Alpine Top of the Rockies: Much more than a snowmobile club
• Group gives back to the community in different ways. Top of the Rockies has expanded to be much more than snowmobile club over the years. The Alpine based organization has become a service organization, helping the community with events,…
Treasurer reviews property tax distribution in county
Lincoln County Treasurer Jerry Greenfield had a warning for those charged with overseeing the money coming from property taxes and then used to support various districts. He emphasized care needs to be used in expending those funds. Greenfield was the…
Shanon Wendricks brings Wild Stitch to Alpine
• Experience includes clothing with a specialty in bridal work. With 10 years of experience in Green Bay Wisconsin, Shanon Wendricks brought her business Wild Stitch to Alpine recently and offers a wide variety of sewing and alteration services to…
Thayne plans for new housing and improvements on main street
• Housing subdivision could include 200 homes. Anticipated to affect Lower Valley schools. Thayne Mayor Devin Simpson reports the coming year will be full planning for a new housing subdivision, and safety improvements will be added to the canal bank…
Independent Notes: Go see them in person!
About a month ago my phone buzzed on a Sunday afternoon. It was a call coming in from Lower Valley Energy’s CEO Jim Webb. I thought, that’s strange for him to be contacting me on Sunday, but quickly understood when…
Greys River Collaborative looks at program to include Lincoln County
• Collaborative works with SV/Lincoln conservation districts. The work of the Greys River Collaborative could be expanding in 2024. Chuck Butterfield, overseeing the program, said it is designed to assist the Bridger-Teton National Forest with specific projects. He has been…
Rod Jensen, Bank of Star Valley President/CEO delivers economic chamber report
• Star Valley challenged by high home costs. “It’s great to watch Star Valley,” said Rod Jensen, Bank of Star Valley Founder, President and CEO, in his opening comments with SVI Media shortly after offering comments at the January…
Comment deadline for Elk feedgrounds is Jan. 16, 2024
• Interviews with the B-T and Wyoming G&F available here. The Bridger-Teton National Forrest will accept public comment through January 16, 2024 on the proposal to renew the lease for two elk feed grounds in the Star Valley region. The…
Alpine making plans for a new school with dedicated funds
• Committee dedicated to a new school. The Alpine Town Council made a motion at their final meeting in December to devote $10,000 towards a program designed to bring a school to the community. The initial funds will be matched…
Feedgrounds up for renewal with Bridger-Teton National Forest
• Comment deadline Jan. 16 The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is asking the Bridger-Teton National Forest for cooperation as they renew a permit that allows operations at the Forest Park and Dell Creek elk feed grounds in western Wyoming…