Star Valley Independent

Travis Osmond, of Lincoln County Weed and Pest, has been presenting information on noxious weeds throughout Lincoln County. His presentations are designed to create awareness about the growing problem of noxious weeds. “We are losing our wonderful land to noxious weeds here in Lincoln County,” said Osmond. “I believe the main reason is lack of [...]

The Lincoln County Commissioners are asking area residents to comment on the proposal to allow logging of beetle kill trees within the Bridger-Teton. “This is something that we have been working on with the Forest Service for seven years,” said Commissioner Kent Connelly. “It is now out there on the street and we need people [...]

The annual Star Valley Independent Day in the Life Photo Shoot will take place on Friday, June 14, 2013. The event attempts to capture a day in the life of Star Valley through the eye of a camera lens. The photo shoot is open to photographers of all ages and skill levels. There is no [...]

The Star Valley Medical Center Administration has presented a revised proposal for the expansion of the Emergency Department and Surgery Department of the hospital. The new proposal was given during the Tuesday, May 28 meeting of the hospital board. A proposed hospital bond to raise $3.5 million for the project failed at the ballot box [...]

Former Cokeville Police Chief Aaron Alan Miller has been charged with a number of felonies for alleged actions taken over a five year span of service as a police officer in Cokeville. The charges stem from traffic stops made by Miller. According to court documents, Miller allegedly stopped out-of-state drivers and issued citations. Then failed [...]

The Lincoln County Commissioners voted unanimously in favor of tabling the Blind Bull Meadows PUD Development Proposal for 30 days. The action took place during the June 5 meeting of the Lincoln County Commissioners. According to Commission Chairman Paul Jenkins, the decision to table the proposal until July will give the commissioners a chance to further [...]

The Town of Thayne and the Thayne Police Department are working together to revise several law enforcement related ordinances. Among the ordinances is a proposal that would outlaw texting and driving within the town. “No person shall operate a motor vehicle on a public street or highway while using a handheld electronic wireless communication device [...]

Star Valley Medical Supply has officially opened its doors in Afton. “Our business hours are posted as Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3-6 p.m. and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.,” said Rebecca Erickson, owner. “However, we will be available 24 hours a day, seven days a [...]

The Lincoln County Planning and Zoning Commission failed to approve a Planned Unit Development master plan for the Blind Bull area of Greys River. The action took place Wednesday, May 29 at the regular Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting in Cokeville. Following presentations by Planning Director John Woodward and Mark Nicoll, representing the Blind Bull [...]

The Lincoln County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a hearing on the proposed Blind Bull Meadows PUD Master Plan on Wednesday, May 29. The meeting time is set for 7 p.m. According to the Lincoln County Office of Planning and Development, the meeting location for the May 29 hearing is in the Cokeville Town [...]