Star Valley Independent

The Town of Star Valley Ranch has selected DePatco, based out of St. Anthony, Idaho, to complete its steel water line replacement project. Work to finalize contracts is taking place this month. “The high bid for the project was approximately $2.8 million and the low bid was $1.3 million,” said Mayor Boyd Siddoway. “There were [...]

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 [...]

Deacon Bill Hill reports that “everything is on schedule” for the dedication of the new Holy Family Catholic Church on June 25, 2012.  The new church has been under construction for the past year north of Thayne on U.S. Highway 89.  “The exterior is done, other than the grading,” Deacon Hill said this week. “The [...]

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 [...]

The Star Valley Independent has been covering the varied communities of the area for over 110 years.  Have you ever wondered what the news was like in the past?  Take a look at what made the pages of the newspaper 25, 50, 75 and 100 years ago during this calendar week of the year.

The Cody Fillies and the Jackson Broncs claimed the team titles in Powell over the weekend, with Star Valley finishing second in both the women’s and men’s points standings.  The Fillies finished with 198.0 team points while the Lady Braves were next with 142.33.  Powell was third in the women’s standings with 104.33.  The Braves [...]

Senior Cody Call scored three goals against the Newcastle Dogies as the Braves returned to the state soccer tournament after missing out last season. The 3-1 victory eliminated Newcastle from the post-season.   It is the second time in three years for the program to earn a berth to the state tourney.  Star Valley will [...]

After a 1-0 lead at halftime, the Lady Braves rolled the Lady Bearcats in a regional qualifier in Lander Friday night with four second-half goals and a 5-0 victory that sent them to the state soccer tournament for the fourth time in five years.  Ashley Hall, Jessica Woodford, Kenedey Brog and Bailey Brog all scored [...]

The Cycling Association of Star Valley (CASV)  will kick off it’s summer riding season this Saturday, May 12 at 10 a.m. in Canyon View Park with a Pedaler’s Potluck.   “This will be a potluck picnic. So, bring your spouse, something to eat and, of course, your bike,” said Howard Jones of the cycling association. “We’ll [...]

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 [...]