Celebration of Life for Malene Wegerman
A celebration of life will take place for Malene Wegerman on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. The celebration will take place at Holy Family Catholic Church in Thayne at 10 am.
Funeral services for Marilyn Cook Heiner
Funeral Services for Marilyn Cook Heiner will be held on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at 12 Noon in the Bedford LDS Chapel. A night viewing will take place at Schwab Mortuary on Friday, August 4, 2023 from 6-8 pm and…
Lincoln County Library System Book Review: “Beyond the Wand” by Tom Felton
By Melissa Haderlie Librarian, Star Valley Branch Harry Potter’s birthday is just around the corner (July 31, 1980 for those not in the know). I have been a fan of the Harry Potter body of work for many years now….
Yellowstone National Parks seeks public comment on a native fish conservation environmental assessment
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Yellowstone National Park asks the public for comments on an Environmental Assessment (EA) that analyzes a proposal by Custer Gallatin National Forest and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks about native fish conservation. In 2022, Custer Gallatin…
Independent Obituaries: July 26, 2023
The following obituaries appeared in the July 26, 2023 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more area obituaries, please visit Schwab Mortuary. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Jeff Dulper Jeff “Dupe” Dupler was called home…
Yellowstone announces lottery for 2023-2024 Non-Commercially Guided Snowmobile Access Program
Beginning Tuesday, Aug. 1, people may apply to the 2023-2024 winter lottery for permits to snowmobile in Yellowstone National Park without a commercial guide. Authorized in 2013, the Non-Commercially Guided Snowmobile Access Program allows permit-holders to enter the park for up to…
Wyoming Fallen Firefighter Memorial / Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Riverton, Wyoming (July 25th, 2023) – The Wyoming Local Assistance State Team (L.A.S.T.) is pleased to announce the annual Wyoming Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service and the Wyoming Fire Service Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. The Ceremonies are scheduled for Saturday,…
UW track athlete dies in car accident near Douglas
• Reid Was a Native of Kingston, Jamaica University of Wyoming track and field student-athlete Nathan Reid has died in a car accident on U.S. Highway 18/20 near Orin Junction and south of Douglas, Wyo. Reid was found at the…
Thelma Houlis named senior vice president of human resources of the J.R. Simplot Company
The J.R. Simplot Company has named Thelma Houlis senior vice president of human resources. Houlis will assume responsibilities for the vision, strategy and functional model of the company’s global HR and safety organization and becomes the newest member of Simplot’s…
Bridger-Teton National Forest to Host Meetings on Fee Proposals
Western Wyo., July 24, 2023— The Jackson and Greys River Ranger districts of the Bridger-Teton National Forest will be hosting two community meetings for proposed fee increases for camping areas in the Greys River corridor and the Snake River proposed fee…