Education Foundation begins 2026 scholarship drive
The Lincoln County School District #2 Education Foundation has begun their 2026 Scholarship Drive. Businesses and community donors are invited to support the LCSD #2 Class of 2026 through donations to the scholarship drive for the next few months….
Passion to Rescue: One woman’s legacy of love and service
Find this feature in the January 7, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent – Something in her heart broke, and ten-year-old Mary Ann Wilson rushed in, kicking and screaming, to rescue the defenseless cat from adolescent boys who were…
Osmond Elementary School fundraiser provides ski helmets
Osmond Elementary School has purchased ski helmets for every student in the school, allowing each student to fully participate in the school ski program that is part of the school’s annual extra-curricular offerings. Administrators have been hoping and working for…
Afton calls for nominations to Heritage Hall of Fame
The Town of Afton is accepting nominations for inductees to the 2026 Afton Heritage Hall of Fame. Nomination paperwork is available to be picked up from the Town Hall and must be returned to the office there by the end…
Quarter for a Cause raffle to benefit food banks
Salt River Meat Company is sponsoring a raffle fundraiser to benefit the three food banks in Star Valley. The Quarter for a Cause event is offering three different packages to raffle winners, with a fully processed quarter beef as…
Enjoy the Nativity story from a Heiner horse-drawn sleigh
Star Valley residents are again invited to a presentation of the Nativity story from the comfort of a horse-drawn sleigh on Sunday and Monday, December 21-22. Rides will run 5-8 p.m. from the Barn at Heiner Ranch, behind 2752 Thayne…
Alpine Christmas Craft Fair happening Saturday
The annual Alpine Christmas Craft Fair is coming to the Donn Wooden Civic Center in Alpine on Friday and Saturday, December 12-13. This year offers Ladies Night on Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. with the traditional day event open from…
Forgotten Carols musical returns to the Ford
Michael McLean’s Christmas musical, “The Forgotten Carols,” returns to the Ford Theatre in downtown Afton December 11, 12, 15 and 16 at 7 p.m. each night. A seasonal favorite, “The Forgotten Carols,” offers a story of redemption and forgiveness for…
Eagle project brings warmth to families in need
Jake Dandridge, a sophomore at Star Valley High School, has completed his Eagle Scout project by presenting the Afton Food Pantry with three cords of firewood that he blocked, split and bundled over the course of three months and 105…
SVHS Drama Team brings home 3A state title
Star Valley High School’s Drama Team brought home the 3A Sweepstakes Gold Medal from the 2025 Wyoming State Thespian Festival that was held in Laramie December 5-6. This is the first time SVHS has been awarded the first-place state ribbon…