Rep. Scott Heiner says House proposed cuts to K-12 education is about 4.6% over next three years
Wyoming state Representative Scott Heiner (R-HD18) says the recent House proposed cuts to education K-12 is about $70 million or 4.6% over three years. He says one positive aspect of this proposal is it is not cutting any jobs. He…
CEO of South Lincoln Medical Center asking public to fill out community trust survey
CEO of South Lincoln Medical Center, Karl Sundberg, is asking the public to fill out a community trust survey in hopes of learning how it can serve the area better. He says it needs to build that relationship with people….
Star Valley soccer teams start off with shutout wins after a year away
After 22 months of no varsity soccer, the matches were back on in Wyoming with teams from the western side of the state having a bit of an easier time of it than those caught in the most recent storm…
Bowling Pro-Am to raise funds for area rollers.
◆ Junior National Gold Tournament takes place in Indianapolis. Those looking to not only have some fun but also aid a group of area youth in getting to a national competition should consider dusting off their bowling shoes and heading…
Star Valley’s own virtuoso
◆ Renowned violinist, Marie Rhines, follows heart and brings music magic to Wyoming. World renowned violinist Marie Rhines has a simple philosophy: “Aim for the hardest thing you can do, then just do it.” God will do His part and…
LCSD No. 2 Spotlight: Helping students to “hate Math less” is the primary purpose in her classroom
◆ Krystal Smith loves teaching math at Swift Creek High School. With 12 total years of experience, Krystal Smith has been serving Swift Creek High School students for seven years as the campus math teacher. “I had a very happy…
Chamber of Commerce Spotlight: Wyoming Minuteman Supply
◆ ‘Biggest little sporting goods store’ in Star Valley. “The biggest little sporting goods store you’ve ever walked into.” That apt description of Wyoming Minuteman Supply sums up the eight-year-old business in Thayne that draws not only hunters and fisherman…
Etna Coalition organizes, meets to discuss housing proposal
A group of over 50 people met at the Etna Civic Center Thursday evening, March 11 to discuss a proposed tiny-home development project and RV dealership/150 unit RV park near Etna. Area residents, Mitch and Margo Knutson, organized the meeting…
Etna students fundraise and donate money to support local health care providers
Students from Etna Elementary’s student council led the school in a random-acts-of-kindness fundraiser during the month of February––and donated the proceeds of over $500 to Star Valley Health Care Foundation this week. Students and staff at Etna were given the…
Scherbel named Wyoming High School Forensic Ambassador at state
◆ The skilled senior is one of only six debaters selected state-wide. Star Valley High School Senior Speech and Debate Team Captain Josef Scherbel, son of Karl and Holli Scherbel, of Etna, has been appointed by the Wyoming High School…