Lincoln County Commissioners rescind fire ban
After two months of fire restrictions that limited the use of campfires in Lincoln County, the county commissioners rescinded that ban at their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. This news comes on the heels of the Teton…
Ammon man dies in two-vehicle accident east of Swan Valley
On Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at approximately 6:54 p.m., Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle, fatality crash, on US 26 at milepost 395, east of Swan Valley. Jared White, 51, of Ammon, was traveling westbound on US26 on a 2005…
Fire danger increases to High for Teton Interagency area
The following is a release from the U.S. Forest Service – Western Wyo., September 7, 2021—Teton Interagency fire managers have elevated the fire danger rating to high for Grand Teton National Park, the Bridger-Teton National Forest and the National Elk…
National Museum of Military Vehicles Offers Free Admission on September 11
The following is a release from the National Museum of Military Vehicles – The National Museum of Military Vehicles will join the nation as it honors those who perished or lost loved ones on the 20th anniversary of the 9/11…
Book Review: “Blood and Treasure: Daniel Boone and the Fight for America’s First Frontier” by Bob Drury and Tom Clavin.
By Richard Landreth Director, Lincoln County Library System In order for America to become the great country that we enjoy today, violence was perpetrated that few of us can imagine. Settlers in America fought bloody battles with Great Britain in…
Presiding Bishop of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints visits Afton, Wyoming
◆ Presiding Bishop manages humanitarian aid and welfare programs as part of his responsibilities. By Lance D. Oviatt Afton Wyoming Stake Communications Director Gérald Caussé became the 15th presiding bishop in the Church’s history in October 2015. Bishop Caussé is…
Independent Obituaries: September 1, 2021
The following obituaries appeared in the September 1, 2021 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more area obituaries, please visit Schwab Mortuary. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Carol Anne Hansen Clark Elliott,…
Coming Events: September 1-15
Community Events © Copyright Star Valley Independent • Wednesday, September 1 Entry deadline for the Ride for Clyde Jr. Rodeo. Entries close at 8 p.m. Visit RideForClyde.com for details. • Thursday, September 2 Oktoberfest with the Rotary Club of Star…
Alpine will hold chipper Days for six different subdivisions
◆ Lincoln County Fuels Mitigation Coordinator Patty Pringle oversees program. Wildfire season still is in full swing across much of the west. Even though we have had moisture over the last several weeks, it is critical to ensure your home…
Wyoming Welcomes Montana State to Laramie
Information provided by UW Athletics – Laramie, Wyo. (Aug. 31, 2021) – They are two teams who return a significant number of players from very successful seasons in 2019, and they are two teams who share many ties between their…