Town of Afton Administrator Violet Sanderson shares updates on events and projects
In her recent appearance on SVI Radio, Town of Afton Administrator Violet Sanderson delivered an engaging update on community events and infrastructure projects during her monthly report on June 5. Sanderson emphasized the upcoming Afton Freedom Festival and 4th…
Afton businesses invited to brighten Main Street with summer display contest
Downtown Afton will soon see a splash of color as local businesses prepare for the upcoming “Main Street in Bloom” event, organized by the Afton Main Street Alliance in partnership with Outlaw T’s of Star Valley. The event…
Town of Afton Council Meeting Highlights – May 13, 2025
The Afton Town Council met on Tuesday, May 13, to discuss a range of community updates, events, and recognitions that reflect the town’s ongoing development. • Nurses Month Proclamation Mayor Jeff Jensen celebrated Nurses Month by honoring local nurses with…
Afton making sewer and water repairs with Spring
• Sewer lagoons expanded, new water line on Adams Afton’s sewer lagoon expansion project is underway. It started in the fall of 2024 and continues in the spring of 2025. Afton Town Administrator Violet Sanderson reports 80-percent of the…
Afton Town Council Meeting Recap: April 8, 2025
The Afton Town Council convened on April 8, 2025, to review updates from the Planning and Zoning Department, focusing on the town’s water resources amid ongoing growth and development. During the meeting, concerns about water availability were highlighted, particularly in…
Afton completing a traffic study for use with WYDOT
• Consultant study focused on main street The Town of Afton is nearing completion of a traffic study designed to address safety concerns and open the door for highway improvements with the Wyoming Department of Transportation. Coordinated with WYDOT,…
Two deaths in Afton deemed murder/suicide
The deaths of two Afton residents have been deemed a murder/suicide by local law enforcement. In a statement released on March 24, Afton Police Chief Jason Romberg said that on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at roughly 11:30 a.m., law enforcement…
Town of Afton: Public Forum
• Afton residents are invited to participate in the Corridor Study The Town of Afton is hosting a public forum on February 25, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the Afton Town Hall, located at 416 S. Washington Street. This…
Michael Horn: Building a T-Shirt Legacy at Swift Creek Trading Co.
• SwiftWear at Swift Creek Trading Co. is continuing to grow Located right near the Elk Horn Arch in Afton, a remarkable transformation is taking place at Swift Creek Trading Co. Michael Horn, the owner and sole workman behind…
Second Annual Star Valley Festival of Trees happens in Afton this weekend
• Event features a Gingerbread House contest. Star Valley’s Second Annual Festival of Trees takes place this Friday and Saturday at Gather in Afton. All proceeds from the festival go towards stocking the three Star Valley Food Pantries for the…