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SPOTLIGHT | THE SPORT STOP
Founded in 1977, The Sport Stop started off small with a limited amount of sporting goods and footwear. Eventually, the store was able to expand into more categories and break into the outdoor market. Karen Powers bought out her partner and brought in her daughter, Michelle Maneval, as her partner and General Manager. The Sport Stop, LTD now occupies several storefronts in Historic Downtown Sheridan. At The Sport Stop, the staff members believe in the products they stock and in their knowledge about them. Manager, Roger Martinez, enjoys talking with people about the outdoors and the brands they carry. Roger walked around the store and showcased all of the products and styles The Sport Stop currently has in stock. He said the best part about their store is that there are prices to fit any budget! He held up a button-up shirt for around $30, then next to it a similar style for $70. It shows that the purchasing at the store is intentional for downtown. When speaking to Roger, one of the products he pointed out that he was most passionate about is the new Parakito brand mosquito repellant. Parakito is deet-free and comes as a roll-on applicator or a bracelet. This product comes at a stellar time because of the mass influx of mosquitos this year! Yay for rain, not so yay for the little insect monsters spoiling the outdoor experience. Speaking of outdoor experience, if you are planning your next adventure or want to know what your [...]
TIE DYE CRAZY DAYS 2023
Downtown Sheridan will be bustling with Crazy Deals this week! That means it's Crazy Days on August 3rd, 4th, and 5th in downtown Sheridan. The theme this year is Tie Dye so put on your colorful best and check out your favorite stores for some crazy deals on everything under the summer sun! There will be sidewalk sales, curb sales, in-store sales, parking lot sales, and crazy deals you don't want to miss! Even with construction downtown, stores are open and there is sidewalk access and free public parking available. Remember that multiple businesses have alley entrances and side street access!
SPOTLIGHT | THE OLD GENERAL STORE ANTIQUES
You're immediately taken back in time upon entering The Old General Store Antiques. The music on the antique record player softly pours out tunes from days gone by and the eclectic items around the store give a sense of awe and intrigue. From the porcelain Siamese cats on the front counter to the old Western posters and postcards, jewelry, clothing, lamps, and furniture - it’s an incredible antique collection to take in and enjoy. Owner and Sheridan native, Luke Knudson who is in his early 20s, has been running the storefront in downtown Sheridan since his early teens. An interesting story to share that seems fitting for an antique store! Lesia Hahn, one of Luke’s employees, shared that his forte is chandeliers. There was a good amount of them around the store and they’re gorgeous! When Lesia was asked why people should stop into The Old General Store Antiques, she said, “The chandeliers and the eclectic antiques!” Lesia has been working at the store since April and she loves being there because she learns about the antiques from customers. She said one of the fun things about the patrons that come into the store is that they usually know what they want before they come in and they love to share their knowledge with her about the items. The local Sheridan crowd comes in often to see what’s new too. Lesia said that “Luke goes on trips and brings back amazing stuff for the store from all over the U.S. [...]
SPOTLIGHT | THE COUNTRY & WESTERN STORE
Bandit Brand is as unique as creator and owner, Jen McMillan. Jen started Bandit Brand in the early 2000s and stands by the shirts being ethically made and produced in the USA. Each shirt is dyed, cut, and printed by hand and most of the shirt designs are hand drawn, making them original and perfectly vintage. In the fall of 2022, Jen opened The Country & Western Store in beautiful downtown Sheridan. Now, along with Bandit Brand, Jen carries many other carefully curated rock/western brands at the store to bring the right amount of Western chic to the downtown. When speaking with Melody Yuhre, Head of Graphic Design & Branding, she had awesome things to say about store owner, Jen. When Melody was asked what sets the store apart from other places in Sheridan, she said, “Jen is a unique individual! She started screen printing her own shirts and a lot of work and thought goes into her designs and styles. Jen even distresses the t-shirts by hand to create a unique look for each individual piece.” Bandit Brand shirts have a vintage rock-n-roll look. To complement Bandit Brand, Jen also carries Midnight Rider brand shirts as well at The Country & Western Store, which are country western and rock vintage style tees. The shirt Melody is wearing in the photo is Midnight Rider! Something else Melody wanted to mention about The Country & Western Store is that they also carry Western accessories like leather-scented candles, western goods, and vintage [...]