Wyoming Humanities opens new round of statewide grants, up to $10,000
Non-profit organizations across the state can apply for a new round of grants of up to $10,000 through Wyoming Humanities. Wyoming Crossroads Grants are part of an initiative to apply humanities perspectives locally to help the state realize growth out of change. Wyoming…
Bedford boil order still in effect; no ETA for lifting it
As of August 18, 2023, the Bedford Water and Sewer District (BWSD) reiterated that the boil order for the area is still in effect and that there is no estimated time frame for the order to be lifted. “Bacteria was…
(Photo Gallery) – Top of the Rockies Car Show
This year the Top of the Rockies Car Show teamed up with the Star Valley Street Market and filled Marge Grover Park and the Donn Wooden Civic Center on August 19. Here are a few shots of the cars that…
TriSight Founder discusses uses for coal and timelines
• Company reports to LC Planning/Zoning. Founder and President of TriSight, Brad Burnham, sat down with SVI to discuss different uses for coal, along with timelines to get up and running in Lincoln County. He says they formed the company…
Pair of returning state championship teams highlight fall sports teams
• First contests are August 25. With the 2023 Lincoln County Fair now tucked away into the history books, the teachers return to the classroom this week as do the student-athletes for all sports except golf. The SVHS Golf team…
Star Valley Street Market and Art Trail happening this weekend in Alpine
Star Valley’s Street Market and Art Trail are happening this weekend in Alpine. Over 25 musicians, artists and vendors are scheduled to fill the street Friday and Saturday for two days of music, visual art, crafts, and tasty creations. Traditionally,…
Wilson the winner of VFW rifle raffle
• Funds are used to promote patriotism among area youth. Each year the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 4797 conducts a raffle to raise funds for community programs. This year, Jerry Lainhart and Ty Campbell were in studio at…
Vogt inducted into Hall of Fame
• Honor will take him to Florida in October. Alpine Fire Chief Mike Vogt will be inducted into the Firefighter Combat Challenge Hall of Fame in October. The national program tests a firefighter’s skills through an annual team challenge program….
Independent Obituaries: August 16, 2023
The following obituaries appeared in the August 16, 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. Tina Owning Tina Marie Owning, 61, born November…