Star Valley Sports Journal: State Volleyball, playoff football and looking forward to the NFL Draft
First off, I really appreciate the kind words I received regarding last week’s column. It only cements that the people that were highlighted, Kim Choma, Todd Welker and Blair Hillstead, were exactly who we all thought they were. But getting…
Independent Obituaries: November 5, 2025
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the November 5, 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. Patricia Taylor Our beloved wife,…
From the Valley to the clouds: Star Valley woman among the top Navy fighter pilots
Like a lot of people growing up, Rebecca Ryan loved the movie “Top Gun” as a kid. According to the Star Valley graduate, she wore out the VHS tape of the Tom Cruise jet fighter epic. But the wearing out…
SVI Radio Interview: Mayor Eric Green, Town of Alpine
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Silver Star’s Jeff England named Chair of USTelecom
Washington now holds a local voice as Silver Star Communications’ Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Jeff England has been elected Chair of the Board of Directors for USTelecom – The Broadband Association, a national trade organization representing broadband providers…
Alpine school plans for 2026 opening, construction underway
Meredith Leonard, Chairman of the Board with the Alpine Education Foundation offered an update on the Alpine Charter School, now under construction. Wyoming Classical Academy is on schedule to hold their first classes in Alpine in the fall of 2026….
Jury finds Star Valley man guilty of sexual abuse of a minor
A District Court jury in Kemmerer has found a Star Valley man to be guilty on two counts of sexual abuse of a minor in the third degree. Charles “Chuck” Merrell, 48 of Osmond, remains in custody in the Lincoln…
Berean Bible Fellowship hosts Kid’s Zone
Children ages three to 12 are invited to the Berean Bible Fellowship Kid’s Zone event on Friday, November 7 at 439 Washington in downtown Afton for an evening of food, crafts and entertainment. Parents can leave their children for a…
SVI Radio Interview: Dir. Angi Bruce, Wyoming Game & Fish Department
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Multi-year investigation of wildlife charges concludes in Lincoln County
AFTON — A multi-year investigation recently wrapped up in Lincoln County on Sept. 24 when Rodney Gilstrap of Idaho Falls, Idaho, was sentenced on multiple wildlife-related charges following an appeal filed in August 2024. The charges stemmed from Gilstrap falsely…