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Drug arrests made in Alpine »

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 [...]

New Catholic Church on schedule for June opening »

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 [...]

Valley post offices saved for now »

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 [...]

Lincoln County Fair may allow beer garden »

The Lincoln County Commissioners voted to change their  policy for allowing alcohol on country property. The decision was made during the April 17 meeting of the Lincoln County Commissioners. According to Commissioner Kent Connelly, under the new policy the county will evaluate alcohol use requests for events at the Lincoln County Fair Grounds on a [...]

Alpine facing budget crisis »

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.  [...]

Alpine officials meet with state regarding sewer issues. »

Alpine Mayor Kennis Lutz met with the State Lands and Investment Board last week to discuss the Alpine Waste Water Treatment Plant.  According to Lutz, the purpose of the meeting was to sit down with SLIB and “determine which direction the town can go” with regards to adjusting the its loan repayment schedule.

Rauterkus named one of Wyoming’s top youth volunteers »

Rebel Rauterkus of Freedom, Wyo., a senior at Star Valley High School, will be presented with an engraved silver medallion to recognize her selection as one of Wyoming’s top two youth volunteers for 2012 in The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program.  The presentation will take place on Thursday, April 12, at 7:30 p.m. during [...]

Alpine library holding “spring break” activities »

The Alpine Branch Library will hold activities throughout the week of April 2-6 as part of its ‘spring break’ schedule.  Tuesday, April 3 the library will host a craft day from 1-3 p.m.   “Kids of all ages can come do fun spring crafts,” said Draney. “We’ll be making cookie bugs, egg animals and windsocks.”  Wednesday, [...]

23rd Alpine Mountain Days encourages vendors to make plans »

Chairmen for Alpine’s 23rd Annual Mountain Days are busy getting ready for Alpine’s first big summer event. Two big changes taking place this year are date and location.  The date for this year’s event is June 22-24, the weekend following the traditional date of Father’s Day weekend. With the change in date also comes the [...]

Star Valley Medical Center names new CEO »

The North Lincoln County Hospital District Board of Trustees has named the new Chief Executive Officer and President of Star Valley Medical Center. Charlie Button, of Dayton Wash., will officially take over as CEO on Monday, May 14, 2012.  “Charlie will be transitioning from the role of Chief Executive Officer at Columbia County Health System [...]