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Six feet of land in Millville turns into roadblock for families, city council

By 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 family could build a home. Mayor Mike Johnson said the ordinance states that […]

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Aggies win Homecoming by 19 against SUU Thunderbirds

By Cassidee Cline LOGAN — Utah State University made a good comeback to their season during Saturday’s Homecoming game at Romney Stadium. Southern Utah University kept the Aggies on their toes, but in the end Aggies bested the Thunderbirds, 53-34. Head Coach for USU, Gary Andersen, said he wasn’t happy about the penalties played against […]

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Sky View hands Homecoming heartbreak to Logan High

By Dan Fawson LOGAN — Why can’t every week be homecoming? After winning their own in dominating fashion last week, Sky View went on the road Friday night and spoiled homecoming for valley rival Logan. In a thrilling back-and-forth tilt, Brock Warren’s 33-yard field goal late in the fourth quarter gave the Bobcats the go-ahead […]

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Recession taking a bite out of local animal shelters’ adoption rates

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 on the rescue and adoption of both dogs and cats within this non-profit […]

Tags: adopt a pet, Cache Humane Society, Four Paws, recession

Proposed Cache truancy law receives both support and skepticism

By 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 in Cache County with variations on the daytime curfew. The daytime curfew would […]

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Lewiston’s municipal court judge enjoys job and people

By Kate Clark LEWISTON –Judge Evan Hall greeted everyone with a smile during justice court Sept. 23 at the Lewiston city office. It has been his love of serving the community and getting to know the people in it that have kept him judging over Lewiston for the past 17 years. “Confession is good for […]

Legend of Uintas gold has lured Wellsville man for a lifetime

By Nick Rust WELLSVILLE — When he was a young boy growing up in Utah County, backpacking became a “big intrigue” for Wellsville resident Guy Bartholomew. Any opportunity he had to go backpacking, he would go. That intrigue eventually lead to another intrigue for him: gold. While Bartholomew was living in Washington state he received […]

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Barking dogs make Newton neighbors unhappy; planning commission tries to help

By 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 to control excessive dog barking in response to resident complaints. The ordinance was […]

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Cracker Barrel Café in Paradise marks 1st year under Drews’ management

By Seili Lewis PARADISE — What is the secret to running a successful business in a small town off the beaten path? John Drew says the secret is paying attention to details; there are lots of little things. Details like service, friendly servers, fresh food, hot food and cleanliness. Drew and his wife bought and […]

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Sensei Jared Kidman: Teaching martial arts in Mendon

By Kade Delis MENDON — Jared Kidman teaches a martial arts school for adolescents and young adults. A third-degree black belt and a lifetime Mendon resident, Kidman is a sensei who helps youth stay active and grow up while expanding the teachings of this ancient art. In Japan, sensei means teacher of some sort, whether […]

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What is it about sauerkraut, muscle cars and Providence? Find out Oct. 24

By Cecily Kiss PROVIDENCE =- Fans of muscle cars and sauerkraut will come together Oct. 24 for the city’s annual sauerkraut dinner and bazaar. and second annual car show. The car show, dinner and bazaar will be held at Springcreek Middle School, 350 W. 100 North in Providence. The car show starts at noon and […]

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Smithfield council denies rezone of Lillywhite property

By 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 2-acre residential-agriculture to two 1-acre residential lots. During the hearing, neighbors to the property […]

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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. The council also agreed to continue in their pursuit of an official city Web […]

Tags: barking dogs, complaints, River Heights

Four seek seats on Nibley’s council; mayor has no opposition

By 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 their positions against newcomers Shaun Platt and Jon Carver. The race for Mayor is […]

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Mendon’s water OK for culinary use now

By 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 warned about the culinary water supply carrying dangerous levels of nitrate, a byproduct of fertilizer, around […]

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Nibley votes to remove road from master plan, allowing property owner to keep land intact

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 the Nibley Elementary School gymnasium, which was filled with residents participating in a […]

Tags: Bob Schiess, master plan, Nibley, open space, public hearing

Hyde Park residents nominate candidates for council, mayor

By 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 positions by the nominated individuals. The outgoing city personnel are Mayor Dave Kooyman, Councilwoman Carol […]

Tags: election, Hyde Park, nominating convention

Anthropology museum helps people appreciate other cultures

By Kara Kawakami LOGAN — Utah State University Museum of Anthropology offers visitors and residents of Cache County new insights on cultures, peoples, and civilizations. A broad definition of anthropology is “the study of humans through all time,” said Mary Kay Gaydos Gabriel, museum curator. “Our intent is to provide programming that is of interest […]

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Fix 1600 East street before someone gets killed, North Logan residents tell council

By 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 as possible. “I would like to request you fund the 1600 East (construction) and not just Band-Aid […]

Tags: 1600 East, council, North Logan, road safety

HASS dean delivers ‘state of the college’ address

By 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, along with other members of the university. “Today, we stand at a defining moment […]

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