A recently hatched kildeer chick (right) stretches its legs as it enjoys its newfound freedom along the North Platte riverbed near Guernsey early last week. Its parent (above) lets out a classic …
For many of us, driving isn’t just about transportation—it’s about freedom. It’s about being able to hop in the car, run errands, visit friends, or just take a drive to clear your mind. …
According to Wyoming Game and Fish Department's Wheatland wildlife biologist Marina McCampbell, Great blue herons are partial migrants, meaning they migrate in some areas and in others they are …
Apparently society believes caregivers survive entirely on inspirational Facebook memes, reheated coffee, and people telling us how “strong” we are. No? Convince me differently. More …
Word of the Week: “Economy” Official Definition: The wealth and resources of a region, especially in terms of production and consumption. Chamber Definition: What happens when you grab …
The quick and dirty answer is no. It’s not. But let’s be honest: when you’ve been caregiving for years—and you start losing items, staring into space, forgetting what you were about to …
Word of the Week: “Economy” Official Definition: The wealth and resources of a region, especially in terms of production and consumption. Chamber Definition: What happens when you grab …
It’s been over six years since a huge life change – one that I don’t regret and would do all over again in spite of how taxing it is. Taking care of a parent, and the role reversal that …
Word of the Week: “Commitment”. Official Definition: The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause or activity. Chamber Definition: Saying “I’ll be there”… and actually …
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what this must feel like for our loved ones. Not from my side of it as her daughter, and most certainly not from the caregiving side. But from her …
Word of the Week: “Momentum.” Official Definition: The driving force gained by the development of a process or course of events. Chamber Definition: That magical moment when one good idea turns …
PLATTE COUNTY – There are moments in caregiving when the smallest things stop making sense. Papers are shuffled from one pile to another. The mail sits unopened. Meals go half-finished. A once-tidy …
WHEATLAND – Being a full-time, in-home caregiver is a bit like starring in your own one-person show. Except there’s no script, no intermission and the audience might throw apples (or …
On April 2, Guernsey Super Foods will have been re-opened for one year! To quickly open a grocery store takes 60+ days, but we were able to do it in 42 days. Unfortunately, there were many kinks to …
In a couple of weeks, Wyoming state legislators will head to Cheyenne to conduct the state’s business, and it is our job, as state citizens, to pay attention and to offer guidance to our local …
I recently spoke at the hearing for our planning/zoning regulations, among those who asked for a safer 1.25 mile setback between wind turbines and non-participating property lines. Town residents …
As 2025 comes to a close, it’s hard to put into words just how much this year has meant for the Guernsey Gazette and for our community. There was a moment this year when the …
These trumpeter swans were spotted at Wheatland Reservoir No. 1 while high-speed gales were clocked over the Wheatland flats earlier in December. “While trumpeter swans are not very common in …
Sparkles and glitter, colorful lights and a cozy fireplace – maybe some marshmallows floating in hot chocolate or some mulled spiced apple cider after a fun outing of playing in the crisp, …
As commissioners, we recognize that the trust placed in us by the people we serve is both an honor and a responsibility. To uphold that trust, we commit ourselves to a set of guiding principles that …