Recession taking a bite out of local animal shelters’ adoption rates
Saturday, September 26th, 2009 Posted in Opinion | 6 Comments »by Cassidee Cline MILLVILLE -- The recession is not only hitting home, but also hitting local animal shelters. Four Paws has been rescuing abandoned animals for the past nine years. Director Lisa Shaw from Millville has been working with co-founder Kitty White ...
Proposed Cache truancy law receives both support and skepticism
Saturday, September 26th, 2009 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Proposed Cache truancy law receives both support and skepticismBy Kara Kawakami LOGAN- The Truancy For Minors ordinance proposed by Cache County Council was embraced by some and rejected by others in a public hearing Tuesday. Councilwoman Kathy Robinson reviewed the proposal, saying that there are at least four other cities ...
Barking dogs make Newton neighbors unhappy; planning commission tries to help
Saturday, September 26th, 2009 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Barking dogs make Newton neighbors unhappy; planning commission tries to helpBy Kelly Greenwood NEWTON -- The Newton Planning Commission discussed a newly implemented pet ownership ordinance, subdivision plans, building codes and other community matters Thursday. Commission Chairwoman Helen Rigby first addressed the dog kennel conditional-use permit, an ordinance designed by the commission ...
Smithfield council denies rezone of Lillywhite property
Thursday, September 24th, 2009 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Smithfield council denies rezone of Lillywhite propertyBy Katie Krusi SMITHFIELD - After a public hearing Wednesday night, the City Council voted unanimously against the request for a rezone of property located at 200 South 600 West. David Lillywhite, owner of the property, wanted the lot rezoned from ...
Council hears complaints about River Heights canine chaos: ‘Dogs barking around the clock’
Thursday, September 24th, 2009 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Council hears complaints about River Heights canine chaos: ‘Dogs barking around the clock’By Catherine Meidell RIVER HEIGHTS -- City Council members had many items to discuss on their agenda during Tuesday's meeting; a major topic of interest being the dog ordinance and the measures that need to be taken to quiet pet disturbances. ...
Four seek seats on Nibley’s council; mayor has no opposition
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Four seek seats on Nibley’s council; mayor has no oppositionBy Benjamin Wood NIBLEY -- Four candidates vie for two positions on the City Council and Mayor Gerald Knight remains unchallenged as election season draws near. Incumbent councilmen Bryan Hansen and Thayne Mickelson, both completing their first terms, look to defend ...
Mendon’s water OK for culinary use now
Monday, September 21st, 2009 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Mendon’s water OK for culinary use nowBy Kade Delis MENDON -- City administrators have let citizens know that they can rest assured and know that their culinary water is now safe again. It was posted on a note outside of Mendon City Station. Citizens were ...
Nibley votes to remove road from master plan, allowing property owner to keep land intact
Friday, September 18th, 2009 Posted in Opinion | 1 Comment »By Benjamin Wood NIBLEY -- In a 3-2 vote, the City Council voted to remove a section of proposed road from the city’s master plan in order to facilitate an open-space easement on the property of Bob Schiess. The council met in ...
Hyde Park residents nominate candidates for council, mayor
Friday, September 18th, 2009 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Hyde Park residents nominate candidates for council, mayorBy Dana Ivins HYDE PARK –- In lieu of a primary election, residents gathered for a nominating convention at the city office building Sept. 13. Voting in November will determine the filling of one mayoral position and two city council ...
Fix 1600 East street before someone gets killed, North Logan residents tell council
Thursday, September 17th, 2009 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Fix 1600 East street before someone gets killed, North Logan residents tell councilBy Amanda Pierce NORTH LOGAN – Not everyone in North Logan is happy with the changes that the city council has made to its 2010 budget. A pair of local residents wants a road-construction project completed as soon ...
HASS dean delivers ‘state of the college’ address
Thursday, September 17th, 2009 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on HASS dean delivers ‘state of the college’ addressBy J.P. Rodriguez LOGAN - Dean Yolanda Flores Niemann delivered the State of HASS address Wednesday afternoon at the Morgan Theatre of the Chase Fine Arts Center. The speech was given to a room full of faculty and staff from HASS, ...
Primary election results
Wednesday, September 16th, 2009 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Primary election resultsWELLSVILLE MAYOR *Thomas Bailey - 391 *M. Kent Larsen - 172 Dick Wells - 99 WELLSVILLE COUNCIL *Kaylene Ames - 126 Kent Bankhead - 105 *Ron Case - 288 Mike Eyster - 41 *Colin Harrision - 384 *Carl ...
Another furlough coming: Utah State’s hard times not over yet, Albrecht says
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Another furlough coming: Utah State’s hard times not over yet, Albrecht saysBy Amanda Pierce LOGAN -- Utah State University is in the midst of tough times, but the future holds great promise, President Stan Albrecht said in his first State of the University speech in more than four years. “We have faced, ...
USU student is youngest candidate for River Heights council
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on USU student is youngest candidate for River Heights councilBy Catherine Meidell Today, USU freshman Skyler Tidwell will be pacing the floor, anticipating the results of the River Heights City Council primary election. Tidwell is the youngest candidate to ever run for a seat in his town's city council. He ...
Logan mayoral candidates talk parking problems with USU students
Saturday, September 12th, 2009 Posted in Opinion | 1 Comment »By Brendon Butler LOGAN -- USU students may not realize it, but those who are residents of Logan and already registered to vote can cast a ballot for mayor and city council in the upcoming primary elections for Logan ...
Senior citizen housing project approved in Hyrum
Saturday, September 12th, 2009 Posted in Opinion | 1 Comment »By Heidi Hansen HYRUM -- A proposal from Hickman Land Title Co. for construction of a senior citizen housing project on 675 West, that will be comprised of 60 percent green space and fenced off from the community, ...
Nibley council changes policy on meeting minutes
Friday, September 11th, 2009 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Nibley council changes policy on meeting minutesBy Benjamin Wood NIBLEY -- The City Council voted Sept. 3 to amend policy and procedure regarding minutes of public meetings. Measures were also taken regarding animals allowed on residential lots and sections of the Land Use Code. ...
Seven want seats on Providence council
Friday, September 11th, 2009 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Seven want seats on Providence councilBy Cecily Kiss PROVIDENCE -- A primary election is being held in Providence to reduce the number of candidates for council from seven to four on Tuesday, Sept.15. General elections will be held on Nov. 3 and the city will be ...
Five people compete for two River Heights council seats
Friday, September 11th, 2009 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Five people compete for two River Heights council seatsBy Catherine Meidell RIVER HEIGHTS -- This year, two seats must be filled to complete the River Heights City Council and five are working toward the position. After the primary elections on Tuesday, Sept. 15, one candidate will be eliminated leaving ...
Smithfield’s two council seats draw 7 contenders
Friday, September 11th, 2009 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Smithfield’s two council seats draw 7 contendersBy Katie Krusi SMITHFIELD - The primary race is winding down for the seven candidates running for two open city council seats this election. One of the runners, Scott Baddley, 49, just wants people to get out and vote. “The number of ...