Star Valley Independent

Saturday, May 12, 2012, four Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department Deputies assisted by two Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers, arrested a male fugitive on felony warrants from the State of Idaho and warrants issued from Lincoln County.  According to information provided by the Sheriff’s Office, the investigation stemmed from “a previous traffic stop.” “Subsequent to the arrest [...]

The Star Valley Community raised the roof at the Lincoln County Fair Grounds last week during the Jump, Jive and Jazz showcase. High school music students performed big band tunes and families filled the dance floor. “It bridges generations,” said Kurt Sand, high school music instructor. “You look out on the dance floor and see [...]

Funeral services for Nolan Peterson will be held Wednesday, May 16, at 12 noon in the Auburn Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Family will greet friends Tuesday, May 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Schwab Mortuary in Afton and again at the church from 10 to 11:45 a.m. [...]

On the heels of an April 25 U.S. Senate Resolution providing the U.S. Postal Service with $11 billion to pay down debt and offer buyouts to approximately 100,000 employees, Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe said Wednesday there are no plans for post office closing at this point.  “We’ve listened to our customers in rural American and [...]

A variance for the spire of the proposed Star Valley Temple was approved unanimously by the Afton Town Council Tuesday evening.  The LDS Temple will be located on a parcel of property of approximately 42 acres located on the corner of US 89 and Skyview Lane.   The spire will be approximately 90-100 feet tall.   Church [...]

Seven visiting teams along with Star Valley competed in a spring golf tournament at the Star Valley View course amid rainy conditions last Friday.  According to head coach, Kelly Fullmer, the team has been on the course for more than two weeks in April, the first time they have been able to take advantage of [...]

News out of the Wyoming State Capitol is that the state will officially recognize six different political parties in the November 2012 General Election, a record the Cowboy State. According to information made available by Secretary of State, Max Maxfield, the Country Party gained ballot access as a provisional party and is the sixth.  “In [...]

A heated discussion about Alpine finances took place this week during the regular meeting of the Alpine Town Council.   The council passed a budget proposal on second reading that calls for significant budget cuts and eliminates the Alpine Police Department. The proposed budget must pass a third reading before it is officially adopted by the town.  [...]

The Presiding Bishop of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, in a letter to Afton Mayor, Loni Hillyard, has requested a variance to the Afton Zoning Ordinance for property located at Hwy 89 and Skyview Lane.  The letter confirms the future location of the Star Valley Temple which was discussed  in the Independent [...]

Area riders participating in the 2012 Rocky Mountain Snowmobile Hillclimb Association (RMSHA) completed their final event at Schweitzer Mountain in Sandpoint, Idaho over the weekend. Many used the last race to buoy their final points standings and in some cases catapulted them to a points championship.  Luke Rainey’s first place finish in the Pro 700 [...]