Independent Obituaries: June 2, 2021
The following obituaries appeared in the June 2, 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. Donald Roberts Yeaman, age…
New Year’s Day driver changes plea to guilty
PINEDALE (WNE) — Earlier this month, Jade S. Jewkes, of Jackson, signaled a change of mind – or heart – about going to trial for aggravated homicide. Jewkes was arrested Jan. 1 after her northbound Jeep Cherokee crossed Highway 191…
Nuclear power plant to be built on the site of retired coal-powered plant
The following is a release from the Office of Governor Mark Gordon CHEYENNE, Wyo. – TerraPower and PacifiCorp, today announced efforts to advance a Natrium™ reactor demonstration project at a retiring coal plant in Wyoming. The companies are evaluating several potential…
Star Valley Sports Journal: Harsher penalties are needed for unruly fans
Before I get all high and mighty with this column, I have most certainly done things as a fan that I regret. Whether that is general poor sportsmanship, salty language in front of women and children or questioning the effort…
June 2: Doug Monson, Western Skies Art Studio
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The One-Legged Wonder: Metge family continues adjusting to life two years later.
Two years ago, Abbie Metge lost her leg in a tractor accident. Since then, she and her family have learned to overcome tragedy with the help of the community. It was on Memorial Day weekend of 2019 when Abbie,…
Taking Safety Home: Simplot Smoky Canyon Mine
◆ Simplot Smoky Canyon Mine encourages summer safety. Employee safety has long been a priority for Simplot Smoky Canyon Mine. Now the mine is encouraging their employees, their families and the community to take safety home with them. “Simplot shows…
GoFundMe established for Emily Shumway following carbon monoxide poisoning
A GoFundMe page has been set up for Emily Shumway, a Star Valley girl who is recovering from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning. The GoFundMe page says that Shumway was exposed to the carbon monoxide on April 28 and was life flighted…
