Independent Obituaries: November 22, 2023
The following obituaries appeared in the November 22, 2023 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. Larry Amick Larry V. Amick, age 80 of…
Hit and Run Driver identified
The following is a release from the Afton Police Department – During the early evening hours on November 20, 2023, an off-duty Wyoming State Trooper called the Lincoln County Communications Center and advised of a vehicle possibly matching the description…
Avalanche maintenance will cause traffic delays in Hoback Canyon, Teton Pass
Jackson, Wyo. The Wyoming Department of Transportation would like to inform drivers that WYDOT crews will be performing some maintenance on some avalanche infrastructure on US highway 189/191, Hoback Canyon and also on state highway 22, Teton Pass, tomorrow morning….
Governor recommends $20M expansion of property tax relief program
• Gordon cautions lawmakers to remain conservative in 2025-26 biennium budget letter. By Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Although Gov. Mark Gordon cautioned lawmakers to remain conservative in their approach to spending money, issues…
Star Valley Health Recognized as a Pediatric Receiving Facility
Article provided by Star Valley Health – This month, Star Valley Health was designated a Pediatric Receiving Facility by the Wyoming Department of Health’s Office of Emergency Medical Services. “The Star Valley Health Emergency Department team has dedicated an enormous amount…
Funeral services for Keith Swenson
Funeral services for Keith Swenson will be held Monday November 27, 2023 at 12 noon at the Osmond LDS Ward building. A night viewing will take place Sunday November 26, 2023 from 4-6 p.m. at Schwab Mortuary in Afton and…
Bee Brood Disease Found in Wyoming Apiary
• American foulbrood (AFB) is a devastating honey bee brood disease and was recently confirmed in a hive in Lincoln County, Wyoming. American foulbrood (AFB) is an infectious, notifiable, bacterial brood disease that weakens and kills honey bee colonies. Early detection…
Worland and Torrington swap classes in 2024 football slate
The Wyoming High School Activities Association (WHSAA) released the conference portions of the 2024 and 2025 high school football schedules on Wednesday, November 15. The conference portions of the schedule are determined by the WHSAA with non-conference games being arranged…
D.C. Delegation – Lummis, Barrasso and Hageman:Decreasing national debt, nursing home staffing and vehicle kill switches.
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) joined U.S. Senators Mitt Romney (R-UT) and Joe Manchin (D-WV) in introducing the Fiscal Stability Act which would create a bipartisan, bicameral fiscal commission tasked with finding…
Holiday Toy and Book Drive to support BOSV Angel Tree Program
• Donations need to be made early. The Star Valley Branch Library, located in Afton, is teaming up with the Bank of Star Valley (BOSV) to bring in books and toys for the BOSV Angel Tree Program. The ages for…