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Scouting out a good book sale begins Saturday, Sept. 5 at SV Branch Library

———- ◆ Sale will continue through Sept. 11. The Lincoln County Library Foundation and the Prater Peak Scout Troops and Pack will host the “Scouting Out a Good Book Used Books Sale” at the Star Valley Branch Library. The book…

Silver Star Broadband expansion update

◆ Work continues at a fevered pitch. By Eric Gewiss Silver Star Director of Marketing and Public Relations We are still moving at a frantic pace with our construction efforts in upper/southern Star Valley. Here is the update for Week…

Study shows coal-fired power plant retrofit could provide benefits

CHEYENNE, Wyo. –  The U.S. Department of Energy has completed a carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) study for several Wyoming coal-fueled power plants. The study showed CCUS retrofits can provide significant benefits. The goal of the study was to evaluate…

XC teams run with the SHARCs

——————– ◆ Distance Posse to run in Lyman this Saturday. The month of August went by in a cloud of dust much like the Star Valley Cross-Country team as they competed against a tough field. Each summer the program is…

Salt River Senior Center receives grant to connect older adults

Connecting with friends and family via technology has become increasingly important during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Salt River Senior Center has received grant funding that will enhance digital connection opportunities for seniors. “Salt River Senior Center has received a Tech2Connect…

LC Emergency Management asks area residents to take stock

◆ September is National Preparedness Month. With a chill in the air and families making fall preparations for winter, Lincoln County Emergency is asking area residents to take stock. “The month of September marks National Preparedness Month, serving as a…

G&F Director Nesvik looks to a promising hunting season

◆ G&F Director calls hunting ‘the ultimate social distancing activity.’ With the start of September comes the start of the fall hunting seasons in some parts of the state. Early archery hunts started with the new month. “Today marks the…

Only 30 days left to be counted on the 2020 United States Census

——— Time is winding down to participate in the 2020 United States Census. According to Jennifer Hillmann, U.S. Census Bureau Representative for Wyoming, data collection will end on September 30. “The U.S. Census Bureau is encouraging everyone in Wyoming who…