Good morning, Sheridan.

On Saturday, Sept. 26, AARP Wyoming will host document-shredding events in Buffalo and Sheridan; the Buffalo event is at DJ's Grocery parking lot on Fort St. from 2 to 4:30 p.m. and the Sheridan event is at Commercial True Value Hardware on Broadway from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Ram community members gathered Thursday morning to break ground on the Big Horn Recreation and Early Learning Center — a project designed to boost athletics and early education in the community.

On Wednesday, Sept. 16, First Interstate Bank employees in Sheridan County took part in nearly 400 local service projects on Volunteer Day to support nonprofits, schools, and community organizations & strengthen local ties.

Sheridan Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is set to host its 67th annual 5-Year-Old Birthday Party on Saturday, Sept.

26 from 10-11 a.m. in Sheridan — children born in 2021 and their families are invited to join a fun local celebration.

The Chamber of Commerce celebrated a new chapter for Crazy Woman/The Chocolate Tree with an Ambassadors’ ribbon cutting on Tuesday, Sept.

15 at 134 N. Main St. The business now offers a mix of unique gifts and sweet treats.

SCLT Apple Fest will take place on Saturday, Sept.

26, to celebrate Johnny Appleseed’s birthday with apple-themed activities. The event will offer local residents a fun way to honor a historic tradition and join in community festivities.

Sheridan Community Land Trust will partner with Piney Island Native Plants and the Bighorn Native Plant Society to host a free SCLT Discovery Session on Tuesday, Sept.

29 (6–7:30 p.m.) at Big Goose Natural Area, 14 Lane Ln where Linwood and Randall Tall Bull of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe will share traditional native plant knowledge and cultural practices.

WTDEA awarded two scholarships ($500 each) to college-bound dependents of WYDOT District 4 employees, honoring Sheridan High School seniors Aidan Priest and Tristin Kehrer.

Aidan attends the University of Wyoming for business while Tristin is pursuing a business major at Sheridan College.

Candidates for Sheridan’s local community college board emphasized CTE education and creative recruitment efforts amid a split involving Gillette College — they remain confident that strong financial support and quality programs will benefit local students.

Candidates for the SCSD1 Board of Trustees discussed plans for smaller classes, teacher retention and future-ready career preparation while stressing responsible spending (including increased parent involvement) at a recent meeting.

Game and Fish will host a public meeting on Lake DeSmet fisheries, where officials will review recent surveys that show a strong lake trout population with growth potential (community input is welcome to shape local fish management).

Johnson County Healthcare Center is one of 57 finalists in Soliant Health’s 2026 Most Beautiful Hospitals contest, with voting open through Oct.

16 to help secure a $5,000 donation. The Buffalo hospital is praised for its natural light and local artistic touches (community support is encouraged).

During Homecoming Week on Thursday, the Lady Broncs hosted Campbell County but lost in a close match, with Campbell County winning 3-2 (19-17 in the final game).

The Tongue River Eagles hosted Newcastle Dogies on Friday in a close game where the Dogies overcame a *7 to 6 deficit* in the final two minutes to secure a 12 to 7 win.