American Legion names Jenkins as Star Valley Firefighter of the Year
◆ With 15 years of service to the department, Jenkins serves as Assistant Chief. Tedd Jenkins of the Thayne Fire Department has been named Firefighter of the Year by the Star Valley Post 46 for the American Leagion. Currently serving…
Erickson retires after 29 years teaching and coaching at SVHS
◆ “It has been really rewarding to see students achieve at their true potential.” After 29 years teaching and coaching at Star Valley High School, McKay Erickson is retiring from education to pursue entrepreneurship and his bucket list. McKay will…
Sewell to meet dermatology needs at Alpine location
◆ High Valley Dermatology seeing patients twice a month at SVH in Alpine. Dr. Lindsay Sewell of High Valley Dermatology will be joining Dr. Brandon Miner, serving patients in Western Wyoming at the Star Valley Health Clinic in Alpine. Dr….
After 38 years, Weber retires from driving bus for LCSD No. 2
◆ The kids on his bus know he cares and feel his genuine interest in them and their success. Having served as a bus driver with Lincoln County School District No. 2 for 38 years, Kurtis Weber is hanging up…
Scouting unit starting in Afton
◆ Boys and girls over age five are welcome to join. Local scouting enthusiasts are organizing a Boy Scouts of America unit in the Afton area. An informational meeting is scheduled for Saturday, April 24 at 7 p.m. in the…
Anderson retires after 27 years in LCSD No. 2
◆ “I want to be the person that NEVER makes a student feel worse about themselves.” Kaylene Anderson has spent 27 years with Lincoln County School District No. 2, and the last 17 of those years as an office secretary…
Vigil appointed Wyoming State FFA 2nd VP, Erickson steps down as State Secretary
◆ Star Valley FFA has provided a state officer only five times in 30 years. It is a rare and thrilling moment when a Star Valley FFA chapter member takes an office with the Wyoming State FFA Association. Star Valley…
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints to construct new temple in Casper, Wyoming
◆ Nine of twenty newly announced temples are located in the western United States. President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced plans to build 20 new temples throughout the world. The announcement…
Fathom Restaurant opens with international menu in Afton
◆ Offering Indian, Filipino, Vietnamese, Mexican and American classics, each dish features only fresh ingredients. Morison and Bernadette Fernandez are introducing a new selection of culinary choices to Star Valley. The couple has opened Fathom Restaurant at 461 South Washington…
Completing 32 years of service, Heiner retires from driving bus
◆ When asked to share his funniest story, he quipped, “I don’t dare put it in ink.” Nearing completion of his 32nd year as a bus driver for Lincoln County School District No. 2, LaDell Heiner will retire in May…