Independent Notes: The Lincoln County Fair — a great tradition.
Years ago we would take a night with our children and go to the Lincoln County Fair when it was located on the south side of Afton in an area now filled with commercial businesses and offices. It was smaller…
Wyoming Business Council plans statewide listening session August 13
The Wyoming Business Council is wrapping up a summer of listening sessions around the state and preparing for a virtual statewide meeting August 13 aimed at gathering more feedback on economic development, jobs and growth, CEO Josh Dorrell shared….
Legal aid services offered for low income residents
Legal assistance, for those who qualify financially, may be available through Legal Aid of Wyoming. That was the report from attorney Kelly Blue at a Kemmerer Rotary meeting in July. Blue is board president for Legal Aid of Wyoming. “Legal…
Bruce resigns as Game & Fish Director for position in Gov. Gordon’s office
The office of Governor Mark Gordon announced Friday afternoon that Angi Bruce, Director of the Wyoming Game & Fish Department, resigned effective immediately. Bruce has accepted a position as Director of Special Policy Initiatives in Governor Mark Gordon’s office. She…
Bare Fire remains at just over 800 acres
Wyoming Team 3, a type 3 incident management team, assumed command of the Bare Fire yesterday. While the fire was active yesterday afternoon, no growth was observed, and the fire remains at an estimated 800 acres in size. Approximately 137…
4-H County Shotgun Shoot showcases youth skill and sportsmanship
Provided by Shar Perry 4-H/Youth Educator UW Extension -Lincoln County The annual North Lincoln County 4-H Shotgun Shoot brought together youth from across the Star Valley area for some friendly competition, learning, and sportsmanship. Participants demonstrated their shotgun shooting skills…
Star Valley surgeon urges patients not to wait on foot, ankle problems
A Star Valley Health orthopedic surgeon is telling patients with foot and ankle problems not to put off treatment. “Don’t hesitate,” Dr. Trask Muir said during an interview on the SVI Radio. “It’s better to come in early, learn…
LCSD#2 parents encouraged to download EZ Arrival app
Lincoln County School District #2 is offering a new tracking app for parents who have students riding buses to and from school or activities. Designed to help parents track their child while they ride any LCSD #2 school bus,…
New fire engine headed to Thayne this fall
• Four-wheel-drive pumper is expected to serve the community for the next 30 years A new fire truck is expected to arrive in Thayne mid-September, replacing an aging engine and upgrading much-needed specs to serve the community. Thayne Fire Chief…
Sports Friday Interview: Coach Sid Chaulk, Kemmerer Rangers Football
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