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🌱 Judge rejects plea deal, lengthens prison term for Sheridan child-exploitation case

Sheridan, Wyoming Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good day Sheridan! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Judge rejects plea deal, lengthens prison term for Sheridan child-exploitation case
  • Why Sheridan’s county clerk is again at odds with commissioners

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Hot, with a high of 92 and low of 44 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and windy, temps: high: 73, low: 38.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 35 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Sheridan Man Sentenced to Prison for Distributing Child Porn (sheridanmedia.com) — A Sheridan man has been sentenced to 10 to 24 years in prison for distributing child sexual abuse material, following an investigation that began with an online cybertip tied to Sheridan. A judge rejected a more lenient plea deal and ordered consecutive sentences plus court costs. He remains at the Sheridan County Detention Center until transfer to state custody.
   

• Local Lookout: Fed payments for schools (wyofile.com) — Sheridan County residents may want to follow an ongoing dispute between County Clerk Eda Schunk Thompson and commissioners over how responsibilities are divided under a memorandum of understanding. A statewide news roundup also notes new federal Secure Rural Schools payments to Wyoming counties and salary decisions affecting officials in Fremont and Sweetwater counties.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Sheridan

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    Thursday May 14
  • Elementary Orchestra Concert @ Jr. High
    Woodland Park Elementary Sheridan, WY 82801
    6:30 pm
    • Friday May 15
  • HAC Leadership Day
    Henry a. Coffeen Elementary Sheridan, WY 82801
    8:00 am

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  • The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Freight/Receiving in Sheridan. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Norberto Orellana to enter race for Gillette mayor (county17.com)
  • Gillette Salvation Army offers tours, lunches for 36th anniversary (county17.com)

Ok Sheridan! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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