Local business hosts Salt River cleanup
Star Valley Raft and Paddle’s 2nd Annual Salt River Fall Clean-up drew nearly 20 volunteers to assist in cleaning up the banks and waterway of the Salt River last Saturday. Organizers hoped to celebrate National Public Lands Day by…
Annual Fighting Hunger Games Food Drive begins
The Afton Food Pantry is hosting its 5th annual Fighting Hunger Games Food Drive on Wednesday, October 7, from 7-9 p.m. Youth groups from Osmond, Smoot, Fairview, Afton, Grover and Auburn distributed door hangers yesterday and have committed to…
SVHS Marching Braves compete at Madison Invite
Star Valley High School’s Marching Braves traveled to Rexburg last Saturday to compete at the Madison Invite Marching Band Competition. Competing in the 4A division, the band scored only 7.85 points under the 1st place 4A band. “The Marching…
Afton Main Street Alliance hosts Oktoberfest this Saturday
Afton’s Main Street Alliance is hosting the second annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 4 with vendors offering goods and activities from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Food, goods, a beer garden, entertainment and live music are on the schedule throughout…
Second Annual Fall Salt River Clean Up
Star Valley’s second annual Fall Salt River Clean Up is scheduled for Saturday, September 27 in conjunction with National Public Lands Day. The Star Valley community is invited to gather and spend the day removing trash from the river and its…
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…










