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    Longtime Glenrock football coach Donnie Stewart (right) was presented with a Football Coaching Career Achievement Award last Saturday at the Wyoming Chapter of the National Football Foundation Awards in Laramie. 

    Teaching the Herder Way: Coach Stewart receives Career Achievement Award
    03/21/2019 - 17:06

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    The Town of Glenrock welcomed new police chief David Theel to the force March 18. 

    New chief in town: Theel brings 27 years of experience to post
    03/21/2019 - 17:02

  • Eddie Poe photo
    Abbi Cerny clears a hurdle during Tuesday’s practice.

    GHS set to open track season at Natrona County
    03/14/2019 - 05:20

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    Brennah Mayland presents her poetry interpretation piece in front of Glenrock community members during “A Night of Speech” at Glenrock Junior/Senior High School March 6 just a day before heading to the State Speech and Debate Tournament.

    Speech and debate earns second place finish at state meet
    03/14/2019 - 05:20

  • Glenrock head coach Shawn Huxtable raises his fists into the air with enthusiasm following a quick score in transition during Glenrock’s consolation championship loss to the Wright Panthers last Saturday at the Casper Events Center. The Herders returned to the state tournament this season for the first time since 2014 and won more games (21) than any other Glenrock team since 1978. 

    A season to remember
    03/08/2019 - 18:02
  • Boom keeps booming: At current pace, FY 2019 tax average would break record
    03/08/2019 - 17:57

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    Tate Stoddard leaps into the arms of Glenrock wrestling coach Nic Dillon after winning his fourth state title at the 2A State Wrestling Championships Feb. 23.

    Making History: Stoddard earns fourth consecutive title in same weight class
    02/28/2019 - 05:20

  • Mike Moore photo
    CJ Toner demonstrates how lemon juice is heat resistant when applied to bread and placed into a toaster. He and Carlee Skilbred’s science project was called “Ghost Toast.”

    Young scientists: GIS students use their imaginations at inaugural science fair
    02/28/2019 - 05:20

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    Skyler Harford (far right), Adelaide Williams (center) and Yesi Hermosillo look to the Glenrock bench with pure elation as the final buzzer sounds during Glenrock’s 46-43 win over Lingle/Ft. Laramie on senior night last Friday at Glenrock Junior/Senior High School. 

    Lady Herders hold off Lingle/Ft. Laramie for first win of season
    02/21/2019 - 05:20

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    Rob Brewer, a Glenrock Volunteer Fire Department veteran of more than a decade, is taking over as GVFD chief. 

    Rob’s on the Job
    02/21/2019 - 05:20

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    Ian Arnold stiff arms a Wheatland defender as he runs up field during a Glenrock win on the road this past season. On Feb. 6 Arnold signed his National Letter of Intent to play football at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. 

    Herder to Hardrocker: Arnold to continue football career at S.D. School of Mines
    02/14/2019 - 05:20

  • Mike Moore photo
    Father Forrest Keizer assists son Zane Keizer with the early stages of tying a fly pattern during at the first of eight weekly courses that teach local anglers how to successfully create flies for fishing Wyoming waters at the Rec Center Feb. 7.

    Learning on the Fly
    02/14/2019 - 05:20

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    James Huck (at right) hoists a vibrant sign to catch the attention of vehicles passing by while Adelaide Williams shakes a milk jug full of donations along Birch Street Feb. 1. Students involved with the Glenrock Junior/Senior High School Senate hosted a charity event for Wyoming Make-A-Wish in downtown Glenrock Feb. 1. 

    Curbside Fundraising: Students hope to make one child’s wish come true
    02/07/2019 - 05:20

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    Jaren Fritz drives through the Wind River defense for a score during Glenrock’s 62-52 win over the Cougars last Saturday at Glenrock Junior/Senior High School. The Herders have won six of their last seven games as they head down the final stretch of the regular season. 

    Herders capture key win over Wind River; shift focus to Lusk, Pine Bluffs
    02/07/2019 - 05:20

  • An overall decline in interest and public turnout in recent years has caused Deer Creek Days organizers to move the event from the first week in August to the third weekend in June. They hope the change will help revitalize the event, as fewer events in eastern Wyoming are taking place at that time.

    Last ditch effort: DCD moves to June
    01/31/2019 - 05:20

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File photo
Longtime Glenrock football coach Donnie Stewart (right) was presented with a Football Coaching Career Achievement Award last Saturday at the Wyoming Chapter of the National Football Foundation Awards in Laramie. 

03/21/2019 - 17:06
Teaching the Herder Way: Coach Stewart receives Career Achievement Award

Donnie Stewart still vividly remembers his first varsity football game to this day. Former Glenrock head coach, Mick Lehner, made Stewart a linebacker and a fullback as just a freshman.

GHS set to open track season at Natrona County
A season to remember
Making History: Stoddard earns fourth consecutive title in same weight class
Lady Herders hold off Lingle/Ft. Laramie for first win of season
Herder to Hardrocker: Arnold to continue football career at S.D. School of Mines

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.

Try to sit back and relax
New home on the range
Hurricane crisis news chops affects us all
Surviving the 2017 eclipse
Are you ready for some fun?

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