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updated: Wed Jul 16, 2008 08:41 pm

Afton News

Local news for Afton, WY continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Wednesday | The Little Chicago Review

Expect 20-miinute delays through Snake River Canyon & Afton area

Areas to see repair are located at various sites between milepost 125.84, near Wolf Creek and milepost 140.12, near Fall Creek.

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Wednesday Jul 16 | Star Valley Independent

Afton claims official ownership of Johnny Miller Course

In a move from the Third District Court and Judge Jere Ryckman, approximately 30 acres of property in the south portion of Afton was transferred from the Bradley D. Morehouse Estate to the Town of Afton.

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Sun Jul 13, 2008

The Little Chicago Review

Star Valley Races planned on the Bridger-Teton National Forest

Recreation events on national forest lands are one way for area residents to stay in touch with the seasons.

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Fri Jul 11, 2008

Star Valley Independent

"Prepare now for high home energy prices" say Governor

Now is the time to prepare for the high utility bills that Wyoming customers will likely see this fall, Gov.

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Thu Jul 10, 2008

The Little Chicago Review

Afton businessman, Ron Galloway, files for county commissioner

An Afton businessman for nearly 40 years has filed for the Lincoln County Commission.

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Related Topix: Lincoln County, WY

Wed Jul 09, 2008

KIFI Idaho Falls

Hospitals say they're losing state funding

Representatives of some local hospital districts in Wyoming say they're being denied access to state construction money.

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Related Topix: Lincoln County, WY

Mon Jul 07, 2008

Star Valley Independent

Star Valley communities celebrate Independence Day

Alpine, Thayne, Star Valley Ranch and Afton all celebrated the weekend of July 4, in various ways, but a parade was the common thread that connected them all.

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Related Topix: Thayne, WY, Star Valley Ranch, WY, Alpine, WY

Fri Jul 04, 2008

Star Valley Independent

Afton Heritage Committee to induct Hall of Fame class Saturday

While the title may say Afton, indeed the first six members of the Afton Heritage Committee's Hall of Fame did much more than simply stay in Afton.

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Sun Jun 29, 2008

Jackson Hole News And Guide

Lower Valley ballots due

Lower Valley Energy will hold its annual meeting today in Afton, allowing members to vote for a board of directors and a proposal to opt out of state regulation of electricity rates.

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Tue Jun 24, 2008

Star Valley Independent

Athletic Complex Update: June 24, 2008

In our third update on the progress for the athletics facility being constructed at Star Valley High School, some of the improvements in the last seven days include a level surface which has been expertly ...

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Sun Jun 22, 2008

Star Valley Independent

Masters of the Flame: Afton's firemen are Wyoming's best

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.

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Related Topix: Newcastle, WY

Fri Jun 20, 2008

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Wyoming's Periodic Spring

U nlike Wyoming's steaming geysers, Periodic Spring near Afton, Wyo., gushes an on-off torrent that's a chilly 40 degrees.

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Thu Jun 12, 2008

The Little Chicago Review

GOP holds convention

The Lincoln County Republican Party was well represented at the state Republican convention held at WWCC .

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Related Topix: Lincoln County, WY, Alpine, WY, Etna, WY, Freedom, WY, Kemmerer, WY

Wed Jun 04, 2008

The Little Chicago Review

Basden, Kiren, Tyrrell on Prez' Honor Roll

The University of Wyoming lists 12 students from Lincoln County on the 2008 spring semester President's Honor Roll.

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Related Topix: Lincoln County, WY, Wyoming, Alpine, WY, Auburn, WY, Bedford, WY

Wed May 28, 2008

The Little Chicago Review

Area students on WWCC honor rolls

Western Wyoming Community College is pleased to announce the names of the six area students named to the President's Honor Roll for the Spring 2008 Semester.

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Related Topix: Wyoming, Thayne, WY, Freedom, WY, Kemmerer, WY, Bedford, WY

Fri May 16, 2008

The Little Chicago Review

Check with clerk's office to see if you are still registered to vote

“After the 2006 election, those that did not vote in the General Election and did not contact our office to remain on the voter registration lists were taken off the voter registration rolls”

The County Clerk's office has passed along a request for voters of Lincoln County to contact their office to see if they are still registered to vote. via The Little Chicago Review

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Related Topix: Lincoln County, WY, Alpine, WY, Thayne, WY, Star Valley Ranch, WY, Cokeville, WY

Mon Jan 14, 2008

Casper Star-Tribune

Star Valley mourns

“They were well-known family men; all leave widows and children”

Star Valley is mourning the deaths of three Afton-area men who died in a large avalanche near Cottonwood Lake in Lincoln County on Saturday, County Coroner Michael Richins said Sunday. via Casper Star-Tribune

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Related Topix: Lincoln County, WY

Sat Dec 08, 2007

A Harley Motorcycle

Wear Motorcycle Helmets? That Is A Good Question

Motorcyclists are always evaluating the use of motorcycle helmets. Is this simply a matter of preference or are there significant issues to be considered? A friend of mine has chosen to ride with a helmet, or ... via A Harley Motorcycle

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Thu Dec 06, 2007

NewsTarget.com

Herbal Consumers Show Need for a New Kind of Consumer Education

“Something that is truly natural is condoned by nature , meaning nature provides it to us freely and it can be reproduced without the aid of anything that is not found in nature.”

See Top Recommended Books, DVDs and Natural Products at the Health Ranger's Amazon.com Shop: Nedra Alleman of Afton, Wyoming came up to me holding a bag of supplements that must have weighed three or four ... via NewsTarget.com

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Mon Nov 05, 2007

Casper Star Tribune

Relic of the past riles Lander residents

“Fortunately, the tuxes were at the church and didn't get in the fire”

Relic of the past riles Lander residents By DAVID MIRHADI Star-Tribune staff writer Sunday, November 04, 2007 Life is good, especially on the sunny side of the street. via Casper Star Tribune

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