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Aubrey Taylor

Star Valley libraries partner with Neighborhood Forest to give free trees to kids

  Sign-up at www.neighborhoodforest.org Local libraries in Star Valley are collaborating with Neighborhood Forest to offer children the opportunity to plant and nurture their own trees through the Free Trees for Kids program. This initiative aims to educate youth about…

Scholarships available for Junior Bowlers

• Star Valley Station Manager, Amy Hansen shares how children ages 5-18 can earn scholarships with bowling Star Valley Station provides an exciting opportunity for young bowlers with its Junior Bowling program, run by Amy Hansen, Manager of Star Valley…

Thayne Firemen Recognized

  • Mackey Asher named 2024 Firefighter of the Year, Jay Hokanson retires after 31 years The Thayne Fire Department recently gathered to celebrate and honor the dedication, sacrifice, and service of its firefighters. This annual event recognized the exceptional…

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office encourages businesses to update emergency information

  • Sheriff Shane Johnson explains the importance of having up-to-date- information As Lincoln County continues to grow, ensuring that businesses have up-to-date emergency information is becoming increasingly important. Sheriff Shane Johnson emphasized this necessity during Tuesday’s Weekday Wake-Up radio…

Jump Start Your Business program cultivates success for local entrepreneurs

  • Kate Gessford with Old Dog Farms earns business funding The Jump Start Your Business Program has been helping bring classes run by local business leaders as well as funding to small businesses. This past series of eight classes…

Zack Hale receives Meritorious Service Medal

  • Hale retired after 31 years in the U.S. Army Reserve Medical Command Beginning his military career at the age of 18, Zach Hale has served our nation through his service, resulting in a recent Meritorious Service Medal. He…

Ryker Heiner Wins Grand Prize in Edwards Law Office Christmas Coloring Contest

  • Nearly 2,700 coloring pages submitted into the contest After weeks of creativity and vibrant colors, students from kindergarten through sixth grade across local schools submitted a staggering 2,696 entries to the Edwards Law Office Christmas Coloring Contest. The…

“Kindness Boxes” to be used throughout Star Valley

• Horse Warriors™ program runs through February, 2025 Sometimes simple ideas are the best ways to bring light to others. Kindness Boxes, which are a part of the Horse Warriors™ Kindness Project, will be used to share kind words from…

Thayne Elementary helps local animals

  • Animal Humane Society of Star Valley (Lucky’s Place) to benefit Thayne Elementary has been finding ways to give back this month, including helping animals at the Animal Humane Society of Star Valley (Lucky’s Place). In a letter to…

Stockings for Seniors: A “Christmas Miracle” for 104 Upper Valley Seniors

  • Pick up a stocking from First Bank of Wyoming. First Bank in Afton is spreading Christmas cheer in a big way this year with their second annual “Stockings for Seniors” program. Aiming to brighten the holiday season for…