Star Valley Independent

Alpine has received state funding to renovate the Civic Center, damaged by snow in the winter of 2007-08. This morning (Thursday, 9 Oct. 08) the Wyoming State Loan and Investment Board (SLIB) approved the town of Alpine’s application for $1,275,905. The Community Facilities Grant will be used for roof and truss replacement, internal renovations and [...]

The Lincoln County Library system invites you to drop by the Alpine, Thayne or Afton branch and pick up a free copy of the book, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith. 

Work on the Swift Creek Hydroelectric Project is gearing down for the winter season.  With the installation of the penstock and dam reconstruction at the upper reservoir all that remains is turbine installation later this winter.

In 1945 at the age of 18, Vern Bloxham earned a Bronze Star, but it wasn’t until 2008 that he was formally honored with and received the medal.

The high snowpack accumulated in the winter of 2008, combined with the spring rain and snow showers have produced an abundance of water in Star Valley.

In an interview with NBC’s Tom Brokaw on Saturday, Gov. Dave Freudenthal and Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter discussed the upcoming presidential race, the pressing need for a federal energy policy and the importance of coal to the national economy.

With mere fraction of a second deciding the winner, the Afton Volunteer Fire Department City Team captured first place at the 2008 Wyoming State Fireman’s Convention June 13 and 14.

Nominations for e 2008 Wyoming of the Year are now being accepted by the Associated Parents of the University of Wyoming. Nominations must be signed and received by April 30. The executive board of APUW will make the selection based upon the written materials submitted. Nominations should provide detailed narrative information about [...]

Large Forest Service Helicopters know as Hueys have been based in Afton during March undergoing repairs by a Georgia based company.  The helicopters are being stored in an Afton Airport Hanger during the repairs and the moved out at times during the day for test flights following maintenance.  the company experts to be doing more [...]

The Town of Star Valley Ranch has appointed Gregg Wilkes to be the new Administrator.  Wilkes will be assisting Mayor Boyd Siddoway on various projects, including plans for a new town hall.  Will received unanimous approval for the position by the town council.