By K.J. Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

As August began, the night sky over Carbon County Fair was adorned with a breathtaking celestial spectacle. The Sturgeon Moon, also known as August’s Full Moon, made its closest visit to Earth, casting a radiant glow over the landscape and punctuating the closing night of the much-awaited Ranch Rodeo.

Article Submitted by Valley Service Organization

The Valley Service Organization (VSO) recently presented the “Marty Perue Golden Pitchfork” award to Carol Blake, representing the Blake family, as part of the organization’s efforts to encourage and acknowledge the beautification of local properties.

By Mike Armstrong    

Writer, Carbon County Comet

There is a way to get rid of those pesky insects, like grasshoppers for instance, that comes from the

1940s. This method was recommended by Popular Mechanics Press in their book on gardening published in 1942.

By K.J. Schricker

Writer, Carbon County Comet

The West is filled with iconic images of mankind’s need to travel and trade, like natives pulling travois, grand trading canoes of the Voyageurs and the lone prospector with his overburdened donkey. In the past few decades, an ideal creature from another continent has come to the Platte Valley.