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Oldest Western Hemisphere mine

TORRINGTON – The Goshen County Historical Society met at Platte Valley Bank at 7 p.m. Tuesday for a brief discussion of local history within the county. Present at the meeting was society …

Finishing a second storied career

TORRINGTON – There is something to be said about an individual choosing to enter not just one career but two. It says even more when both careers are about devotion and service to something …

School board discusses disapproval of their own

TORRINGTON – On Thursday, April 18, at 7 p.m. the Goshen County School District held a special board meeting and work session in the board room at the central administration building. In …

Solar project to bring 250 jobs

GOSHEN COUNTY – In a recent letter to the editor, Go Goshen’s chief executive officer, Brayden Connour addressed the solar project which is slated near Yoder, stating the company plans on …
Sports
Sophomore Sullivan Wilson crosses the finish line for the 1600-meters at the Scottsbluff Twilight, breaking a long-standing LFL school record in the process.

LFL runs with big dogs at Scottsbluff Twilight

The Lingle-Fort Laramie track team rose to the occasion at the Scottsbluff Twilight on Friday.

Sophomore Trishell Pontarolo gains elevation in the triple jump at the Scottbsluff Twilight. Pontarolo captured gold in the event.
The Torrington High School outdoor track team filled its bag with plenty of hardware, new personal records and school records at Scottsbluff on Friday.
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The Eastern Wyoming College Rodeo team rounded out its spring season in Laramie.
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Blazers cruise past Newcastle

Junior Skyler Thomas advances into Newcastle’s territory during the April 19 away game.

The Torrington High School Blazers defeated Newcastle in a decisive conference game on Friday.

Lady Blazers continue to grow

Junior Maggie Jacobson maneuvers the ball down the field against Newcastle on April 19.

The Torrington High School Lady Blazers battled Newcastle in a conference game on Friday.

Critters rule at donkey basketball

Young Locklynn Grant enjoys a ride on one of Dairyland Donkeyball’s rides as his father, Justin Grant, provides balance.

Donkey basketball proved a big hit at Lingle-Fort Laramie High School on Friday.

Torrington softball sweeps South

THS fielders huddle before an inning against Cheyenne South.

The Torrington High School girls' softball team defeated Cheyenne South in a double-header this evening.

THS girls capture second, boys fourth at Scottsbluff

Senior Tyler Bennick launches the shot put at the Scottsbluff Twilight. Bennick garnered gold in both the shot put and discus.

The Torrington High School Lady Blazers pulled out all the stops to place second at the Scottsbluff Twilight, with the Blazer boys coming in fourth place.

Obituaries
Edward Gerald Schmick
TORRINGTON – A celebration of life for Edward “Ed” Gerald Schmick, 87, will be held 10 a.m. Saturday April 27, 2024, at the First Congregational Church with Reverend Matt …
Mark Lyle Oedekoven
TORRINGTON – A Celebration of Life for Mark Lyle Oedekoven, 65, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Life Way Church with Pastor Marty Rostad officiating. Mark died …
LaVonne Avis Heckman
TORRINGTON – Memorial services for LaVonne Avis Heckman, 83, will be held at 2 p.m. May 2, 2024, at the Colyer Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Matt Gordon officiating. Lavonne passed away …
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Community

Grant assistance for local veterans

GOSHEN COUNTY – In 2022, there were around 16.2 million veterans in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, and most of those military war heroes are from the Vietnam War era. …

40-year welding program stonger and stonger

TORRINGTON – Eastern Wyoming College (EWC) has no doubt made its mark not only in the state of Wyoming but by word of mouth and is perhaps becoming known nationally or even worldwide. When …
Most of the curriculum with the program requires step-by-step instruction from Charron and the other instructors at the college.

More than meets the eye

TORRINGTON – It has been said, find out what you like doing best and get someone to pay you for it and that is exactly what the students at Eastern Wyoming College Cosmetology and Barbering …
The Goshen County Special Olympics basketball team stands and takes a breather at the Cheyenne Games. The team will be moving on to state games in Gillette on May 2-3. Pictured from left to right are coach Craig Schadwinkel, Anneke Kramer, Xavier Harkins, Amelia Winter, EJ Haas, and coach Sage Munoz.

Special Olympics team prepare for state games

By Rhett Breedlove rbreedlove@torringtontelegram.com TORRINGTON – It should be firmly noted the Goshen County Special Olympic team put on a memorable performance last spring, and this …
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Court fines for April 14 - April 20

FOr the telegram April 14 Dimakopoulos, Jason K. – Forfeiture: $140 [31-5-301 c (2)] vehicle superintendent’s speed zone (6+ mph over). April15 Kilgore, Kendall M. …

Emergency services rolling log

A compendium of Goshen County emergency response and service calls Friday, April 19th – Saturday, April 20th   00:05-Community contact-Officer initiated activity at E Valley …

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Mayor proclaims Arbor Day

Heidi Wayland, center director at the Torrington Learning Center, and Jessica Rohrer, center director at the Lincoln Infant and Toddler Center spoke to the city council on Tuesday evening.

TORRINGTON – The Town Council for the City of Torrington met on Tuesday, April 16. In attendance were mayor Herb Doby and councilmembers Dr. Richard Patterson, Dennis Kelly, Shane Viktorin, and …

Gordon vetoes proof of residency

CHEYENNE – In a recent press release, Wyoming Secretary of State, Chuck Gray, announced his disapproval of the actions of Wyoming State Governor, Mark Gordon. In the release, Gray criticizes …

Governor Gordon criticizes oil and gas rule that raises cost to producers

CHEYENNE – Governor Mark Gordon is criticizing an announcement from the Department of Interior last week that will increase the costs to oil and gas companies seeking to drill on …

UW wool judging team celebrates a successful 2024 season

The 2024 UW Wool Judging team, L-R: Dylan Laverell (coach), Mary Thomas, Cameron Herrick, Elisabeth Dooley, Allie Van Why, Whit Stewart (team coordinator). Missing: Sydney Camp.

LARAMIE – The University of Wyoming’s small but mighty collegiate wool judging team competed in three regional contests this year, beginning with a strong performance at the 7220 Wool …

Opinion
Today’s edition of The Telegram is arriving unexpectedly in the mailboxes of all postal customers in Torrington, Lingle, Fort Laramie, Veteran, Huntley, Yoder, Hawk Spring and LaGrange. We are …
Hello Goshen County!   I am so incredibly excited to share this issue of the Torrington Telegram with you! There has been blood, sweat, and tears poured into today’s pages by our …
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TORRINGTON – For many years, the City of Torrington and the Torrington Rotary Club have joined together to turn a series of tragic events into a special project which many of us in the …
TORRINGTON – On February 16, 1968, in Haleyville, Alabama, the first 9-1-1 call in the history of the United States was placed which marked the beginning of the 9-1-1 emergency dispatch system. …

EWC announces Fall Honor Roll

Eastern oming College named 122 students on the college’s Fall 2023 President’s Honor Roll and the Dean’s List. The President’s Honor Roll recognizes full time students (12 or more credit hours) who achieved a 4.0 grade point average. To qualify for the Dean’s Honor Roll, students must be full time and achieve a grade point average of 3.5, but less than 4.0.

Don McDowell, vice chairman for the Lingle-Fort Laramie Conservation District, thanked the Lingle-Fort Laramie Lyons club for their meal service during the event. The conservation district provided the food.

Tree experts visit Lingle

LINGLE – The community of Lingle gathered Wednesday, April 24 at 5:30 p.m. in celebration of Arbor Day, which was to be held at Lira Park however a few thunderstorms in and around the area …

EWC plans 75 year celebration

TORRINGTON – Easter Wyoming College invites everyone to the 75th Anniversary Bands on Campus/Car Show Wednesday, May 1 from 5-8 p.m. at the main campus in Torrington. There will be live music, …

Preserving history

GOSHEN COUNTY – There is no doubt about it, Goshen County is full of history. With the Oregon Trail, Cheyenne Deadwood Stage Route, Mormon Trail, Pony Express, and the Texas Trail all winding …

State FFA convention results

By Jess Oaks joaks@torringtontelegram.com CHEYENNE – A collaboration of the Wyoming State FFA Convention held on April 10-13 in Cheyenne results. Torrington/Lingle FFA Chapter …

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public notices
Public Notice No. 8964
Pursuant to the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act and the Wyoming Public Service Commission’s (Commission) Rules, the Commission hereby gives notice of the Application of Black Hills Wyoming Gas, LLC d/b/a Black Hills Energy (BHWG or the Company) for authority to change its Energy Efficiency surcharge rates, as more fully described below.
Public Notice No. 8963
The Torrington City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 in the City Council Chambers at 436 East 22nd Ave. at 7:00 p.m.
Public Notice No. 8962
Pursuant to W. S. 22-29-112 the Names of the qualified candidates whose names shall appear on the ballot for the Torrington Rural Fire Protection District #3
Public Notice No. 8961
Notice is hereby given that the Goshen County School District No.1 Board of Trustees will conduct a special board meeting on Tuesday, April 30, 2023
Public Notice No. 8959
Goshen HELP DBA WYO HELP PUBLIC MEETING May 13th, 2024 at 12:00pm (Noon) Via Zoom