second game playing in front of fans this season, playing in 30F degree temperatures. Buffalo was led by quarterback Josh Allen, who went t
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Sublette County Commissioners meeting January 18 (January 16, 2021)
by Carrie Long, Sublette County Clerk
Public Notice: The Sublette County Commissioners will be participating in a ZOOM meeting from the County Commission Room at the Sublette County Courthouse on Monday, January 18th at 3:00 p.m. with participation in legislative discussion and remote polling of p
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Wolverine spotted in Yellowstone National Park (January 16, 2021)
by Pinedale Online!
A rare sighting of a wolverine has been reported at Yellowstone National Park. Park officials posted the finding on their Facebook page on January 13th. Biologists were excited to find the elusive mammal when it triggered a remote trail camera on December 4, 2
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Unemployment Insurance begun (January 16, 2021)
by Sublette COVID-19 Task Group
The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services has begun issuing payments to Unemployment Insurance (UI) claimants for Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC). This program provides $300 per week in addition to each claimant's UI benefit. This addition
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UK COVID-19 variant found in Teton County (January 16, 2021)
Strain doesn’t make people sicker, but is more contagious
by Sublette COVID-19 Task Group
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH)) confirmed the state’s first case of the "UK variant," or B.1.1.7 COVID-19 variant, has been identified in a Teton County adult male.
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DHS launches ‘Be Your REAL ID Self’ Public Awareness Campaign (January 16, 2021)
by U.S. Department of Homeland Security
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has begun a new nationwide public awareness campaign, "Be Your REAL ID Self" to promote awareness of the REAL ID requirements and encourage the public to act before the October 1, 2021 full enforcement deadline.
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Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report – Jan. 15, 2021 (January 15, 2021)
by Mike Looney, Groomer
Friday, 9:25AM: Trails above should be in pretty good shape – may be a few spots blown in. Light breeze up there, 24F degrees, really nice. Flat groomed the CCC trails – the bike path portion should be good. Golf Course is wind-blown.
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Vaccination line (January 14, 2021)
Sublette County Public Health used the parking lot of the Museum of the Mountain Man to conduct a vaccination clinic on Thursday, January 14th in Pinedale. Persons being vaccinated right now are in the over 70+ age group. They must have registered and have an
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Artist Reception at Mystery Print Gallery Jan. 14 (January 13, 2021)
by For Susan Durfee and Joseph Cipro ‘Bold Wanderings’ exhibit
Mystery Print Gallery in Pinedale will host an Artist Reception on Thursday, January 14th for their ‘Bold Wanderings’ Exhibit for Susan Durfee and Joseph Cipro. The exhibit runs from January 5th to February 28, 2021. The Reception will be on Thursday from 5-8
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Pinedale Clinic gets COVID Isolation Unit (January 13, 2021)
by Sublette County Rural Health Care District
Even with local COVID case numbers decreasing and surrounding hospital beds opening up, the Sublette County Rural Health Care District (SCRHCD) is prepared for a spike in cases.
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2021 World Fat Bike Championships Jan. 15-17 (January 12, 2021)
In Pinedale and Bondurant (note location change)
by Pinedale Online!
The 2021 World Fat Bike Championships, sponsored by Borealis Fat Bikes, will be held in Sublette County Friday through Sunday, January 15-17th.
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Fremont Lake freezes clear (January 12, 2021)
Photos by Dave Bell
Over the past couple of days, Fremont Lake has frozen clear – something which only happens every five or more years. It began freezing on Friday night (January 8th) and by Saturday morning the lower end was 80% frozen. By Sunday, the ice measured, generally, a
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Gas leak (January 11, 2021)
Sublette County Unified Fire responded to a report of smelling gas at Wells Fargo bank on Monday afternoon, January 11th. The bank and neighboring buildings were evacuated for a short time while firefighters searched for the cause of the gas leak. The bank wa
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Sublette County Public Health announces new office hours (January 10, 2021)
In order to conduct off-site COVID vaccination clinics, the Sublette County Public Health Office is modifying their hours for their Pinedale office. The Pinedale Public Health Office will close on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Marbleton Public Health Office will
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Drone view of Fremont Lake (January 10, 2021)
Hank Ruland sent in this drone view of Fremont Lake the morning of Sunday, January 10th. The lake has a fresh coat of ice, showing some pressure cracks.
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Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021 Sublette COVID-19 update (January 9, 2021)
1 new case, total 619 cases since pandemic began, 602 recoveries
by Sublette COVID-19 Task Group
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reports 1 new COVID-19 case in Sublette County today (Saturday, January 9, 2021). Sublette County has 10 active cases, with 602 recoveries, and 7 deaths, for a total of 619 cases since the pandemic began.
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Buffalo Bills defeat Indianapolis Colts 27-24 (January 9, 2021)
by Pinedale Online!
In a nail-biter Super Wild Card Weekend game on Saturday, January 9th, the Buffalo Bills narrowly defeated the Indianapolis Colts to move on in the AFC playoffs. They played in front of fans for the first time this year. About 6700 fans were allowed in the sta
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Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report – January 9, 2021 (January 9, 2021)
by Mike Looney, Groomer
Saturday, 9:40AM: Most of the trails above have been groomed this morning. Cold, -7F at the Nordic Equipment Building, -16F in Lower Surveyor Park. A lot of sign of moose around. Please keep your dogs under control and, as always, pitch their poo. If you don’
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Pinedale woman recognized as a ‘Neighborhood Hero’ (January 9, 2021)
Receives $5000 check in Foster Friess’ 12-Days of Christmas Campaign
by Pinedale Online!
During December 2020, Foster Friess held a 12-Days of Christmas campaign. Each day, from December 13 to 24, a deserving charity or "neighborhood hero" who was nominated by a member of the community would be selected to receive a $5000 check. People were asked
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Free COVID-19 antibody testing extended through Feb. 28 (January 8, 2021)
For residents of Town of Pinedale
by Town of Pinedale
Free COVID-19 antibody testing or Pinedale residents has been extended through February 28th or until test kits have run out. Testing must be scheduled in advance at the Pinedale Medical Clinic. For more information, contact the Town of Pinedale, 307-367-4136.
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Death Notice: Sanford ‘Sandy’ Wise (January 8, 2021)
Sanford ‘Sandy’ Wise passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 6, 2020. A memorial will be held at a later date in 2021. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to Kickin’ Cancer in Sublette County, www.kickincancer.org. An obituary is printed
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Goodbye 2020, Hello 2021 (January 8, 2021)
Photos by Dave Bell
Local photographer Dave Bell has posted a couple new photo albums. One is from the end of 2020 showing scenic winter photos of the area. The other is from the beginning of 2021, around Sandy Beach on Fremont Lake and up Skyline Drive. Click on these links to
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Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report – January 8, 2021 (January 8, 2021)
by Mike Looney, Groomer
Friday, 9:00AM: There is a flat groomed trail on the golf course now. Access from the hockey rink and walk over or from the club house. The bike path portion at the CCC ponds was flat groomed yesterday and is skateable.
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Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report – January 6, 2021 (January 6, 2021)
by Mike Looney, Groomer
Wednesday, 8:30AM: Half Moon Tie-In, Kelly Park, Kelly Tie-In, Upper & Lower Surveyor, Powerline, Heart Attack, Flatline, Moose Ridge, Old Road Trail, Tree Loop, and Looney Lane all groomed this morning. No new snow. A little colder today, 0F degrees at the No
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Avalanche Awareness Clinic Jan. 10 (January 5, 2021)
Tip Top Search & Rescue is sponsoring an Avalanche Awareness Clinic on Sunday, January 10th. No sign up necessary. This will give hands-on training with beacons, shovels and probes. If you have equipment, bring it, but they will have plenty to demo. The Clinic
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Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021 Sublette COVID-19 update (January 5, 2021)
by Sublette COVID-19 Task Group
This afternoon the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reported 26 more coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents, including an older adult Sublette County woman who died late last month. She was a resident of a local long-term care facility. It’s uncl
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Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report – January 5, 2021 (January 5, 2021)
by Mike Looney, Groomer
Tuesday, 9:30AM: Half Moon Tie-In, Kelly Park, Kelly Tie-In, Upper & Lower Surveyor, Powerline, Moose Ridge, Flatline, Tree Loop, and Heart Attack all groomed this morning. The parking lot and road are plowed. The wind is picking up. About two inches of new sn
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736 acres conserved in Upper Green River Valley (January 5, 2021)
by Jackson Hole Land Trust
The Jackson Hole Land Trust (JHLT) announced that 736 acres in the Upper Green River Valley have been protected through a new conservation easement on the Bar Bar E Ranch, now held by the JHLT’s Green River Valley Program. Protected in perpetuity on December 2
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Swearing In (January 4, 2021)
New elected officials in Sublette County
Newly elected county officials were sworn into office on Monday, January 4th by 9th District Court Judge Marvin Tyler at the Sublette County Courthouse in Pinedale. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic health restrictions, participants wore face masks and did elbow bu
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Keep water line bleeders running to prevent frozen pipes (January 4, 2021)
As temperatures get colder, the Town of Pinedale recommends in-town residents keep a bleeder running inside their home to keep water pipes from freezing. This should be a pencil lead thin stream of water in a sink or bathtub somewhere in the house where it won
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SCSD#1 Community Coffee Jan. 8 (January 4, 2021)
Sublette County School District #1 invites the public to a Community Coffee on Friday, January 8th at 9:30AM in the school Administration Building Board Room, 665 N. Tyler Ave. Join SCSD#1 School Board Chairman Jamison Ziegler and Superintendent Jay Harnack fo
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Avalanche control in Hoback Canyon Jan. 5th (January 4, 2021)
Public Notice: There is a planned closure for avalanche control on US 191 in Hoback Canyon on Tuesday, January 5th at 6:00 AM. No parking between Hoback Jct and Daniel Jct from milepost 110.8 to 163.67. Please plan accordingly.
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Nordic Ski Trail Grooming Report – January 4, 2021 (January 4, 2021)
by Mike Looney, Groomer
Monday, 9:45AM: Half Moon Tie-In, Kelly Park, Kelly Tie-In, Upper & Lower Surveyor, Powerline, Moose Ridge, and Heart Attack all groomed this morning. About an inch of new snow. Pretty warm, 16F degrees this morning. Should be a nice day.
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Graveside Funeral Service for Shane Deal Jan. 8th (January 3, 2021)
by Covill Funeral Home
Shane Deal, 39, of Pinedale, Wyoming passed away in a motor vehicle accident Friday, January 1, 2021. A graveside funeral service will be held Friday, January 8th at 2:00 PM at the Pinedale Cemetery.
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2020 Sublette COVID-19 wrap-up (January 2, 2021)
by Pinedale Online!
Sublette County ended the 2020 coronavirus pandemic year with a total of 597 cases, of which 576 were considered recovered and 13 people were still considered active. The first case of COVID-19 was reported on April 17, 2020. The second case came two months la
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White Pine offers youth Ski Camps (January 2, 2021)
White Pine Ski Area is offering ski camp every weekend until the end of the season in March. The Ski Camps are for kids ages 5-13. Saturday and Sunday, January 2 & 3, mark the first weekend of the camps. More detailed information will be sent out via email bla
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