Funeral services for Robert & JoAnne King
Funeral services for Robert and Joanne King will be held Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at 12 noon in the Afton 4th Ward LDS Chapel. A viewing will take place Tuesday, December 22, 2020 from 6-8 p.m. at Schwab Mortuary in…
Out-of-state visitor killed in avalanche near Sheep Pass
The first avalanche-related death of the winter season has been reported as of December 19, 2020. The Star Valley Search and Rescue, reporting to the Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center detailed the slide occurred in the area of Sheep Pass. According to…
18-year-old killed in US-89 crash near Paris
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission. Idaho State Police are investigating a three-vehicle, fatality crash in the northbound lanes of U.S. Highway 89. The crash occurred at 8 a.m. Thursday at milepost 14, one mile…
Vitalant partners with CFD to boost blood donations before holidays
CHEYENNE (WNE) – COVID-19 caused mass cancellations across every industry, and unfortunately, the same was true for blood drives. According to Vitalant Communications Director Brooke Way, the nonprofit’s blood drive operations missed out on about 43,000 donations nationwide due to…
Hubbard receives top honor
The ability to manage multiple projects and willingness to help others prompted the University of Wyoming Extension’s Lincoln-Afton county office associate to receive the organization’s top staff honor for 2020. Jill Hubbard is extension’s Administrative Professional of the Year Award…
Forest Service asks recreationalists to be winter aware and enjoy the season
◆ Avalanche danger listed as low in the Bridger-Teton. The Rocky Mountain Regional Office of the Forest Service officially welcomed winter this week and asked outdoor enthusiasts to use common sense as they recreate. “Now is a great time to…
Ceremonial start canceled, 2021 sled dog race will take place
◆ Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race set for January 20-February 6. The 2021 Pedigree® Stage Stop Sled Dog Race is announcing updates to its race plan. The changes are related to COVID-19. According to Roger Carpenter, 2021 Pedigree Stage…
Building student success means helping students step up
◆ David Saltzman teaches Social Studies at Swift Creek High School. David Saltzman is in his seventh year as an educator and his fifth year teaching Social Studies and advising the Discovery Program at Swift Creek High School. He also…
Braves roll over Tigers in Tuesday night dual 65-18
Wrestling returned to the home mats last night as the Rock Springs Tigers visited Afton to take on the Star Valley Braves. Star Valley rolled to their 7th dual victory of the season 65-18. In the varsity dual Star Valley…
Star Valley News Briefs: December 16, 2020
◆ Wildlife, snow removal and winter recreation in the news this week. • Winter Wildlife SV RANCH – The Town of Star Valley Ranch is issuing a reminder to area residents to be wildlife aware. “We live in an area…