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,…
Tincup restoration continues in Star Valley area
Restoration of Tincup Creek on the west side of Star Valley was showcased for state and federal agencies on June 6. Tanner Belknap, Salt River Project Manager for Trout Unlimited, hosted the agencies for a day-long tour of three…
Alpine works on land lease, signage and sheriff’s housing
Alpine anticipates having a charter school land lease ready for review at the June 17 town council meeting. The proposed land is located in an area behind the community’s fire station. The update on the land came as part…
Independently Speaking: It’s imperative to stand behind Star Valley Health.
For those who stir the waters of discontent over the recent problems with Star Valley Health — I would like to take them back some three decades ago when a health care management company was overlooking the potential of…
Star Valley Kids Fishing Day at Afton Golf Course
The Afton Golf Course Pond will host the Wyoming Game and Fish Star Valley Kids Fishing Day, Saturday, June 7, from 8 a.m. to 12 Noon. Star Valley youth are invited to “get hooked on fishing” at the annual…
Thayne readies for Hemmert Ranch addition
A new community housing development for Thayne was presented at the Star Valley Health June Business Luncheon on Monday. Steve Selcer and Dan Holler, overseeing the 118-acre subdivision with 184 lots, presented the project to representatives from Lincoln County…