Thayne Fire Department responds to Ranch blaze
The Thayne Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in Star Valley Ranch Friday, December 10. Fire Chief Toby Merritt told SVI News that the call came in at around 10:00 p.m. for a home on fire at…
WYDOT hosts two virtual meetings on Snake River Bridge Project
The Wyoming Department of Transportation will be hosting two virtual public meetings on the Snake River Bridge Replacement Project today, Dec. 9, 2021, and then again on Jan. 6, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. There will be a…
LCSD No. 2 invites public comment on grant spending through two surveys
◆ How should LCSD No. 2 spend ESSER III funds? Lincoln County School District No. 2 is seeking input regarding utilization of funds that the district is receiving from the Wyoming Department of Education through the American CARES Act. School…
Recent snowfall welcome following warm November
◆ Average precipitation in November, but above average temperatures hurts snowpack. Snowfall this week is a welcomed sight after an average November in Star Valley did little to build snowpack thanks to above average temperatures. Following a dry winter last…
Thayne Volunteer Fire Chief gives tips for winter fire safety
◆ Consider hazards of dry trees, heaters and soot build-up in chimneys. Thayne Volunteer Fire Chief Toby Merritt says there are many things people should consider to keep their house safe from fire and how to best help emergency services….
Community Events: December 10-19
© Copyright Star Valley Independent • Friday, December 10 Cowpokes for Christmas, featuring Brenn Hill and Cowboy Poet Andy Nelson (from the Clear Out West Radio Show heard Saturday morning’s on The Spur). 7:00 pm at the Afton Ford Theatre….
Celebration of Life for Garland
A Celebration of Life for Kelly Garland will be held Saturday, December 11, at 2 pm at Dad’s Bar in Thayne, Wyoming.
Jackson, Teton County see record sales tax income
By Timothy J. Woods Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — The town of Jackson and Teton County received another striking sales tax report Monday, with another record set and further indications that the area’s economy has recovered…
Funeral services for Dana
Funeral services for Chad Dana will take place Monday December 13, 2021 at 11 am at the Thayne LDS Stake Center. A viewing will take place Sunday, December 12, 2021 from 6-8 pm at Schwab Funeral Chapel in Thayne and…
Unseasonable temps lead to December rounds
◆ Star Valley View Golf Course has been utilized in December on rare occasions. According to Star Valley View Golf Course Superintendent, Bryce Burton, he can only remember one other time that the Afton course had players on it in…