Photo: Cali O’Hare/Bigfoot 99.

County gives update on mental health examiner vacancy

Longtime Carbon County Mental Health Examiner Glenn Biggs officially retired last month, but a replacement has yet to be named. County officials are still discussing the future of the position.

At last week’s commissioners meeting, the county attorney provided an update on the search, and plans to fill the gap on an interim basis. Cali O’Hare reports.

 

 

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SCWEMS to hire full time EMTs

The South Central Wyoming EMS Joint Powers Board plans to hire two full time EMTs to cover ambulance calls Monday through Friday. They will help to ensure coverage when volunteers aren’t able to fill shifts. Emma Diercks has details.

 

 

Girl Scouts from three Rawlins troops spent hours Monday night wrapping presents, decorating stockings and planning other ways to bring Christmas cheer to the Rawlins community this holiday season. Photo by Cali O’Hare/Bigfoot 99.

Rawlins Girl Scouts get into spirit of Christmas

Three Girl Scout troops in Rawlins recently came together to start a new Christmas tradition of adopting a family in need. Earlier this month, the girl scouts bought presents for each member of the family. Then on Monday, the girls hosted a large-scale wrapping party to prepare all the gifts for delivery. Cali O’Hare attended the event and filed this report.

 

Photo: Emma Diercks/Bigfoot 99.

Water and sewer project bids higher than expected

The Saratoga Town Council and the Saratoga Carbon County Impact Joint Powers Board are brainstorming alternative options for the use of impact assistance funds.

The industrial siting council approved funds for a water and sewer expansion to the Saratoga Lake. However, the engineering bids came in higher than what the town can afford. Emma Diercks has the story.

 

 

Sports: Outlaws focus on offense

The Rawlins basketball team will have a new look on the hardwood this season as the roster make up called for a new offense. Joey Saverine has the story.

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