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(Photo Gallery) – 2026 SVHS Homecoming
October 7, 2026
There were plenty of things to see and do during the week for SVHS Homecoming. Here are a few shots of the experience. Be sure…
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SVI Radio Interview: Mayor Eric Green – Town of Alpine
October 7, 2026
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SVI Radio Interview: Donald Shelton – Lincoln County Democratic Party
October 7, 2026
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Pink Night will honor Billy Hoopes
October 7, 2026
Pink Night is an idea that has grown across the country. Taking place for a home match during October which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the color of pink…
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Lincoln County Victims Foundation created
October 7, 2026
The Lincoln County Victims Foundation, led by organizer and president Christina Hobbs, is establishing a countywide task force designed to connect victims with practical resources such as counseling,…
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Fighting Hunger Games Food Drive set for October 13
October 7, 2026
Sierra Mitchell, with the Afton Food Pantry, discussed the event during an October 5 appearance on the Weekday Wake-up. Youth volunteers will distribute door hangers to approximately 5,000 homes,…
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Cats in Afton are being trapped and relocated by volunteers
October 6, 2026
There is an effort to address an unwanted cat colony in Afton, with volunteers working to trap, spay or neuter and find homes for the cats before the population…
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Removing over 250 pounds of trash from the Salt River
October 6, 2026
A “small but mighty” group of more than a dozen volunteers participated in this year’s Salt River Cleanup. Organizer of the event and owner of Star Valley Raft and Paddle…
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SVI Radio Interview: Wyoming Department of Revenue – 50% Property Tax Initiative
October 6, 2026
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Goldstein and Joy bring Peace of Music Global Tour to Afton
October 6, 2026
Marvin Goldstein and Vanessa Joy return to offer their fourth concert to Afton fans on Friday, October 9 at 7 p.m. in the historic Ford Theatre. Guests can expect…
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Public Invited to Community Screening of Wyoming PBS Doc, ‘Home from the Vietnam War’ in Thayne
October 6, 2026
By Wyoming PBS THAYNE—Wyoming PBS invites the public to a free community screening of its new documentary, “Home from the Vietnam War,” on Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Thayne Community…
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USDA Awards Value-Added Producer Grant to Shumway Farms, LLC
October 5, 2026
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Wyoming State Director Tyler Harrison today announced the agency is awarding $172,000 through the Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) Program to Shumway Farms in Lincoln…
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From 102 Cans to 48,000 Lives: Afton Food Pantry marks 10 years of service
October 5, 2026
This feature appeared in the September 30, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent – When the Afton Food Pantry opened in September 2016, it had a borrowed building,…
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Independent Letters to the Editor: September 29, 2026
October 5, 2026
The following Letters to the Editor appeared in the September 30, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. Submit your opinions to the email below. Your Vote Dear Editor, When…
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MyChart warns of increased scammers
October 5, 2026
The health records portal MyChart, which is utilized by Star Valley Health, is warning users of an uptick in scammers. In a press release, MyChart stated that the scammers try…
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Prescribed burns October 5-9 east of Star Valley
October 5, 2026
The West Zone of the Bridger-Teton National Forest, which includes Greys River and Kemmerer Ranger Districts, is planning prescribed fires on the Star Valley Front Rx Project this week as…
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SVI Radio Interview: Sierra Mitchell – Fighting Hunger Games Food Drive
October 5, 2026
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Property Tax Relief filing period opens October 1
October 1, 2026
25-50% exemption for Wyoming homeowners October 1 marks the first day homeowners in Wyoming can apply for property tax relief for the 2026 calendar year, with March 1, 2027 being…
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SVI Radio Interview: Violet Sanderson – Town of Afton
October 1, 2026
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SVI Radio Interview: Christina Hobbs & Spencer Allred – Lincoln County Victims Foundation
September 30, 2026
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