Crown of Service: Lincoln County Fair and Rodeo Royalty serve throughout the summer.
The 2023 Lincoln County Fair and Rodeo Royalty consists of four young women who have committed to represent Lincoln County at the County Fair August 6-12 and at various events throughout the county this summer. Louie Johnson is serving as…
Star Trail restoration work underway east of Afton
Six people from various locations throughout the United States gathered on Star Hill east of Afton this past week to build a walking trail. They are part of a Star Hill restoration project the Town of Afton is coordinating with…
Meet Chris Petersen: 2023 Vocalist Celebrity Judge
The Vocalist, the largest singing competition in the Rocky Mountains, returns to the Lincoln County Fair in Afton, Wyoming on it’s opening day Saturday, August 3. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. with the show starting at 7:00. The show will…
Funeral service for Lester Hopkins
Funeral services for Lester Hopkins will take place on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at 11 am at Schwab Mortuary in Afton. A viewing will take place from 10-10:50 a.m. prior to the service.
Holy Family Catholic Church hosts Craft Bazaar this weekend in Thayne
• Funds go to support organizations and individuals in need. The Council of Catholic Women, with Holy Family Catholic Church in Thayne, is hosting a Craft Bazaar this Saturday, August 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parking…
Crews hopeful to start 4th Ave. paving next week
Daily traffic has had to make some minor adjustments in the last several days as crews work to replace the asphalt on 4th Avenue in Afton near the Maverik convenience store and extending east. “They are replacing the road from…
Photo Gallery: SVHS Band Camp
To be ready for performances and competition in the fall, the Star Valley High School Marching Braves have been working hard this week learning techniques and routines. Here are a few shots from the week with rain affecting Wednesday’s plans….
Intermittent Spring Trail now open
• Town will continue maintenance after trail is open. The Town of Afton, working with the Bridger-Teton National Forest, is now open. The trail serves as the main route to view the spring. Josh Peavler told SVI on Monday, the…
Fundraiser organized for local teen
• Thumbs Up for Traeson now on GoFundMe.com. On July 18, 2023 the Finch family received one of those calls we all hope that we never receive. Their son, Traeson was on his way back from work for his brother’s…
Independent Obituaries: August 2, 2023
The following obituaries appeared in the August 2, 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. Fred Suloff Fred Stuart Suloff, 84, passed peacefully…