Coming Events: May 13-June 5
Community Events © Copyright Star Valley Independent Thursday, May 13 Star Valley Trout Unlimited Chapter meeting. 7 p.m. at the Afton Town Hall. Everyone is welcome. Friday, May 14 food bank friday at the Thayne Community Food Bank. 11 a.m.-1…
Stars in the Valley returns as the 2021 Spring Fling variety show
◆ Admission is free to view seventeen artistic performances of all sorts and varieties. Star Valley Arts Council is preparing their “Stars in the Valley Spring Fling,” which will take place May 15 at 7 p.m. in the Star Valley…
Passionate artists share their love of art through visual and aerial work
◆ Find unique customized artistry and performance therapy at Banbury LLC. Jay Banbury and Jennifer Wilkins have opened Banbury Customs LLC, an art and tattoo studio, in North Afton at 483 North Washington. Banbury is a visual and tattoo artist,…
Braves hope to harness the moment as they play for injured teammate
◆ Star Valley faces Natrona at 2 p.m. on Thursday at Bear Meadows City Park. It was an image that seemed to impact all of the players, coaches and medical professionals who witnessed the accident this past week in Jackson…
Firewood Permits Available for 2021 Season
This is a release from the U.S. Forest Service Western Wyo., May 12, 2021— The Bridger-Teton National Forest will have firewood permits available for personal use beginning May 17, 2021. The price is seven dollars per cord with a five…
Graveside services for Verdell Call
Graveside services for Verdell Call will take place Tuesday, May 18 at 11 a.m. at the Afton Cemetery.
Weerheim sentenced after no-contest plea in Second Degree Murder charge
◆ Will serve 25-40 years in the Wyoming State Penitentiary Joann Hakes disappeared January 3, 2015 and her remains were discovered on May 18 of 2019. Her former boyfriend, Ronald Weerheim, was charged in her murder. The court case continued…
Governor Gordon Withdraws Wyoming from COVID-era Unemployment Programs
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon has announced that Wyoming will end its participation in federal supplemental unemployment benefits in order to address workforce shortages being felt throughout the state. The programs were made available through federal laws initiated in response…
Star Valley Health Auxiliary Donates Life Blankets to EMS
◆ Blankets will serve hypothermic patients. Star Valley EMS, a division of Star Valley Health, was recently able to purchase three life blankets thanks to a donation made by the Star Valley Health Auxiliary. In a released statement from Star…
American Legion names Jenkins as Star Valley Firefighter of the Year
◆ With 15 years of service to the department, Jenkins serves as Assistant Chief. Tedd Jenkins of the Thayne Fire Department has been named Firefighter of the Year by the Star Valley Post 46 for the American Leagion. Currently serving…