Grover Park will be part of Greys River Collaborative
Plans are coming together for improvements in the Grover Park area of the Bridger-Teton National Forest. Greys River Collaborative Director Brett Story offered background on the work of the local organization that teams up representatives from the Bridger-Teton National Forest…
John Koehler reflects on 50 years of aviation
A fifty year aviation career was honored Saturday, January 10, 2026 when John Koehler was presented with the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award. The honor is named after aviation pioneers Orville and Wilbur Wright. Koehler was recognized for his extensive…
Independent Notes: Lincoln County’s towns keep moving forward with achievements.
Years ago I can remember the challenges of running a small town when I served as a member of the Afton Town Council. That assignment, along with attending hundreds, if not a few thousand town council meetings over the decades…
Independent Notes: A Christmas moment with the grandchildren.
This Christmas we decided we would take the opportunity to meet with our grandchildren and talk about caring for our neighbor and the opportunity to give at Christmas. What better opportunity then to meet at a Giving Machine kiosk? First,…
Star Valley Ranch will be replacing water meters
Through resolution, the Star Valley Ranch Town Council has approved a bid for water meter replacement. At their December 9 meeting, the council approved $497,264.98 for a 1,250 meter purchase that will include the associated software. Installation of the new…
Planning office next for Lincoln County Transportation Plan
Work continues on the Lincoln County Transportation Master Plan with the next step involving the county’s planning office. Lincoln County Engineer Amy Butler has helped facilitate workshops with Avenue Consultants and the LC County Commission to review and prepare…
Alpine works through utility ordinances
Alpine continues to work on utility ordinances at the end of the year. Ordinances, 2025, 12, 13 and 14 came before the town council for third reading discussion at the December 2 meeting. The ordinances addressed procedure, capacity and…
Independent Notes: Ron Galloway captures Star Valley history with ‘The Making of a Star Stud — A history of the Lumber Industry in Afton, Wyoming.’
Ron Galloway captured a significant piece of Star Valley’s history when he wrote and published “The Making of a Star Stud — A History of the Lumber Industry in Afton, Wyoming in 2024.” I considered his work priceless as that…
‘The Making of a Star Stud’ honored by state historical society
The Star Valley Historical Society submitted “The Making of a Star Stud” by Ron Galloway to the Wyoming State Historical Society for consideration in the organization’s annual awards program. The book, a history of the lumber industry in Afton, brought…
Independent Notes: Public service through simple, hard work — lessons from a Christian friend.
Working with people across Wyoming, I’ve come to know some great public servants. The emphasis is on the designation of servant. I’m impressed with those that are servants in every way — simply, quietly serving their neighbors, without a lot…