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Janet Erickson

Auditions open for “The Forgotten Carols”

  Salt River Community Theater has issued an audition call for the annual production of Michael McLean’s beloved “The Forgotten Carols.” Auditions are scheduled for Wednesday evening, September 24, on the stage of the historic Ford Theatre from 5-7 p.m….

Thayne officials host ribbon cutting ceremony for mural

  In the heart of Star Valley rests the quiet town of Thayne – a place where the locals have penned a history of agriculture, industry and excellence, and where visitors find welcoming smiles and meaningful experiences. Thayne’s elected officials…

Star Valley Plein Air Show and Sale to open Friday

The 2025 Plein Air Art Show and Sale opens Friday, September 19 in the Western Skies Fine Art Gallery at 912 Washington Street in Afton from 10 a.m.-7 p.m.  Continuing Saturday, September 20, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the…

LCSD#2 student test scores are up

Recently posted results for the 2024-2025 Wyoming state assessments in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science reveal that Lincoln County School District #2 students have markedly exceeded state average scores and demonstrated significant year-over-year growth. WYTOPP assessments are administered each…

Community Chili Cook-off Hosted by Berean Bible Fellowship

  Star Valley’s Berean Bible Fellowship is hosting a community Chili Cook-off on Friday, September 19 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Afton’s Main Street at 439 Washington. Community members from throughout Star Valley are invited to register online and attend the…

College and Career Readiness program available in Afton

  College and Career Readiness programming is now available to individuals who seek a high school equivalency certificate or support with improving their English communication. Programming and classes are available through the center located at 247 Washington Street in Afton…

Faith-based suicide prevention training offered this Thursday

  PROSPER Together, an organization that works to prevent suicide on a global scale, is offering a faith-based suicide reduction training on Thursday, September 11 from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Afton Civic Center at 150 South Washington Street. PROSPER Chaplain…

Welding students build metal fabrication business

  Two Star Valley High School welding students have launched a metal fabrication business in which they create customized items such as fire pits and planters for the public. Their passion for welding is taking them to the next level…

Reggae in the Rockies returns to Alpine this weekend

Reggae in the Rockies returns to Star Valley September 5-6 on the Alpine 4-H Ranch at 1900 U.S. 26 directly north of Alpine. Gates open at 5 p.m. Friday, with the island sounds ringing out at 6:30. Saturday’s gates open…

Lincoln Self Reliance celebrates 25 years

  In July, Lincoln Self Reliance (LSR), a local, government-funded provider of care services to families and individuals who face physical, emotional and intellectual disabilities, celebrated 25 years of providing services to residents in Kemmerer, Afton, Thayne and Evanston. “LSR…