Rock slide threatens spring; Bridger-Teton/Town of Afton monitoring
• Afton making plans to remove material. A large rock and scattered debris has collapsed into the mouth of the Periodic Spring causing pressure on the flow of the spring and threatening an underground pipeline that serves as Afton’s…
Independent Notes: Numerous awards and honors for staff and students of Lincoln 2.
Over the years, I have been repeatedly impressed with the continual accomplishments from the Star Valley and Cokeville Schools—what I call Lincoln 2. They place high in the areas tested, receive top ratings in music and art, while bringing…
(Video Link) – Town Hall meeting with AARP and Governor Mark Gordon on property tax relief
In the 2003 Wyoming Legislative session the Lincoln and Teton delegation teamed up to pass a resolution addressing property taxes. Gov. Mark Gordon spoke about it recently in an open forum for AARP. You can listen at the link included…
Fire truck improvements planned for SV Ranch
• Fire truck now based at SVR. New equipment will be added to the Mid Valley Fire Department Truck housed at Star Valley Ranch this summer. In addition, some equipment will be included in the storage building where the truck…
Headwaters district responds to scouting name change
• Karl Scherbel oversees local scouting unit. The Boy Scouts of America is changing it’s name to Scouting America. Organizers say the move reflects the organization’s ongoing commitment to welcome every youth and family in America to experience the benefits…
Star Valley Ranch Projects continue in ‘24
• Roads, bridges and water lines are on the summer agenda. Star Valley Ranch has asphalt road projects, two bridge improvements and a final set of water lines planned as part of the 2024 summer construction. “There are two asphalt…
Independent Feature: Galloway Captures Valley’s Lumber History
The following feature ran in the May 15, 2024 edition of the Star Valley Independent.
Strawberry Road intersection Work delayed to September
Preparation continues on the Strawberry Road/U.S. 89 intersection in the Star Valley Narrows. Bids are expected to go out in August with an early start coming in September, according to the Wyoming Department of Transportation. Lincoln County is coordinating…
Wyoming delegation responds to federal regulations ‘targeting American energy’
• Government leaders warn of effect on jobs and power supply. Wyoming’s U.S. Delegation, the Governor and Lincoln County Commission have responded to U.S. Environmental Protection’s Agency’s proposal to put more restriction on coal power plans across the nation. The…
Independent Notes: Job fairs, like the one held at SVHS, open doors of opportunity for the next generation.
I was impressed with the trade fair that came to Star Valley on April 23. The trades will only continue to expand in the coming years in southwest Wyoming. I’ve made numerous trips to the Trona Patch in the…