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From our files New Big Horn County jail planned in 1999
Arthur Brisbane believes President Coolidge carries a rabbit’s foot. Commenting on the political situation, the brilliant New York editor says: That the President was born lucky as well as wise, sober, serious and moral, everybody knows. He has run for office 19 times and has been elected 19 times. Able Republican politicians say that no matter what happens he will be elected for the 20th time next November.
Law Day brings students to courthouse
There was a lot of excitement on the front steps of the Big Horn County Courthouse on the morning of Tuesday, May 15. A beloved para-educator was “arrested” in front of the fifth-grade classes from Basin and Greybull elementary schools. But have no fear…it was all just pretend...
Lilac Days: A unique celebration
Twenty-six years ago, the Basin Chamber of Commerce revived a celebration that had been abandoned since 1945. From the beginning of the town’s settlement, it had been known as the Lilac City. “The people settling Basin found that lilacs did well here and provided a sense of settlement. Before...
Burlington schools celebrate Wyoming Reads
During the past spring legislative session, Governor Mark Gordon signed legislation designating the third Tuesday in May to be “Wyoming Reads Day.” According to the Wyoming Reads website, John Jorgensen established the Sue Jorgensen Library Foundation in 1996 to honor his late wife and her love of reading and literacy. The first program was developed in Casper and was called “Casper Cares, Casper Reads,” and provided free hardcover books to local 1st graders.
Filing period closes Friday
The final week of the filing period has arrived for legislative, county and town government seats that will appear on the August primary election ballot. For partisan races, Republican Bruce Jolley has filed for a four-year term on the Big Horn County Commission and Republican Dalton Banks is seeking another term as District 26’s voice in the Wyoming House of Representatives.
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