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Commodities Distribution

Published by admin on Thu, 03/14/2024 - 10:39am

A USDA Commodities distribution is scheduled for Thursday, March 21, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Residents of Big Horn County may pick up commodities at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 520 Montana Ave., Lovell.
Volunteers will be distributing a variety of dried, fresh and canned foods.

Veterans Welcome Home Day events set for next Saturday

Published by admin on Thu, 03/14/2024 - 10:39am

Big Horn County veterans and their families are welcome to attend Welcome Home Day events scheduled for Saturday, March 23, in Cody and Powell.
The events will be hosted by Wyoming Veterans Commission District 5, which includes Hot Springs, Washakie, Big Horn and Park counties.
Governor Mark Gordon, Major General Greg Porter and Wyoming Veterans Commission Chairman Kenneth Persson are expected to deliver remarks.

Sheriff’s report: Booze to blame as man shoots himself in the foot

Published by admin on Thu, 03/14/2024 - 10:32am

The Big Horn County Sheriff’s Department received the following calls for the week of March 4 through March 10:
March 4: 1:06 p.m. – Cows were reported out on Highway 32 near Lovell. The call was referred to the Highway Patrol.
5:46 p.m. - A resident of Deaver asked to talk to a deputy about a possible scam he found on Facebook. He was told to report the scam to Facebook.

Police Report: Dog gets away after making a mess with trash cans at residence

Published by admin on Thu, 03/14/2024 - 10:30am

The Lovell Police Department received the following calls for the week of March 4 through March 10:
March 4: 1:08 p.m. – A staff member of North Big Horn Hospital called to report that an elderly man with dementia wanted to drive to Billings. An officer found the man at his house, and a friend volunteered to take him to Billings.
2:59 p.m. – A citizen came to the police department to report a suspicious incident at Maverik. An officer took a statement, but nothing was determined to be criminal in nature.

Dr. Hill to discuss robotic surgery at chamber luncheon on Monday

Published by admin on Thu, 03/14/2024 - 10:29am

The Lovell Area Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon will be held Monday, March 18, at the Mustang Cafe from  noon to 1 p.m.
The program will be Dr.  Michael Hill, who will discuss the new robotic assisted surgery that North Big Horn Hospital is offering.
As a reminder, the public is always invited to attend the luncheons. Call the Chamber at 548-7552 or email lovellchamber1@gmail.com for information.

WHP steps up patrols for St. Paddy’s weekend

Published by admin on Thu, 03/14/2024 - 10:29am

The Wyoming Highway Patrol will participate in the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) – Crash Awareness and Reduction Effort (CARE) Section, a national traffic-enforcement initiative aimed at improving highway safety during high-risk periods.
As part of this concerted effort, law enforcement agencies across the nation intensify their presence on interstate and U.S. highways to mitigate traffic accidents during specific holiday and seasonal events.

From our files: Civil Air Patrol organized in 1949

Published by admin on Thu, 03/14/2024 - 10:28am

100 years ago, March 14, 1924
The Cowley Progress
Provision for financing continuation of the air mail service is back in the Post Office appropriation bill, now before the Senate, through the efforts of Senator Francis E. Warren of Wyoming, who also secured incorporation in the bill of an appropriation for expansion of the service through night flying and special air mail postage.
75 years ago, March 10, 1949
The Lovell Chronicle

Slope flattening project north of Thermopolis scheduled to begin soon

Published by admin on Thu, 03/14/2024 - 10:26am

THERMOPOLIS (WNE) — A $1.09 million project to flatten slopes north of Thermopolis on U.S. Highway 20/ Wyoming Highway 789 is expected to begin this week.

Wyoming 4-H to host free virtual career fair March 19

Published by admin on Thu, 03/14/2024 - 10:26am

High school and middle school students are encouraged to hop online Tuesday, March 19, for an interactive virtual career night organized by the University of Wyoming Extension.
Hosted on Zoom, the annual event offers an opportunity for young people to interact with professionals in fields ranging from agriculture, firefighting and wildlife management to video production, tourism and exercise physiology. Participants will also receive information on postsecondary education options and financial aid.

Sen. Barrasso runs for whip, not leader

Published by admin on Thu, 03/14/2024 - 10:25am

LANDER (WNE) — Wyoming’s senior Senator John Barrasso won’t seek to replace Mitch McConnell as Senate Republican leader.
Instead, he’ll bid for the Republican whip position, the second-highest Senate position in the party.
Barrasso announced his run for whip Tuesday morning, March 5, less than a week after McConnell made public his decision to step down as minority leader. If Barasso wins, he’ll serve as the assistant to McConnell’s replacement.