Sheridan STEM program receives $2k donation from Georgia-Pacific

Sheridan High School recently received a $2,000 donation from Georgia-Pacific to go toward the school’s various STEM programs. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics and refers to any subjects that fall under these four disciplines. “Georgia-Pacific knows strong communities make life better for everyone: our... Read More.

Sheridan seeking grant to deal with street flooding

The City of Sheridan is looking at applying for a federal grant in an effort to reduce flooding in a downtown street. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, mayor Joe Wise said a section of Gum Street that connects Rose and Rock Streets by the... Read More.
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Election for Mayor in Sheridan first in 34 years

Voters in Sheridan will be picking a new mayor in the November general election, something that they have not done since 1988. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, current Mayor Joe Wise will be retiring at the end of the year. Wise began work at... Read More.

Stadium upgrades await Sheridan Yellowjacket fans

There is a lot of excitement building around the kickoff of the high school football season. Nowhere is it more evident than at Sheridan. The Yellowjacket games will be heard on Deltaplex Radio on Oldies 101.3 FM. Stan Hancock played for the 'Jackets and will... Read More.
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Sheridan City Council increases fine for firearms discharge

At its most recent meeting, the Sheridan City Council voted to increase the fine for discharging a firearm inside the city limits. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, City Attorney Ed Koon said the current ordinance has exceptions for law enforcement officers and those using... Read More.
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Sheridan FFA Chapter receives national recognition

The Sheridan FFA chapter has been recognized in the 2022 National Chapter Award Program from the National FFA Organization. The program recognizes outstanding FFA chapters from throughout the country that actively implement the mission and strategies of the organization. These chapters improve chapter operations using... Read More.
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Sheridan school board having to change selection process

Because of results from the 2020 census, the Sheridan School Board is having to change the way board members are selected. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, census results showed that more than 10 percent of the district’s population is a minority, meaning that instead... Read More.
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Deborah Mooney named Sheridan Middle School Principal

A former principal and school board member in the Sheridan School District is returning as principal of Sheridan Middle School. The Sheridan School Board voted unanimously at its regular June meeting to hire Deborah Mooney for the upcoming 2022-23 school year. Mooney currently is the GcKids... Read More.