Independent Obituaries: August 11, 2021
The following obituaries appeared in the August 11, 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. Margaret Nancy Lowe, born March…
Military Honors held for crew of World War II B-24 Liberator
◆ The official report suggests that extreme weather caused the crew disorientation during an attempt to descend into Casper. Provided by Public Affairs Wyoming Military Dept. CASPER, Wyo. —Taps reverberates across the wild grass and sagebrush as family and friends…
Photo Gallery: 2021 Lincoln County Fair Horse Pulls
The American West was built with horses and their strength and intelligence was on display on Tuesday night August 10 as teams competed in the annual Horse Pulls. (SVI Photos by Dan Dockstader)–
August 12: Brian Muir, Kemmerer City Administrator
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Star Valley sitting third after Day One of the Snake River Shootout
Day One of the Snake River Shootout Golf tournament is in the books after a round at the Jackson Hole Golf and Tennis Club which opened up the 2021 season on Wednesday August 11. Isabell Salas led Green River’s girls…
Funeral services for John W. Smith
Funeral services for John W. Smith will take place Monday August 16, 2021 at 11 am in the Freedom LDS Chapel. A viewing will take place from 9:30-10:45 prior to the service at the church.
Photo Gallery: 2021 Vocalist Competition
It was an incredible night filled with some amazing performances as eight contestants battled each other for a $10,000 grand prize on Monday August 9. (SVI Photos by Dahl Erickson)
SVHS Marching Braves jump-start their season with week-long camp
◆ Camp activities included marching technique, team building and exploring new music. Star Valley High School’s Marching Braves gathered for their annual summer marching camp August 2-5 to set a foundation for this fall’s marching band season. On average, 50…
Sierra Butler: 2021 Lincoln County Fair and Rodeo Queen
◆ After being crowned queen at Lincoln County, Sierra hopes to win at Wyoming State. Sierra Butler has been involved with horses since she was a little girl. Her father and uncle bought horses was Sierra was small. Sierra says,…
Sen. Lummis’ Star Valley field office formally opens Friday
◆ Office opens at 11 a.m., Public is invited. The Star Valley Field Office for U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis will officially open at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 13, at 80 First Ave, Suite 105 in Afton. The public is invited…