Area firehouses seeking next generation of firemen
With some members of the Thayne Volunteer Fire Department starting to retire, Co-Assistant Fire Chiefs, Tedd Jenkins and Paul Petersen joined the SVI Radio Weekday Wake Up program do discuss the need for replacements in the coming year. “This is…
Isidore Sevigny heads to Disney World with Make-A-Wish program
◆ Eleven-year-old Alpine girl is battling cancer. The Make-a-Wish program came to Star Valley to honor Izibelle (Izzy) Sevigny with a trip to Disney World during December. The 11-year-old from Alpine is battling cancer. “It’s a pretty huge thing and…
Cokeville preparing for solar power project in 2022
◆ Project will be built on 450 acres of private ground. A solar power project is planned for the Cokeville area, with construction starting in 2022. Lincoln County Commissioner Robert King reported on the SVI Weekday Wake-up program (Swift 98.7…
Bridger-Teton honors Star Valley Ranch Trails System
◆ B-T supervisor presents award to SV NRB chairman in a live-stream broadcast. The Bridger-Teton National Forest honored Star Valley Ranch and a group of community volunteers who created a trail system under the direction of the town’s Natural Resource…
Etna North discontinued for the winter months
◆ Highway will be prepared for traffic with stipes delination poles and signage. The Etna North Five Lane project between Etna and Alpine on U.S. Highway 89 in Star Valley is coming to close for the winter months with work…
Star Valley Ranch honors volunteers with the trail and parks crew
◆ Volunteers raised $8,000 to assist the SVR community. The Town of Star Valley Ranch has honored the volunteers who have helped the community’s Natural Resource Board raise funds for work on trails and parks. Mayor Kathleen Buyers a proclamation…
Thayne improving street and area around community center
◆ New sidewalk will be included with Van Noy Pkwy improvements. The Town of Thayne has repaved the area around the community center this summer and work is underway on Van Noy Parkway, a major street leading to the center…
Greys River Road work completed for the season
◆ Additional phases may include road work to Forest Park. The Greys River Road improvements have been completed for the summer season. Mike Oltman, Forest Engineer advises the surface of the popular road leading out of Alpine and into the…
Independent Notes: Remembering Conn Astle
I think it’s important we don’t forget those who have given to our Star Valley communities and Conn Astle is one we should remember for his years of service with the Afton Fire Department and the Star Valley area. It…
Building applications fill Lincoln County agenda
◆ Busy 2021 summer season. Commissioners seeking additional planning staff. Applications are starting to taper off as the summer comes to an end, but it was a season for numerous building and development applications, according to Lincoln County Engineer Amy…