SL Trib editor assures Utah State: ‘Dying newspaper’ is just a myth
Wednesday, March 30th, 2011 Posted in Opinion | 3 Comments »By Shirrel Cooper LOGAN—Journalism students everywhere have been taught that newspapers—the paper edition delivered to doorsteps across America—are dying. In fact, “the dying newspaper” has become part of journalism curriculum, and students are being taught new survival skills in this so-called dying ...
Bon Jovi: Living on a prayer is good medicine in SLC
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Bon Jovi: Living on a prayer is good medicine in SLCPhoto and review by Ben Hansen Special to the Hard News Cafe SALT LAKE CITY--You are most likely familiar with at least a half-dozen songs from the Bon Jovi music catalogue. Whether you have sung your heart out while pumping your ...
Thanks to Cache County Council, Eccles Ice Arena can skate on
Saturday, March 26th, 2011 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Thanks to Cache County Council, Eccles Ice Arena can skate onBy Rhett Wilkinson LOGAN -- If the Cache County Council stays true to one of their most recent executive decisions, twisting double axels, community skating and Aggie hockey will remain a fixture in the community for years to come. At their meeting ...
County Council decides to end local TV station coverage
Saturday, March 26th, 2011 Posted in Opinion | 1 Comment »By Rhett Wilkinson LOGAN-- When it comes to broadcasting its meetings to the public, the Cache County Council wants a changing of the guard. At its last meeting March 22, the council determined to end KUTA TV8’s coverage of its meetings, ...
Millville looking at possible grants for capitol improvement projects
Saturday, March 26th, 2011 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Millville looking at possible grants for capitol improvement projectsBy Michael Stewart MILLVILLE -- The mayor and City Council sat down with engineer Zan Murray to discuss future grants and projects to better the city Thursday. “Knowing that we’ve got a great relationship with Millville and we’ve had success with grants ...
Spring brings more roaming animals in Paradise
Friday, March 25th, 2011 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Spring brings more roaming animals in ParadiseBy Brandon Hadley PARADISE -- The Town Council met with Cache County animal control officer John Hester Wednesday to discuss the town's contract with animal control and to address the problem of loose dogs roaming the streets. “A few folks don’t think ...
Mendon cemetery will have veterans’ memorial by late May
Friday, March 25th, 2011 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Mendon cemetery will have veterans’ memorial by late MayStory and photo by Teresa Nield MENDON -- A large hole and a pile of dirt currently lying at the Mendon City cemetery will soon become a memorial dedicated to veterans. Mike Buist, who is in charge of fund-raising, said the project ...
Environmentalists, students to present governor with ‘Green Hole’ award
Friday, March 25th, 2011 Posted in Opinion | 1 Comment »LOGAN—Lisa Tobias works in a recycling center, so presenting Utah Gov. Gary Herbert and state lawmakers with a “Green Hole” Award during Friday's Save GRAMA rally at the state Capitol was a natural. Tobias, a December Utah State University graduate, got ...
River Heights council bids hail and farewell to its royalty
Thursday, March 24th, 2011 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on River Heights council bids hail and farewell to its royaltyBy Lis Stewart RIVER HEIGHTS -- The 2010 River Heights royalty’s term came to an end Tuesday night as the 2011 royalty were presented at the City Council meeting. The new queen is Megan Hendrickson. Her attendants are Jessica Burt, Kayla ...
Wellsville planning commission grants three new business permits
Thursday, March 24th, 2011 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Wellsville planning commission grants three new business permitsBy Noelle Johansen WELLSVILLE -- The city Planning Commission approved two home business permits and one permit for the sale of produce Wednesday. John Jenkins received approval for a permit for a landscape construction and maintenance business he is starting out of ...
Providence hears reports on child abuse, animal control, speeding
Thursday, March 24th, 2011 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Providence hears reports on child abuse, animal control, speedingThe Child and Family Support Center treated 581 victims of abuse last year. By Shannon McCleve PROVIDENCE -- The Providence City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to sign the declaration making April officially Child Abuse Awareness Month. Melissa Frandsen, a representative from the ...
April proclaimed child abuse prevention month in Smithfield
Thursday, March 24th, 2011 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on April proclaimed child abuse prevention month in SmithfieldBy Michael Stewart SMITHFIELD -- Mayor Darrel G. Simmons and the City Council declared the month of April to be Child Abuse Prevention Month at a council meeting Mar. 23. “As the mayor of Smithfield city, I’m pleased to read the proclamation, ...
SL Trib editor comes to USU to dispel ‘myth of the dying newspaper’
Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011 Posted in Opinion | 1 Comment »LOGAN—“Reports of my death are greatly exaggerated.” That quip, attributed to one-time newspaperman Mark Twain, is Nancy Conway’s theme when she comes to Utah State University next week to deliver a Morris Media & Society Lecture. Conway, editor of The Salt ...
Freebies finished; Hyde Parkers must pay for N. Logan library service
Monday, March 21st, 2011 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Freebies finished; Hyde Parkers must pay for N. Logan library serviceBy Jamee Dyches HYDE PARK -- After June 30, Hyde Park residents will no longer have free use of the North Logan Library. The North Logan City Council voted unanimously Mar. 16 to adopt a resolution that will allow the library ...
Paying volunteer firefighters would help recruitment, Mendon chief says
Sunday, March 20th, 2011 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Paying volunteer firefighters would help recruitment, Mendon chief saysBy Teresa Nield MENDON -- Where are the volunteers when you need them? Mendon’s fire chief presented a proposal to the City Council recently to answer that very question. Fire Chief Ray Olsen informed the council that he is very proud of ...
20,000 bouncy balls falling from the sky? Just part of Geek Week at USU
Sunday, March 20th, 2011 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on 20,000 bouncy balls falling from the sky? Just part of Geek Week at USUStory and photo by Kate Rouse LOGAN -- Utah State University may have broken a world record Thursday, or it may have just shown thousands of onlookers that being a geek is cool, especially when it involves 20,000 bouncy balls and ...
Local TV station urges County Council to broadcast meetings with GAP
Saturday, March 19th, 2011 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Local TV station urges County Council to broadcast meetings with GAPBy Rhett Wilkinson LOGAN— If a County Council meeting is held and nobody gets to see it, did it actually happen? And who is supporting such a potential silence? Like knowing if trees actually make a sound when they fall if would-be ...
Wellsville students need better walking routes to school, says asst. principal
Friday, March 18th, 2011 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Wellsville students need better walking routes to school, says asst. principalBy Noelle Johansen WELLSVILLE -- Students who walk to school need safer walkways, Willow Valley Middle School assistant principal Stacie Gomm told the City Council Wednesday. Gomm told the council about the School Neighborhood Access Program (SNAP) plan, designating specific and safe ...
Richmond council learns tips for surviving earthquake
Friday, March 18th, 2011 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Richmond council learns tips for surviving earthquakeCache Valley could be isolated when the Big One hits. By Kate Rouse RICHMOND -- In the wake of last week's disaster in Japan, Councilwoman Terrie Wierenga stressed the importance of preparing locally for an emergency situation at Tuesday's City Council ...
Planning commission grants permit for River Heights lawn business
Friday, March 18th, 2011 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Planning commission grants permit for River Heights lawn businessBy Lis Stewart RIVER HEIGHTS—The status of a local home-based lawn care business and the upkeep in the southwest part of River Heights were on the table at a public hearing Tuesday night. One of the main concerns of city Planning Commission ...