Blood drive planned for Sept. 12
◆ Need for blood is critical. Coldwell Banker Country Estates and the American Red Cross are teaming up this month for a community blood drive. The blood drive is slated to take place on Saturday, September 12 from 8 a.m….
Services for Taggart; Celebration for Sessions
Graveside services for Nora Jo Taggart will take place Saturday September 12, 2020 at 2 p.m. at the Afton Cemetery. A Celebration of Life for Noel Sessions will take place Saturday September 12, 2020 from 3-5 p.m. at the Afton…
Thayne Food Bank receives donation
◆ Funds will be used to meet community needs. EMT and Fire Training Incorporated, a company that offers online training and recertification options for emergency first responders, recently made a donation to the Thayne Food Pantry. “EMT and Fire Training…
Business Council seeks boost in relief applications in nine counties
◆ 56 entities have requested $3 million in total from the Relief and Mitigation funds. Provided by the Wyoming Business Council While applications are open to all eligible businesses and nonprofits throughout the state, the Wyoming Business Council encourages entities…
Firefighters respond to several incidents over Labor Day Weekend
◆ Crow Creek Fire threatens homes. Firefighters responded to several fires that ignited early Labor Day Weekend. “Fire conditions are still volatile in the local area and we need everyone to do their part to prevent wildfires,” said Martell Gibbons,…
2020 LOTOJA is Saturday
◆ SV will see cylists traveling through the area throughout the day. The 2020 LOTOJA bike race will take place on Saturday, September 12. The event will bring an estimated 1,250 cyclists and their support crews to the valley. The…
Rocky Mountain Power working to restore electricity to 185,000 residents
ROCK SPRINGS (Sept. 8, 2020) – Rocky Mountain Power crews continue to inspect damage and restore service to customers after hurricane-strength winds – in excess of 110 mph in some areas – ripped through areas of Utah, Wyoming and Idaho…
Funeral services for Jedidiah Leavitt
Funeral services for Jedidiah Leavitt will take place Friday September 11, 2020 at 12 noon at Schwab Mortuary in Afton. Visitation with the family will take place prior to the service from 11-12. Burial will take place in the Auburn…
Fatality in crash west of Tetonia
On Monday, September 7, 2020, at approximately 8:12 P.M., Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle, fatality crash, eastbound SH33 at milepost 118, west of Tetonia. Thomas Muench, 33, of Rexburg, was driving westbound in a 2007 Mazda 6. Macie Ball,…