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.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Last Saturday I was in Sinclair, Encampment and Medicine Bow. I had a chance to see a lot of the different landscapes that day of Carbon County under baby blue skies. There was a breeze that kept the temperature comfortable.

I remember as I finished my day driving to Medicine Bow how spectacular the day had been and I was glad my senses could enjoy it.

By Dick Perue 

GAT Correspondent

It just doesn’t get any better than this: gorgeous weather slowly ushering out summer, school starting, beginning of 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.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Carbon County Fair Jr. Livestock Sale on Friday, August 9, continued its tradition of strong community support as local businesses eagerly participated in the auction, purchasing top-tier livestock raised by young 4-H and FFA members.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

This year at the Carbon County Fair, the concession stand thrived, despite the abundance of food trucks on the grounds.

Press Release

Mira Miller, Community Relations/PIO, City of Rawlins, Wyoming

Mary Oaks has been named this month’s recipient of the Rawlins Community Build Award, recognized for her tireless efforts to keep the town clean by regularly picking up trash without seeking recognition.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

An officer in the Rawlins Police Department is making many in the Department proud. In July, Officer Colton Halacy and Sergeant Thomas Gamblin received a call for an unresponsive male; they responded, initiated CPR, and used an AED. Their efforts led to the patient being stabilized. They have been nominated for an RPD Life Saving Medal.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

A local Carbon County man who grew up in Hanna has become the commander of a nuclear submarine.

His family is very proud.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The National Night Out was celebrated in Bolten Park in Rawlins on August 6 with a large crowd of families, Law Enforcement and Emergency Services personnel.

By Lauren Creagan 

Marketing, North Platte Valley Medical Center

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Hanna Miner Memorial Recreation Center saw its last days open as a place that gave a lot of joy to the Hanna community.  

On Friday, July 26, there was a Community BBQ that started at 5 p.m. That evening there was a drum-a-thon contest finishing up with a glow run.

By Courtney Priest

Carbon County Comet Contributor

By Dick Perue

GATT correspondent

In observance of the “dog days of summer” everyone is invited to “Gather at the Table” for baked spaghetti, hearty salad, garlic bread, pineapple cake with cream cheese frosting and strawberries plus a choice of beverages Monday evening, August 5, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.in the Saratoga Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet