New York Times Best-Selling Author Brandon Mull visits LCSD No. 2
• Mull shared tips about writing process and developing imagination. New York Times Best-Selling Author, Brandon Mull, visited Star Valley High School, Star Valley Middle School and Cokeville High School on Monday, speaking with students about his experiences with the…
Community events organized for Veterans Day
• LCSD No. 2 recognizes military service on Friday. A handful of community events have been organized to honor local veterans and their families this Saturday, November 11 for Veterans Day. In addition, all schools in Lincoln County School District…
Second Annual Harvest Ball for youth happens in Thayne this Friday
• Guests are encouraged to wear formal attire. Star Valley’s Youth Activities Council (YAC) is hosting their second annual Harvest Ball for teen and tween aged youth on Friday, November 10 from 5-9 p.m. at the Thayne Community Center….
New additions for Osmond and Afton
• Classrooms will accommodate growing student populations in the Afton/Osmond areas. The new additions to the Osmond and Afton elementary schools are ready for occupancy. The three new spacious rooms at Osmond Elementary were scheduled to accommodate students this week,…
Independent Obituaries: November 8, 2023
The following obituaries appeared in the November 8, 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. John M. Prosek John M. Prosek, age 61,…
Legislators want $50M to sue feds over environmental laws
Measure seeks to equip Legislature — independent of executive branch — with the means to defend Wyoming’s interests from perceived federal threats. By Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile.com Wyoming lawmakers want to earmark $50 million to sue the federal government…
Christmas Tree Permits Are Available for Purchase
Christmas tree permits are available now – December 31. They can be purchased online through recreation.gov and in-person through venders and at the district offices. Details regarding designated cutting areas, dates and height restrictions may be found at recreation.gov and…
Star Valley Ranch to hold public meeting addressing EPA proposals
On Thursday, November 9, 2023, the Town of Star Valley Ranch (TSVR) will hold a Public Meeting at 7 pm at Town Hall to discuss emerging water system requirements currently being proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Water quality…
Hunters reminded to submit harvest surveys
CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Game and Fish Department wants to know how your Wyoming hunt went this year. Many hunters have received a harvest survey via e-mail or the U.S. Postal Service. The survey gathers harvest information and feedback on…
Planned power outage in Alpine scheduled for Tuesday
Lower Valley Energy will have a planned outage on Tuesday November 7th. Their crews have been in the area working on installing underground wire so that we can retire the overhead wire for fire mitigation. For their crews to work…