Good morning, Sheridan.

The Chamber hosted a ribbon cutting on Saturday, Aug.

1 to welcome Community Cupboard Corporation, LLC—a nonprofit that collects food and clothing donations for residents in the Tongue River Valley and is led by director Lisa Eichhorn at 431 Dayton St (Ranchester).

The Chamber invites local businesses to join ValleyFest with a BBQ Cook-Off hosted by Tongue River Brewing Company on Friday, Aug.

28 and Saturday, Aug. 29 in the Tongue River Valley. Businesses must register by Wed., Aug. 19 to feature retail and info booths in Ranchester and Dayton.

Gas prices have increased in Wyoming amid global oil market pressure, leaving Sheridan drivers with higher costs at the pump.

Analysts expect the upward-trend to continue as market uncertainty persists.

The Fall Working Lands Workshop is scheduled Sept.

24-25 at the Padlock Ranch (featuring presentations by Ray Archuleta and Alejandro Carrillo with a $200 fee that covers both days, lunches and travel on the first day).

Sheridan County students and families will see new leadership in school districts for the 2026-2027 school year + officials expect the change to bring fresh ideas to local education.

Local schools add garden lessons to the curriculum this school year to teach practical skills.

Students will water, grow, and harvest produce — making learning hands-on and fun.

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department says black bear activity is rising statewide as bears enter hyperphagia (a phase in late summer when they gather fat for winter); officials advise residents to secure garbage and fruit to prevent conflicts.

Local officials report that black bear activity has increased across the county as bears prepare for winter, with personnel responding to conflicts on a weekly basis.