LCSD#2 Board Meeting recap for October
The board of trustees for Lincoln County School District No. 2 met on October 8 for a regular session. Here are some of the items that were discussed. Superintendent Erickson stated that enrollment for the district is down 48 students…
Independent Obituaries: October 15, 2025
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the October 15, 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. Christy Stewart-Bettes With deep sorrow, we…
4-H Clubs host awards evening
Members of 4-H clubs from throughout North Lincoln County gathered last week to celebrate the achievements of their members over the last year. Twelve participants and supporters received 15 awards during the event. The Lincoln County Extension office shared…
Upper Valley Transportation Plan includes public survey
Do you live in Auburn, Grover, Afton, Fairview, Osmond, Smoot or some other area of the upper valley in Star Valley? If so, you are asked to participate in a survey for the Lincoln County Upper Valley Transportation Alternative…
Updates from Representative Andrew Byron
In a recent interview on the Weekday Wake-up on Monday, October 13, Representative Andrew Byron of House District 22, which includes Northern Star Valley and Southern Teton County, shared insights into ongoing legislative efforts and community concerns. Byron, who chairs…
Food Drive brings in over 10,000 items
Afton Food Pantry’s 5th Annual Fighting Hunger Games Food Drive brought over 10,000 usable food items to the pantry’s shelves last week. Youth gathered boxes and bags that were left on front porches and at front doors throughout the upper…
Spooktacular Harvest Craft Fair opens Saturday
Star Valley’s fourth annual Spooktacular Harvest Craft Fair is scheduled for Saturday, October 18 at the Thayne Community Center located at 250 Van Noy Parkway in Thayne. Doors are open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free. Jackie…
Runoff from previous landslide muddies Swift Creek
Many have noticed a brown color in Swift Creek once again. As of Tuesday, October 14 there are no new mud or rockslides in Swift Creek Canyon. However runoff from recent snow and rain has pushed material down the ravine…
SVI Radio Interview: Lincoln County Sheriff Shane Johnson
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SVI Radio Interview: Bryan & Jennie Drollinger, Thayne Food Bank Fundraiser
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