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Coal Country Trash-a-Thon May 11
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- Written by press release
The Coal Country Trash-a-Thon will be an event that is part of Keep America Beautiful's Great American Cleanup. The City of Gillette is now a Keep America Beautiful (KAB) affiliate chapter. For more information click here.
As part of the existing programming and KAB's Great American Cleanup, Gillete plans to host cleanup events throughout the year to promote the beautification of our community. In that spirit, Gillette will co-host the Coal County Trash-a-Thon. This is a partnership with Campbell County Parks and Recreation Department (CCPRD) and the City of Gillette. Read more: Coal Country Trash-a-Thon May 11
Lane Closure on Burma Announced Starting on the 10th
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- Written by Vic Wright
The northbound lane of Burma Avenue from 1st Street to Warlow Drive will
be closed from Friday morning, the 10th, until Monday, May 20th while crews
inspect and repair a raw water line.
Read more: Lane Closure on Burma Announced Starting on the 10th
Bicyclist Being Pulled By Car Hurt
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- Written by Paul Wallem
Yesterday (5-07-13), the Gillette police department responded to an accident involving a bicycle and a motorist. Police Lieutenant Brent Wasson goes over the unique details:
“At about 8:33 last night, officers responded to the area of Fourth Avenue and Fir Court, to the report of a vehicle crash. The investigation revealed that a 17 year-old boy had been driving a 2005 Pontiac, and pulling a bicycle ridden by a 15 year-old boy that was attached to the vehicle by a 3-foot rope.” Read more: Bicyclist Being Pulled By Car Hurt
Puppy May Have Started Fire
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- Written by Paul Wallem
At about 10:12 am on May 6th, 2013, emergency responders were dispatched to 501 South Burma Avenue. A 2002 Dodge Neon was reported to be on fire in the ER parking lot. Police Lieutenant Brent Wasson said staff from Campbell County Memorial Hospital assisted the Campbell County Fire Department in getting the vehicle fire under control.
Read more: Puppy May Have Started Fire
Updated: Woman Dies After Long Board Crash
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- Written by Paul Wallem
On May 5th, 2013, emergency responders were dispatched to Foothills Boulevard in Gillette for a longboard accident. Gillette Police Lieutenant Brent Wasson said that a nineteen-year-old female had to be life flighted.
Read more: Updated: Woman Dies After Long Board Crash
Condition of Westover Road Addressed
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- Written by Paul Wallem
Earlier this week Gillette City Councilman, Robin Kuntz brought forward a concern raised to him by some Gillette residents about the condition of Westover Road near the Burma Intersection. City staff told the councilman that the condition of the road was being looked at. Director of Utilities, Kendall Glover provided more information.
Read more: Condition of Westover Road Addressed
Arson Investigation Ongoing
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- Written by press release
Press Release From GPD--
At 8:00 a.m. Officers with the Gillette Police Department and Fire Department responded to a possible electrical fire at the Ready4Learning Center on the corner of Ninth Street and Butler Spaeth Road. The building was evacuated and then partially reoccupied once fire and law enforcement determined the building was safe. Read more: Arson Investigation Ongoing
