By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

On Saturday, September 28, friends and family gathered at the Saratoga Middle High School gym to celebrate the life of Loren “Teense” Willford, a beloved figure known for his larger-than-life personality and infectious spirit. While it’s uncommon for us to cover such personal events, Teense’s impact resonated far beyond Saratoga and the Platte Valley.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Boys and Girls Club of Carbon County recently hosted the Wyoming Junior Youth of the Year competition, drawing nine clubs from across the state to compete for the prestigious title. The event, held in Rawlins, showcased the talents, leadership, and public speaking skills of Wyoming’s young leaders.

Press Release

Make-A-Wish Wyoming

Magical, remarkable, and miraculous are just a few words to describe Junie’s journey. Junie is a sweet, but tough, five-year-old from Douglas, and her story leading up to her wish granted by Make-A-Wish Wyoming will leave you speechless and inspired. 

By K.J. Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Getting across the country was once a death-defying challenge. Independence Rock was the social media sounding board of the Oregon and Mormon trails. Walking across the country, running afoul of the natives, weather, and wildlife that doesn’t change course readily.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The weather is starting to get cooler and summer is over. Like it or not, Wyoming, along with the rest of the Nation. It won’t be long before all sorts of ballerinas, goblins, cowboys, and space adventurers will be out in force at the different haunted houses in Carbon County. 

Halloween will be here before you can say Jack O’ Lantern.

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Bank of Commerce

Tribute compiled by Dick Perue and coffee drinking buddies.

There’s an empty chair at the “Old Geezers Coffee Clatch” that will never be filled again.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Although storms were running through the County on the afternoon of September 11, Rawlins was spared and it was a pleasant but blustery day. It was a good day for a 9/11 Memorial.

The event, held at the courthouse in Rawlins, started promptly at 5:30 p.m. and the program was led by Tink Day, the 23-year organizer of this ceremony in memory of the victims of 9/11.

By Dick Perue 

GATT Correspondent

Generous valley residents are urged to buy a breakfast or bake sale item on Saturday, Sept. 14th, so less fortunate folks may enjoy a free meal once a month.

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Food Bank of Wyoming

Food Bank of Wyoming is joining Feeding America’s national Hunger Action Month® campaign and asking for the public’s help to nourish communities. Thanks to the generosity of Powder River Energy Foundation, with the support of Powder River Energy Corporation, CoBank, and Basin Electric, all donations — up to $35,000 — made to Food Bank of Wyoming during Hunger Action Month will be matched.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Information provided by Connie Patterson

The Friends of the Library (FOL) recently donated a new, movable magazine rack to the Extended Care Unit at the North Platte Valley Medical Center. It is a thoughtful gesture that will greatly benefit the residents and staff.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Like many Americans 23 years ago, Tink Day was shocked by what was unfolding in New York and Washington D.C. on September 11, 2001.

“I couldn’t believe it when just one plane had struck and thought it was a terrible accident,” Day said. “Then the second plane hit and I realized it was much, much worse.”

By Dick Perue 

GATT Correspondent

It just doesn’t get any better than this: gorgeous weather slowly ushering out summer, school starting, the beginning of the best season of the year—Indian Summer, Labor Day weekend, a soak in the Hobo Pool and all topped-off with a free meal and fellowship.

One of the largest celebrations in Carbon County in 2024 happened on August 17 in Sinclair, Wyoming. The town celebrated a 100-year-old birthday.

It was a year in the making according to Monte Thayer, the Parks and Recreation Director for the Town of Sinclair. There were a lot of meetings to get this day right. Thayer estimated there were probably 16 to 17 meetings to get this celebration pulled together.

By K.J. Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Local bikers and the Lawson family gathered on Saturday, July 24, to honor Tony “T-Bone” Lawson, a beloved community member who recently passed away after a long battle with cancer. T-Bone was well-known for organizing the annual T-Bone Classic Poker Run, a charity event benefiting local children facing illness.