Patricia Veronda-Naumoff named Female Snowmobiler of the Year
• “You have no idea where your snowmobiles can take you.” After renting a home in Jacknife in Freedom, Patricia Veronda-Naumoff saw a group of women driving by with their trucks and snowmobile trailers. This stopped Naumoff in her tracks…
Independent Notes: Remembering Ida, the Freedom Post Office and a trip to Denver.
This column ran in the August 16, 2023 edition of the Star Valley Independent. We lost another one of our great Star Valley people this week that gave so much back to the community in so many ways, Ida Hokanson….
Historical Society hosts annual antique tractor show
◆ Event showcases the valley’s agricultural history. The Star Valley Historical society partnered with local farmer Kyle Weber to once again host the annual Antique Tractor Show over the weekend. The event was held on Saturday, September 24 at the…
Salt River Bridge project awarded
◆ Project to be completed by Oct. 31, 2021. Reiman Corporation, of Cheyenne, was the winning bidder on a “bent camp replacement bridge contract.” The Wyoming Transportation Commission awarded the contract for $243,287 during their December meeting. The bridge project…
Freedom man dies in crash between Swan Valley and Palisades
The following is a news release from Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office. On Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, at approximately 1:11 p.m., Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle fatality crash on US26 at milepost 390.5, east of Swan Valley. Johnathan Rieth, 43,…