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Troopers on Patrol During Oregon Trail Days
(SCOTTSBLUFF, NEB.) — Scotts Bluff County’s Oregon Trail Days bring thousands of people to celebrate Nebraska’s rich history, tradition, and hometown spirit. Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol will be working to reduce the likelihood of serious crashes around the event. “Many people from near and far...
Public Notice No. 9069
The Torrington City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 in the City Council Chambers at 436 East 22nd Ave. at 5:30 p.m. Present: Mayor Doby, Council Members Deahl, Patterson and Viktorin. Councilman Kelly was absent but excused. Also Present: Clerk/Treasurer Strecker, Attorney Eddington, Director of Public Works Harkins, Chief of Police Johnson and Deputy City Clerk Anaya.
Country Store (7/12)
Torrington, WY July 12th, 2024 — Here’s some items that were listed on the Country Store this week:. You can hear the Country Store – a live classified call-in radio show – every weekday at 9:05AM on 98.3FM. Call us during the show with your classified items at (307) 532-2158.
Library Raises $42,055
Torrington, WY (by Cindy Sheeley) July 11th, 2024 — The Goshen County Library celebrated Wyoming’s 134th birthday and WyoGives Day on July 10th with special treats, a raffle, and fun activities. According to www.wyohistory.org, “Democrats and Republicans alike in Wyoming Territory agreed by the late 1880s that it...
Hemingford hosts last meet of the season
The Hemingford Swim Team had their chance to host not one but two meets this season. The team would like to thank everyone that helped make the day a success. The meet was scheduled to be in Torrington on Saturday, July 6, however due to their pool heaters being down Hemingford offered to host the meet here instead of cancelling the last meet of the season. Two of Hemingford's swimmers broke records on Saturday and the awards night was held at the Hemingford Pool on Sunday evening. That story and photos will be in next week's Ledger.
Cute, clever, and creative coins Oregon Trail Days Kiddie Parade
A chance to replicate Halloween pageantry, complete with costumes, candy and all its revelry can be had for kids participating in the Oregon Trail Days Kiddie Parade, to be held at 10 a.m. July 12 at Legion Park. Free to participate, children through age 12 are encouraged to create and...
Frazier Shows offering carnival this weekend
Frazier Shows will be offering fun carnival rides and other activities the Five Rocks Amphitheater for the 103rd Oregon Trail Days. Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts. The carnival will begin on Thursday and run...
Quilt show, art show bring talents to display at annual celebration
Two traditional Oregon Trail Days arts offerings will again be on display, front and center during this weekend’s celebration. The Panhandle Quilt Guild Regional Quilt Show has sewn up a new location at Gering Middle School and the Vera Dulaney Memorial Art Show and Sale will once again grace the halls of the Gering Civic Center.
Tim and Sandy Hebbert make history as husband and wife Half Century officers
Pastor Tim Hebbert and nurse Sandy Hebbert will make history this year as the first husband and wife to simultaneously serve as Oregon Trail Days Half Century president and vice president. Sandy Hebbert moved to Gering halfway through third grade, graduating from GHS in 1977. She attended and graduated from...
Food fair, chili cook-off feed an appetite for fun at Oregon Trail Days
Two events add some flavor to the annual Oregon Trail Days celebration each year – the International Food Fair on Friday and the Chili Cook-off on Saturday. An eclectic mix of foods puts the “International” in the popular food fair held Friday, starting at 5 p.m. and running through 9 p.m. in downtown Gering.
Lucky No. 7: Wagner tops the field again in the Oregon Trail Days Hill Climb race
GERING — Cameron Wagner continues to be the King of the Hill. The Gering resident was the fastest rider up Summit Road on Saturday during the Hill Climb bike race, the seventh time he has accomplished the feat in the Oregon Trail Days event. Wagner, on his specialized Crux...
Memories of Oregon Trail Days makes Old Settlers vice president selection 'meaningful'
Oregon Trail Days of years past form the backdrop for some of Honorary Old Settlers Vice President Barbara Muhr's earliest and most vibrant memories. Muhr's maiden name was Barbara Flohr, and when she was a child her family ran a grocery store on Main Street in Gering called Flohr's Market.
Auto Racing: Large crowd turns out at HiWay 92 for holiday-themed night of races
GERING — One of the largest crowds in years was in attendance at HiWay 92 Raceway on Saturday for a night of racing and the fireworks show that followed. The attendance on Saturday was one of the best since the Mike Warren/Lee Schwartzkopf days roughly a decade ago and the energy level was high.
Trails to the Future: Oldest, continuous running celebration back for 103rd year
The Gering community is set to gather this weekend as Oregon Trail Days festivities kick off Thursday. It will be the 103rd celebration, dubbed as the oldest continuous running celebration in the state. Events will run from July 11-July 14, kicking off with the barbecue hosted by Platte Valley Companies on Thursday, 6 p.m. at the Gering Civic Plaza in downtown Gering.
Monument to host musician Martin Gilmore
Join the Scotts Bluff National Monument in the amphitheater behind the Scotts Bluff National Monument Visitor Center on Friday, July 19 for a free musical performance. Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts. The performance, at...
Old Settlers president recalls bands, floats of past Oregon Trail Days
Longtime Gering dentist George Schlothauer will be serving in the role of Honorary Old Settlers president for the 2024 Oregon Trail Days. Schlothauer was born and raised on a farm southeast of Gering, and started his education in a two-room schoolhouse before attending Gering Valley and Gering High School, where he graduated as a member of the Class of 1962.
Shooting Team Hits Bullseye at State
The Pine Bluffs shooting team competed in Torrington, Wyoming on Saturday, June 30th, at the state championship tournament. The team did very well. Ethan Bomberger received the 25 Straight patch for his perfect round of 25 in the second round. The kids had a lot of fun and according to Coach Brian Anderson "The kids shot well and really improved from last year."
Threads and Needles - a bonding friendship
In Albin is a beautiful quilt that is hanging in the lunch room at the Albin Community Center. It was made by the Delta Club in Albin. The Delta Club has been in Albin as long as people can remember. The club was for the women to meet once a month to learn new or to help them in the house. At the beginning it was learning about canning, making bread, or sewing. Throughout the years the members have become older but do not need as much of the homemakers skills. They now go to museums, clean up the cemetery, or the roadside of trash. Each person picks an activity for the group attending to do on...
Caution recommended for those celebrating during hot Oregon Trail Days weekend
This year’s Oregon Trail Days will be celebrated under a hot sun, and experts recommend that all attendees take precautions with their health and well-being. National Weather Service meteorologist Michael Natoli said that weather in the Panhandle is already hot, and will keep getting warmer as we approach the weekend.
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