Independent Notes: A resolution to focus on jobs and the economy.
An estimated 250 jobs. That’s probably what we lost in direct numbers when changes with the management of the Bridger-Teton National Forest ultimately resulted in the closure of Star Valley’s timber mill operations before the turn of the century. In…
SVHS Speech and Debate brings home bronze from Teton Invitational
• SVMS Speech and Debate joined the high school team Provided by Katie Roberts SVHS Speach & Debate We earned a 3rd place team trophy and had medal rich ending at the Teton Invitational in Jackson Hole for Star Valley…
Areawide snowpacks near median
Provided by Lincoln Conservation District Area wide snowpacks are starting to improve from late December. Currently, snowpacks vary almost weekly depending upon precipitation events. As of the 1st of February, high elevation snowpacks are gaining snow water equivalents (SWE). Lower…
SVI Radio Interview: Rep. McKay Erickson (R-Afton) Legislative Update
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SV Kids Got Talent 2025 calls for auditions
• Submission deadline is February 15 at midnight Afton’s annual Star Valley Kids Got Talent at the Ford Theatre is calling for auditions this week. Star Valley residents in grades 6-8 are invited to submit their auditions online. All…
Two Etna students selected as winners of art contest
• Both students were invited to visit Governor Gordon Two Etna Elementary School students have been selected as winners of the World Kindness Day Contest. Fifth grade student, Emma Diaz, and fourth grade student, Quoi Chadwick, were recognized for their…
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office encourages businesses to update emergency information
• Sheriff Shane Johnson explains the importance of having up-to-date- information As Lincoln County continues to grow, ensuring that businesses have up-to-date emergency information is becoming increasingly important. Sheriff Shane Johnson emphasized this necessity during Tuesday’s Weekday Wake-Up radio…
Climb Wyoming invites women to discussion event
• Mothers who experience all lifestyles with children of all ages are encouraged to attend Climb Wyoming, which is an organization that offers career training and job placement support to single mothers throughout Wyoming, is hosting a luncheon and…
Foreman’s 100th win caps historic Lady Braves dual
In what was the first ever home dual for the squad now in its third season, the Star Valley Lady Braves showed why they are in line to win the program’s third straight team title as they defeated a high…
Independent Obituaries: February 12, 2025
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the February 12, 2025 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more area obituaries, please visit Schwab Mortuary. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Ken Schiable Kenneth William Schaible,…