Gas prices averaging over $3 per gallon as summer season promises even higher totals
Area residents may have noticed some increases in gasoline prices that may seem sudden, but according to trends from AAA and the Oil Price Information Service, the increase has been in the horizon for the past several months. Prices in…
In response to hemp oil sales, authorities warn that THC in any form is illegal in Wyoming
The Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation is working to educate Wyoming’s residents about Cannabidiol (CBD) Oil. The oil is derived from Hemp, and is often referred to as Hemp Oil. “DCI has recieved multiple inquiries regarding the legality of possessing,…
Funeral services for Patsy Louise Howard
Funeral services for Patsy Louise Howard will take place on Monday, April 23, 2019 at 12 noon in the Thayne LDS Chapel. A viewing will take place on Sunday, April 22, 2018 from 6-8 p.m. at Schwab Mortuary in Afton…
Independent News Briefs: April 18, 2018
The latest edition of the Star Valley Independent is out and in the pages of the local paper, publishing since Feb. 13, 1901, you’ll find a report on on the conditions of the Porcupine Slide on Greys River as spring…
Porcupine Slide meeting in Alpine this Friday
ALPINE, Wyo., April 09, 2018 – The Bridger-Teton National Forest will hold a public meeting providing information on the Porcupine landslide which is affecting the Greys River Road, (FS Road 10138). The meeting will run from 5:00 – 7:00p.m. on…
Funeral services for Steve Clark
Funeral services for Steve Clark will be held Wednesday, April 4, at 11 am. in the Smoot Ward LDS Chapel. A viewing will take place on Tuesday, April 3, from 6-8 p.m. at Schwab Mortuary in Afton and from 9-10:30…
Blankenship, Brown and Thornock honored with Daniels’ Scholarship
Chance Steven Blankenship, Dustin Francis Brown and Blake Aden Thornock, all students in Lincoln County School District No. 2, have been awarded with scholarships from the Daniels Fund. Blankenship and Brown are students at Star Valley High School and Thornock…
TEXT-IN RESPONSES: Was the Forest Service right in closing the Greys River Road?
17 miles of the Greys River Road south of Alpine remains closed, with no estimate on when it will reopen, due to the Porcupine Slide which occurred in February. The slide has completely blocked the road with fissures as large…
LSR/Rotary Abilities Prom held for past nine years
The Abilities Prom has been a part of Star Valley’s spring events for the past nine years as it provides an opportunity for individuals with disabilities to come together with Star Valley High School students. “The Abilities Prom is sponsored…