‘Totally disagree’: Wellsville planning chair quits after 14 years
Thursday, February 20th, 2014 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on ‘Totally disagree’: Wellsville planning chair quits after 14 yearsBy Sarah Romero WELLSVILLE—For John Spence, it just became too much to bear. Uneven sidewalks, his own health issues and the city’s no-contract business deals pushed him too far. [caption id="attachment_9943" align="alignleft" width="480"] John Spence, right, is stepping down. Sarah Romero photo[/caption] Planning ...
‘Back to Life’—Revitalizing downtown Wellsville
Thursday, February 20th, 2014 Posted in Opinion | 1 Comment »By Sarah Romero WELLSVILLE—Downtown Wellsville consists of one street lined by city offices and run-down shops on one side, and a church on the other. Some residents would like to see that changed. [caption id="attachment_9941" align="alignleft" width="480"] How to develop commerce and ...
‘Muddy mess’—Wellsville Planning boss says sidewalks substandard
Monday, February 10th, 2014 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on ‘Muddy mess’—Wellsville Planning boss says sidewalks substandardBy Sarah Romero WELLSVILLE—Buried in snow, Wellsville’s brand-new sidewalk provides a safe way for children to walk to school. But some residents say the sidewalk looks anything but new. Residents and some city officials are disappointed in the quality of concrete sidewalks ...
Turn off the tube! Smithfield signs up for ‘Unplugged Challenge’
Thursday, February 6th, 2014 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Turn off the tube! Smithfield signs up for ‘Unplugged Challenge’By Alicia Facer SMITHFIELD—The city has to become a part of the “Unplugged Challenge,” a program to encourage children to turn off video games and television, and get into the outdoors. The program was organized in Heber Valley last year, to get ...
Neighbors complain about Wellsville RV repair business
Thursday, February 6th, 2014 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Neighbors complain about Wellsville RV repair businessBy Sarah Romero WELLSVILLE—Neighbors of an RV repair shop in Wellsville are upset with the 15 trailers parked on the lot. There were supposed to be only five. Wellsville residents complained to the Wellsville Planning Commission, which has ruled that South Valley ...
Sundance 2014: Flea brings soulful artistry to ‘Low Down’
Saturday, February 1st, 2014 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Sundance 2014: Flea brings soulful artistry to ‘Low Down’By Ben Hansen and Paul Christensen; photo by Ben Hansen PARK CITY -- Michael Balzary, better known as Flea, has been at the forefront of the entertainment industry over each of the last four decades. His contributions to the arts have ...
Sundance 2014: ‘Hellion’ a heart-breaking tale of a broken Texas family
Wednesday, January 22nd, 2014 Posted in Arts and Life, Opinion | Comments Off on Sundance 2014: ‘Hellion’ a heart-breaking tale of a broken Texas familyBy Katie Swain Special from the Sundance Film Festival SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL—Director and writer Kat Candler got up to introduce the world premiere of her film “Hellion” on Friday at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival, and with tears in her eyes and ...
Sundance 2014: Despite Keira Knightley, ‘Laggies’ drags and droops
Wednesday, January 22nd, 2014 Posted in Arts and Life, Opinion | Comments Off on Sundance 2014: Despite Keira Knightley, ‘Laggies’ drags and droopsBy Katie Swain Special from the Sundance Film Festival PARK CITY, Utah—She’s pretty, in her late 20s, college-educated—master’s degree in marriage and family counseling, yet!—has potential, intelligence, charisma . . . and she works part-time for father as a sign-dancer on the ...
Newton mayor, two council members sworn into office
Friday, January 10th, 2014 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Newton mayor, two council members sworn into officeBy Tavin Stucki NEWTON — Mayor Clair Christiansen was sworn into office Thursday at the Town Council meeting, declaring to uphold the constitutions of the United States of America and the state of Utah. Shortly after, newly elected council members Kathryn ...
Millville sells water shares, cancels Dec. 26 meeting
Monday, December 16th, 2013 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Millville sells water shares, cancels Dec. 26 meetingBy Tavin Stucki MILLVILLE — The City Council sold water shares, discussed park use, granted a business license and youth city council success Thursday, at what became the final council meeting of 2013. Bid amounts were compared to see which residents will ...
Ordaining women: The priesthood and LDS women
Friday, December 13th, 2013 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Ordaining women: The priesthood and LDS womenBy Manda Perkins LOGAN -- Growing up, Debra Jenson was a self-described tomboy: the girl who played football with the boys at school. When she began attending The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the age of 12, she ...
Former Lion’s club treasurer sentenced for theft
Wednesday, December 11th, 2013 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Former Lion’s club treasurer sentenced for theftBy Tavin Stucki LOGAN — A Paradise woman who pleaded guilty earlier this year to a felony for stealing from the Paradise Lion’s club was sentenced Tuesday in 1st District Court. Peggy Sue McDonald, the chapter’s former treasurer, was sentenced to five ...
Sub for Santa brings the holiday home at USU
Saturday, December 7th, 2013 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Sub for Santa brings the holiday home at USUBy Addison M. T. Hall LOGAN -- As the semester winds down and winter break approaches, student families begin preparing for Christmas and time with their families. However for some student families, money is too tight for even the smallest celebration. ...
DUI with kids in the car results in jail sentence for mom
Saturday, December 7th, 2013 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on DUI with kids in the car results in jail sentence for momBy Chelsea Hunter LOGAN -- First District Court Judge Kevin Allen sentenced a Logan woman to spend three weekends in jail and complete 96 hours of community service. Sandra Moreno was charged in July for driving under the influence, while she ...
Mountain Crest HS community copes with teacher’s death
Saturday, December 7th, 2013 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Mountain Crest HS community copes with teacher’s deathBy Addison M.T. Hall HYRUM -- Larry Litizzette, an award-winning teacher at Mountain Crest High School, was killed last weekend while on a duck hunting trip with his son. Students and faculty now try to maintain their composure while remembering what ...
Wellsville Foundation aiming to reopen tabernacle for Founder’s Day
Saturday, December 7th, 2013 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Wellsville Foundation aiming to reopen tabernacle for Founder’s DayStory and photo by Manda Perkins WELLSVILLE – Since the closing of the historic tabernacle in 2010, the Wellsville Foundation has advocated for funds to re-open the city landmark. According to foundation president Kaylene Ames, the date is tentatively set for ...
Newton moves first meeting of new year to second Thursday
Saturday, December 7th, 2013 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Newton moves first meeting of new year to second ThursdayBy Tavin Stucki NEWTON — The City Council has moved its regular January meeting from the first Thursday to the second, in order to comply with Utah state laws dealing with the timing of swearing in newly elected council members. Council members ...
Misdemeanors land young man in jail
Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Misdemeanors land young man in jailBy Tavin Stucki LOGAN — A 20-year-old Utah man was sentenced Monday in 1st District Court on two misdemeanor counts. Brandon Taggart pleaded guilty to issuing a bad check, a class-A misdemeanor, and theft, a class-B misdemeanor. He was sentenced to 65 days ...
Audit: Paradise’s water expenses overflowed its budget allotment
Tuesday, November 26th, 2013 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Audit: Paradise’s water expenses overflowed its budget allotmentBy Christopher Farnes PARADISE - An audit has revealed that the town of Paradise overspent its water budget by about $5,000. Diana Cannell, a certified public accountant for Freemon, Shapard and Story, has been doing accounting work for Paradise for the past ...
No hunting on city property, Nibley council rules
Tuesday, November 26th, 2013 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on No hunting on city property, Nibley council rulesBy Mitch Henline NIBLEY – The City Council has passed an ordinance that will prohibit hunting on city property. The ordinance, which passed unanimously, will not prohibit hunting within city limits; only land owned by Nibley city will be affected. Most of ...