Diedtrich honored for 60 years of service to Wyoming’s firefighters
◆ Volunteer firefighters throughout the state are blessed by his service and example. Gene Diedtrich, of Newcastle, who has served firefighters throughout the State of Wyoming for decades, was honored March 1 on the Wyoming State Senate floor with a…
Wyoming Range Mule Deer Association selects five board members
◆ Members are united in proposing a change to hunt season dates and general licensing regulations. Outfitters and resident hunters gathered to formally elect board members for the Wyoming Range Mule Deer Association on Monday, March 7 at the Thayne…
29th Annual Hill Climbs happening in Grover this weekend
◆ Spectators are welcome to ride a shuttle from Grover up to the Park during racing hours throughout the weekend. Fans of snowmobile hill climbing can enjoy the 29th Annual Simplot Hill Climbs in Grover Park this weekend. Since 1993,…
Lincoln Self Reliance is in critical need of staffing applicants
Lincoln Self Reliance, a local, government-funded provider of care services to families and individuals who face physical, emotional and intellectual disabilities, is experiencing the current nation-wide labor shortage on a level that risks the survival of a critical service to…
Guiding Star Youth Entrepreneur Program begins this week
◆ Youth and adults are welcome free of charge. Star Valley’s new Guiding Star Strategy Group Youth Entrepreneur Program begins the inaugural session of their Foundation Course at 6:30 p.m. in the Afton Town Hall on Thursday, February 10. Youth…
Weed and Pest to host Annual Growers Meeting in March
◆ Topics include soil nutrients, successfully growing pasture and hay crops and weed control. Gardeners are also encouraged to attend. Lincoln County Weed and Pest is hosting the annual Growers Meeting on Wednesday, February 2, in the Afton Civic Center,…
SVMS Robotics Club hosts 15 teams in first ever Robotics tournament
◆ “The Boys” from SVMS placed 1st in alliance with “robotNerds” from Bear River High School. Star Valley Middle School Robotics Club hosted their first tournament ever on Saturday, February 5 at the middle school. Three teams competed from Star…
LCSD No. 2 to implement new Social Studies content about Wyoming indigenous peoples
◆ The adjustment comes in response to The Indian Education for All Act. LCSD No. 2 is preparing to launch a new program that falls under the umbrella of the Social Studies track in kindergarten through 12th grade curriculum, with…
SVHS to offer customized pilot health course as UW concurrent enrollment
◆ Some content offered by the UW texts will be modified by LCSD No. 2. Students at Star Valley High School who are interested in earning college credit while attending high school can expect a new concurrent enrollment health course…
LCSD No. 2 invites public comment on grant spending through two surveys
◆ How should LCSD No. 2 spend ESSER III funds? Lincoln County School District No. 2 is seeking input regarding utilization of funds that the district is receiving from the Wyoming Department of Education through the American CARES Act. School…