Independent Obituaries: May 14, 2025
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the May 14, 2025 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. Valerie Hepworth Valerie Hepworth, 74 passed…
Town of Afton Council Meeting Highlights – May 13, 2025
The Afton Town Council met on Tuesday, May 13, to discuss a range of community updates, events, and recognitions that reflect the town’s ongoing development. • Nurses Month Proclamation Mayor Jeff Jensen celebrated Nurses Month by honoring local nurses with…
Vickie Buckley named Make-A-Wish Wyoming 2025 Volunteer of the Year
Make-A-Wish Wyoming recently announced its 2025 Volunteer of the Year at its second annual Serving Up Wishes event in Cheyenne. Vickie Buckley, from Star Valley, received the award recognizing her important role in granting wishes for children across Wyoming battling…
High school rodeo results from May 9 & 10 in Montpelier, ID
• District 8 competes in Afton this Friday and Saturday The spring schedule of the high school rodeo season continued in Montpelier, Idaho over the weekend, with a rodeo held on Friday, May 9 and another on Saturday, May 10….
Vehicle rolls into water in Swift Creek Canyon
• Three juveniles in vehicle, minor injuries reported Three female juveniles were transported to Star Valley Health with minor injuries after their vehicle rolled into the water up Swift Creek Canyon Monday afternoon. Afton Police Chief Jason Romberg said…
Rock Church Summer Theater gears up for 32nd season
• Auditions are this Saturday for hometown comedy “A Feud For Thought” The Star Valley Historical Society proudly announces auditions for the 32nd season of Rock Church Summer Theater, a cherished local tradition celebrating community and storytelling. Auditions for…
Grand Opening of Thayne’s new Community Playroom
• A Haven for Families Thayne, WY – Families in Thayne now have a warm and welcoming place to gather, thanks to the grand opening of the new Community Center Playroom, located next to the DMV. Open from 8…
SVI Radio Interview: Rep. McKay Erickson (R-Afton) Legislative Update
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SVHS continues Residential Construction program
• Construction of the second home in two years is underway Star Valley High School’s Residential Construction students are in the process of constructing their second home in two years. The home is framed, and interior work is underway….
Alpine’s Winter Jubilee happens this weekend
• Casino Night proceeds benefit scholarships for graduating seniors The Town of Alpine’s annual Winter Jubilee is happening this weekend. Families are invited to various activities throughout the two-day event, and proceeds from the culminating activity, Casino Night, go…