Star Valley baby competes for national Baby of the Year
• Deadline to vote for semi-finals is Thursday, October 22 Wesley, the son of Jeanett and Ethan Putt of Thayne, reached the quarterfinals in the national Baby of the Year 2026 competition after his mother entered him while caring…
Star Valley Halloween trick-or-treating map returns for 2026
Those who are planning to hand out candy this Halloween can add their homes on a trick-or-treat map to show they have treats this year. Organizer Ivy Robinson’s favorite holiday is Halloween and she brought back the map after…
Annual Coat Drive is collecting winter gear through October 31
As cooler months approach, community members are asked to keep all their gently used winter clothing and donate to this year’s Coat Drive through October 31 with the free winter items available on November 7. Those who donate are…
Lower Valley Energy pushes focus on multiple projects before the ground freezes
As winter months approach, Lower Valley Energy (LVE) has been focusing on projects that need to be addressed before snow flies. Among those projects include tree-trimming and underground line work. LVE CEO Bear Prairie said the utility is currently…
Cats in Afton are being trapped and relocated by volunteers
There is an effort to address an unwanted cat colony in Afton, with volunteers working to trap, spay or neuter and find homes for the cats before the population grows further. There are currently three cat colonies in the…
Removing over 250 pounds of trash from the Salt River
A “small but mighty” group of more than a dozen volunteers participated in this year’s Salt River Cleanup. Organizer of the event and owner of Star Valley Raft and Paddle Noah Christenson said the cleanup fell on the first day…
More than a hobby: Jennifer Wilkins builds strength and confidence for herself and her students with Star Valley Circus
Jennifer Wilkins has found that the arts can do more than teach a skill. For her, they have provided physical and emotional strength, confidence, stability and a sense of belonging. Through Star Valley Circus, she now works to give others…
Montgomery reflects on recent aviation award
Edward L. Montgomery of Alpine recently received the Federal Aviation Administration’s Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award. The award recognizes his 50+ years of piloting and commitment to aviation safety. The Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award is the FAA’s highest…
Annual Salt River Fall Clean Up is Saturday, September 26
Cleaning up the community includes the roads and paths we travel on land, but it also includes the water. The third annual Salt River Fall Cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, September 26, and is organized to clean the river and…
Thayne native Blake Heap earns international recognition
Blake Heap is far from shy when it comes to his experience with horses. Not your average horses, either. He works with horses worth millions, training them to reach their highest potential alongside trainer Wesley Ward. Heap was raised…