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Seventh-grader Dagan Thompson attempts to artificially inseminate a prosthetic animal while Ty Miller times his attempt. Vincent Stanton and Coen Tavegie watch on in preparation for their turn. Miller, who spoke about his career and breeding animals, was one of eight presenters during the Men in STEM day at Newcastle Middle School on May 11.
Alexis Barker
NLJ News Editor
When you want to snag the interest of young men, it is always a good idea to start with the sort of things that interest young men.
Earlier this month, Newcastle Middle School partnered with professionals across the community to use things that appeal to young men...
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Sylte smiles and visits with Christie Wornkey and her other guests at her 90th birthday party on April 23.
KateLynn Slaamot
NLJ Reporter
One of the best gifts in life is family, but few of us live long enough to see several generations of our family be born, grow up and have families of their own.
Joyce Sylte, who just celebrated
her 90th birthday at a party on April 23, is one of those fortunate...
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Henry (Hank) Vickers, pictured with his wife of 45 years, Alice. Vickers, a local veteran, recently passed away on March 27 of this year, leaving behind a life full of memories of his time in and out of the service.
KateLynn Slaamot
NLJ Reporter
Like most veterans, Henry (Hank) Vickers, led an extraordinary life of service, both in and out of the military. Hank died on March 27 of this year, but the memory of his service lives on.
Hank was born in a small town in the heart of Minnesota, near the city of...
Alexis Barker
NLJ News Editor
Four members of the Weston County Health Services board of trustees were just selected by voters in this month’s special district election, but the board is already putting out a call in search of another individual interested in filling an open seat on the board....
On May 12, families, friends, and neighbors packed the Crouch Auditorium to watch the 17th annual Newcastle Elementary School Talent Show. The show featured music, jokes and dancing. Fifth-graders Bella Bond and Chevy Bryan perform the song “Cups” with four of their friends. The song, made famous...
Anyone interested in running for office during the 2022 election season has another five days to file with the Weston County clerk, Wyoming secretary of state or at Newcastle City Hall. The filing deadline for the primary election is May 27.
The 2022 primary election is on Aug. 16 and the general...
Winter refuses to release Newcastle from her grip as folks wake up to a dusting of snow on May 21, 2022.
Photo courtesy of Kim Conzelman
Autumn Mills and Kayley Munoz earned their associate’s degree while completing high school. Mills earned an Associate of Science degree, while Munoz earned an Associate of Arts degree.
While members of the class of 2022 are wrapping up their senior year and preparing to walk across the stage to receive their diplomas, two of them will receive more than just one diploma. Kayley Munoz and Autumn Mills have pursued their associate degrees while finishing up their high school credits...
Standing true to his campaign platform, Newcastle Councilman Tyrel Owens proposed that the City of Newcastle explore allowing backyard chickens in city limits. The city will be holding a town hall to discuss the topic on May 25 at 6 p.m. in the council chambers.
The presence of negatives, from...
Slade Roberson, Zade Orsborn, Ezra Anderson, and Tristan Troftgruben are the valedictorians for the Newcastle High School graduating class of 2022 and will speak at commencement on May 22 at 2 p.m.
Valedictorian is the highest rank of a graduating class. Students strive to maintain a 4.0 GPA and straight A’s throughout their high school career, but only a few succeed. This year’s Newcastle High School graduating class welcomes four valedictorians: Zade Orsborn, Slade Roberson, Ezra Anderson...
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