Connelly, Harmon pleased with Cheney NEPA bill
◆ Cheney’s bill acknowledges local interests in NEPA decisions. The Lincoln County Commission expressed appreciation to Congressman Liz Cheney this week for her work on the National Environmental Policy Act, (NEPA). The House Republican Conference Chair and Republican U.S. Representative…
Wyoming Hunger Initiative Partners with Admiral Beverage and Star Valley Meat Block
First Lady Jennie Gordon’s Wyoming Hunger Initiative has partnered with Admiral Beverage in Worland to provide a refrigerated truck for Star Valley Meat Block, a participating processor in the newly launched Food from the Field program. As a part of…
Star Valley Historical Society seeking memberships/donations
◆ Contributions help maintain historical sites and buildings. The Star Valley Historical Society is calling for membership renewals. The non-profit organization focuses on the historical preservation of historic sites, monuments and educational programs related to the history of Star Valley…
Lincoln County Commission defers tax payment to help Kemmerer Mine
◆ Commission plan will make districts whole, while protecting County jobs. The Lincoln County Commission signed a formal document Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020 in Afton deferring the monthly tax payment plan for the Kemmerer Coal Mine, an action designed to…
Idaho woman injured in fall at the Intermittent Spring
◆ 15-foot fall results in head and back injuries. Emergency response crews answered to a 1:48 p.m. call for help for an injured hiker at the Intermittent Springs east of Afton Monday. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office reported a 68-year-old…
G&F Director Nesvik looks to a promising hunting season
◆ G&F Director calls hunting ‘the ultimate social distancing activity.’ With the start of September comes the start of the fall hunting seasons in some parts of the state. Early archery hunts started with the new month. “Today marks the…
Lowe leaving Star Valley Health for position in South Carolina
Chief Executive Officer, Bren Lowe announced to the hospital board and employees on Friday, August 7, that he will be leaving Star Valley Health (SVH). Lowe has accepted a healthcare executive position in South Carolina. Lowe has been the CEO…
Lawton appointed Thayne Municipal Judge
————- ◆ Legal career includes, California, Wyoming and Asia. The Town of Thayne has appointed Larry Lawton to serve as the municipal judge. The appointment covers a legal career that has included private and government assignments over 50 years. “What…
Changes made for SV Health’s Alpine and Afton urgent care
◆ Urgent care services moved into clinic offices. Star Valley Health’s urgent care facilities in Alpine and Afton are combining services in each community. The urgent care facilities will now offer services within the established clinic offices. In Alpine the…
Amy Moon is new SV Rotary President
◆ President will focus help on Star Valley’s communities. Amy Moon is the new Star Valley Rotary Club President. “The primary motto for Rotary Club is service above self,” Moon said in an interview with SVI. “What I really like…