By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Veterans Day is will be here on November 11 and many communities have celebrations honoring those who have served. Schools in Carbon County will honor vets through breakfast or assemblies. Some community residents will go door to door to deliver baked treats to honor veterans.

Elk Mountain Dispatch

By Brett Larson

Compiled by Dana Davis Reporter, Carbon County comet

Information provided by Mira Miller

A dedication to service, a passion for music and a belief that everyone has something to contribute to their community have earned Stephanie Trimble the October 2026 Community Builder Award.

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

There is something special about a room filled with people singing together. No instruments, no elaborate sound system and certainly no need for a professional singing voice. Just the beautiful sound of voices blending in harmony, sharing music, faith and fellowship.

Compiled by Dick Perue

GATT Correspondent

Baked cheesy spaghetti rotini, salad, garlic bread, chocolate cream pie, plus a beverage are on the menu when we next gather at the table Monday, Nov. 2nd, from 5 to  6:30 p.m. in the Saratoga Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall at the corner of Third & Bridge.

All are welcome to enjoy a free meal, fun and fellowship.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Annual Guns and Roses Event, put on by the Carbon County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) and held at the Jeffery Center on September 26, got a lot of help from different student organizations.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

On September 29, the Senior Center in Medicine Bow had a pie auction to raise money for the center. In addition to the auction, the center sold taco lunches that were popular with the attendees. There was a raffle and a few items available for silent auction.

There were 14 pies put on the block and almost all sold for $40 dollars and above.

A Minute with the Manager

Matt Hall, City of Rawlins Manager

October is one of my favorite times of year. The cooler temperatures, changing seasons, hunting season, and Halloween remind us that fall has arrived, and winter is not far behind. It is also a time when our community settles into a different rhythm after a busy summer of construction, recreation, travel, and outdoor activities.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Medicine Bow Food Pantry supplies residents of Carbon County with food, which, as prices continue to climb, is essential to many. The funds raised are to help the Food Pantry get more food in addition to what she collects from the Food Bank of Wyoming and other businesses that contribute. Last year, the garage sale collected $700.

By Uplift Rawlins Volunteers 

Please join us in celebrating the winners of September’s Homes of the Month and Business of the Month competition!  

These homes and businesses were selected for going above and beyond to make their properties shine—check out the photos and read the captions to see why they stood out!

Central Home: 319 McMicken - Debbie Engstrom  

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Thunderstorms may have forced the third annual Carbon County Walk to End Alzheimer’s indoors, but they did not stop area residents from coming together Sept. 18 to raise awareness and support for those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

Compiled by Dick Perue

GATT correspondent

Stuffed turkey crepe roll-ups with a-la-king sauce, loaded green bean casserole, mac-n-cheese salad, spiced carrot cupcake with cream cheese and pecan frosting, plus a beverage are on the menu when we next gather at the table Monday, Oct. 5th, from 5 to  6:30 p.m. in the Saratoga Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall at corner of Third & Bridge.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Taste of Wyoming came a bit earlier this year. In past years since its inception in 2022, the event has been held during the first week of October. The earlier date, which was on September 12, had a strong flow of people coming to enjoy the food and vendors as soon as the gates opened at the Carbon County Fairgrounds.

Press Release

University of Wyoming

Two sisters -- who each served as president of the University of Wyoming Alumni Association (UWAA) Board of Directors -- have been selected as the grand marshals of the UW Homecoming parade.

Candy (Carroll) France and Jana (Carroll) Cook will lead the annual parade, a cherished Homecoming tradition, Saturday, Sept. 26. This year’s theme is “Cowboy Fever.”

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

At Hanna, Elk Mountain, Medicine Bow (HEM) High School on September 11, students learned about retiring flags.

On this special day of memory, students got a 9/11 memorial lesson on the Ceremony of Final Tribute for an American flag and the etiquette required by the American Legion Post 64 and Auxiliary.