Restoring the Salt River at Clark’s Barn
A major fishery restoration project is underway on the Salt River northwest of Afton, an area known to Star Valley residents as Clark’s Barn. Funded through donations, Trout Unlimited is coordinating an extensive project that will restore the river channels,…
Independent Notes: ‘Ultimately, I want people in office that will continue to give me that support when I come calling at their door.’
As I write this column, I don’t know the outcome of the 2026 Primary Elections. What I do know is that Wyoming’s elections are decided at this point, aside from the non-partisan races that come with a decision…
Star Valley Ranch addresses fencing, roads, water and bears in August
• Susan Hales honored for trail work The Town of Star Valley Ranch continues to work on fencing regulations in the community through ordinances. “We had a couple of ordinances. The one that’s been a bit controversial is…
Independent Notes: Take the time to vote. Early voting is open now and don’t miss the primary on August 18.
The privilege to cast a vote is priceless. Sometimes it makes a difference, sometimes it’s absorbed within a larger picture and we don’t see the immediate results. However, it’s still an incredible honor to vote. I have the opportunity…
Thayne opens new pickleball courts
The Town of Thayne formally opened the new community pickleball courts Friday, Aug. 7 with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The addition of an outdoor court provides the opportunity for pickleball leagues to develop and base from the Town of…
Solutions considered to maintain valley’s EMS services
As Star Valley continues to grow, so does the demand for adequate Emergency Services. Known as EMS, the organization includes the personnel and equipment serving Star Valley. In recent years EMS has come under the direction of Star Valley…
Independent Notes: The Lincoln County Fair — a great tradition.
Years ago we would take a night with our children and go to the Lincoln County Fair when it was located on the south side of Afton in an area now filled with commercial businesses and offices. It was smaller…
Legal aid services offered for low income residents
Legal assistance, for those who qualify financially, may be available through Legal Aid of Wyoming. That was the report from attorney Kelly Blue at a Kemmerer Rotary meeting in July. Blue is board president for Legal Aid of Wyoming. “Legal…
Afton prepares a master plan, with first meetings coming in August
• West Alley work will begin soon Afton is taking the town into the coming years with a master plan and the town council has approved the early stages of the planning process. “The town council had just passed…
Alpine addresses increased traffic with a specific plan
Alpine is teaming up with a an engineering firm for an in-depth look at traffic in the rapidly growing western Wyoming community. The firm working the community to prepare the Alpine Safety Action Plan. “This plan is a federally…