“The Forgotten Carols” is showing at the Ford this weekend
◆ Seats are available for shows Friday and Saturday. Michael McLean’s beloved Christmas classic, “The Forgotten Carols” is taking the Ford Theatre stage this weekend, Friday, December 16 and Saturday, December 17 with performances at 2 and 7 pm. Salt…
SVHS Students attend honors band and choir clinic
◆ Students rehearsed and performed under the direction of guest conductors. With honors recommendation from their advisors, 40 members of the Star Valley High School Band and Singcopation participated in the Wyoming Music Educators Association Southwest Music District Honor Band…
SVHS Drama Team makes impression at State Drama Competition
◆ The team earned 10 All-State awards and five Honorable Mention awards. Twenty six SVHS students traveled to Gillette December 8-10 to compete in the State Drama Competition. With entries in 22 events, SVHS walked away with 10 All-State awards…
Hudson Hill honored by UW Extension
◆ Hill serves Lincoln County from Afton office – At an annual conference in Casper last month, the University of Wyoming Extension recognized educators across the state for outstanding service in 2022. • Hudson Hill of Lincoln County receives UW…
Cathedral Voices and partners ring out the Sounds of the Season
Jackson’s Cathedral Voices Chamber Choir, in partnership with Jackson Hole Brass Quintet, Jackson Hole Symphony Orchestra and introducing Star Valley Voices and the Teton Music School Youth Choir are presenting Sounds of the Season – A Winter Celebration at the…
No injuries in two separate accidents on Wednesday
No injuries were reported in two separate single vehicle accidents that occurred on Highway 89 in Star Valley Wednesday late in the morning. Both accidents were caused by driving to fast for conditions, according to the responding officer with the…
Heating Services of Star Valley holding Christmas lighting contest
◆ Contest designed to make memories. Heating Services of Star Valley is holding a Christmas lighting contest in the community with an opportunity for everyone to win prizes. Jake and Danielle Sample are the owners of the com- pany and…
Independent Obituaries: December 14, 2022
The following obituaries appeared in the December 14, 2022 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. Wayne Braley Baker passed…
Soldiers welcomed back from infantry training
◆ Fire truck drive through Dec. 18. Private First-Class Hank Winder from Afton and Private Matt Floyd from Cokeville have returned home from 22 weeks of Army infantry training at Fort Benning, Georgia. These young men will join our local…
Fire destroys truck, damages building in Afton
◆ Afton FD puts fire out on truck, conducts mop up. The Afton Fire Department was called to a structure fire at 145 Twin Spruce Lane Friday, Dec. 9 at 7:42 p.m. Assistant Fire Chief Cody Wilkes reports, “Upon arrival…