Book Review: “Blood and Treasure: Daniel Boone and the Fight for America’s First Frontier” by Bob Drury and Tom Clavin.
By Richard Landreth Director, Lincoln County Library System In order for America to become the great country that we enjoy today, violence was perpetrated that few of us can imagine. Settlers in America fought bloody battles with Great Britain in…
Presiding Bishop of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints visits Afton, Wyoming
◆ Presiding Bishop manages humanitarian aid and welfare programs as part of his responsibilities. By Lance D. Oviatt Afton Wyoming Stake Communications Director Gérald Caussé became the 15th presiding bishop in the Church’s history in October 2015. Bishop Caussé is…
Independent Obituaries: September 1, 2021
The following obituaries appeared in the September 1, 2021 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. Carol Anne Hansen Clark Elliott,…
Coming Events: September 1-15
Community Events © Copyright Star Valley Independent • Wednesday, September 1 Entry deadline for the Ride for Clyde Jr. Rodeo. Entries close at 8 p.m. Visit RideForClyde.com for details. • Thursday, September 2 Oktoberfest with the Rotary Club of Star…
Alpine will hold chipper Days for six different subdivisions
◆ Lincoln County Fuels Mitigation Coordinator Patty Pringle oversees program. Wildfire season still is in full swing across much of the west. Even though we have had moisture over the last several weeks, it is critical to ensure your home…
Wyoming Welcomes Montana State to Laramie
Information provided by UW Athletics – Laramie, Wyo. (Aug. 31, 2021) – They are two teams who return a significant number of players from very successful seasons in 2019, and they are two teams who share many ties between their…
Book Review: ”Strange Planet: The Sneaking, Hiding, Vibrating Creature,” by Nathan W. Pyle
By Melissa Soelter Library Assistant, Lincoln County Library If you love cats, or their amusing behavior, and enjoy reading “Strange Planet” comics by Nathan W. Pyle, I have just the children’s’ book for you. Lately, “Strange Planet” comics have been…
Getting Down To Nutrition: Homemade Salad Dressings
By Shelley Balls UW Extension, Nutrition and Food Safety Educator Do you have a favorite homemade salad dressing? If not, no worries you might have a few to try by the end of this article! Making your own salad dressing…
Active coronavirus cases rise by 21; Lincoln County with 121 active cases
The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming increased by 21 on Friday to total 3,434. The Wyoming Department of Health’s regular coronavirus update showed the state received 367 reports of new laboratory-confirmed cases on Friday, along with 105 new…
Governor Gordan extends condolences to Bondurant Marine killed in Afghanistan
Flags to fly at half-staff through the weekend to honor those military members killed in the attack CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Gordon has issued the following statement after learning a Marine from Wyoming was one of the 13 U.S. service…