Updated WIC Guidelines May Help More Families, Says Wyoming Department of Health
With families feeling the pinch at the grocery store under the high inflation, the Wyoming WIC Program’s new income guidelines may offer some relief. WIC is officially known as the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children Program,…
Cranney and Robinson inducted into Afton Heritage Hall of Fame
The Afton Heritage Hall of Fame gained two new inductees this weekend. The ceremony, part of Afton’s Independence Day celebration, was attended by a crowd of the inductees’ family and friends. The 2022 Hall of Fame class included Alvin Leroy…
Enroll Wyoming Helps Residents Navigate Health Insurance Questions
Wyoming residents have a new resource for finding the right health insurance. Enroll Wyoming is a grant-funded nonprofit with the goal of helping residents understand and enroll in health insurance. “The mission of Enroll Wyoming is to provide free, accurate,…
Mid Valley Fire District Hits Roadblock in Star Valley Ranch
Star Valley Ranch and Thayne have been working together to formalize the Mid Valley Fire District to encompass Thayne to Etna. Last week’s town council meetings had different outcomes, however. Thayne approved the contract to allow Mid Valley Fire to…
Helping Veterans Through Push-ups: Star Valley Residents Join Mission 22 Challenge
◆ National organization gains local support in the fight for suicide prevention among veterans. Every day, 22 veterans commit suicide. One organization is raising awareness and funds to combat this statistic, and local residents are joining the challenge. “Mission 22…
Governor’s RIDE Initiative Comes to Afton
Governor Mark Gordon’s Reimagining and Innovating the Delivery of Education (RIDE) group came to Afton to gather public comment last week. Lincoln County residents had the chance to share their thoughts with the Governor’s RIDE group during two listening sessions. …
Thayne Town Council discusses fire district, subdivisions
Thayne held its monthly town council meeting Thursday, June 16. All five councilmembers were in attendance, including the mayor. Councilman Joe Heward reported that Wyoming Workforce Services had requested space in the town offices to meet with clients a few…
National Stockdog Finals Return to Afton
The Mountain States Stockdog Association (MSSA) National Finals will once again be held in Afton in July. The weeklong competition is the culmination of a year of stockdog trials around both the US and Canada. In the trial, dogs and…
Alpine Mountain Days Bigger than Ever
◆ The 32nd Annual Festival will be June 24-26. For summer fun for the whole family that celebrates Wyoming’s heritage, look no further than Alpine’s Mountain Days. The annual festival will be held June 24-26, and the town is looking…
Town of Afton talks Road Repair, Crypto
The Afton town council met June 14 for their monthly meeting. Several community members as well as a youth delegation were in attendance. Dustin Hill, owner of Star Valley Powersports on Main Street, proposed a plan to the council concerning…