Suicide Prevention Lifeline has New Number
◆ 988 will handle mental health emergencies nationwide. A new number for mental health emergencies went on- line last week, and service will be more localized to Wyoming residents according to Governor Mark Gordon. “Wyoming citizens experiencing a mental health…
Nichols wins 1st in MSSA National Finals Novice Division
◆ Other locals place well in nation’s top stockdog competition. A local handler won first place in the Novice Division of the Mountain States Stockdog National Finals, held July 11-16 at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds. Bryan Nichols and his dog…
SVR Fire Protection Update
◆ Mid Valley Fire District Board rejected SVR’s proposed contract. Another contract has been rejected in the ongoing negotiations for fire protection services for Star Valley Ranch. This time, by the Mid Valley Fire District Board. The Mid Valley Fire…
Three more weeks for canyon construction
Major road construction projects have hampered commuters and tourists alike this spring and summer as crews work to try and battle through supply and manpower issues. On US 89 through the canyon between Alpine and Hoback, Avail Valley Construction has…
Star Valley Art Trail will be an annual event
◆ Plans and registrations for 2023 underway. Artists lined Afton’s main street on Saturday, July 16, all a part of a new summer tradition — Star Valley Art Trail. The four-hour event, featuring visual and performing arts, was staged at…
Fires from Idaho and Utah bring smoke to valley skies
Smoke from regional fires has made its way into Star Valley this week. The main culprit is the Bray Fire outside of Twin Falls, Idaho which as of Tuesday July 19, had burned approximately 8,000 acres. According to the Idaho…
Graveside services for DellMay Penn
Graveside services for DellMay Penn will take place Saturday, July 23 at 11 am at the Afton Cemetery.
One small farm boy’s giant leap for mankind
By David Allred July 20, 2022 will mark the 53rd anniversary of man’s first small step on the moon, and “one giant leap for mankind”, the now famous words Astronaut Neil Armstrong uttered as he stepped off the Lunar Lander…
Osmond Brother, now Star Valley resident, debuts original musical
Jay Osmond, a member of the famed Osmond Brothers, has returned to his roots and has settled in Star Valley with his wife Karen. The two are building a home and look forward to spending time in the place that…