Governor Gordon: Biden’s Federal Overreach has Gone Too Far
The following is a press release from the office of Governor Mark Gordon Governor Mark Gordon announced today a two-pronged plan to combat the federal overreach of the Biden Administration in proposing to mandate vaccinations. The first step involves the…
Independent Notes: Remembering Conn Astle
I think it’s important we don’t forget those who have given to our Star Valley communities and Conn Astle is one we should remember for his years of service with the Afton Fire Department and the Star Valley area. It…
Alpine Fire and EMS Fundraiser brings in over $30,000
◆ Guests and businesses generously opened their wallets, donating goods and funds. Community members in Alpine gathered Saturday, September 11 at the Alpine Firehouse for the annual Fire and EMS Fundraiser, where opening ceremonies commemorated the 20-year anniversary of the…
Increases in COVID cases putting pressure on local and state hospitals
◆ Case counts increasing in Star Valley and around Wyoming. Nurses, doctors and hospital staff from medical facilities around the state of Wyoming continue to battle the increasing number of COVID patients due to the Delta variant. While the total…
Building applications fill Lincoln County agenda
◆ Busy 2021 summer season. Commissioners seeking additional planning staff. Applications are starting to taper off as the summer comes to an end, but it was a season for numerous building and development applications, according to Lincoln County Engineer Amy…
Azar House to hold Walk For Life event in Etna September 25
The Azar House Pregnancy Resource Center is holding a Walk For Life event in Etna Saturday September 25th. Participants will walk two miles total beginning at the Etna Community Center. Those in the event seek out sponsorships from neighbors, friends,…
Mobile Food Pantry in Thayne on Wednesday, September 15, 2021
◆ Drive-thru pantry will be set up from noon to 2 p.m. The Fall Mobile Food Pantry will be hosted by the Thayne food Bank at the Thayne Community Center on September 15 from noon to 2 p.m. to provide…
Kleeman assumes responsibilities as LCSD No. 2 District Secretary
◆ Responsibilities include managing HR, coordinating staff travel, taking minutes at meetings, managing personnel records and providing administrative support. Meghann (Barney) Kleeman has assumed responsibilities as District Secretary at the Lincoln County School District No. 2 offices. Amanda Welch, who…
