By K.J. Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The much-anticipated Kiwanis Ice Rink officially opened its gates this past weekend, offering families a delightful pass time. The rink, now in its fourth year of operation at Veterans’ Park in Saratoga, promises a winter wonderland of activity for children and adults alike.

By K.J. Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Nichelle Nichols had just completed her inaugural season on Star Trek, yearning for her former life as a singer and stage performer. In a twist of fate, she had agreed to meet a friend of a friend, little suspecting the astonishing encounter that awaited her.

By Dick Perue

GATT correspondent

Everyone is invited to “Gather at the Table” to ring in the new year and to enjoy a free meal of fried chicken, potato salad, cooked greens, buttermilk cornbread, hot fudge cake and drinks on Monday, Jan. 8th, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. in the Saratoga Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall at the corner of Third and Bridge Streets.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Elk Mountain hosted an exciting chili cook-off event on Saturday, January 31st, with ten enthusiastic competitors. The event kicked off at 6 p.m. and took place at the Elk Mountain Fire Station. This chili cook-off, followed by an auction later in the evening, served as a valuable fundraiser for the Elk Mountain Volunteer Fire Department.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

During the previous holiday season in Carbon County, unfavorable weather conditions posed challenges for residents looking to engage in various activities. However, this year brought a welcome change. The improved weather allowed residents to travel and visit their family and friends who lived at considerable distances.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Maria King, the mother of Richard King, faced what no parent wants to face. She had to bury her son Richard on December 16 at the Medicine Bow Cemetery.

He was killed on November 30, as the day was just starting. On his way to work in Laramie, he and his brother-in-law, Angel Solaria, were struck by a Jeep driven by Zachary Klar who was on his way to work. 

By Dick Perue

GATT correspondent

Everyone is invited to “Gather at the Table” to ring in the new year and to enjoy a free meal of fried chicken, potato salad, cooked greens, buttermilk cornbread, hot fudge cake and drinks on Monday, January 8, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. in the Saratoga Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall at the corner of Third & Bridge Streets.

By Mike Armstrong

Writer, Carbon County Comet

7/22/2023

Dreams can come true, but sometimes a person is not there to see their dream realized. This is the case for Joshua (JR) Rodriguez of Rawlins. As a young adult, he was an avid skateboarder. He so passionately believed that the city of Rawlins needed a skatepark, he went before the Rawlins Council and put forth the idea of having one in town. 

By Dana Davis

Writer, Carbon County Comet

7/29/2023

By Dana Davis

Writer, Carbon County Comet

7/15/20203

Rawlins, WY - On July 8, 2023, the City of Rawlins proudly unveiled its long-awaited splash pad during the Summer Fest celebrations. The opening of this vibrant water play area marked a momentous occasion for the community, reflecting the tremendous effort and collaboration of numerous individuals and organizations that made the project possible.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

When we embarked on our journey with the Comet, we made a deliberate choice for our six-month issue: to re-share some stories of our past that our readers may have missed before they knew about us. The one edition we decided to exclude from this retrospective was last week’s, edition 25.

By K.J. Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

As the holiday season unfolds, many people are familiar with the tradition of giving trees, where they have the opportunity to make charitable contributions in the form of gifts or donations. In our area, these giving trees have been successful in fulfilling the needs of various charitable organizations, spreading the spirit of generosity throughout the county.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

On Monday, December 18th, the Grumpy Italian Eatery brimmed with holiday cheer as it transformed into a bustling hub of wrapping paper and snacks. Steve Deorio, the restaurant’s owner, joined forces with Pepsi Co. of Rawlins and Isotoner to bring comfort to the Care Centers in Saratoga and Rawlins through a thoughtful initiative.