Afton invites businesses to quarterly roundtable October 14
The Town of Afton will host a business community roundtable on October 14, giving local business owners an opportunity to discuss concerns, successes and ways the town can better support the business community. The meeting is scheduled from 5:30…
Lincoln County Victims Foundation created
The Lincoln County Victims Foundation, led by organizer and president Christina Hobbs, is establishing a countywide task force designed to connect victims with practical resources such as counseling, food, child care, emergency housing and longer-term support. Hobbs said…
Fighting Hunger Games Food Drive set for October 13
Sierra Mitchell, with the Afton Food Pantry, discussed the event during an October 5 appearance on the Weekday Wake-up. Youth volunteers will distribute door hangers to approximately 5,000 homes, then return from 6 to 8 p.m. on collection night…
From 102 Cans to 48,000 Lives: Afton Food Pantry marks 10 years of service
This feature appeared in the September 30, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent – When the Afton Food Pantry opened in September 2016, it had a borrowed building, a $1,000 donation, and just 102 cans of green beans….
South Lincoln Hospital District seeks mill levy increase
South Lincoln Hospital District voters will decide in the November General Election whether to increase the district’s mill levy from 3 mills to 6 mills, a request South Lincoln Medical Center CEO David Ryerse said is intended to help maintain…
Afton gathers input on comprehensive plan
The Town of Afton held a public open house Tuesday, September 22, to gather community input for its Comprehensive Master Plan update. Residents, business owners, and other community members were invited to stop by the Afton Civic Center…
Wyoming Business Alliance to visit Lincoln County for Chamber Lunch n’ Learn
The Star Valley Chamber of Commerce Monthly Lunch and Learn event will be held Thursday, September 24, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Afton Civic Center. Local business owners, entrepreneurs, employers, and community members are invited to attend…
Stronger than the Storm: Neighbors rebuild what wind and hail destroyed
This feature appeared in the September 16, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. At first, the storm sounded like a train. Then it sounded like a herd of bison running full speed through the walls of Charlotte Parsons’ house….
Afton updates traffic safety measures; Fire Department reports busy year
• Afton firefighters have responded to 92 calls this year The Afton Town Council received updates on new traffic-safety signage near local schools and heard that the Afton Fire Department is nearing its typical annual call volume with four…
Afton administrator honored for open government
Afton Town Administrator Violet Sanderson has received the Wyoming Press Association’s September Benjamin Franklin Award for Open Government, recognizing her commitment to transparency, accountability and public access to local government. The monthly award is part of the Wyoming Press…