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Get Personalized Cups at Jackalope Press

◆ No two tumblers are exactly alike. By Breanna Call, SVI Media This article appeared in the March 1, 2023 edition of the Star Valley Independent in coordination with the Star Valley Chamber of Commerce –  “I just have to…

Spring Craft Fair to raise funds for new Thayne Senior Center

◆ The Fair is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, March 10-11. Star Valley’s 5th Annual Spring Craft Fair is scheduled for Friday, March 10 from 4-7 p.m. and Saturday, March 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Thayne…

Date for Montpelier Idaho Temple groundbreaking announced

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the groundbreaking date for the Montpelier Idaho Temple. Montpelier Idaho Temple Groundbreaking The groundbreaking ceremony for the Montpelier Idaho Temple takes place on June 17, 2023….

Gordon signs property tax bill

By Mary Steurer Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — In a step that could pave the way for broader changes to Wyoming’s property tax system, Gov. Mark Gordon on Friday gave his signature to a proposed constitutional amendment…

Government spends $2.6M to reduce fire risk on Caribou-Targhee, private lands

By Billy Arnold Jackson Hole Daily Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Federal land managers and nonprofits plan to spend $2.6 million to reduce wildfire risk on national forest and private property in Teton Valley, Idaho, in the next three…

Snowmobiler rescued in Swift Creek Canyon following avalanche

Another snowmobiler is lucky to be alive following an avalanche in the Swift Creek area. Star Valley Search & Rescue said they were called to the area Sunday at about 2:53 p.m. following a snowmobile caused avalanche. The rider was…

Vote for local cat to earn money for Lucky’s Place

A local cat owner has entered their pet into an online voting competition with the hopes of earning money for the Animal Humane Association of Star Valley, also known Lucky’s Place. Precious, the name of the pet cat, is currently…

Greys River District to Host Community Meeting

Find out more about Star Valley RX Project Afton Wyo., March 6, 2023 – The Greys River Ranger District is holding a community meeting at 5pm, on March 15th, at the Afton Civic Center (416 S. Washington St Afton, WY…

307 Day: Wyoming Office of Tourism encourages Wyomingites to show their state pride

  The Wyoming Office of Tourism (WOT) invites Wyomingites to show some extra love for their state this 307 Day – and there are plenty of ways to do so. Each year, 307 Day is celebrated on March 7 as…

Treats by Ty: Las Vegas Pastry Chef to Wyoming Freelancer

By Breanna Call, SVI Media Ty Larkin moved to Star Valley in 2021. Having worked on the Las Vegas strip as a professional pastry chef for years, she was ready for a different atmosphere. “I was working 60-hour workweeks,” says…