Lowest power rates in the nation, elections held for LVE board of directors
◆ Annual meeting held June 29 in Jackson. Lower Valley Energy is maintaining the lowest residential rates in the nation at 5.6 cents a kWh. That was the report from CEO Jim Webb at the co-op’s annual meeting in Jackson…
How To Attract More Visitors to Your Community Park
Ensure your community park is a hub of activity all summer long. Use these tips to attract more visitors to your community park this season.
“Building the Next Generation of Hunters” – Second Annual Youth Hunter Education Challenge of Star Valley
A total of 45 youth came to Grover Park on June 16 and 17 with 25-30 volunteers attending the two-day Youth Hunter Education Challenge (YHEC). The NRA explains YHEC: “NRA’s Youth Hunter Education Challenge (YHEC) provides a fun environment for…
Area wrestlers build skills and chemistry during busy off-season
Now entering his 25th offseason at Star Valley High School and his 35th overall as a wrestling coach, Eddie Clark has seen his approach evolve to fit the needs of his program. The summer of 2023 is clamoring for his…
Head-on collision in the Narrows kills one; results in multiple life flights
• New Jersey man declared deceased at the scene – Emergency crews from both north and south of the Narrows area on US 89 responded to the initial report of an accident involving two vehicles at 12:19 p.m. at mile…
Unsportsmanlike Conduct: Gridiron USFL Talks Spring Football
Aaron and Dahl talk to an inside reporter on all things USFL to discuss the spring leagues future and competition with the XFL, as well as the upcoming NFL season. Follow Jeremiah on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/GridironUSFL?s=20 Spotify: Podbean: Youtube:
Star Valley Half-Marathon takes place this Saturday
◆ Base will be at Thayne Elementary School Half marathon enthusiasts nationwide are expected to gather this Saturday in Thayne for the 12th annual Star Valley Half Marathon. The race takes place every year in honor of Star Valley resident…
July 5: Stephanie Henderson, Jane Anderson Benefit Concert
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Town of Afton monitoring the mud slide in Swift Creek Canyon
◆ Mayor commends public works director The Town of Afton will continue to monitor a slide in Swift Creek Canyon in the coming weeks after initially clearing it with trackhoes. The slide backed up heavy water flow from spring runoff,…
Independent Obituaries: July 5, 2023
The following obituaries appeared in the July 5, 2023 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. Lynn Austin Porter passed away peacefully on June 28,…