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Sublette County Sheriff’s Office The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance regarding the theft of a mini excavator that occurred on November 16th, 2025, between approximately 6:00 AM and 12:00 PM. The equipment was taken from a worksite near mile marker 124 on U.S. Highway 189, where it had been staged for ongoing construction operations. Deputies responded and confirmed that the excavator had been removed from the location during that time window. Anyone who may have observed suspicious activity in the area or who has information that could assist in this investigation is urged to contact Deputy Overbaugh at joverbaugh@sublettecountywy.gov or call Sublette County Dispatch at 307-367-4378. The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office appreciates the community’s assistance in helping recover the stolen equipment. ________________________________ Editor’s note: Mile marker 124 on US 189 is just south of the DeSmet Road pull-out south of Daniel about two miles. Museum Board meeting Dec. 4 (posted 11/19/2025)
Covill Funeral Home Lois Nichols, 79, passed away peacefully on November 9th, 2025. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 25th at 2:00 p.m. at the Southwest Sublette County Pioneers Senior Center in Marbleton, Wyoming. Interment will follow the service in the Plainview Cemetery. Obituary – Lois Nichols Lois Nichols passed away peacefully on November 9th, 2025. Lois Lynn Nichols was born on May 5th, 1946 in Kemmerer, Wyoming. Her father, a coal miner, and mother, a librarian, both demonstrated values of family, hard work and Christian beliefs, which instilled qualities that Lois demonstrated her entire life. Lois graduated from Kemmerer High School in 1964 and furthered her education by attending Westminster College in Salt Lake City, UT. Eventually, she found her passion as a beautician and graduated from Cosmetology School. Lois started her career in Kemmerer, but then met the love of her life, Spencer Nichols, and they were married May 24, 1969. They moved to Big Piney where Lois opened a beauty shop in the basement of their home in Marbleton. Lois’ entrepreneurial aspirations became a reality when she opened The Sagebrush store on Main Street in Big Piney which was a beauty, flower, and gift shop and women’s western wear store. Lois eventually sold the store, but continued to cut hair well over 50 years. Lois and Spencer had two sons, Wil and Nick. Both sons were active in sports throughout elementary, junior high and high school. Lois was their biggest fan and that continued through their college rodeo careers and also in life. Lois loved so many kids in Big Piney through the years; most of them only knew her as Auntie. Lois had a gift of knowing how to share her love, which culminated into her being a true gift and friend to everyone who knew her. You could count on a loaf of banana bread or a quilt to take home with you if you went to her house. She extended her love exponentially to her grandkids, Melissa, Rhett, Dally, Taylor and Kloe. She would travel to watch games, concerts, awards presentations and rodeos, trying to never miss a moment of their successes. Lois and Spencer were very active in Eastern Stars, with Spencer becoming the Worthy Grand Patron for the state of Wyoming. They traveled across the state, which broadened their Eastern Star family and developed amazing friendships across Wyoming. Lois’ family, rodeo family, Eastern Star family and her friendship circle were expansive and will all miss her dearly. Lois is preceded in death by her husband Spencer Nichols, her Mother and Father Frank and Evelyn Clark, her brother Ray Clark, and her Father and Mother-in-law, George and Evelene Nichols. She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Joe and Diane Fagnant, son Wil Nichols, son and daughter-in-law Nick and Lora Nichols, grandchildren Melissa Smith (husband Austin), Rhett Nichols (wife Lacy), Dally Nichols, Taylor McDonald (husband Leland) and Kloe and great grandchildren Everly Pearl Smith, Royce Nichols and Markie Jo McDonald. Lois "Loved You to The Moon and Back!" Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 25th at 2:00 p.m. at the Marbleton Senior Center. Interment will follow the service in the Plainview Cemetery. Related Links: Obituary – Lois Nichols, May 5, 1946-November 9, 2025 Covill Funeral Home, Pinedale, Wyoming
Covill Funeral Home Shirley Ann Jensen passed away from natural causes at the Heritage Home in Pinedale, Wyoming on November 13, 2025. She had been a resident of the nursing home since March 2022. Shirley was born October 6, 1933 in Rickreall, Oregon to Robert Hales Walker and Clarissa Ann (Vashaw) Walker. She was one of four children (Rebecca, Elsie, Shirley, and John). She married John Roger Jensen in Portland, Oregon on October 26, 1956. Shirley and John made their home in Portland, Oregon where they had two children: John Roger Jensen II (wife Karen) of Tillamook, Oregon and Leane (Jensen) Gray (husband Jim) of Marbleton, Wyoming. In June 1980, John and Shirley moved to LaGrande, Oregon where they purchased a corner grocery store (Jensen’s Market). In July 2014, Shirley moved to Marbleton, Wyoming to live closer to her daughter and son-in-law. Shirley is survived by her son, daughter, and nieces. She will be cremated without services, per her request. Related Links: Obituary – Shirley A. Jensen, October 6, 1933-November 13, 2025 Covill Funeral Home, Pinedale, Wyoming 34th Annual Pinedale Turkey Trot 5000 (posted 11/16/2025)
Pinedale Online! The northern lights, auroras, are rarely seen in Wyoming, but the show on Tuesday night, November 11th was spectacular. The event was caused by a coronal mass ejection, CME, a large cloud of energetic and highly magnetized plasma that erupted from the sun into space. These geomagnetic storm conditions have treated sky watchers across the northern states with colorful night skies with dazzling pinks, greens, yellows and deep reds. Local photographer, Dave Bell has posted some of his aurora pictures here: Spectacular Aurora Show – Nov 12-13 Album Dave Bell Photo Gallery Click here for more pictures: Aurora over Pinedale
Everyone is invited to a Community Thanksgiving Dinner Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27th at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Pinedale, 112 S Sublette Ave. from noon to 2PM. Free, all welcome. Interdenominational Worship Service starts at 11:00AM. Sponsored by St. Andrew’s in the Pines Episcopal Church, Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Church of the Resurrection, Pinedale Community UUC Church. Winter fly tying nights offered in Pinedale (posted 11/6/2025)
The Women’s Advocacy Group and Friends are hosting a series of Community Potlucks to help support those who are affected by the government shutdown. All are welcome. Bring a dish, a friend, the family, or just yourself. The meals will be from 5-8PM in the Lovatt Room of the Pinedale Library. This is an alcohol free-family friendly event. Take home portions available. For more information, email pinedalesmiles@gmail.com. Community Potluck dates: Sunday, November 16, 5-8PM Sunday, December 14, 5-8PM Saturday, January 17, 5-8PM
Is your 3rd-6th grader interested in playing travel basketball this coming winter? Tryouts will be held November 18th and 20th in the Pinedale High School Gymnasium, with a scrimmage on the 21st. The practices will largely reflect what your athlete can expect to see throughout the basketball season. This program will focus on hard work, fundamentals, and skill building. This is not an after-school program, and practices will be challenging. For those considering playing, please know that there will be an expected commitment from December-March. For more information of questions regarding the program, please contact Abe Pearce at (307) 749-1017 or show up at the High School gym on November 18th at 6:00 p.m. There will be an informational meeting for interested parents at 7:30PM in the gym following the first tryout. No tryout fee. If selected, $250 fee for the season (covers all tournament entry fees). |
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