Cokeville student serves in Hageman’s D.C. office
Celebrating America’s 250th birthday has been a major focus on much of the communities in the United States this year; however, being able to celebrate it living in Washington D.C. is something not many will be able to say…
Independent Obituaries: July 8, 2026
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the July 8, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. Obituaries For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Dennis Hale Dennis Lee Hale, 83, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed…
(Video) – The Wall That Heals opening ceremony
The opening ceremony for The Wall That Heals is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. on Thursday, July 9. Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon is expected to attend the event. The Wall That Heals will remain at Star Valley Middle School…
Fire department volunteers do it all during a busy holiday weekend
• Highs, lows and long days highlight local sacrifice The area just enjoyed a packed schedule of events and celebrations not just related to annual Fourth of July celebrations but also added significance with the America 250 observance. And maybe…
(Photo Gallery) – Town of Afton Fourth of July Parade
Photos from the Town of Afton Fourth of July Parade. SVI PHOTOS BY DAHL ERICKSON PHOTOS BY DAHL SIMPSON
(Photo Gallery) – Town of Thayne Fourth of July Parade
The Town of Thayne was beyond full for their Fourth of July celebration as they celebrated America 250. PHOTOS BY DAHL SIMPSON
Young girl killed in tragic ATV accident
A four-year old girl was killed after a tragic ATV accident on the afternoon of July 3 in the Thayne/Bedford area. According to information from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) the girl and her family were visiting relatives in…
Hometown Heroes Week celebrates veterans this week
***Editor’s Note: These events have been moved to Broulims in Afton rather than the east alley of Afton – Star Valley’s new weekly summer tradition, Friday Night Lights, has been rebranded for the week of July 7-10 as Hometown Heroes…
Half-Marathon is this Saturday
The 16th Star Valley Half-Marathon is this Saturday, July 11. The race starts at the Heiner Family Airfield in Turnerville and winds through the communities of Turnerville and Bedford before finishing at Thayne Elementary School. Generally hundreds of participants take…
The Major Challenges in Bulk Plastic Packaging
Many things can affect the integrity and stability of plastic packaging. Here, we outline the major challenges and solutions for bulk plastic packaging.