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Salvation Army Bells Ring Again

November 21, 2012 Jackson Hole, Teton County, Town of Jackson Comments Off
Salvation Army

Scores of volunteers from the Jackson Hole area will once again ring bells for the Salvation Army from 10:00 am-6:00 pm on Fridays and Saturdays from November 23rd through December 22nd in front of several of the valley’s larger stores. Contributions raised during this event … Continue Reading

Teton Taxes Due

November 20, 2012 Jackson Hole, Teton County, Town of Jackson Comments Off
property tax

Teton County is reminding residents that the total amount due of 2012 property tax can be paid without penalty and interest on the first installment if one payment in the full amount is received on or before the end of the year.  That tax payment can be mailed with a postmark on or before December 31st. Payments can also be paid in person or placed in the Drop Box on the East side of the County Building. Online Payments can be made at www.tetonwyo.org/treas

Area Responds To Needs Back East

November 19, 2012 Jackson Hole, State of Wyoming, Teton County, Town of Jackson Comments Off
coat donation

Coats for Sandy was a drive put together by a Jackson man who had lived in the storm stricken area before moving here – and he hoped people would respond.  In less than a week of that drive, Dan Caruso says local residents contributed enough coats and clothing that … Continue Reading

Black Bear Comes To Jackson

November 19, 2012 State of Wyoming, Teton County, Town of Jackson Comments Off
Bear wise

Some visitors to Jackson just aren’t welcome – as was the case last week when a black bear made a return trip to town after having been relocated from another visit about a year ago.  Wyoming Game and Fish Spokesman Mark Gocke says the young black bear was … Continue Reading

Watch For Falling Rock

November 18, 2012 Jackson Hole, State of Wyoming, Teton County, Town of Jackson Comments Off
Rock

A boulder nearly the size of a small car tumbled down the hill just north of the wildlife art museum north of Jackson Sunday morning, partially blocking the southbound lanes of US Highway 191, 89, 287 for several hours.  Fortunately, there were no vehicles in its path when it fell and nobody was injured.

Photo from Oliver Thomasma

Free Money At Square Lighting

November 16, 2012 Jackson Hole, Town of Jackson Comments Off
gift card

Jackson Hole residents will have an added reason to celebrate when they go to the town square to ring in the holiday season and light the town next week.  Director of Special Events Maureen Murphy of the Jackson Hole Chamber Of Commerce says … Continue Reading

Heaters Can Pose Fire Risks

November 15, 2012 Jackson Hole, Teton County, Town of Jackson Comments Off
space heater fire

There’s no question that the cold, damp weather the past couple weeks has made people turn to a variety of sources of heat in their homes.  However, how those appliances are used can mean the difference of life and death, as evidenced by several reports across the nation.  Fire Marshal Kathy Clay urges Jackson Hole residents … Continue Reading

Airport Stats Show Continued Decline

November 14, 2012 Jackson Hole, State of Wyoming, Teton County, Town of Jackson Comments Off
airport

Jackson Hole Airport last month posted an increase in the number of passengers catching flights out of the valley, but still saw a slight decline in the number of those arriving.  According to the monthly report to the airport board, … Continue Reading

Jackson Man Hurt In Idaho Crash

November 13, 2012 State of Idaho, Swan Valley, Town of Jackson Comments Off
Idaho State Police

The Idaho State Police are reporting a three-vehicle accident on Pine Creek Pass, just north of Swan Valley Saturday left three people including a Jackson man hospitalized with injuries they sustained in the crash. According to the report, 24-year-old Jamie Krupinski of Jackson, Wyoming was … Continue Reading

Local Drive Seeks “Coats For Sandy”

November 13, 2012 Jackson Hole, Teton County, Teton Valley, Town of Jackson Comments Off
coat donation

Scenes in the media coming back from the storm-ravaged East Coast have moved a former resident of that area to launch a drive in Jackson Hole to amass coats and other clothing to send for those facing wintery weather after having lost everything.  Dan Caruso says in many cases, … Continue Reading

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