Berean Bible Fellowship hosts Kid’s Zone
Children ages three to 12 are invited to the Berean Bible Fellowship Kid’s Zone event on Friday, November 7 at 439 Washington in downtown Afton for an evening of food, crafts and entertainment. Parents can leave their children for a…
Afton officials ponder electric bike and scooter ordinance
Among the many items discussed during last week’s Town of Afton council meeting was whether to adopt new policies for electric bikes and scooters on sidewalks, especially within the downtown business district. Citing complaints that had been made, safety concerns…
Town of Afton concluding infrastructure projects
The Town of Afton is excited to announce the near completion of several important projects as the busy summer season winds down. Town Administrator Violet Sanderson shared in a Weekday Wake-up interview, “We are just about completely wrapped up with…
Star Valley Plein Air Show and Sale to open Friday
The 2025 Plein Air Art Show and Sale opens Friday, September 19 in the Western Skies Fine Art Gallery at 912 Washington Street in Afton from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Continuing Saturday, September 20, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the…
Community Chili Cook-off Hosted by Berean Bible Fellowship
Star Valley’s Berean Bible Fellowship is hosting a community Chili Cook-off on Friday, September 19 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Afton’s Main Street at 439 Washington. Community members from throughout Star Valley are invited to register online and attend the…
Jury sides with Town of Afton
A Lincoln County jury has found that the Town of Afton is not liable for a woman’s broken ankle she received while exiting the restroom at Star View Park in 2023. The verdict, which was returned on July 30…
Two vehicle accident on the north end of Afton
A call for area first responders went out just before 11 a.m. on the north end of Afton for a two-vehicle accident on U.S. 89 near Star Storage. According to information provided by the Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP), the driver…
Two vehicle crash south of Afton results in no injuries
A two-vehicle crash took place just south of Afton near the Kodiak Mountain Resort on Tuesday afternoon which shut down US 89 for a short time. At approximately 1:15 p.m, first responders were called out to the scene on July…
Teen runaway arrested after crime spree in Idaho and Wyoming
The following is a news release from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. On Saturday, June 29, at 7:12 a.m., Jefferson County Dispatch received a report of a juvenile runaway near 3100 East and 650 North in Menan. The 15-year-old male…
Independent Notes: Town clerks, administrators are key to the success of a community.
I have covered so many town council meetings over the past four decades, I have lost track. When combined with other public meetings, a few thousand at a minimum. Most have been here in Star Valley, first with Afton and…