Jury convicts man on child porn charges

A federal jury in Cheyenne convicted Nathaniel Solon, of Casper, of possession and receipt of child pornography earlier this week.

Solon's sentencing has not yet been scheduled, but he faces a minimum of five years and a maximum of 30 years in federal prison, and fines up to $500,000.

Solon's case was part of an ongoing investigation related to online child pornography and conducted by the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney's office in Cheyenne.

That investigation led authorities to a computer in Casper that was offering to share child pornography with other computer users on a file sharing network.

DCI agents seized computer equipment while executing a search warrant at Solon's residence in September 2006.

The trial began on Nov. 3 and the jury reached its verdict on Monday.

Common Cents Exxon awards Dean Morgan $500

Representatives from Common Cents Exxon in Casper presented Dean Morgan Junior High with $500 Wednesday, according to a release from the school district.

The money will be used for student luncheons for mentors and new students in December, January, February, March and April. The meetings, which feed 20 to 30 students every month, assist students in planning transition activities, community service projects, school spirit planning and increasing student involvement.

Register for swim lessons

The Casper Family Aquatic Center is accepting registrations for Learn-to-Swim lessons through Thursday, according to a release.

Classes begin Monday and are offered in the evenings for all ages and skill levels.

For more information, call (307) 235-8383 or visit www.casperwy.gov.

Health surveys are due Monday

The deadline to return a health survey for residents in Natrona County is Monday, according to a release.

The survey was sent to a random sample of homes in October and will help local health officials identify the needs of the community.

Results from the survey will be used for strategic planning, grant applications, new programs, and by community groups interested in addressing health issues.

Paradise Valley hosts craft fair

The Paradise Valley Booster Club will host its annual craft fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 22 at the school, according to a release.

Organizers expect several vendors and ideas for holiday shopping.

Library plans Bunco night

The Natrona County Public Library will host a Bunco night for families at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday in the Crawford Room, according to a release.

The event will include pizza and is free and open to Bunco players 8 and older.

For more information, call 577-READ ext. 2.

Nic seeks committee members

The Nicolaysen Art Museum and Discovery Center is seeking new members for its education committee, according to a release.

The group meets every three months to discuss new exhibits and brainstorm new stations in the Discovery Center.

For more information or to join, contact Lyman at (307) 235-5247 or llyman@thenic.org.