By Brett Larson

Carbon County Comet Contributor

Despite cold temperatures, Elk Mountain’s Centennial Park was filled with laughter and excitement this past Saturday as families from across the community gathered for the annual Easter Egg Hunt.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Easter Bunny made a busy weekend of it, hopping from town to town to ensure children across Carbon County had a chance to collect colorful eggs and snag a few special prizes.

By Virginia Parker

Carbon County Comet Contributor

Press Release

Department of Family Services

By Dick Perue and Connie Patterson

Carbon County Comet Contributors

Local historian Dick Perue had announced plans for another of his pictorial history presentations when he learned that admirers planned to honor him with a “surprise 90th birthday party” during that time. And the whole town is invited.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Taking advantage of unusually warm weather, members of the Elk Mountain Park Board gathered early this season to spruce up Centennial Park, preparing the space for spring and upcoming community events.

Carbon County Sheriff

Alex Bakken

Press Release

Uplift Rawlins

Uplift Rawlins is inviting our community to choose the new Uplift Rawlins Home of the Month / Business of the Month sign. We received some wonderful designs and have narrowed them down to three finalists. Now the community gets to decide which one will be displayed in yards and businesses across Rawlins! Voting is open now through Saturday, March 21.

How to vote:

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Brett Larson wrote a story in the February 28 edition about how a funeral committee got together and cooked for families that were having a funeral service. Linda Crane, one of the Elk Mountain women on the committee, wanted to let readers know how the operation works.

Compiled by Dick Perue

GATT Correspondent

With the head cook laid-up by a compound fracture of an ankle suffered Sunday evening, the “Gather at the Table” planned turkey dinner Monday, March 1, has been cancelled.

Becky Strickland sustained the injury and has been hospitalized, according to a news release from the committee. She hopes to recover in time to continue with the popular free meal and fellowship in April.

By Brett Larson

Carbon County Comet Contributor

Last week, a funeral for a member of my family was held here in Elk Mountain. It was a lovely service, and everything went well, but one aspect of the day caught my attention and sparked an interesting conversation.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

On a cold February night when cabin fever typically settles in across the Platte Valley, 277 people chose instead to pull on their boots, grab a partner and head to the Platte Valley Community Center.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

In a council chamber often reserved for ordinances, budgets and infrastructure reports, the focus on February 17 shifted to something far more personal: the men and women behind the badge.

By Virginia Parker

Carbon County Comet Contributor

Verlora (nee Merrill) Carlton, known to most as Verlora Herring, celebrated her 90th birthday on February 9, 2026, at the Encampment Presbyterian Church surrounded by many family members, and friend. The celebration marked nine decades shaped by hard work, adventure, family, and a lifelong love of people. 

Press Release

Uplift Rawlins