Food banks to receive truckload of staple foods
• Food shipment to arrive from LDS Bishops Storehouse All three of Star Valley’s food banks are slated to receive a shipment of food products from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as part of the Church’s America…
Star Valley FFA installs officer team for 2026-27 year
Star Valley FFA installed nine new officers who will govern the chapter through the 2026-27 year at the annual Blue and Gold Gala on Saturday, May 16. Oakley Hepworth leads the new team as President, with Hudson England as Vice…
Hepworth receives Make-A-Wish gift
Ben Hepworth, of Afton, received his gift from the Make-A-Wish Foundation, after recovery from Severe Aplastic Anemia, on Saturday, May 16. His chosen gift was not a trip, but boats and paddle boards, which he hopes will give him opportunities…
Love of Reading Award honors Barbara Bagley
Afton Elementary School (AES) started a new tradition on May 14 by awarding two first grade students the Barbara Bagley Love of Reading Award in honor of Bagley, a first grade teacher at AES who passed away in March of…
Friday Night Lights kicks off this week
Friday Night Lights kick off this weekend in the east alley behind businesses on the east side of Afton’s Washington Street between 4th Avenue (Maverik) and 5th Avenue (Advantage Plus Credit Union). Vendors and food trucks will be available…
Star Valley FFA Blue & Gold Gala Fundraiser
Members and supporters of Star Valley FFA will gather for the chapter End of Year Banquet on Saturday, May 16 in the South Exhibit Hall at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds in Afton. Doors open at 5 p.m., with dinner…
Three SVHS students take gold in State Young Authors writing competition
Three Star Valley High School students took home first place ribbons in the Wyoming State Young Authors writing competition. Senior Taggart Ivie, junior Symantha Hepworth and freshman Aniston Schwab were honored as the state’s first place winners in a…
Mad River Rendezvous comes to Alpine
• Ten days of frontier history, hands-on demonstrations, and family activities Western Wyoming’s annual rendezvous has moved to Alpine this year with the new name, Mad River Rendezvous. Guests will enjoy ten full days of education, presentations and hand-crafted…
Star Valley Events offers Sip & Shop Local: A Market for Mom
Star Valley Events LLC’s Sip & Shop Local, a Market for Mom is happening Friday and Saturday, May 8-9 at the Alpine Civic Center. Friday evening is Ladies Night from 4-7 p.m., On Saturday, doors are open from 9…
Heiners to receive Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award
Three brothers raised in Turnerville have received the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award. An award ceremony honoring Gaylon, Mark and Verdeen Heiner is scheduled for Saturday, May 16 at 11 a.m. at the Heiner Airfield in Turnerville. The public…