Data shows many first-year students at UW were Wyoming 4-H’ers
More than 12 percent of the 2021 first-year students at the University of Wyoming participated in the state’s 4-H program, according to the University of Wyoming Admissions Office. That number is 183 students, said Shelley Dodd, director of admissions. “I…
Alpine Area Wildfire Protection Coalition recognition for 2021
The Alpine Area Wildfire Protection Coalition (AAWPC) is happy to recognize the hard work of homeowners from Broken Wheel Ranch, Shadow Dancer and Trail Ridge subdivisions who took steps to make their homes more resistant to wildfire and safer for…
Video: Afton Elementary Turkey Trot 2021
“Are those students or turkeys?” you may ask yourself at the 2021 Afton Elementary School Turkey Trot! Afton Elementary has a fun tradition each Thanksgiving year where students run a course with the encouragement of the SVHS Cross Country teams….
Open Enrollment going on now; know your options
Kendall Erickson from Sharp Insurance in Afton is reminding the public about open enrollment for health insurance going on now and reviews the public’s options. He says for those under the age of 65 seeking options for regular health insurance…
Christmas Tree Permits Available
Western Wyo., November 19, 2021–Christmas tree permits are now available for purchase online through Recreation.gov through December 31st. Details about where to cut and height restrictions may be found at Recreation.gov by searching “Bridger-Teton National Forest.” “Trekking through the forest…
Star Valley Health welcomes helping hands of National Guard Recruits
◆ Three recruits are assigned to serve at Star Valley Heath through December. Courtesy of Star Valley Health Blog Star Valley Health welcomes the National Guard Recruiters for a 90-day deployment. They will serve in different capacities. The Wyoming Department…
American Legion Post 46 presents flag to students of Etna Elementary
◆ The flag was flown at Bagram Airfield Afghanistan. Alpine American Legion Auxiliary Post 46 has chosen to present Etna Elementary School with an American flag that was flown August 26, 2018 at Bagram Airfield Afghanistan, by Special Forces Chapter 101….
LCSD No. 2 Holiday Calendar
◆ Holiday activities are fast approaching. LCSD No. 2 is looking toward to fast approaching holidays. Watch your email for details about Parent Teacher Conferences for Star Valley Schools in November. All schools throughout the district will release early for…
Person buried after trench collapses in Alpine
Alpine Fire and Alpine EMS responded to a trench collapse in Alpine at 6:14 p.m. on Thursday, November 19. Alpine Fire Chief Mike Vogt said that upon arrival emergency responders found a person had been fully submerged, pinned upright against…
Graze Restaurant opens to overwhelmingly positive public response
◆ Quality, they insist, is the primary ingredient to any of their food items. Tara and Eric Cretal are no strangers to the restaurant business––and it shows. Their restaurant, Graze, in Thayne opened for business on Sep 3, 2021 and…