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Tucker Bopp turns his head toward the competition in the 200-meter preliminaries. He took home first in finals with a time of 23.08.

Thu, 05/24/2018 - 23:53

The final reward: Herder boys highlight state, finish fourth in 2A

Like any team, the Glenrock Herders began the track and field season with the end goal of winning a state championship.

Thu, 05/24/2018 - 23:41

Hurd considers chief position in Torrington: GPD boss cites fear of being fired by mayoral hopeful, councilmen

Glenrock Police Department Chief Tim Hurd didn’t think he would get the job.

Thu, 05/24/2018 - 19:51

Roumell fights latest code citation: Councilman pays fines on two earlier tickets for not getting building permits, pleads not guilty to third issued by former employee

He rose slowly as Judge Jim Hardee called his name. Standing at the podium, he answered questions quickly while holding his plea paperwork.

Colin Tiernan photos
Mikalah Jones uncorked a personal record 115-foot toss at the 2A East Regional in Torrington May 11.

Thu, 05/17/2018 - 05:27

Jones sets record at regionals, keeping open mind heading into state

Mikalah Jones is peaking at the most opportune moment.

Melissa Peterson photos
Soon to be GHS graduate Megan Buettgenback takes one finals walk down the high school track where she has spent numerous hours both competing and practicing for the Herder’s cross country and track teams.

Thu, 05/17/2018 - 05:19

Here’s to the next chapter: Glenrock seniors prepare to walk the big stage for graduation

All the assignments have been completed, the papers have been submitted and finally, the high school seniors feel they can take a deep breath.

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Eddie Poe photo
Tucker Bopp turns his head toward the competition in the 200-meter preliminaries. He took home first in finals with a time of 23.08.

The final reward: Herder boys highlight state, finish fourth in 2A

05/24/2018 - 23:53
Hurd considers chief position in Torrington: GPD boss cites fear of being fired by mayoral hopeful, councilmen

05/24/2018 - 23:41
Roumell fights latest code citation: Councilman pays fines on two earlier tickets for not getting building permits, pleads not guilty to third issued by former employee

05/24/2018 - 19:51
Colin Tiernan photos
Mikalah Jones uncorked a personal record 115-foot toss at the 2A East Regional in Torrington May 11.

Jones sets record at regionals, keeping open mind heading into state

05/17/2018 - 05:27
Melissa Peterson photos
Soon to be GHS graduate Megan Buettgenback takes one finals walk down the high school track where she has spent numerous hours both competing and practicing for the Herder’s cross country and track teams.

Here’s to the next chapter: Glenrock seniors prepare to walk the big stage for graduation

05/17/2018 - 05:19
Ethan Brogan photo
Glenrock Intermediate School Family Consumer Science and Health teacher Karla Lee (at right) directs students where to begin trash clean up on HWY 26 May 3.

Blessed: Lee & FCCLA clean up their highway for the last time

05/10/2018 - 05:33
Eddie Poe photos
Yesi Hermosillo runs in the 3,200-meter race during the Dennis Zowada meet in Lusk on April 28. She is the only female to run in the event for the Herders.

A rare breed: Hermosillo runs with tough mentality; stands out as lone female Herder in 3,200-meter race

05/10/2018 - 05:00
Melissa Peterson photo

Glenrock Municipal Workers John Funk (from left) and Harold Bean carefully load an unwanted wheel-barrow into the front loading before dropping it into the dump truck.

Sweeping Town Clean: Big Broom Week kicks off with steady start

05/03/2018 - 05:50
Eddie Poe photos
Gannon Guenther clears a hurdle in the 110-meter race in Lusk on April 28. His fourth-place finish is one of five top-10 finishes this season.

Guenther hopes to share hurdles success with teammates

05/03/2018 - 05:07
Colin Tiernan photos
Payton Steinmetz took sixth with a jump of 18 feet, 8.5 inches in the long jump on April 20 at the Douglas Invitational.

Returning to Launch: Steinmetz searches for last year’s long jump form

04/26/2018 - 23:26
Mary Gubbels photo

Converse Hope Center Director Maria Walker, speaks to the crowd gathered at the Higgins Hotel announcing the proclamation stating that April is Sexual Abuse Awareness Month for Converse County.

Hope springs eternal

04/26/2018 - 23:05
File photo
Zane Moore anchors the 4-by-800 relay at the Trojan Invitational, April 7.

The relay effect: Moore does his part to push the herd

04/19/2018 - 05:36
Chief vs. Chief

04/19/2018 - 05:30
Eddie Poe photo
Autumn Hiser soars through the air in the long jump.

Herd holds strong: Glenrock shows fighting spirit despite early season struggles

04/12/2018 - 05:44
Phillip Harden photo
Students walk through Glenrock Intermediate Middle School between classes.

SRO rejected, for now: Council shoots down grant, looks to find room in coming budget for officer

04/12/2018 - 05:32

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Eddie Poe photo
Tucker Bopp turns his head toward the competition in the 200-meter preliminaries. He took home first in finals with a time of 23.08.

05/24/2018 - 23:53

The final reward: Herder boys highlight state, finish fourth in 2A

Like any team, the Glenrock Herders began the track and field season with the end goal of winning a state championship.

Jones sets record at regionals, keeping open mind heading into state

A rare breed: Hermosillo runs with tough mentality; stands out as lone female Herder in 3,200-meter race

Guenther hopes to share hurdles success with teammates

Returning to Launch: Steinmetz searches for last year’s long jump form

The relay effect: Moore does his part to push the herd

Opinion

09/18/2017 - 14:38

Try to sit back and relax

The first part of September has been a whirlwind. Between flooding and destroyed homes from Harvey, Irma and Jose, things are looking a bit bleak.

New home on the range

Hurricane crisis news chops affects us all

Surviving the 2017 eclipse

Are you ready for some fun?

Blinded by the light

Obituaries

05/27/2017 - 15:36

Alfred ‘Fred’ Graham Jr. 1916-2017

Alfred S. (Fritz, Fred) Graham Jr. died on Feb. 21, 2017, just 4 days before his 101st birthday. He was born in Littleton, Colorado, on Feb. 25, 1916.

Arlene Osborn 1946-2017

Gus Gruwell 1923-2017

Barbara Feighner 1942-2017

Helen Lehner 1928-2016t

Dale Lee Valentine 1933-2016

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