Smithfield council approves Stone Haven housing development
Thursday, October 15th, 2009 Posted in Opinion | 1 Comment »By Katie Krusi SMITHFIELD -- After many questions and a few adjustments, the City Council approved a preliminary plan for Stone Haven planned unit development, from 50 to 180 East and 600 to 800 South. Ryan Rogers, an agent for North ...
Mendon’s pathway project receives Recovery Act funding
Thursday, October 15th, 2009 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Mendon’s pathway project receives Recovery Act fundingBy Kade Delis MENDON — A new pathway project was declared by the City Council on Oct. 8. The council discussed the finances needed as well as what needed to be done in time. The pathway is to be used ...
Farmland designated as River Heights’ first commercial property
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Farmland designated as River Heights’ first commercial propertyby Catherine Meidell RIVER HEIGHTS -- The Todd G. Weston Family LTD Partnership Property has officially been adopted as commercial land as of last night's River Heights City Council meeting. The property is the first deemed commercial land in the city ...
Argument in bike store results in woman’s arrest
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 Posted in Opinion | 1 Comment »By Benjamin Wood LOGAN —After a dispute at a local bike shop, a Logan woman was issued a citation for disorderly conduct. Brenda Sun, 47, became involved in an argument Thursday with Joyride Bikes owner Kory Pitcher regarding payment ...
Cache County Council passes school truancy law
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Cache County Council passes school truancy lawBy Kara Kawakami LOGAN -- The Cache County Council approved the Truancy For Minors ordinance this week, with a provision that it be reviewed in two years to make sure that it is working. The ordinance along with the provision passed ...
Mendon discusses Eagle Scout bridge project, what to do about junk cars
Saturday, October 10th, 2009 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Mendon discusses Eagle Scout bridge project, what to do about junk carsBy Kade Delis MENDON—City Council members gathered Oct. 8 at Mendon City Station to discuss issues concerning the community. The discussion began with an Eagle Scout named Josh McBride who was announcing a project for the Eagle Scouts. He ...
Lyle Bair named fire chief for Richmond
Saturday, October 10th, 2009 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Lyle Bair named fire chief for RichmondBy Dan Fawson RICHMOND -- Lyle Bair was appointed the new chief of the Richmond Fire and Rescue Department recently, filling the vacancy left by former chief Bob Hugo. City Councilman Brad Jensen said he and Councilwoman Terrie Wierenga received applications from ...
Logan police chief’s confirmation still on hold
Saturday, October 10th, 2009 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Logan police chief’s confirmation still on holdBy Brendon Butler LOGAN -- The emergence of a YouTube video has stalled the swearing in of Logan police chief designate Gary Jensen. The video should have been just a minor bump in the road to the former Vernal chief of ...
Millville council grants land waiver on Mathews property
Saturday, October 10th, 2009 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Millville council grants land waiver on Mathews propertyBy Cassidee Cline MILLVILLE—The City Council voted 3-2 in favor of granting a land waiver for subdividing property Thursday. Linda and LaMont Mathews own property on 474 N. Main St. They wanted to subdivide property north of their home so their ...
Mixed-use zone considered for Hyde Park
Thursday, October 8th, 2009 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Mixed-use zone considered for Hyde ParkBy Dana Ivins HYDE PARK – The Planning and Zoning Commission discussed creating mixed-use zoning for the city on Thursday. The planned paving of Logan’s 200 East, which runs through Hyde Park, prompted the discussion. Currently, city property west of 200 ...
Emergency response team asks North Logan council for help with funding
Thursday, October 8th, 2009 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Emergency response team asks North Logan council for help with fundingBy Amanda Pierce NORTH LOGAN – David Benson, the leader for the North Logan City Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT), wants North Logan to help fund the CERT program. “We have an opportunity, I believe, right now, to become a key player ...
River Heights has a bone to pick with irresponsible dog owners
Wednesday, October 7th, 2009 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on River Heights has a bone to pick with irresponsible dog ownersBy Catherine Meidell RIVER HEIGHTS -- After reported incidents of residents being bitten by pet dogs, the Planning and Zoning commission and the City Council both are cracking down on the city's dog licensing law, to make sure no pet ...
Swine flu vaccine now available at Bear River Health Department; seasonal flu shots out of stock
Monday, October 5th, 2009 Posted in Opinion | 1 Comment »By Kara Kawakami LOGAN -- Bear River Health Department now has swine flu vaccine but is temporarily out of seasonal flu shots. FluMist for seasonal flu is still available for healthy individuals aged 2-49, said Jill Parker, public information officer for the ...
Unpaved private roads OK in rural Nibley now, council says
Saturday, October 3rd, 2009 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Unpaved private roads OK in rural Nibley now, council saysBy Benjamin Wood NIBLEY -- The City Council voted Oct. 1 to adopt an ordinance allowing gravel private roads in certain areas of the city; consideration of the proposed Brook Hollow subdivision was also discussed and conditions for final approval were ...
Hyrum hydroelectric plant to get new signs
Friday, October 2nd, 2009 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Hyrum hydroelectric plant to get new signsBy Heidi Hansen HYRUM — While agenda items were sparse, Hyrum City Council members discussed future plans for the city's hydroelectric plant, including explanatory signage to be posted outside the plant, at Thursday's meeting. “We’ve got the plans for the power plant ...
Newton dumps trunk-or-treating; Halloween ghosts and goblins will beg door-to-door
Friday, October 2nd, 2009 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Newton dumps trunk-or-treating; Halloween ghosts and goblins will beg door-to-doorBy Kelly Greenwood NEWTON -- The Newton Town Council recently decided to “bring back Halloween” with traditional trick-or-treating—which means doing away with the trunk-or-treat event that has been held in the town in past years. The council met Oct. 1 to ...
Paradise residents raise clamor about proposed noise ordinance; council will rethink and vote at next meeting
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Paradise residents raise clamor about proposed noise ordinance; council will rethink and vote at next meetingBy Seili Lewis PARADISE -- The wind outside was howling Tuesday night and tempers were rising inside Paradise Town Hall as citizens gathered to discuss an issue that is troublesome to many. The issue at hand was the new noise ordinance ...
River Heights meeting sparks concern about lack of water storage
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on River Heights meeting sparks concern about lack of water storageBy Catherine Meidell RIVER HEIGHTS -- Block captains and emergency specialists gathered Tuesday night for an annual meeting to discuss the current status of their emergency preparation plan. While reviewing organization and authority in the happenings of an emergency, the ...
Richmond council gives thumbs-down to Sunday beer sales
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009 Posted in Opinion | 5 Comments »By Dan Fawson RICHMOND -- Sundays will remain sober, for now. After polling citizens and consulting county law enforcement, the City Council voted against moving forward on a motion to change the city’s policy regarding alcohol sales on Sunday. A representative from ...
Six feet of land in Millville turns into roadblock for families, city council
Sunday, September 27th, 2009 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Six feet of land in Millville turns into roadblock for families, city councilBy Cassidee Cline MILLVILLE -- City council members postponed a decision to waive the dedication of 6 feet on a subdividing property Thursday. Linda and LaMont Mathews own property at 474 North Main and requested to subdivide their property so their daughter’s ...