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Saturday fun runnin'

TORRINGTON – Dozens of runners and an equal number of volunteers braved the chilly April weather to attend the 5K Fun Run. The run, a fundraiser for the Goshen County Task Force on Domestic …

Thursday storm brings spring tornado

TORRINGTON – Goshen County saw its first glimpse of severe spring weather last Thursday afternoon with scattered storms first producing land spouts, while rotating soon thereafter into a …

Take a Vet fishing event to be held

TORRINGTON – Attention all Goshen, Platte, or Niobrara County military veterans, now is the time to submit your entry to win a guided fishing trip at Glendo State Park on June 12.   …

Torrington man charged with aggravated battery of pregnant woman

TORRINGTON – The Goshen County Circuit Court met at 9 a.m. Thursday morning for the initial hearing of Torrington man, Andrew McMurrin. McMurrin was being charged with one felony count of …
Sports
Sophomore Brooklyn Asmus, center, smiles as she crosses the finish line ahead of the competition in the 100-meters at the Wyoming Track and Field Classic in Casper on April 26. Asmus bagged gold in the 100-meters and snagged second in the 200-meters.

Tracksters shine at Track and Field Classic

Goshen County athletes stepped up and represented their respective high schools at the annual Wyoming Track and Field Classic in Casper.

EWC freshman Joshua Chapman garnered the NJCAA district golf championship in Pueblo.
The EWC Lancer men's golf team captured the district championship and advance to the nationals in May.
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Sophomore Molly Hasbargen kicks off the third leg of the 4x100-meter relay at NCHS. Hasbargen and her teammates garnered gold in the event.
The Southeast High School track team braved the elements to post strong performances at the Niobrara County High School track invitational.
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THS golfers host home tournament

Junior Kaleigh Waymire calculates her shot on the green at Cottonwood Country Club in Torrington during the home golf tournament on Friday. Waymire led the Lady Blazers with a sixth-place finish.

THS golfers battled wind, cold temperatures and tough opponents at the home tournament on Friday.

Blazers finish weekend 1-1

Senior Adam Bartlett maneuvers the ball away from his opponent during the April 26 game.

The Torrington High School Blazers soundly defeated Douglas before falling in a tough game to Worland.

Lady Blazers battle ranked Douglas and Worland varsity squads

Junior Kayden Tucker prepares to clear Torrington’s territory during the April 26 game against Douglas.

The Lady Blazers squared off against conference rivals Douglas and Worland over the weekend.

Lady Cyclones snag second, Cyclones place fifth at Lusk

Coach Bullington congratulates the 4x400-meter relay team after senior Wyatt Gladson, junior Kannon Tippetts, sophomore T.J. Moats and junior William Knowlton snagged gold in the event.

The Southeast High School track team battled the elements and tough opponents at the annual track meet hosted by Lusk.

Blazers net victory against Douglas

Junior Elijah Hatch, senior Greysen Sheilds and senior Leo Belli celebrate Hatch's second-half goal.

The Torrington High School Blazers netted another big conference win against Douglas this evening.

Obituaries
Connie E. Rainbolt
TORRINGTON – Connie E. Rainbolt (Lindley), 73, of Torrington passed April 24, 2024, after a short illness.   Colyer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements and friends may send …
Judy Ann Lundgreen
FAIRMONT, MINNESOTA – Judy Ann (Backer) Lundgreen, age 84 of Fairmont, Minnesota, suddenly passed away April 10, 2024, at St. Joseph, Missouri.   Judy was born to Alex Backer and …
Donna J. (Johnson) Rathbun
SCOTTSBLUFF – Donna J. (Johnson) Rathbun, 85, of Westminster, Colorado passed away on December 26, 2023, in Lafayette, Colorado. Per her wishes she has been cremated, a Celebration of Life will …
Colyer Funeral Home
Community
Third grade Lingle/Ft. Laramie students played “Boomwhackers” to the tune of “GFEDC 1”, “GFEDC 2”, “Lightly Row”, “Ode to Joy”, and “Sleepy Black Bear” during their music program on Thursday evening.

Lingle/Fort Laramie 3rd-5th grade music program

Lingle/Fort Laramie 3rd-5th grade music program

Community Calendar

MAY TORRINGTON – LOOKING FOR CARS. As part of EWC’s 75th Anniversary Celebration on May 1 there will be a CAR SHOW 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 p.m. All interested students, faculty, staff and …

Four Americans

TORRINGTON – If one has never had the opportunity to set foot inside the St. Joseph’s Children’s Home (St. Joe's) in Torrington, it could accurately be described as diverse. …

School board discusses disapproval of their own

TORRINGTON – On Thursday, April 18, at 7 p.m. the Goshen County School District held a special board meeting and work session in the board room at the central administration building. In …
Records

Court fines for April 14 - April 20

FOr the telegram April 14 Dimakopoulos, Jason K. – Forfeiture: $140 [31-5-301 c (2)] vehicle superintendent’s speed zone (6+ mph over). April15 Kilgore, Kendall M. …

Emergency services rolling log

A compendium of Goshen County emergency response and service calls Friday, April 19th – Saturday, April 20th   00:05-Community contact-Officer initiated activity at E Valley …

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Wyo Dance Force spring showcase

In the pre-dance mix, Ariah Lopez, Bexleigh Hatley, Charlee Hanzlik, Clara Gladson, Ivey Hatley, Jazlynn Brown, Lyanna Andrews, Lynley Lewis, Reagan Keller, and Ryleigh Jolly performed to “Won’t You be my Best Friend,” which was choreographed by Leann Mattis.
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Mayor proclaims Arbor Day

Heidi Wayland, center director at the Torrington Learning Center, and Jessica Rohrer, center director at the Lincoln Infant and Toddler Center spoke to the city council on Tuesday evening.

TORRINGTON – The Town Council for the City of Torrington met on Tuesday, April 16. In attendance were mayor Herb Doby and councilmembers Dr. Richard Patterson, Dennis Kelly, Shane Viktorin, and …

Gordon vetoes proof of residency

CHEYENNE – In a recent press release, Wyoming Secretary of State, Chuck Gray, announced his disapproval of the actions of Wyoming State Governor, Mark Gordon. In the release, Gray criticizes …

Governor Gordon criticizes oil and gas rule that raises cost to producers

CHEYENNE – Governor Mark Gordon is criticizing an announcement from the Department of Interior last week that will increase the costs to oil and gas companies seeking to drill on …

UW wool judging team celebrates a successful 2024 season

The 2024 UW Wool Judging team, L-R: Dylan Laverell (coach), Mary Thomas, Cameron Herrick, Elisabeth Dooley, Allie Van Why, Whit Stewart (team coordinator). Missing: Sydney Camp.

LARAMIE – The University of Wyoming’s small but mighty collegiate wool judging team competed in three regional contests this year, beginning with a strong performance at the 7220 Wool …

Opinion
For about a million reasons far too complicated to go into, this seems to be absolutely one of the hardest things a human being can do. Even going way back to when a sibling or friend broke our …
Today’s edition of The Telegram is arriving unexpectedly in the mailboxes of all postal customers in Torrington, Lingle, Fort Laramie, Veteran, Huntley, Yoder, Hawk Spring and LaGrange. We are …
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TORRINGTON – There is no doubt about it, Goshen County is full of talented youth. The Torrington-Lingle FFA Chapter and their advisor Jason Groene and his assistant, Sabrina Juma recently …
TORRINGTON – The Goshen County Historical Society met at Platte Valley Bank at 7 p.m. Tuesday for a brief discussion of local history within the county. Present at the meeting was society …

EWC announces Fall Honor Roll

Eastern oming College named 122 students on the college’s Fall 2023 President’s Honor Roll and the Dean’s List. The President’s Honor Roll recognizes full time students (12 or more credit hours) who achieved a 4.0 grade point average. To qualify for the Dean’s Honor Roll, students must be full time and achieve a grade point average of 3.5, but less than 4.0.

Lincoln spring program

Lincoln spring program pictures

Tree experts visit Lingle

LINGLE – The community of Lingle gathered Wednesday, April 24 at 5:30 p.m. in celebration of Arbor Day, which was to be held at Lira Park however a few thunderstorms in and around the area …

EWC plans 75 year celebration

TORRINGTON – Easter Wyoming College invites everyone to the 75th Anniversary Bands on Campus/Car Show Wednesday, May 1 from 5-8 p.m. at the main campus in Torrington. There will be live music, …

Solar project to bring 250 jobs

GOSHEN COUNTY – In a recent letter to the editor, Go Goshen’s chief executive officer, Brayden Connour addressed the solar project which is slated near Yoder, stating the company plans on …

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Public Notice No. 8970
The Purchasing Agent of the City of Torrington, acting as agent for the Mayor and Council of the City of Torrington, Wyoming, has accepted all work as complete according to the Contract Documents set forth in the written Agreement between Insituform Technologies, LLC and the Mayor and Council of the City of Torrington,
Public Notice No. 8969
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the regular board meeting of the West Highway Water & Sewer District
Public Notice No. 8968
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS of GOSHEN COUNTY, WYOMING Tuesday April 16, 2024 The Board of County Commissioners of Goshen County, Wyoming met in regular session on the above date at 9:00 am at the Goshen County Courthouse in the Commissioners’ Chambers
Public Notice No. 8966
In Probate Docket No. CV 2024-20-DC IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ) JAMES GEORGE SCOTT, ) Deceased. )
Public Notice No. 8965
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR DECREE TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF EUGENE DOUGLAS HASCALL, DECEASED: