Independent Obituaries: September 19, 2018
The following obituaries appeared in the September 19, 2018 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more local obituaries, please visit Schwab Mortuary. Darlene Rae Rodda Christensen, 78, passed away September 11, 2018 in Murray, Utah. She was born November…
Independent Obituaries: September 12, 2018
The following obituaries appeared in the September 12, 2018 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more local obituaries, please visit Schwab Mortuary. Dawson McKenzy Barrus, age 18, passed away September 2, 2018, at home in Idaho Falls. He is…
Wyoming News Briefs: October 17, 2018
The Star Valley Independent is a member of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories come courtesy of the WNE. Wyoming among worst states for uninsured residents GILLETTE (WNE) — Wyoming ranks 45th out of the 50 states for highest uninsured…
Visitation for Jack Lloyd McDonald
A visitation for Jack Lloyd McDonald will be held Thursday, October 18, from 6-8 p.m. at the Afton Fire Department.
Cowboys tabbed 7th in MWC pre-season; James named 1st Team
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (Oct. 16, 2018) – The University of Wyoming men’s basketball team has been picked to finish seventh in the Mountain West, as the conference announced its 2018-19 preseason media poll and all-conference team today at the league’s…
Valerie Bruce named 2019 Wyoming Teacher of the Year
CHEYENNE – Valerie Bruce, a first grade teacher at Rozet Elementary School in Campbell County School District #1, has been named Wyoming’s 2019 Teacher of the Year. State Superintendent Jillian Balow says that Mrs. Bruce builds relationships with her students…
Gordon making a Star Valley stop
Mark Gordon, Republican mominee for Wyoming Governor, will be stopping in Star Valley, for a luncheon, Tuesday, Oct. 23, from 12 Noon to 1 p.m. at the Afton Civic Center. The one-hour event is open to the public, however if…
Graveside services for Ben Brault
Graveside services for Ben Brault will be held Thursday, October 18, at 2:30 p.m. in the Afton City Cemetery.
Tim Haberberger Honored as the International Groomer of the Year
Tim Haberberger of Alpine has been honored as the 2018 International Groomer of the Year by the International Snowmobile Hall of Fame. He is the first Wyoming snowmobile trail groomer to receive this prestigious award which was presented during Hall…