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.

By Dick Perue

GATT correspondent

The Good Lord willing, and barring another emergency, everyone is urged to “Gather at the Table” to enjoy a free meal of fried chicken, potato salad, cooked greens, buttermilk cornbread, hot fudge cake and drinks on Monday, Feb. 5th from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. in the Saratoga Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall at the corner of Third & Bridge Sts.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Barlow Curtis and his wife Dana Bailey are working at City Market in Rawlins in different shifts because their daughter, Allison “Ally” Bailey, has health conditions that require one of them to be available in case she needs to be hospitalized.

Press Release

Food Bank of Wyoming

By K.J. Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The much-anticipated Kiwanis Ice Rink officially opened its gates this past weekend, offering families a delightful pass time. The rink, now in its fourth year of operation at Veterans’ Park in Saratoga, promises a winter wonderland of activity for children and adults alike.

By K.J. Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Nichelle Nichols had just completed her inaugural season on Star Trek, yearning for her former life as a singer and stage performer. In a twist of fate, she had agreed to meet a friend of a friend, little suspecting the astonishing encounter that awaited her.

By Dick Perue

GATT correspondent

Everyone is invited to “Gather at the Table” to ring in the new year and to enjoy a free meal of fried chicken, potato salad, cooked greens, buttermilk cornbread, hot fudge cake and drinks on Monday, Jan. 8th, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. in the Saratoga Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall at the corner of Third and Bridge Streets.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Elk Mountain hosted an exciting chili cook-off event on Saturday, January 31st, with ten enthusiastic competitors. The event kicked off at 6 p.m. and took place at the Elk Mountain Fire Station. This chili cook-off, followed by an auction later in the evening, served as a valuable fundraiser for the Elk Mountain Volunteer Fire Department.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

During the previous holiday season in Carbon County, unfavorable weather conditions posed challenges for residents looking to engage in various activities. However, this year brought a welcome change. The improved weather allowed residents to travel and visit their family and friends who lived at considerable distances.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Maria King, the mother of Richard King, faced what no parent wants to face. She had to bury her son Richard on December 16 at the Medicine Bow Cemetery.

He was killed on November 30, as the day was just starting. On his way to work in Laramie, he and his brother-in-law, Angel Solaria, were struck by a Jeep driven by Zachary Klar who was on his way to work.