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It is the public that needs protection

Nov 16, 2024 | newslj.com | Walter Sprague

By Walter Sprague, NLJ Photojournalist During last Thursday’s commissioner meeting, when given the opportunity to discuss the uncounted votes in our general election, I became concerned about the way the public was treated, and that feeling didn’t get any better after the canvassing board meeting the following day. It seemed evident to me that far too many public officials feel the public is somehow less important to our system of self-government than the public officials themselves.
Episode 27 - Licking Our Wounds

Oct 7, 2024 | newslj.com | Bob Bonnar |Kim Dean |Walter Sprague

By Bob Bonnar, Kim Dean and Walter Sprague Audio Your browser does not support the audio element. Episode 27 — Licking Our Wounds.mp3 You win some and you lose some, and in the aftermath of most elections voters are generally forced to accept that reality — and so are newspapers. But that doesn't necessarily mean it is a grim reality, and there may be reason to accept the reality of this election with guarded optimism.
New machine saves city big money

Aug 1, 2024 | newslj.com | Walter Sprague

By Walter Sprague, NLJ Reporter Significant savings are in store for the city of Newcastle on patching existing paved roads due to the purchase of a new piece of machinery last year. The City Council approved the purchase of a new asphalt recycler on May 15, 2023, and the purchase and payment were made on June 5, 2023, for about $110,000.
Wyoming hoodoo created by wind and rain

Jun 20, 2024 | wyomingnews.com | Walter Sprague

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Police deny access to accident report

Aug 2, 2023 | newslj.com | Walter Sprague

About 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 30, a small sedan ran through the intersection at the Port of Entry in Newcastle at an apparently high rate of speed, then crashed into two businesses at 1903 W. Main St. The impact took out the front walls of two local businesses — Treasured Floral and Seven Painted Ladies — and both businesses appear to be destroyed, but losses have reportedly not been determined by the respective insurance companies at this time.
Bohn shares strike story at museum event

May 4, 2023 | newslj.com | Walter Sprague

The Weston County Museum District held an oral history event on Sunday, April 16, and local pastor Mick Bohn presented his story about surviving a lightning strike on April 7, 1994. The well-attended speech, held in the Michael’s Room at the Weston County Senior Center, was presented in two parts. In the first part, Bohn educated the audience about lightning, using statistics from earthnetworks.com/why-us/networks/lightning.
Engaging in a butter battle

May 4, 2023 | newslj.com | Walter Sprague

On Sunday, April 23, the Weston County Museum District held a butter-making demonstration at the Red Onion Museum in Upton. Anita Shepperson used an updated version of an old crank butter churn, while Maggie Makousky used a quart mason jar. Shepperson said you only need a little raw milk and a jar or churn, and you can make your own butter. “You need to let your milk set,” Shepperson said, “and let the cream rise to the top.
Letting the Spirit take control

Apr 13, 2023 | newslj.com | Walter Sprague

"After 61 years, I'm still trying to figure out the English culture." the Rev. Calvin Hill said. "It's very different than the Navajo."The full-blooded Navajo embraces his native culture while at the same time adopting the culture around him. To Hill, the blend is part of what makes him both unusual and yet accessible to others. The new pastor of First United Methodist Church of Newcastle said he realizes that he may shock people when they first meet him. But it usually doesn't last long.
How to help those that might be in danger

Apr 6, 2023 | newslj.com | Walter Sprague

"Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love."– Mother TeresaThe Rev. Tess Franze described the dangers and evils associated with human trafficking in two presentations she gave at the Newcastle Lodge and Convention Center on March 24 in Newcastle. Franzen is the director and founder of Freedom's Journey Inc. of Rapid City, South Dakota. The speeches and slide shows, which last several hours, were presented first to law enforcement officers and then to the public.
“People are not valued by others:" Program arms community to combat human trafficking

Mar 30, 2023 | newslj.com | Walter Sprague

You are hereHome » “People are not valued by others:" Program arms community to combat human trafficking Published by admin on Thu, 03/30/2023 - 12:57pm By: Walter Sprague, Arts and Culture ReporterThe first step to confronting the evil of human trafficking is to be aware of it, and know some of the signs that it may be happening in your community.