Community Drive-In Movie to Support the Box H Park
The Box H park is a staple in the Fairview community, and a drive-in movie is planned this week to raise money for improvements to the park. On Thursday, September 15 there will be a drive-in movie at the Box…
Fire Protection Contract Finalized for the Town of Star Valley Ranch
The Mid-Valley Fire District and the Town of Star Valley Ranch have reached an agreement on fire protection for the SVR community. Mayor Kathy Buyers signed the contract on September 6 and MVFD is expected to finalize the agreement. The…
Captain Colombia: How a Local Non-Profit Serving Survivors of Sexual Abuse was Recognized by the Colombian Government
Nine years ago, Tyler Schwab founded a nonprofit organization to help the homeless in the Dominican Republic. Now, he has been honored by the National Police Force of Colombia for his work in helping sexual abuse survivors and bringing justice…
Hiking the Tetons
◆ Summer is on its way out, but there is still plenty of time to enjoy the outdoors before the snow flies. One great way to enjoy nature and get some exercise is by hiking. If you have already thoroughly…
Valley’s First Electric Vehicle Charging Station Opens This Week in Thayne
Star Valley’s first electric vehicle charging station will open this week in Thayne. Joe Heward, a member of Thayne’s town council and an employee of Lower Valley Energy, said the charging station was the product of a three-way partnership. “It’s…
LSR golf tournament fundraiser raises over $5,000
This weekend’s Lincoln Self Reliance golf tournament fundraiser was the best yet. The 20th annual tournament raised over $5,000 for the program, the most ever according to Annette Eggleston. Eggleston is the current North Lincoln Program Manager. “We’ve had a…
Suicide Prevention Lifeline has New Number
◆ 988 will handle mental health emergencies nationwide. A new number for mental health emergencies went on- line last week, and service will be more localized to Wyoming residents according to Governor Mark Gordon. “Wyoming citizens experiencing a mental health…
SVR Fire Protection Update
◆ Mid Valley Fire District Board rejected SVR’s proposed contract. Another contract has been rejected in the ongoing negotiations for fire protection services for Star Valley Ranch. This time, by the Mid Valley Fire District Board. The Mid Valley Fire…
National Stockdog Finals Return to Afton
◆ The best dogs and their handlers will compete July 11-16. The Mountain States Stockdog Association (MSSA) National Finals will once again be held in Afton in July. The week- long competition is the culmination of a year of stockdog…
Star Valley Ranch Council Votes to Renegotiate Fire Protection Contract
The clock is ticking for the town to reach an agreement with Mid Valley Fire District Thursday’s special meeting of the Star Valley Ranch Town Council was highly charged at points, but ultimately the council decided to rewrite the contract…