Andersen benefit concert brings support and joy
• Thirty-six performers presented 23 numbers and each offered tribute to Andersen. Family and friends of Jane Andersen gathered Thursday, July 20 to honor her in a benefit concert, at the Ford Theatre in Afton, to aid her with medical…
Roof fall highlights Wyoming workplace safety
JACKSON (WNE) — A man working on a roof on a property near Astoria Hot Springs fell between 15 to 20 feet Tuesday morning. Sgt. Jesse Willcox, of the Teton County Sheriff’s Office, said that the man was in stable…
SV Attorney Mitchell Schwab appointed to new Charter board
◆ State Supt. calls on Schwab because of his experience in other states. State Superintendent Megan Degenfelder has appointed three individuals to the new Charter School Authorizing Board. Passed by the legislature during the 2023 session, Wyoming Statute 21-3-302 took…
Star Valley Health debuts new record system
Star Valley Health has launched a new health record system called Epic and within that includes MyChart services which will make accessing health information for the patient easier. Vice President of Provider Services at Star Valley Health, Jeremy Price, says…
Independent Obituaries: July 26, 2023
The following obituaries appeared in the July 26, 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. Jeff Dulper Jeff “Dupe” Dupler was called home…
Keeping the Rock Church Summer Theater Alive
• Kristin Bringhurst credits the cast and crew as they prep for the 30th anniversary of the summer event. In the spring of 2007 Kristin Bringhurst took her daughter Taylor to the auditions of the Rock Church Summer Theatre. As Taylor…
Local teen suffers serious injuries in single-vehicle accident
The Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP), Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Star Valley EMS and other first-responders came to the scene of a single-vehicle crash on Tuesday, July 18 on WYO Hwy 238. The accident occurred at approximately 6 pm and involved…
New spinal surgeon at Star Valley Health
Star Valley Health has a new spinal surgeon who has been around for several months already but is happy to see any patients that may need some help. Dr. Wade Jensen grew up in Idaho and he and his wife…
Frozen Yogurt never looked so good – Star of 89 transforming busy Afton corner
• Star of 89 on embraces Star Valley through a new mural and many building upgrades. Located on Main Street in Afton, Star of 89 has opened its doors to The Giftery, featuring many Star Valley-themed items; Swirl- a self-serve…
Sunrise Engineering Star Valley Office is relocating to better serve clients
Provided by Sunrise Engineering AFTON, WYOMING – July 19, 2023 – Sunrise Engineering, a leading engineering firm specializing in infrastructure and public works projects, is pleased to announce the relocation of its Star Valley office in Afton, Wyoming. The new…