Elementary school expansion projects delayed, but moving forward
◆ LCSD No. 2 looking forward to more space in upper valley schools. The current shortage of supplies and cost of materials has delayed the timeline for adding additional space onto both Osmond and Afton Elementarys in Lincoln…
Searching for a stranger that offered life saving help at Palisades in July
◆ Shelley mother wants to find the person who helped save her son’s life. A UTV accident at Palisades Reservoir in late July led to multiple injuries for the children of a Shelley, Idaho family. Jayme Peters, family spokesperson and…
End of July brings welcome rain showers to Star Valley
◆ Drought conditions continue despite monsoonal weather pattern. June of 2020 was the driest month on record for most communities in Star Valley, with some areas recording just trace amounts of rain. All of it , a reflection of drought…
Community Events: August 5-14
© Copyright Star Valley Independent • Thursday, August 5 Star Valley Block Party. 6-9 p.m. at Star View Park in Afton. Free food, bounce house, games, prizes and school supplies. Presented by River of Life. Petting Zoo at the Alpine…
Who will be the 2021 Vocalist?
◆ Audience vote determines the $10,000 winner this Monday. This upcoming Monday, August 9, the 6th annual Vocalist singing competition will be held as the evening’s main event of the Lincoln County Fair. The show features a local band, performances…
2021 Lincoln County Fair – ‘The Best Days of Summer’
◆ Fair opens Saturday, August 7 and continues Monday through Saturday, August 9-14. You’ve been waiting for the best days of summer and now they’re here — literally. The 2021 Lincoln County Fair opens Saturday, August 7, with the…
Law enforcement cycling across Idaho; finish line in Alpine
The following story is provided by EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission – IDAHO FALLS – Deputies with Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office and members of the community will be participating in the first-ever Idaho border to border bike race…
Going the Distance: Lauren Coziah in the world of endurance horse racing
◆ “Pioneer” certification up next for area rider. Lauren Coziah is a perfect example of not settling for a simple ride in the pasture. A couple of years ago while in the mountains with a horse she made a bit…
Alpine man announced as Wild Bison raffle winner
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon is pleased to congratulate Michael Lenz of Alpine as the 2021 winner of the Wyoming Governor’s Wild Bison raffle. For the second year, Governor Gordon donated a bison license to support Wyoming wildlife conservation. “I…
Thayne Food Bank open every Friday
◆ Grateful for donations this last year to help patrons. The Thayne Community Food Bank is now open every Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is excited for what the next few weeks may bring. Every year, local…