On Thursday, October 24, at the Elk Mountain Community Center, formerly the Elk Mountain Elementary School, the annual Pumpkin Patch and Pie Auction was held.
Given that the town has a population of 150 and the turnout looked to be about 200, the event was a success.
Platte Valley Helping Hands (PVHH) will continue to provide their Annual Free Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner this year. The PVHH Board decided to eliminate their sit-down dinner gathering to protect those they serve from possible exposure to a variety of illnesses that spread during this time of year.
Baked ham with cranberry sauce tops the menu when folks next “Gather at the Table” for free food, fun and fellowship Monday evening, Nov. 4th, from 5:00 to 6:30 in the Saratoga Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall at the corner of Third and Bridge Streets.
Also on the menu is buttered rice and gravy, fried cabbage, pan dressing, sweet potato pie cake and a beverage
It was a showdown in Baggs on Friday, October 25, as 17 competitors brought their best chilies to the Community Center, all in the name of some good, clean fun and to raise funds for the Little Rascals Daycare. They came in three styles: red, white and green. With seasoning profiles from mild to wild.
A pre-Thanksgiving meal featuring baked ham with cranberry sauce tops the menu when folks next “Gather at the Table” for free food, fun and fellowship Monday evening, Nov. 4th, from 5:00 to 6:30 in the Saratoga Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall at the corner of Third and Bridge Streets.
Megan McComas and Casey Shinkle had their second annual food truck festival on Saturday, October 5, at the Carbon County Fairgrounds.
The event grew with more food trucks and vendors, but because of the strong wind conditions that closed traffic to high-profile vehicles, several vehicles did not make it that had signed up.
My name is Nathan James; I am a pilot and an avid aviation connoisseur. I came across the incredible Medicine Bow Airport 5 years ago when flying the airmail route on my para-motor.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
