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Funeral services for Farrell Jenkins

Funeral services for Farrell Jenkins will be held Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 12 noon in the Freedom LDS Church. A viewing will take place prior to the services from 9:30-11:45 a.m. For local obituaries please visit Schwab Mortuary online.

Memorial service for Kenny Allen Eppler

A memorial service for Kenny Allen Eppler will be held Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 12 noon at the Bedford LDS Chapel. For local obituaries please visit Schwab Mortuary.

Addressing the tragic cycle of intergenerational poverty

Historically, most Americans have been able to achieve economic stability. But there is a pervasive feeling that strong barriers to upward mobility have increased in today’s economy.

Gas prices averaging over $3 per gallon as summer season promises even higher totals

Area residents may have noticed some increases in gasoline prices that may seem sudden, but according to trends from AAA and the Oil Price Information Service, the increase has been in the horizon for the past several months. Prices in…

In response to hemp oil sales, authorities warn that THC in any form is illegal in Wyoming

The Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation is working to educate Wyoming’s residents about Cannabidiol (CBD) Oil. The oil is derived from Hemp, and is often referred to as Hemp Oil. “DCI has recieved multiple inquiries regarding the legality of possessing,…

Funeral services for Patsy Louise Howard

Funeral services for Patsy Louise Howard will take place on Monday, April 23, 2019 at 12 noon in the Thayne LDS Chapel. A viewing will take place on Sunday, April 22, 2018 from 6-8 p.m. at Schwab Mortuary in Afton…

Independent News Briefs: April 18, 2018

The latest edition of the Star Valley Independent is out and in the pages of the local paper, publishing since Feb. 13, 1901, you’ll find a report on on the conditions of the Porcupine Slide on Greys River as spring…

Porcupine Slide meeting in Alpine this Friday

ALPINE, Wyo., April 09, 2018 – The Bridger-Teton National Forest will hold a public meeting providing information on the Porcupine landslide which is affecting the Greys River Road, (FS Road 10138). The meeting will run from 5:00 – 7:00p.m. on…

Funeral services for Steve Clark

Funeral services for Steve Clark will be held Wednesday, April 4, at 11 am. in the Smoot Ward LDS Chapel. A viewing will take place on Tuesday, April 3, from 6-8 p.m. at Schwab Mortuary in Afton and from 9-10:30…