PRESS ARCHIVE
2021
UPDATE 6-Crews save California town near Lake Tahoe; wildfire rages on
………… Over the next two days, firefighters waged an all-out battle to save South Lake Tahoe and nearby communities, including the smaller, unincorporated village of Meyers, a former trading post and Pony Express station……………. Read More………
Crews save California town near Lake Tahoe; wildfire rages
……………………. The smaller, unincorporated village of Meyers – a former trading post and onetime Pony Express station a few miles away – was likewise spared…………. Read More……..
Evacuations Ordered Near Lake Tahoe as the Caldor Fire Chokes Region
…………..Firefighters on Monday were battling blazes along a dozen-mile section of an old Pony Express route that connects Gold Rush towns along the thickly forested western slope of the Sierra Nevada. Read More….
The Caldor fire is moving in on Strawberry……..
When Michael Hicks took ownership of Strawberry Lodge nearly 20 years ago, he knew fire was a possibility. The historic lodge, tucked along Highway 50 in the tiny town of Strawberry, has burned three times since its first iteration in 1858, Hicks said. But that history didn’t do anything to ease his concerns Saturday, as … Continued
Weekend events at trails center in Casper
Aug. 7, Pony Express History, at 1 p.m., members of the National Pony Express Association will have a special presentation. Find out how you can become a member of the NPEA and preserve history. Continue Reading………..
Fort Fetterman ala 1882 comes easing back to life in 2021
………Les Bennington, Wyoming Division president of the National Pony Express Association, blew the bugle,……. additional Pony Express representatives taught the public……….about the historic mail carriers…… Continue Reading…….
Benicia Historical Museum Resumes Regular Operating Hours
Beginning Wednesday, July 7, the Museum resumes its full pre-pandemic schedule of operations — Wednesday through Sunday, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. At this time, we request all visitors continue to wear a face-covering while inside the building, regardless of vaccination status……a new display about the Pony Express in Benicia…. Continue Reading……
Fehring in the Field Podcast: Pony Express Re-Ride
(Fremont County, WY) – County 10 Community News Manager and podcaster Amanda Fehring caught up with Vanessa Powell, captain of the Beaver Rim Division for the Pony Express National Re-Ride. The small team of five rode through the late and early morning hours of June 21st and 22nd relaying mail en route from Sacramento, California to … Continued
Director’s picks top exhibits at Patee House
After a year of lost visitors and revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic, things have been looking up at the Patee House Museum this summer. Word of mouth about the historical jewels held in St. Joseph seems to be spreading with every bus tour. Volunteer Museum Director Gary Chilcote invited News-Press NOW in to discuss … Continued
History Comes Alive In Annual Re-Ride
Each year the National Pony Express Association hosts the annual Pony Express Re-Ride as a way of promoting and preserving the history of the famed Pony Express. While last year’s ride was cancelled due to the pandemic, this year the riders and horses were ready for the nearly 2,000-mile journey. Of course, one of the … Continued