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Janet Erickson

Grass Volleyball Tournament happens in Thayne on Friday

• Co-Ed teams can take home up to $200. Volleyball fans may want to add some friendly competition to their Independence weekend with the Grass Volleyball Tournament in Thayne on Friday, July 5, at 10 a.m. Games are scheduled to…

Seussical Jr. Comes to the Ford Theatre this week

  • Over 60 children will fill the stage A total of 64 local children age 6-16 are presenting “Seussical Jr.” in the historic Ford Theatre on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June 27-29 at 6 p.m. with a matinee performance…

Rotary Chili Cook-Off this Saturday

  • Public can sample each chili and vote for the winner Rotary of Star Valley is hosting their traditional Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, June 22, with set-up beginning at 4 p.m. and public tasting for judging purposes running from…

LCSD No. 2 celebrates Wyoming Reads Day

  • Each student receives a book gifted to them through the program First Grade students throughout Lincoln County School District No. 2 celebrated Wyoming Reads Day in the final weeks of May.  Through the generosity of the Sue Jorgensen…

Perry works to fund his trip to National SkillsUSA

    • Win a Ruger 10/22 rifle in the Perry raffle. Jace Perry, a 2024 graduate of Star Valley High School, has qualified for the SkillsUSA National competition in Atlanta, Georgia taking place on June 24. Perry is raising…

Fundraiser event for Libertas International Friday

• Mrs. Star Valley has organized the event, which will help victims of human trafficking Rowena Buehler, who is currently serving as Mrs. Star Valley, has organized a fundraising event to benefit Libertas International in the fight against human trafficking….

LCSD No. 2 students maintain high scores on WY-TOPP

  • Local students out-paced others throughout the state. Lincoln County School District No. 2 students demonstrated notable academic gains in the 2024 WY-TOPP exams administered in the last quarter of the 2023-24 school year. Students at various grade levels…

LCSD No. 2 academic calendars approved by WYDOE

  • 2024-25 school calendars become official. Lincoln County School District No. 2 has received approval from the State Department of Education for the 2024-25 Alternate Academic Calendars.  LCSD No. 2 runs on an alternate calendar, which allows for school…

Lucky’s Place Adoption Fair is this Saturday in Afton

  • Over 30 dogs need homes. Animal Humane Association of Star Valley is hosting an Animal Adoption Fair through Lucky’s Place this Saturday, June 8 from 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. on the lawns east of the exhibit buildings…

SVHS Residential Construction Class completes project

  This feature appeared in the May 29, 2024 edition of the Star Valley Independent. PHOTOS BY DUKE DANCE AND SVHS CONSTRUCTION. • The project serves student trades education and local housing crisis. After nearly two years of work, the…