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Sheriff’s office says inmate shot at Cache County Jail is ‘fine’

Thursday, February 4th, 2016 Posted in Cache County news, Public Safety | Comments Off on Sheriff’s office says inmate shot at Cache County Jail is ‘fine’

By Jackson Murphy The Cache County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the use of a non-lethal weapon on a Cache County Jail inmate on Jan. 16. Lt. Doyle Peck explained that the investigation is ongoing, but the inmate’s injuries were not life threatening. “He wasn’t ...

Cache Officials say Utah drug possession revisions hurt cops, impairs rehab

Saturday, January 30th, 2016 Posted in Cache County news, Public Safety | Comments Off on Cache Officials say Utah drug possession revisions hurt cops, impairs rehab

  By Jackson Murphy Possession of the drugs methamphetamine and heroin were once felony charges in Utah; those same charges now only garner a misdemeanor — and local law enforcement officials are already seeing the impact. And they’re not all pleased. “There is frustration,” ...

Richmond looks to Capitol Hill for help on roads and sidewalks during visit from state senator

Thursday, January 28th, 2016 Posted in Cache County news | Comments Off on Richmond looks to Capitol Hill for help on roads and sidewalks during visit from state senator

By Shayne Bair Communities struggling to keep their roads and sidewalks in good repair can put part of the blame on more efficient cars. That was the message Utah state Sen. Lyle Hillyard delivered during a visit to the Richmond City Council on ...

She’s old enough to be his great grandmother, but he loves her more every day

Thursday, January 28th, 2016 Posted in Cache County news | Comments Off on She’s old enough to be his great grandmother, but he loves her more every day

By Shayne Bair A Richmond man is within one month of finishing the remodel on a house that predates the state of Utah itself. Luke Bergeson acquired the property in October of 2014 and began the remodel. At more than 130 years old, it’s ...

Cache Valley adds more safe medication disposal sites

Sunday, January 24th, 2016 Posted in Cache County news | Comments Off on Cache Valley adds more safe medication disposal sites

By Mark Rosa The number of prescription drug drop-off boxes available to Cache Valley residents is set to grow. Within the year, Cache County Sheriff’s Office community services coordinator Erin Griffeth said, select Intermountain Healthcare pharmacies will be equipped to collect and dispose ...

Shop Healthy Program joins with Hispanic community

Saturday, December 12th, 2015 Posted in Cache County news, Health | Comments Off on Shop Healthy Program joins with Hispanic community

By Mikala Lindhardt www.mikalalindhardt.blogspot.com Beginning next year, the Shop Healthy Program will partner with the Hispanic community to continue its efforts to promote healthier living. Jennie Murr, the dietician for Bear River Health Department, met with owners of La Ranchera and La Racherita ...

Cache Valley volunteers work to bring Nativity scene to life

Friday, December 11th, 2015 Posted in Cache County news | Comments Off on Cache Valley volunteers work to bring Nativity scene to life

By Katherine Taylor  katherinedtaylor.com For the many volunteers involved in preparing for this year’s Nativity scene at Morgan Farm, weeks of work began paying off on Friday at 5:30 p.m. when the event opened to the public. Richard Eversull, who has helped to organize the event since ...

Cache Valley residents engage in 25 days of service

Saturday, November 28th, 2015 Posted in Cache County news | Comments Off on Cache Valley residents engage in 25 days of service

By Cassandra Solarte csolarte.wix.com Community members will perform acts of service on each day of December until Christmas Day as part of the Cache Valley Volunteer Center’s new project, 25 Days of Service. Sharilee Griffiths, the director of the center, said the ...

Reindeer Fun Run may be endangered

Wednesday, November 25th, 2015 Posted in Business, Cache County news | Comments Off on Reindeer Fun Run may be endangered

By Haley Larsen haleylarsen5.wordpress.com On Dec. 12 the Providence City Youth Council will be hosting its annual holiday event, Santa in City Hall — but this year, the event will go without its usual preceding activity, the Reindeer Fun Run 5K race. In the ...