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Hunter’s Education class to begin

A Spring session of Hunter’s Education will take place in Star Valley Monday, April 5 through Friday, April 9. The class is under the direction of Chuck Sutter and will be held at the Afton Town Hall from 6-9 p.m….

Kemmerer City Council Meeting Summary

The Kemmerer City Council had a short agenda at their regular meeting Monday, March 8. All six council members and mayor Bill Thek were in attendance. A vote on an item tabled at the last council meeting took place, regarding…

Cranney clarifies LCSD2 Foundation scholarship donation process

◆ “It’s absolutely not too late to donate.” Ashley Cranney, administrator for the LCSD No. 2 Scholarship Foundation, spoke with SVI media this week to update the community about the current scholarship drive. The foundation kicked off its scholarship drive…

Chariot Racing World Championships Moving to Star Valley

◆ Championship event leaves Utah due to Covid Restrictions The World Championship Cutter & Chariot Finals are coming to Star Valley March 27-28. In previous years the event has been held in Utah at the Weber County Fairgrounds in Ogden…

Lincoln County down to 18 active COVID-19 cases

As of 3 p.m. Monday, March 8, the number of laboratory-confirmed coronavirus cases seen since the disease was first diagnosed in the state in mid-March stood at 46,507, an increase of 360 confirmed cases since the 46,147 reported on March…

Wyoming Mask Mandate Removed Starting March 16, More Businesses Return to Normal

Wyoming’s mask order, along with public health orders for bars, restaurants, theaters and gyms, will be rescinded starting March 16, Governor Mark Gordon announced on Monday. However, face coverings will still be required in K-12 schools. “I thank the people…

Cranney clarifies LCSD2 Foundation scholarship donation process

Ashley Cranney, the administrator for LCSD2 Scholarship Foundation, spoke with SVI media this week to update the community about the current scholarship drive. The foundation kicked off its scholarship drive 5 weeks ago and has brought in $67,000 so far…

Education Spotlight: Rachel Taylor – Rewarding moments make tough days worth the effort

◆ Rachel Taylor has given 13 years teaching math in LCSD No. 2. With 14 years of teaching experience and 13 of those years spent in LCSD No. 2, Rachel Taylor currently serves as an 8th  Grade math teacher at…

SVMS Robotics earn state awards and a National Qualification

◆ The club consists of 5 students who meet weekly after school. Teams from the Star Valley Middle School Robotics Club competed in the Wyoming State Vex Robotics Competition in Kemmerer on Saturday, February 27, placing 2nd , 3rd and…

Skiing accident takes 14-year-old Darrell Hunting to SLC by air

◆ Darrell’s medical team determined that he needed to be flown from Star Valley Health to Primary Children’s Hospital for thorough care. Darrell Hunting, son of James and Camille Hunting of Bedford and 8th grade student at Star Valley Middle…