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Bobby "Bob" Joe McCaskill, 92, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 19, 2023 at Deer Trail Assisted Living surrounded by his daughter; son-in-law

Press Release Joe Colosimo, the 2023 St. Patrick's Day Grand Marshal, was born in Price in 1949. He was raised in Haiwatha alongside his two sisters, Margaret and Kathy Colosimo. At the age of 16, his family relocated to Price. He graduated from Carbon High School in 1967, and continued his education for the next

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Gerald Ray Springsguth, 77, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022 in Rawlins. Gerald Ray Springsguth known as Jerry was born on Feb. 26, 1945 in

The Bridger Coal Company is expecting to permanently shut the doors of its underground mining operation near Rock Springs as soon as Nov. 19, 2021. The closure plan has been in place since 2016.

Green River Star - Marvin Eugene OLexey Born September 16, 1938 to William (Bill) Myron and Ruby Ruth Hall OLexey. Raised in Kalispell, Montana, he grew up exploring the mountains and fishing the rivers. He graduated from Flathead High School in 1958. He married Susan Tintanger in 1961, they later divorced. He served his Country for 6 years in the Army as a Missile Mechanic. He served two tours in South Korea. It was after his second, almost back-to-back tours, that he chose to leave the Servi...

Marvin Eugene O’Lexey passed away on February 9, 2021 following a long journey with dementia. Born September 16, 1938 to William (Bill) Myron and Ruby Ruth Hall O’Lexey. Raised in Kalispell, Montana, he grew up exploring the mountains and fishing the rivers. He graduated from Flathead High School in 1958. He married Susan Tintanger in 1961, they later divorced. Marvin served his country for 6 years in the Army as a missile mechanic. He served two tours in South Korea. It was after his secon...