County looking for solution for septic services
• Towns limited in taking private septic shipments. The Lincoln County Commission hosted towns and septic system businesses in a July 8 meeting centered around finding a solution for a drop location. Chief of Staff Stephen Allen advised the meeting…
Alpine council seat changes, new member joins July 15
The Alpine Town Mayor and Council approved Amy Wierda as a new member of the town council. She was approved and ratified for the position at the July 2 meeting where it was noted she has served in several Alpine…
Wray and Horsley inducted into the Afton Hall of Fame
Rose Taylor Wray and David Wayne Horsley are the 2025 inductees into the Afton Heritage Hall of Fame. They were honored as part of the Afton Independence Day Celebration and their portraits will be displayed at the Afton Civic Center….
Thayne will create a mural for semiquincentennial
Thayne will be a part of the Wyoming’s Semiquincentennial celebration in the coming year with plans for a large community mural. The artwork will be based on the theme, “Thayne’s Roots: A Tribute to Wyoming’s Heritage.” Working with the Star…
Roadless Rule rescinded, commission responds
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced during a meeting of the Western Governors’ Association in New Mexico this past June, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is rescinding the 2001 Roadless Rule. The USDA reports rescinding this rule…
Officers give advice on dry conditions to start July
Kelly Hoffman Lincoln County Fire Warden and Jay Hokanson, Lincoln County Emergency Management are asking the public to use caution going into the Independence Day holiday. Hoffman warned of the dry conditions. “We had a meeting with BLM officers…
Independent Notes: Town clerks, administrators are key to the success of a community.
I have covered so many town council meetings over the past four decades, I have lost track. When combined with other public meetings, a few thousand at a minimum. Most have been here in Star Valley, first with Afton and…
Sanderson honored by Wyoming municipalities
• Afton Administrator honors co-workers Afton Town Administrator Violet Sanderson was honored with a Community Hero Award at the Wyoming Association of Municipalities (WAM) Summer Convention in Cheyenne this year. The award honors individuals who give back to their…
Alpine hosts Star Valley Rotary Chili Cookoff at Mountain Days
Maria James served up first place honors with her recipe at the Rotary Club of Star Valley Carla Stone Chili Cook-Off Saturday, June 21. The event was judged by people attending Alpine Mountain Days. Participants paid a $5 contribution to…
2025 Mountain States Stockdogs features family day
Family Day will be one of the highlights the 2025 Mountain States Stockdog Association (MSSA) June 16-21 at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds in Afton. Family featured activities will include a bounce house, water slide and face painting on Saturday,…