Local food banks receive significant donation
◆ Program supplies food in Star Valley and Bear Lake. When the three Star Valley Food Banks began receiving increases in patrons due to the economic challenges associated with the pandemic, local representatives from The Church of Jesus Christ of…
Thayne still working on a parade for Independence Day
◆ Fireworks will prevail in the event of other Cancellations. Thayne, like all Wyoming communities, are adapting or canceling plans for the Independence Day celebration due to COVID-19. With the community breakfast program and flag ceremony canceled, the fireworks program…
Fire destroys Auburn home
◆ Afton Fire Department monitors the scene until early morning hours. Fire destroyed a home in Auburn, late Saturday night. The Afton Fire Department responded to the home of Eileen Burton, 220 2nd West St., at 11 p.m. Saturday, May…
Governor signs three bills from special session
—————— Governor Mark Gordon has signed three pieces of legislation passed by the Wyoming Legislature that provide a framework for spending $1.25 billion in federal funding awarded to the State through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act….
Submit comments on B-T Forest Management by May 24, 2020
The Bridger-Teton National Forest is collecting comments on the Land and Resources Management Plan, often referred to as the Forest Plan. If you would like to offer a comment on any of the forest management plans such as watersheds, wildlife,…
Yankee Doodle’s opens as county grants variances
◆ Alpine Restaurant opened, with new guidelines for seating. April was a hard month for Alyshia Trujillo, Mariah Toutjan and Daniel Cordoua. They own Yankee Doodles Restaurant in Alpine and had to close inside dining to accommodate temporary health guidelines…
Single-vehicle accident in Afton
Afton and Lincoln County law enforcement, along with Lower Valley Energy crews are at the site of a one-vehicle accident on U.S. Highway 89. According to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s office at 5 a.m. a female juvenile in a north-bound…
SV Health prepares for elective surgeries under health guidlines
◆ Furloughed employees return as elective procedures return in the coming months. As the COVID-19 Pandemic rolled across the nation, hospitals made significant changes, closing their facilities to elective procedures and leaving beds open for potential Coronavirus patients. The 22-bed…
Independent Notes: Elaine Dana — a Star Valley story of contributions to business, community and faith
Late one night after working through a day of zoom meetings dealing with COVID and the associated fiscal challenges at the state level, I settled down at the dining room table for a snack and to go over the latest…
Starting the process of opening businesses
The Lincoln County Commission has started working with Dr. Chris Krell, county health officer on a process to open some businesses. Dr. Krell is part of the Lincoln County Public Health Office. The changes come as Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon…