Holiday food box efforts underway
◆ Baskets will be ready for pick-up on December 17. Things are a bit hectic this week at the Afton Food Pantry, as community volunteers work to prepare for the Christmas Season. “Last year we gave our 203 holiday food…
Utah man dies in crash near Cokeville
On September 23, 2020, a fatal crash occurred around milepost 3 on US 30 north of Cokeville, Wyoming. At 2:08 p.m., Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers were notified of a motor vehicle collision. A 1995 Toyota Corolla was traveling northbound on…
Cokeville student awarded Burger King scholarship
◆ Kendra Cook awarded Burger King Scholarship. Provided by Burger King McLamore Foundation COKEVILLE – The Burger King McLamore Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Burger King brand, has announced they awarded over $3,900,000 in scholarships through the Burger King…
2020 Pioneer Day Celebrations set for Cokeville and Fairview
———– ◆ Fun and games begin on Friday, July 24 and continue on Saturday, July 25. It’s a celebration of heritage this weekend with the annual Pioneer Day festivities in the Town of Cokeville and the Fairview community. From…
Cokeville centenarian lives legacy of self reliance
◆ Some three generations of 4-H students learned under tutelage of Elvina Thornock. Can’t or shouldn’t aren’t much in Elvina Thornock’s vocabulary. “What needs doing” and “just watch me” are more apt. And after a century of living – doing…
Cokeville Bike and Pedestrian Plan Begins
The Town of Cokeville and Lincoln County have begun a study to recommend future bicycle and pedestrian improvements for the Cokeville area. The $40,000 study, known formally as the Transportation Alternatives Master Plan, is funded in part by a grant…
Town of Cokeville looks to crack down on traffic law violations
◆ Drivers ignoring stop signs and using excessive speed becoming a problem. Vehicle speed and disregard for cross walks and stop signs has become an increasing problem on Cokeville’s main street. According to Mayor Rose Arndt, the town is looking…
Airplane museum opens in Cokeville
Norman Freeman, of Cokeville, has been collecting model airplanes since he was a young boy and decided to get serious about collecting in 1975. His wife, Charlotte, opened her Little Church of Nativities and didn’t have room for his airplanes….
Cokeville utilizes donated funds to purchase some new fire hydrants
When a city in Utah was looking to unload a baker’s dozen of new fire hydrants for a discounted price, the Town of Cokeville was happy to purchase the equipment. “We have 47 hydrants in town and 25 of them…
North Eden fire now 13,763 acres; 50-percent contained
The North Eden fire burning in three states is currently 13,763 acres and 50% contained. Yesterday minimal fire activity occurred. Rain and cool temperatures helped firefighters secure line along the north and west flanks of the fire and prevent further…