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Month: February 2021

(Video) – Shriner’s Chariot Races

The track west of Afton will play host to professional drivers and teams as they raise money for the Shriner’s Hospital.  Video coverage begins at 12 noon on Saturday.

Truck tips over on slick roads over the Salt Pass

No injuries occurred when a box-truck tipped over Thursday afternoon while driving over the Salt Pass (also known as the South End) on Highway 89 south of Star Valley. WHP said the driver, who was from out-of-state and likely had…

Thayne Maverik temporarily closed after CO2 alarm

The Thayne Volunteer Fire Department was paged to the Thayne Maverik Thursday evening for a C02 alarm. The call came in about 7:30 PM. The Thayne Volunteer Fire Department said the store was evacuated and cleared from any hazards. The…

Independent Obituaries: February 10, 2021

The following obituaries appeared in the February 10, 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. Bonnie RaKell Erickson Titensor passed…

Ladies find offense in upset of #4 Cody; rout of Riverton

◆ Challenges await on the road against the Fillies and Tigers. Coming into this past weekend the Star Valley girls ranked near the bottom of the 4A Class in points scored and offensive efficiency. Friday night in particular looked like…

Interviews

Feb. 11: Rep. Evan Simpson, HD 21

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Interviews

Feb. 11: Brian Muir, Kemmerer City Administrator

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Shriners Hospital Chariot Races this weekend

Robinson Miles SVI Media This weekend Afton will host a Star Valley tradition and rowdy winter sport: chariot racing. The sport itself is simple: drivers stand in lightweight aluminum chariots pulled by two horses and the fastest time around the…

Nourishing kids throughout the school day is her greatest joy

◆ Jeri Luthi is retiring after 35 years in food service with LCSD No. 2. For 35 years, Jeri Luthi has been serving the students of Lincoln County School District No. 2. Initially, she worked with the kitchen and custodial…