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The National Pony Express Association riders

The National Pony Express Association riders

Wed, 06/30/2021 - 5:00am

The National Pony Express Association riders came through Bridgeport about three hours early on Wednesday evening. Due to the heat, horses and riders were switched about every two miles on the trail in the Panhandle between Wyoming and Colorado. Above left, Joe Willingham, of Mitchell, rides a stretch between Chimney Rock and Bridgeport. At right, Corbyn Fleming, of Bridgeport, gets ready to ride south on Hwy 88 for the first leg of the night ride between Bridgeport and Big Springs. JOHN ERICKSON

Bridgeport girl wins Cheyenne County title

Bridgeport girl wins Cheyenne County title

Wed, 06/30/2021 - 5:00am

On Saturday, June 19, two contestants competed for the title of 2021-2022 Cheyenne County Fair and Rodeo Lady-in-Waiting. Zoie Clause, daughter of Nathan and Samantha Clause of Bayard, and Natalie Teppert, daughter of Shawn and Linley Teppert of Bridgeport have worked hard since the beginning of May with practices to prepare for the competition, as both were quality contestants.

The winning ticket

The winning ticket

Wed, 06/30/2021 - 5:00am

The winning ticket of the Bridgeport Community Center Foundation raffle on Saturday evening belonged to Coote Mulloy. Pictured above is Christine Mulloy and foundation representative Ben Jacoby. SUSAN MYERS

Ethanol plant road maintenance discussed

Wed, 06/23/2021 - 5:00am

The Bridgeport City Council met in regular session on June 17 with all members present. After routine business, the consent agenda was passed, including approving the minutes of the last meeting, approving Lorrain Mann as a probationary member of the Bridgeport Volunteer Fire Department, and approving the resignation of Boni Golden, Aaron Drinkall, and Kara Wiggins from the Bridgeport Volunteer Fire Department.

All this month, children at the Bridgeport Public Library have been participating in the Tales and Tails

All this month, children at the Bridgeport Public Library have been participating in the Tales and Tails

Wed, 06/23/2021 - 5:00am

All this month, children at the Bridgeport Public Library have been participating in the Tales and Tails summer reading program with library staff and volunteers. Local children, from birth to 4th grade, have been enjoying age-appropriate activities with their parents to learn about peacocks, roosters, parrots, and monkeys. Special guest Barry the rooster, shown here with Chelsea Sterkel, visited on June 10, where the kids spent all morning petting him. The youngest group, birth to age 3, was also the largest group, with over 40 babies each week. They will finish up the summer season tomorrow with big tails—Dinos and Dragons—and all are welcome to attend. SARAH STRAWN

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