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  • Eddie Poe photos
    Tucker Bopp (second from left) blazes down the track in the 100-meter race as teammate Jaren Fritz (right) stays close during the SEWAC meet in Lusk May 4. Bopp took home three golds at last weekend’s 2A East Regional in Sheridan and will look to repeat at the State Track and Field Championships this week as a two-time champion.  

    The road to Casper
    05/16/2019 - 05:59

  • Skyla Smith courtesy photo
    Sterling Smith snuggles with her unicorn stuffed toy she received as a gift while in the Denver Children’s Hospital. Donations are being raised to help cover medical and family expenses.

    Community members come to the aid of little girl with ruptured appendix
    05/16/2019 - 05:59

  • Eddie Poe photo

    SeAnna Theien holds on tight to her pole as she vaults her way over the bar during the pole vault competition. Theien finished tied for fourth with teammate Josie Mares. 

    Little Herders take on Lusk
    05/09/2019 - 05:59

  • METRO File Photo

    Splash park coming to town, rec center improvements possible
    05/09/2019 - 05:59

  • Eddie Poe photos
    Douglas athlete Jacob Nendza (left) shakes the hand of Glenrock Police Chief David Theel before receiving his medal after competing in the 25-yard freestyle at the Area V Summer Games last Saturday in Glenrock. A portion of the area Special Olympics games were hosted by Glenrock for the first time at the GHS track and Glenrock Intermediate School. 

    Glenrock opens up venues for first time to host Special Olympics Area V Summer Games
    05/02/2019 - 05:20

  • Mike Moore photos
    FCCLA members Yesi Hermosillo (center) places a load of dead grass clippings in a bag held by Christina Chavez (far left) while Abby Nunez keeps on raking at Christ Episcopal Church April 26. The group completes projects for area businesses and community members to raise funds for the FCCLA National Leadership Conference. 

    FCCLA takes on community projects to raise funds for national convention
    05/02/2019 - 05:20

  • Mike Moore photo

    Jaren Fritz arches his body over the pole in the high jump during last Thursday’s Douglas Twilight Invitational. Fritz cleared a height of 5 feet, 4 inches to set a PR in the event and the boys team finished in fourth overall with 108.5 points.

    Herders rack up PRs at Douglas Twilight, head to Lusk Invite Saturday
    04/25/2019 - 05:20

  • Mike Moore photo
    Fire clowns Larz Dimick (from left), Brody Humbracht, Braylinn Anderson, Aspen Fife and Cody Lewis goof around in front of ring master Carter Holman (far right) as the group anxiously waits to go out on stage for their annual Kindergarten Circus April 18.

    The greatest show on earth
    04/25/2019 - 05:20

  • Colin Tiernan photo
    The Danaher addition on Platte Street between Fourth and Sixth Streets will be re-done and become 10 lots instead of 16. Current residents will have to vacate the property, although some could buy lots and return. 

    Platte Street mobile home park to be re-done
    04/18/2019 - 05:20

  • Mike Moore photos
    New Glenrock Boys and Girls Club Director Maurica Medders chats with students while making bird nests outside during art class April 9. Medders has been with the club now for a month, starting back on March 11.

    Helping children is Medders’ motto
    04/11/2019 - 05:20

  • Eddie Poe photos
    Paxton Piasecki (left) takes of breath of air while competing in the 1600-meter race at last Friday’s Trojan Invite at Kelly Walsh High School. Paxton, a freshman, and his older brother Skyler, a senior, are competing together at the high school level for the first time this season.

    Two brothers, one team: Competition runs heavy on the track for the Piaseckis
    04/11/2019 - 05:20

  • Junior Mandi Tvedt launches a toss of 25 feet, 5 inches in the shot put at the Wheatland Invitational March 27. After missing most of the basketball season due to injuries, Tvedt is rediscovering her shot put form in the early stages of the track and field season. 

    After missing most of basketball season due to injuries, Tvedt is rediscovering herself in the throwing circle
    04/04/2019 - 05:20

  • Mike Moore photos
    Brook Redig (top row, from left), Abner Fleetwood, Rebekah Icenogle, Nicholas Harvey (bottom row, from left), Ian Hollingsworth, Carissa Rich and other students practice for the upcoming performance of “Peter and Wendy” led by Missoula Children’s Theatre. Students will put on two shows this Saturday at the Glenrock Intermediate School auditorium.

    Bringing Neverland Home
    04/04/2019 - 05:20

  • Colin Tiernan photo
    Chad Beer cracks a smile during his last Glenrock Town Council meeting March 25. Beer served on the council for two years. The town is now accepting applications for his vacant seat. 

    Beer pitches Back 9 subdivision
    03/28/2019 - 05:20

  • Mike Moore photo
    Paxton Piasecki attempts to arch his body over the pole during the pole vault at last Friday’s Natrona County Invite in Casper. Piasecki finished at a height of 8 feet, 4 inches in 17th. 

    Girls take 9th at Natrona County Invite, Moreno powers boys
    03/28/2019 - 05:20

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Eddie Poe photos
Tucker Bopp (second from left) blazes down the track in the 100-meter race as teammate Jaren Fritz (right) stays close during the SEWAC meet in Lusk May 4. Bopp took home three golds at last weekend’s 2A East Regional in Sheridan and will look to repeat at the State Track and Field Championships this week as a two-time champion.  

05/16/2019 - 05:59
The road to Casper

Last weekend’s 2A East Regional in Sheridan served as the final audition for Glenrock before this week’s State Track and Field Championships in Casper.

Little Herders take on Lusk
Glenrock opens up venues for first time to host Special Olympics Area V Summer Games
Herders rack up PRs at Douglas Twilight, head to Lusk Invite Saturday
Two brothers, one team: Competition runs heavy on the track for the Piaseckis
After missing most of basketball season due to injuries, Tvedt is rediscovering herself in the throwing circle

Opinion

05/31/2018 - 18:57
Petting the whale

So, Jim and I got married! No more planning, decisions or dreaming of the perfect day.
I can honestly say that we were both so incredibly happy with our day, smiles were plastered on our faces for a few days after.

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