SV Flame of Life brings awareness to suicide prevention with family event this weekend
◆ Enjoy dinner and entertainment for every member of the family along with education and remembrance of loved ones. Star Valley Flame of Life, in collaboration with the Lincoln County Prevention Coalition, is presenting a community event Saturday, September 10…
Wag & Walk Fundraiser is this Saturday
◆ Bring your dog, or borrow one from the shelter, and walk a course to raise money for Lucky’s Place. By Breanna Call SVI Media Lucky’s Place is the only animal shelter in Lincoln County. That means the facility rescues…
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…
Freedom Festival Returns to Afton this Weekend
◆ Event takes place June 24-25. The Town of Afton will be hosting its annual Freedom Festival this weekend, starting with the Jr. Rodeo on Friday and ending with a street dance on Saturday. Registration has already closed for the…
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…
Photo Gallery: Day in the Life 2022
We had a great turnout of photographers who submitted pictures for our annual Day in the Life contest. To see the winners, get your copy of the June 15, 2022 edition of the Independent. This gallery gives us the chance…
29th Annual Hill Climbs happening in Grover this weekend
◆ Spectators are welcome to ride a shuttle from Grover up to the Park during racing hours throughout the weekend. Fans of snowmobile hill climbing can enjoy the 29th Annual Simplot Hill Climbs in Grover Park this weekend. Since 1993,…
2022 Alpine Winter Jubilee doubles proceeds from 2021
◆ Food, fireworks, parade, games and more result in a successful two-day event. Since its beginning in 2013, the Alpine Winter Jubilee provides multiple ways for all members of the community to get involved and raise money for youth scholarships….
New owners open ‘Gameday’ barbershop
Two new owners have taken over what was formerly Dave’s Barbershop and renamed it Gameday Barbershop. Ivy Porter and Savannah Schwab are currently offering barber services in Afton at the previous location of 445 Washington Street. Prior to opening the…