Lincoln County Community Benefits from Updated Specialty Crop Directory
By Aubrey Hale SVI Media The University of Wyoming Extension has launched the “2024 Wyoming Specialty Crop Directory,” a valuable resource designed to encourage local food production and consumption across the state, including Lincoln County. This updated directory includes nearly…
Five winners emerge at SVAC Chalk Art Festival
• Prizes included gift cards, passes and cash Five of 21 entries emerged as winners in the Star Valley Arts Council’s First Annual Chalk Art Festival that took place in Thayne on Friday and Saturday. Winners took home a variety…
Heart of Star Valley dedicated in Thayne
• Simpson and Heward offer comments A new visitor stop in Thayne will include opportunities to share memories on important dates in a locket and key process in what is called Heart of Star Valley. Mayor Devin Simpson said, “I…
Chalk Art Festival happening in Thayne July 26-27
• Prizes will be given for six categories The Star Valley Arts Council is offering a Chalk Art Festival in Thayne, July 26-27. Community members, families and businesses are invited to purchase a sidewalk square at the Thayne Community…
Ruth Brown celebrates 100th birthday
Ruth M Brown was born on July 17, 1924, to Alf and Lena Walton. She had an older sister Sybil and a younger brother Jay. Ruth was born in Thayne, Wyoming in the home that still exist today on the…
Grass Volleyball Tournament happens in Thayne on Friday
• Co-Ed teams can take home up to $200. Volleyball fans may want to add some friendly competition to their Independence weekend with the Grass Volleyball Tournament in Thayne on Friday, July 5, at 10 a.m. Games are scheduled to…
Lincoln County prepares for SW growth
• Impact fees designed to help counties and towns. Permanent homes planned for LC. As new industry comes to southwest Wyoming, Lincoln County is making plans for both infrastructure improvements and housing. Stephen Allen, Lincoln County Commission Chief of Staff…
Horse Warriors-More than just riding
• Year-round program focuses on riding, service, leadership, art and more for ages 12-18 Starting from the ground up, students of Horse Warriors™ will attend courses at the Diamondfly Ranch, located in Thayne. They will develop skills they can take…
Family Dollar and Dollar Tree to close 600 stores in 2024; nearly 1,000 over the next several years
According to a media release from Dollar Tree Inc., the company that owns both Dollar Tree and Family Dollar stores, the company has “identified approximately 600 Family Dollar stores for closure in the first half of fiscal 2024 and an…
Lincoln County growth continues
• Subdivisions coming before the county. Lincoln County continues to grow with subdivision projects coming before the planning and zoning board and the commission for consideration. Some are approved and others sent back for further preparation. In the most recent…