Wyoming Department of Health now offering COVID-19 Vaccines for those 65 and older
Those age 65 and older can now sign up to receive the COVID-19 vaccination through Lincoln County Public Health. The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) said the update was made so Wyoming is more in line with recently described national…
Jackson police say tickets coming for mask violations
JACKSON (WNE) — Public health and law enforcement officials are fed up with some people and businesses that have been disregarding mask orders, and they say they’re ready to start ticketing those who can’t follow the rules. “Up to this…
New Lincoln County Commissioner Jerry Hansen says it is working on updating Natural Resource Management Plan
Newly sworn in Lincoln County Commissioner, Jerry Hansen, says it is working on updating the Natural Resource Management Plan and will discuss it in its next meeting. He says it is important as the county deals with the federal government…
Crucial safety gear for backcountry snowmobilers
◆ Star Valley Search and Rescue urges caution. Star Valley Search and Rescue Commander, Cory Hepworth, spent time this week with SVI media detailing what he believes are essential pieces of equipment for the serious backcountry snowmobile rider. Before he…
Answering the Call: The work of a Lincoln County Dispatcher
◆ Maryanne Christensen talks about the work of a Lincoln Co. Dispatcher. By Robinson Miles, SVI Media At its most stressful, any job can feel like it is a matter of life and death. What sets Maryanne Christensen’s job apart…
Star Valley native Sydney Guild teaches second grade in Thayne
◆ “There is nothing more that I wanted than to teach here in Star Valley.” With her young family just beginning, Sydney Guild is thrilled to have her dream job teaching for Lincoln County School District No. 2. Sydney teaches…
LCSD No. 2 Education Foundation asking for donations to help give scholarships to seniors; goal is $200,000
◆ Community Scholarship Drive’s Goal is $200,000. LCSD No. 2 Education Foundation is asking the public for donations for its Community Scholarship Drive and is hoping to raise $200,000 for high school seniors in the community. In the 2019-2020 drive…
Preparedness for Procrastinators: Step 2-other crucial resources to stay informed
Last week I detailed how you can get signed up for CodeRED. It’s the most important step locally to be informed about potential disasters. If you missed last week, were too lazy, or too busy or had some other lame…
Putnam/Rodenbaugh honored by Wyoming 4-H program
◆ Putnam is Outstanding Volunteer of the Year and Rodenbaugh is Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer. By Shar Perry 4-H/Youth Development UW Extension, Lincoln Co. Two Lincoln County 4-H Adult volunteer leaders have been awarded Wyoming 4-H District Awards. Ericka Putnam of…
Star Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Highlight: The Greys River Saloon
◆ New owner expanding family-friendly hospitality. Talk about going “where everybody knows your name” and “our troubles are all the same.” A few years ago, one regular to Tavern On The Greys – now known as Greys River Saloon –…