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🌱 How will Hoskinson’s layoffs reshape Gillette jobs and future medical care?
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In today's newsletter:
- How will Hoskinson’s layoffs reshape Gillette jobs and future medical care?
- Which charges led to the latest arrests around Gillette?
- What led to a felony arrest at this downtown Gillette bar?
Also on today's calendar: New Years Eve Buck and Ball Rodeo.
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and windy, with a high of 50 and low of 36 degrees.
- Wednesday: Very windy; showers around, temps: high: 54, low: 23.
- Thursday: Cloudy and colder, with a high of 37 and low of 34 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Interview: Hoskinson Contracting owner on Gillette layoffs (wyomingpublicmedia.org) — More than 130 workers in Gillette are losing construction jobs as Hoskinson Contracting and Hoskinson Concrete scale back to focus on building and operating the expanding Hoskinson Health and Wellness Clinic. Company cofounder Charles Hoskinson says about 43 key employees will remain, describes efforts to relocate others, and outlines long-term plans for a major medical and biotechnology hub in Gillette over the next decade. 
• Arrests, Arraignments for Monday, Dec. 15 (county17.com) — Gillette residents get a snapshot of recent law enforcement activity with this rundown of arrests and arraignments reported by the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office. Names, alleged charges, and warrant details are listed, with a reminder that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty and that charges may change after review by the county attorney.
• Man faces felony charges after alleged assault, gun threat at Gillette bar (county17.com) — Police say a man visiting Gillette is facing felony charges after allegedly threatening his son with a knife and a concealed handgun during a disturbance at a downtown bar. Officers detained him after a high-risk traffic stop, recovered a pistol, and noted that concealed weapons are prohibited in alcohol-serving establishments. The man remains presumed innocent while the case proceeds.
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The Santa Clause Movie Marathon
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Sunday December 21
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New Years Eve Buck and Ball Rodeo
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Wednesday December 31
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Christmas Concert
Arvada-Clearmont Jr/Sr High School Clearmont, WY 82835
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🍽️ Older Relative Caregivers Support Group Dinner
The Hub On Smith , 211 Smith St , Sheridan
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CCPL Silent Book Club
Campbell County Public Library , 2101 4-J Rd , Gillette
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KCS MS CHRISTMAS CONCERT @ 6:30PM
Kaycee School , 235 Holt Ave , Kaycee
6:30 pm -
Math Scavenger Hunt (6th)
Arvada-Clearmont Jr/Sr High School Gillette, WY, USA
8:30 am -
WBL Tiny Tot Play
Wright Branch Library , 305 Wright Blvd , Wright
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Buffalo Livestock Marketing
Buffalo Livestock Marketing , 44 T W Rd , Buffalo
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WBL Storytime
Wright Branch Library , 305 Wright Blvd , Wright
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Monthly Chamber Board Meeting
Buffalo Chamber of Commerce , 55 N Main St , Buffalo
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Monthly Board Meeting
Buffalo Chamber of Commerce , 55 N Main St , Buffalo
5:15 pm
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member in Gillette. Apply here.
- The TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Merchandise Associate in Gillette. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gillette here.
🗞 Nearby News
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