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Museum Raptor Family Day Cancelled
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The Campbell County Rockpile Museum is canceling their Raptor Family Day and Open House that was scheduled for tomorrow, February 9th. The presenters from the Buffalo Bill Historical Center in Cody have canceled due to weather-related travel concerns for their volunteers and birds. Information about a re-scheduled date will be posted when available.
Free Drop-In Survivors of Suicide Support Groups
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The Campbell County Suicide Prevention Coalition would like to get the word out about two important free resources. The Teen and Open Age Drop-In Suicide Survivor's Groups will meet the first and third Thursdays of each month beginning in February. Both support groups will begin on February 7, 2013 at 6:30 pm, at the Gillette College Main Building in rooms 153 and 155. One group is targeted specifically to Teens. The second group is for anyone of any age, young, and not-so-young. The groups are intended to help individuals cope with and work through emotions after having a family member, friend, or acquaintance attempt or commit suicide. The groups are both absolutely free and no RSVP for attendance is required. The teen group will be facilitated by the Campbell County School District's very own Sally Craig and Jayson Zeller. The Open Age Group will by led by Jay Mahylis and Father Tom Fiske.
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Local Man Killed in Vehicle Crash
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- Written by Paul Wallem
A 29-year-old Gillette man was killed in a vehicle accident on South Highway 50 near the Black and Yellow Road on February 5th. Campbell County Coroner Tom Eekoff identified the man as Ricky Lee Frisbee. Campbell County Under-Sheriff Scott Matheny said Wednesday morning that the Wyoming Highway Patrol is handling the investigation. Matheny was able to confirm that emergency responders were dispatched to the area about 3 pm Tuesday for a report of a head-on collision.
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Cardiac Rehab Reunion for Former Patients on February 18
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GILLETTE, WY – Current and former patients of Campbell County Memorial Hospital’s Cardiac Rehabilitation program are invited to attend the 5th Annual Cardiac Rehab Reunion on Monday, February 18 from 6-8 pm at the Gillette College Technical Education Center.
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Crime Stoppers: Eastside Liquors Burglary
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Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving a burglary that occurred at Eastside Liquors on 01-10-13 at approximately 0149 hours. Unknown suspect(s) forced entry into Eastside Liquor by breaking the front window. Once inside the suspects took one bottle of Seagrams Whiskey. Two males were seen fleeing the area.
Lane Closures - 4J Road and Boxelder Road
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The City of Gillette's Utilities Department announces two lane closures associated with the Madison Pipeline Project.
The right-hand southbound lane of 4J Road at Boxelder, and the right-hand eastbound lane of Boxelder Road at 4J Road will be closed February 5th and 6th so that Water Division crews can drain water from a section of watermain so that a contractor can perform work to the waterline. Traffic Control [PDF] Please drive accordingly.
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Man Credited With Rescuing Woman From Attacker
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A little after 7 last night, the Gillette Police Department responded to McDonald's in Gillette. According to a police report, a 46-year-old man ( Lawrence Daly) was physically attacking his 35-year-old girl friend, when a 32-year-old man in the drive-through came to the woman’s rescue.
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