By Mike Armstrong    

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

During the week of March 5, the Carbon County School District No. 2 (CCSD2) showed its appreciation for first responders by offering an excellent blueberry pancake breakfast at the different schools throughout the district.

By Mike Armstrong    

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Hanna Volunteer Fire Department had a fundraiser on March 11 at 5;30 p.m. at the Hanna Fire Station.

The firefighters had pancakes and sausage off the grill. It was a breakfast dinner. It was free to the public but donations were accepted.

The fundraiser on this day, Hanna Fire Chief Mark Kostovny said, was for the community.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Mike “Hack” Patterson, retired proprietor of Hack’s Tackle & Outfitters, is set to headline next week’s Tuesday Talks at the Platte Valley Community Center.

By Dick Perue    

Carbon County Comet Contributor

If you are one of those folks who missed the stagecoach ride last fall and still want to experience this rare treat, you’re in luck—the team is being hitched up again.

By Dick Perue

GATT correspondent

Pulled pork, along with coleslaw, baked beans, seasoned steak fries, hush puppies, pineapple cake with cream cheese frosting and beverages are on the menu for the next “Gather at the Table” free meal Monday, March 4th, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. in the Saratoga Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall at corner of Third & Bridge Sts.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Emily Study, a Veterans Services Officer with the Wyoming Military Department, visits Carbon County a couple times a month.

She serves Carbon County and Albany County.

Study went to Hanna for the first time on February 21 to the Recreation Center to help veterans with any questions they might have.

By Connie Patterson    

Carbon County Comet Contributor

Frances and Janice Bergquist have been photographing wildlife, particularly birds since Janice gave Frances his first camera for Christmas not long after they were married. It’s a journey they have undertaken together and have also shared with their sons.

By Dick Perue    

GATT correspondent

By K.J. Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Elizabeth (Lizzie) S. Larain Kritzmacher Mueller,  a 71-year-old Saratoga resident is reaching out to the community for support in her time of need. She has led a life marked by both triumph and tragedy.

By Connie Patterson    

Carbon County Comet Contributor

Longtime rock hounds and local natives John Moore, Jack Wieburg and Janice White were on hand to share their love of rock hounding with Tuesday Talk attendees.

It is a hobby that has become an obsession for all three, although their interests are focused differently.

By Connie Patterson    

Carbon County Comet Contributor

Everyone has a story they can tell about their family, Dan Runner told the Tuesday Talk gathering, noting his family story was probably boring to non-family members.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Loren “Teense” Willford is chairman of a foundation that has helped a lot of students and businesses in the Platte Valley and not a lot of people know about it.

The foundation is called the Platte Valley Legacy Foundation, but it was not always known by this name. 

By Connie Patterson    

Carbon County Comet Contributor

Dr. Gene Bolles, a world-renowned humanitarian neurosurgeon, kicked off the 2024 Tuesday Talks with stories of his humanitarian endeavors throughout the world.

Press Release

Food Bank of Wyoming

By Connie Patterson    

Carbon County Comet Contributor

Sharing stories about the people of the North Platte River valley and their histories, interests, hobbies, talents, or issues of concern to our local communities is the focus of Tuesday Talks, a group of people who gather weekly to hear and discuss these stories.