Reaction to U.S. Supreme Court’s non-decision on gay marriage
Saturday, October 11th, 2014 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Reaction to U.S. Supreme Court’s non-decision on gay marriageBy Katherine Lambert LOGAN -- Despite U.S. District Judge Robert J. Shelby's ruling in December that legalized same-sex marriage in Utah, the state has been stuck on one sentence from its Constitution: "Marriage consists only of the legal union between a man ...
How high should that fence be? Hyrum commission tables decision
Saturday, October 11th, 2014 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on How high should that fence be? Hyrum commission tables decisionBy Michael Royer HYRUM — Kelly Johnson wanted an answer, but the Hyrum Planning Commission had an issue with the city’s land code and the commission meeting Thursday night ended without settling much of anything. Johnson is the owner of AA Access ...
Sherwood Hills recovery program had ‘great first year’
Thursday, October 9th, 2014 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Sherwood Hills recovery program had ‘great first year’Story and photo by Jared Dangerfield WELLSVILLE — The leaves in Sardine Canyon along US 89-91 are changing colors and Sherwood Hills Recovery Resort is right in the heart of the beautiful scenery. The resort, which has been in operation since ...
Election 2014: Turley, Webb agree education needs more money, differ on how to get it
Friday, October 3rd, 2014 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Election 2014: Turley, Webb agree education needs more money, differ on how to get itStory and photo by Sierra Copeland LOGAN -- The smell of old books and quiet conversations seemed the perfect setting for the debate between Republican incumbent Curt Webb and Democrat Jeff Turley for the 5th District Utah House of Representatives seat Wednesday. [caption ...
Election 2014: County attorney candidates differ most on importance of party affiliation
Thursday, October 2nd, 2014 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Election 2014: County attorney candidates differ most on importance of party affiliationStory and photo by Michael Royer LOGAN — There was standing room only in the Logan Library’s Jim Bridger Room Wednesday night as more than 80 intrigued residents and media members gathered to witness the candidates for Cache County Attorney debate. [caption ...
Providence homeowners say they’ll fight against road encroachment
Thursday, September 25th, 2014 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Providence homeowners say they’ll fight against road encroachmentStory and graphic by Jared Dangerfield PROVIDENCE — Homeowners on 2100 South face the possibility of losing 24 to 30 feet of their property when that road is widened, as a result of recent development of Sunrise Acres at approximately 330 ...
Richmond already seeing more traffic on road to Cherry Peak resort
Thursday, September 25th, 2014 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Richmond already seeing more traffic on road to Cherry Peak resortBy Jared Dangerfield RICHMOND — As workers prepare for the opening of Cherry Peak Resort set for Thanksgiving of this year, residents who live below the resort have seen an increase in traffic at 500 North and 300 East. “I live right ...
River Heights to teens hanging out after curfew: It’s bedtime, go home
Tuesday, September 16th, 2014 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on River Heights to teens hanging out after curfew: It’s bedtime, go homeBy Katherine Larsen RIVER HEIGHTS - At 10 p.m. the River Heights city parks are closed, yet teenagers avoiding bedtime have been staying at parks after hours. Tuesday at the City Council meeting, Mayor James Brackner proposed a teen recreation building ...
Hyrum residents convince Planning Commission to deny rezone of JBS land
Sunday, September 7th, 2014 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Hyrum residents convince Planning Commission to deny rezone of JBS landBy Michael Royer HYRUM — A group of fired-up Hyrum residents filled the Civic Center Thursday night to voice concerns about a rezone request — and their voices were heeded by the city's Planning Commission, which denied the request from JBS ...
Graffiti artists: Avoid the concrete jungle or risk arrest
Sunday, August 31st, 2014 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Graffiti artists: Avoid the concrete jungle or risk arrestBy Katherine Larsen LOGAN -- After spending thousands of dollars and a week of sandblasting and painting over colorful graffiti in the "concrete jungle" -- the concrete structures located on the hillside at the entrance to Logan Canyon -- police say ...
Column: A new perspective on beauty—my own!
Tuesday, July 29th, 2014 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Column: A new perspective on beauty—my own!By Noelle Johansen I hadn’t shaved my legs in nearly three months, but nothing stopped the tiny old woman with a chin as hairy as my legs from patting my calves heartily. She had to be at least 80 years ...
Wellsville: Embattled Hwy. 89/91 ‘Sardinz’ truck stop finally approved
Friday, May 9th, 2014 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Wellsville: Embattled Hwy. 89/91 ‘Sardinz’ truck stop finally approvedBy Sarah Romero WELLSVILLE—His truck stop was finally approved, but there’s still a long road ahead for developer Steve Kyriopoulos. The planning commission unanimously voted April 12 that the truck stop on U.S. Highway 89/91 was “an allowable use,” nearly three ...
Wellsville residents oppose proposed truck stop on Hwy. 89/91
Thursday, April 24th, 2014 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Wellsville residents oppose proposed truck stop on Hwy. 89/91By Sarah Romero WELLSVILLE—Some residents say it will kill people. Others say it will be a valuable asset to the community. It’s been two years since Steve Kyriopoulos first filed an application for a truck stop on the southeast corner of U.S. ...
Caring, engaged, ‘the next Sarah Palin,’ Barbara Kent serves Smithfield
Monday, March 3rd, 2014 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Caring, engaged, ‘the next Sarah Palin,’ Barbara Kent serves SmithfieldBy Alicia Facer SMITHFIELD—Teacher at the longest running home preschool in town, City Council member, and mother of six, Barbara Kent has been active in the community for more than 30 years. Now in her second term, she’s been on the City ...
Fast-changing industry is a challenge, journalists advise USU students
Friday, February 28th, 2014 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Fast-changing industry is a challenge, journalists advise USU studentsBy Sarah Romero ST. GEORGE—The journalist’s job is more complex than it once was. Simply being able to write a well-balanced and unbiased story isn’t enough for today’s ever-growing online audiences, say two Utah “content providers.” [caption id="attachment_9993" align="alignleft" width="300"] Brittny Goodsell ...
Cows, barber shops—Cache ‘Gateway’ Wellsville by the numbers
Friday, February 28th, 2014 Posted in Opinion | 1 Comment »By Sarah Romero WELLSVILLE—In the 6.4 square miles making up Wellsville, Cache Valley’s oldest city, there are more homeless people and more beauty salons than full-time city employees. Wellsville may be small (about 3,800 residents) compared to other cities, but it has ...
Leishman appointment to planning board has some worried
Friday, February 28th, 2014 Posted in Opinion | 1 Comment »By Sarah Romero WELLSVILLE—Not everyone is supportive of Wellsville’s new planning and zoning commissioner, appointed Wednesday night. [caption id="attachment_9974" align="alignleft" width="500"] Wellsville City Manager Don Hartle swears in Jarold Leishman. Sarah Romero photo[/caption] Jerald Leishman replaces John Spence, who recently resigned. But some ...
Wellsville considers splash pad for summer fun
Friday, February 28th, 2014 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Wellsville considers splash pad for summer funBy Sarah Romero WELLSVILLE—Children may have a new reason to put on their swimming suits and flip-flops this summer. [caption id="attachment_9971" align="alignleft" width="458"] This is a splash pad in Marathon, Wisconsin.[/caption] Wellsville may install a splash pad north of the Wellsville Elementary School ...
Smithfield’s Carnegie library will double in $1.44M expansion
Wednesday, February 26th, 2014 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Smithfield’s Carnegie library will double in $1.44M expansionBy Alicia Facer SMITHFIELD—The town’s 93-year-old Carnegie Library on Main Street is getting a $1.44 million two-story, 5,600-square-foot expansion. [caption id="attachment_9967" align="alignleft" width="384"] Smithfield’s Carnegie Library is expanding. Alicia Facer photo[/caption] One major concern for residents and council members was keeping the historic ...
Flash mob dances to raise awareness of abuse against women
Wednesday, February 26th, 2014 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Flash mob dances to raise awareness of abuse against womenBy Noelle Johansen LOGAN—In a flash mob at Utah State University, students and the Community Abuse Prevention Services Agency (CAPSA) danced to raise awareness of abuse against women as part of the international One Billion Rising for Justice movement. “One Billion Rising ...