‘The Making of a Star Stud’ honored by state historical society
The Star Valley Historical Society submitted “The Making of a Star Stud” by Ron Galloway to the Wyoming State Historical Society for consideration in the organization’s annual awards program. The book, a history of the lumber industry in Afton, brought…
Magic of Believing rolls into Afton
Children and families are invited to The Magic of Believing fundraiser event in the Salt River Station at 970 South Washington in Afton on Saturday, December 13 for a memorable showing of the holiday animated classic film, “The Polar Express.”…
(Photo Gallery) – Afton Parade of Lights
Part of the Thanksgiving weekend is the annual Parade of Lights in Afton. Here are a few shots provided by SVI’s Dan Dockstader, the Town of Afton and other contributors.
Utah man imprisoned for Yellowstone stalking
POWELL (WNE) — A 22-year-old Utah man has been ordered to serve three years in federal prison for stalking his ex-girlfriend in Yellowstone National Park. Jose Bradley Isaacson received the sentence during a Nov. 21 hearing in U.S. District…
SVI Radio Interview: Dir. Angi Bruce, Wyoming Game & Fish Department
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US envoy Witkoff will meet Putin in Moscow while Zelenskyy tours Europe as peace efforts press ahead
By The Associated Press U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff was due to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Tuesday, taking to the Kremlin an embryonic peace plan that Washington hopes can end to the nearly four-year war…
SVI Radio Interview: Sen. Laura Pearson Legislative Report
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Remembering the Star Valley Cheese Factory: The legacy lives on
In 1951, Time magazine featured a small 30-man cheese factory in Thayne, Wyoming. The article from the Dec. 3 issue said: “From it come thousands of pounds of Swiss cheese which Star Valleyites think, with some reason, is the best…
(Photo Gallery) – Salt River Community Theater presents “Damn Yankees”
The Salt River Community Theater produced several performances of the hit musical “Damn Yankees” over the past two weekends. Here are a few shots from the show. PHOTOS BY JANET ERICKSON –
Hallelujah to 50th Annual Messiah performance
This weekend, Star Valley’s art community celebrates the Valley’s 50th annual presentation of George Frideric Handel’s “Messiah.” The traditional sing-in begins Sunday, November 30, at 7 p.m. in the Star Valley High School auditorium with a live Nativity, Bible Narration…