Independent Obituaries: July 5, 2023
The following obituaries appeared in the July 5, 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. Lynn Austin Porter passed away peacefully on June 28,…
2023 Town of Thayne 4th of July Parade
Nobody puts on a better Independence Day parade than the Town of Thayne. Join the SVI crew as they bring you the event on July 4th with a 10 am start time.
Linder Adds Jacob Theodosiou to 2023-24 Roster
• He will be the second Canadian play for UW LARAMIE, Wyo. (July 3,2023) – University of Wyoming head basketball coach Jeff Linder announced the signing of Canadian guard Jacob Theodosiou on Wednesday. He ranks as the 20th best point guard…
Forest Service releases statement on Intermittent Spring trail closure
The following is a statement from the Bridger-Teton National Forest regarding the closure of the lower trail leading leading up to the Intermittent spring in Swift Creek Canyon east of Afton. The road remains open as does the upper trail….
Photo Gallery: Afton Independence Day Festivities
Photos from Afton’s Independence Day Festivities 2023. Photos taken by Linda Gwyn, Doug Monson and Duke Dance.
Goodson wins scholarship from Wyoming Girls State
Provided by Marti Halverson, Star Valley Girls State Chairman Genny Goodson of Afton spent a week at Wyoming Girls State in Cheyenne. Girls State is conducted by the Wyoming American Legion Auxiliary and the Alpine Unit #46 sponsored Goodson. Goodson…
Community Fourth of July Events
By Joanna Howard, Librarian La Barge Branch Library Eleven years ago, I attended my first Independence Day Celebration in La Barge. It started with the Main Street Parade, followed by the Lil Buckaroo Rodeo, and finished with fireworks on Firecracker Hill….
Wyoming announces game times for PSU and New Mexico contests
• Both Games Will Be Streamed on the Mountain West Network Laramie, Wyo. (June 28, 2023) — Afternoon kickoffs for two home football games have been set by the University of Wyoming. Wyoming home games versus Portland State on Saturday,…
(Photo Gallery) – Alpine Mountain Days
Native American dancers are often one of the highlights of Alpine Mountain Days which took place this past weekend at the Three Rivers Confluence. (SVI Photos by Dan Dockstader)
(Photo Gallery) – Afton Freedom Festival
Afton’s Main Street was host of the annual Freedom Festival this past weekend. (SVI Photos & Video)