Independent Obituaries: July 29, 2020
The following obituaries appeared in the July 29, 2020 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more area obituaries, please visit Schwab Mortuary. For more obituaries, resources and headstones visit the Star Valley Historical Society. J. Allen Hale 77, born…
Cokeville bike and pedestrian pathway project gets underway
◆ Virtual meetings planned for public. The Town of Cokeville is working with the Lincoln County Planning Office on a bike and pedestrian path. According to information provided by the Lincoln County Planning Office, a study to “recommend future bicycle…
East Smoky Panel Mine expansion of the Smoky Canyon Mine approved
——– ◆ Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management give approval of mining project. Tuesday, July 28 the Bureau of Land Management Idaho Falls District and U.S. Department of Agriculture Caribou-Targhee National Forest each released a Record of Decision approving…
Town of Afton Minutes
The minutes for the Town of Afton were inadvertently left out of the July 29, 2020 edition of the Star Valley Independent. SVI regrets any inconvenience this may have caused. Here is the copy of the minutes.
UW President makes a trip to SV
——————– ◆ UW looks to build bridges and partnerships. An entourage of UW officials, including newly appointed UW President Ed Seidel, made a trip to Star Valley on Tuesday, July 21. The group toured the valley, met with local business…
Economy looking up – uncertainty remains in Western Wyoming
◆ Coin shortage is not an issue at this point. It’s a mixed bag of improvement and uncertainly as far as the economy in Western Wyoming is concerned. SVI Media recently had the chance to talk with Bank of Star…
School district discusses its Smart Start back-to-school plan
• Work session held Tuesday evening, July 28. The administrative team and superintendent met with trustees of the Lincoln County School District 2 Board on Tuesday, July 28 for a work session. The purpose of the session was to present…
Concerns over COVID-19 closing local businesses
The following is a news release from the Department of Homeland Security AFTON, WY – A steady rise in confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in Lincoln County has led to impacts at a handful of businesses in Star Valley. Most…
Services for Thelma Crook
Graveside services for Thelma F. Crook will take place Saturday August 1, 2020 at 1 p.m. at the Etna Cemetery. Those planning to attend are asked to bring lawn chairs to the service.