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One of the best things about neighbors is how you can work together with them.
Memorial Day reminds me of that, as I visit the resting place of my late husband. My name’s on the headstone too — I’ll join him there when I die.
Fort Lee Cemetery near Black Thunder Creek, southwest of Newcastle...
The Wyoming High School Activities Association has once again reclassified Wyoming sports. The previous realignment increased the number of 4A schools from 12 to 16, which was definitely a great thing for 3A.
But, after the reclassification meeting this spring, the number of 4A schools was...
A freshly frosted cake is always delicious, but what about a cake topped with caramelized fruit instead? I hope everyone is familiar with the classic pineapple upside-down cake, topped with canned pineapple rings and dotted with red maraschino cherries, all nestled in a brown sugar glaze.
This...
The Special Olympics is coming to Gillette later this week, and with it comes the opportunity for the community as a whole to take part in the games, as fans or as much-needed volunteers. These will be the first Special Olympics Wyoming State Summer Games held since 2019. It’s been more than 15...
Congratulations to the Newcastle High School Class of 2023! You all have so much to be proud of and a whole life ahead of you to conquer.
As you head out on this journey we call adulthood, whether you are going to college, trade school or entering the work force, the News Letter Journal would...
The first successful organ transplant was a kidney transplant in 1954. The donor was the identical twin of the recipient. The new kidney worked for 11 months. This was long before any anti-rejection medications were available. Cyclosporine, the first anti-rejection medication, was approved for use...
It is a busy time with lambing and calving in full swing, and the grass is finally entering spring green-up. Even with the long list of spring chores, it is never too early to start thinking about summer grazing plans.
Of the many questions that come to mind when planning how to best use...
Whether the lessons were good or bad, harsh or loving, the influence from a mother is something a child will carry with them forever. Mothers come in all shapes and sizes, biological or surrogate, step-parents or a close family friend, and all of them deserve thanks for the difference they make...
Americans are getting more and more dissatisfied with their political parties. Recent surveys show that both parties are viewed unfavorably by a majority of Americans. President Biden is underwater in his approval ratings, as is former President Trump. It is becoming common that those at the...
It’s Teacher Appreciation Week!
In 2020, teachers were martyred as we stumbled through a new world of virtual education and parents got to see first-hand what it is like to be in the education trenches.
There was nothing but good vibes being sent teachers’ way and I won’t lie when I say, it...
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