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…
Alpine annexation draws opposition
• Land stability in question for the proposed 46-acre site The proposed Turley Annexation request drew stiff community opposition at an Alpine Planning and Zoning (P&Z) meeting on July 28. The proposal was submitted by Steven C. Turley, Alpine Property…
Independent Notes: Wyoming leads the nation in so many ways.
Lincoln County appears to be ahead of the nation as it relates to Nuclear Power. I took a couple of days this week and joined the National Council of State Legislators at their meeting in Chicago. My focus was on…
Lincoln County talents on display in the fair’s community booths
• Register online, deadline for entries is July 29 For Susan West, Lincoln County Fair Board member, it’s about bringing people together and showcasing their talents in the community booths. “I love seeing the people and enjoy seeing all…
Thayne plans for water upgrades
• Community bike trail system not funded The Thayne Town Council approved water system improvements at their July 15 meeting. The council approved a $27,721 project that will include the construction of the Thayne East Boost Station Back Up…