Stretching: What’s it worth?
◆ Benefits of systematically stretching your muscles and ligaments. Human bodies are meant to move. They are intended to push limits and remain active. Among other components, muscles and ligaments make movement possible. Inconsistent use of muscles and ligaments can…
Additional emergency rental assistance funding opens to more Wyoming renters
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Are you struggling financially? More Wyoming households, including those homeless or without a current residence, may be eligible for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) with the recent opening up of additional federal dollars. Wyoming has received…
New bill could allocate severance tax dollars to roads, colleges
By Stephen Dow The Sheridan Press Via- Wyoming News Exchange SHERIDAN — Two “chronically underfunded” pieces of Wyoming infrastructure could receive a significant financial boost from a bill passed out of the Wyoming Legislature’s Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs committee…
EMS Merger to Deliver Unprecedented 911 Service and Care to Star Valley
Star Valley Health EMS, Thayne EMS, and Alpine EMS have agreed to merge into one operating entity and partner together to deliver unprecedented 911 service and care throughout the Star Valley. The agreement pools each entity’s resources together to provide…
Jeff England elected Chair of USTelecom’s Leadership Committee
December 3, 2021, Thayne, WY- Jeff England, Vice President and CFO of Silver Star Communications, has been elected to serve another term on the USTelecom Board of Directors. He will also serve as Chair of USTelecom’s Leadership Committee, comprised of…
Bank of Star Valley helping local Angels this Christmas
◆ Deadline for “Adopt an Angel” and “Feed The Angels” is Dec. 15. The Bank of Star Valley is helping locals in need during the Christmas season with the return of two charity programs. One will help stock the shelves…
Lady Braves hope to harness gritty mentality of last year’s finish
◆ SVHS Girls Basketball will begin with tournament play in Riverton next weekend. Last year’s Lady Braves Basketball team was a case study in toughness. They were almost always out-sized on the court and were often times forced to play…
Community Events: December 2-11
© Copyright Star Valley Independent • Thursday, December 2 Heart of Christmas Show, hosted by the Star Valley Arts Council. 7 p.m. in the SVHS Auditorium. • Friday, December 3 Heart of Christmas Show, hosted by the Star Valley Arts…
The Heart of Christmas takes the SVHS stage this weekend
◆ Ticket proceeds go to support the historic Ford Theatre in Afton. Star Valley’s beloved Christmas tradition, The Heart of Christmas, is once again taking the auditorium stage at Star Valley High School. Organized and directed by local musician Shantay…
Governor Gordon Backs Approval of Tri-State Memorandum of Agreement for Grizzly Bear Management
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Gordon has issued a statement of support for today’s action by the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission, which approved a revised tri-state Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) regarding the management and allocation of discretionary mortality of grizzly bears…