LIFESTYLES
Local cows graze social media
One of the busiest highways in the area, U.S. Hwy. 270, is well traveled and often talked about for a variety of reasons, but more recently it’s become a topic of conversation for an unexpected reason, two reasons actually, and their names are Lolly Bell and Nelly. Nope, they’re not …
City of Tull inaugural Christmas Parade planned for Dec. 9
A festive event in the small town of Tull plans to bring the community together to celebrate the joy of the holiday season with a Christmas Parade.
Clark presented 2023 Statesman Award
On Nov. 1, Family Council Action Committee presented Senator Alan Clark (R-Lonsdale) with the group’s 2023 Statesman Award. Senator Clark received the award for earning an A on the 2023 Family Council Action Committee legislative report card.
Operation Christmas Child local drop-off site dates announced
Operation Christmas Child local drop-off sites open Nov. 13-20 More than 4,500 locations will open to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts for the Samaritan’s Purse project. Volunteers are preparing to collect shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, Nov. 13-20.
It’s elementary! Mysteries will be solved on stage
Who doesn't like a good mystery? Sherlock Holmes and his detective tales are classic whodunits and the Grant County Community Theater is offering up just that with its next production, set to hit the stage this weekend.
Local artist earns state awards in wildlife stamp competitions
Encouraged by family as a youth, local artist Chris Goins has become an award-winning wildlife painter earning multiple awards and mentions in state wildlife stamp competitions.
Weatherly celebrates 99th birthday
Born in 1924, Laverne Weatherly of Grant County celebrates her 99th birthday on Oct. 11, 2023.
Volunteers hit the streets Saturday to Keep Sheridan Beautiful
Enjoy a cleaner, more beautiful community? Need community service hours? The annual Keep Sheridan Beautiful event will take place on Oct. 14 with many volunteers spending the morning picking up trash and cleaning up the community.
Police chief says it may be time for officer wage increases
Police Chief Jason Teague told the Sheridan City Council it may be time to look at increasing the wages for police officers.
Fall Carnival set for Oct. 28
Ghosts and goblins, princesses and princes, witches and warlocks, fairies and ogres…it’s that time of year again. The Grant County Fall Carnival is set to host children and families on Oct. 28 with a variety of trunk or treating, games, costume contests and much more.
Haunted House benefiting women’s shelter opens Oct. 20
In the spirit of community service local industry, Nucor, is giving back to the Grant County community by taking over this year’s haunted house that benefits the local women’s shelter, Keeping the Faith.
40th Annual Timberfest draws record crowd
The 40th annual Timberfest is in the books, and one could say it was a great success! This year’s event had a huge turnout of over 15,000 attendees, according to estimated numbers, and a 22 percent increase in vendor booths with a total of 160 set up around the courthouse …
Timberfest celebrates 40 years
Festivities for Sheridan’s annual Timberfest will begin to take shape in just two weeks. The annual Timberfest will be held Friday, October 6 and Saturday, October 7 on the Grant County Courthouse square in downtown Sheridan.
Cutting to the Chase: Annual Lumberjack competition back for its 27th year
It’s almost lumberjack time! For the 27th year, Timberfest will, once again, host its Lumberjack competition again this year drawing competitors from across the nation.
