Independent Obituaries: July 12, 2023
The following obituaries appeared in the July 12, 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. Delsa Lancaster Erickson, lived the dash between 1934…
Proposed changes to fees on Greys River
Public is Invited to Provide Input Jackson, Wyo., July 11, 2023— The Bridger-Teton National Forest is proposing a new fee program in the Snake River Canyon and to charge new and increased fees at sites on the Greys River District. Most river…
Photo Gallery: Star Valley Half-Marathon
The 12th running of the Star Valley Half-Marathon took place on July 8, 2023. Here are some shots of the day. Look for select photos in the July 12, 2023 edition of the Star Valley Independent. (Photos by Dan Dockstader)…
Star Valley View Ladies League is every Tuesday morning
A total of 18 fun ladies came to golf at Star Valley View on Tuesday July 11. Winners were Terri Berner, Kathi Hoops, Dena Rogers, Ann Desrochers, and closest to the pin on 17 was Melanie Brown. Join in and…
TEXT-IN TOPIC RESPONSES: Should fireworks be restricted in Lincoln County
Should fireworks be restricted or allowed only on certain days of the year? That was the question posed to listeners of SVI Radio‘s Weekday Wakeup morning show on Tuesday. The topic was suggested by a listener who said fireworks seem…
Funeral services for Delsa Erickson
Funeral services for Delsa Erickson will take place Saturday July 15, 2023 at 1 p.m. in the Osmond LDS Chapel. A viewing will take place Friday July 14, 2023 from 6-8 p.m. at Schwab Mortuary in Afton and from 11…
Lowest power rates in the nation, elections held for LVE board of directors
◆ Annual meeting held June 29 in Jackson. Lower Valley Energy is maintaining the lowest residential rates in the nation at 5.6 cents a kWh. That was the report from CEO Jim Webb at the co-op’s annual meeting in Jackson…
“Building the Next Generation of Hunters” – Second Annual Youth Hunter Education Challenge of Star Valley
A total of 45 youth came to Grover Park on June 16 and 17 with 25-30 volunteers attending the two-day Youth Hunter Education Challenge (YHEC). The NRA explains YHEC: “NRA’s Youth Hunter Education Challenge (YHEC) provides a fun environment for…
Head-on collision in the Narrows kills one; results in multiple life flights
• New Jersey man declared deceased at the scene – Emergency crews from both north and south of the Narrows area on US 89 responded to the initial report of an accident involving two vehicles at 12:19 p.m. at mile…
Star Valley Half-Marathon takes place this Saturday
◆ Base will be at Thayne Elementary School Half marathon enthusiasts nationwide are expected to gather this Saturday in Thayne for the 12th annual Star Valley Half Marathon. The race takes place every year in honor of Star Valley resident…