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WHEATLAND — On Wednesday, February 28, the Platte County Record Times’ revamped website at pcrecordtimes.com will be unveiled.

WHEATLAND — While winter marches on, the Platte County economy seems to keep a steady pace with no desperate down turns. According to Platte County Economic director Tracy deRyk, sales tax collection was on the rise and unemployment in Platte County mirrors the rate in Wyoming overall, with Platte County’s unemployment rate dipping just a bit the past month. “Housing is steady as well as construction,” deRyk said. “Our employment rate is also holding steady.

WHEATLAND — “There is a cat feeding problem in Wheatland,” Chief of Police Doug Willadsen said. “Up until the new ordinance, these animals were not impounded.

WHEATLAND — Some members of the Platte County Republican Party recently expressed dissatisfaction or suspicion regarding the use of ballot machines for election polls. With scandal and media frenzy surrounding the last Presidential election results, voters are concerned that electronic counting methods could be suspect, or even tampered with.

WHEATLAND — The Platte County Chamber of Commerce, Platte County Repair, and Basin Electric Cooperative hosted the 25th Annual Ag Appreciation Banquet on Saturday night at the Agriplex to honor excepti onal ag industry contributors and businesses in Platte County.

WHEATLAND — An emergency meeting was called by the Wheatland Town Council to address the ever-worsening status of the Black Mountain water tower.

GUERNSEY — When high school students at Guernsey High School were approached about the opportunity to acquire CDL licenses through the Commerical Drivers’ License (CDL) program at Eastern Wyoming College (EWC), three seniors jumped at the chance. To sweeten the deal, Guernsey High School is footing the bill.

WHEATLAND — The Black Mountain water tower has been problematic in recent years and the continued severe weather has taken its toll. While there is research and planning underway to address these issues, it currently stands as-is.

WHEATLAND — After nearly two years of silence, a team representing Black Hills Energy addressed the Platte County Commissioners last week.

WHEATLAND — Power was knocked out city-wide last weekend when arctic temperatures seized the state. Electric department head Preston Meier, who has been with the Town of Wheatland for seven years, explained that an insulator broke on a transmission line.

It was officially bitterly cold this past weekend after a cold front swept through the area, prompting local schools to hold a “virtual school day” and most events to be canceled.

WHEATLAND — Since 1971 the Jenkins family has operated Jenkins Auto Body in Wheatland: a staple in the community for body work and paint after accidents, fender-benders, acts of nature and/or restoration.

WHEATLAND — Just before the Christmas holiday break, a public evening performance by the Wheatland Middle School drama club was cancelled by the school’s administrators. “The Bullying Collection,” a collection of skits by several different playwrights, was performed by the young thespians in an in-school assembly as a full-dress rehearsal the day before the public performance. After seeing the skits, the Wheatland Middle School Principal, Robert Daniel, chose to cancel the December 15 public showing. The decision was fully supported by Superintendent John Wiegel when he discussed the situation with Daniel.

GUERNSEY – It was a nose-nipping 21 degrees with the sun sparkling crystal frost along the trail at the start of Guernsey State Park’s First Day Hike of 2024.

WHEATLAND — The Wheatland Volunteer Fire Department recently honored three of their firefighters at their annual banquet in December.

PLATTE COUNTY – After nearly two years, renovations on the Platte County Courthouse are near completion. Courthouse offices are open today in their original location. The courthouse renovations were funded by the 6th penny tax, numerous grants, and reserve funds. Although, the cost of renovation came in nearly 6.5 million dollars the project came in under budget.

WHEATLAND — The Services for Seniors Activities calendar in December was full of parties, holiday crafts, caroling and of course an Ugly Sweater Contest (who’s judging that!).

WHEATLAND – Hand Therapy of Wyoming which held its grand opening, open house and Platte County Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting Dec. 16, has a goal of getting people on track to be fully occupational and “operational.”

WHEATLAND — During a regular meeting of the Board of Platte Co. School District No. 1, John Weigel was voted in as superintendent.

WHEATLAND — Local law enforcement agencies joined with the Wyoming Hunger Initiative to bring holiday abundance to kids with a documented need. This year, Bomgaar’s in Wheatland opened their doors to 100 area kids armed with $100 in spending money. Wheatland and Guernsey Police Department, the Platte County Sheriff’s Department, and the Wheatland Volunteer Fire Department all participated in accompanying the children as they shopped for specially discounted treasures.

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