Story & Photos by Noelle Johansen LAS VEGAS—The fan in the front row wears a t-shirt thart reads, “80 minutes, 15 positions, no protection, wanna ruck?” The spectacle is rugby, and it was the USA sevens rugby tournament in Las Vegas, which attracted ruggers and fans from across the globe. Roger and Val Johnson flew […]
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By 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 installed in December between 300 North and 400 North on Center Street, and […]
Tags: JJ Construction, John Spence, public safety, sidewalks, Wellsville
By Paul Christiansen Styx hasn’t let up since 1999. Here they come again. The band performs Saturday at the Peppermill Concert Hall in Wendover, Nev., and will follow that up with a concert Monday in Richfield, Utah, at the Sevier Valley Center Arena. The rock band has released two full-length albums, an extended-play compilation of […]
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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 children away from violent video games, Hyrum Mayor Stephanie Miller told the Smithfield […]
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By 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 RV Repair at 252 E. 760 S. violated zoning and conditional-use regulations. The […]
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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 been vast, from composing Grammy-award winning music with his band Red Hot Chili Peppers […]
By Paul Christiansen PARK CITY—The Sundance Film Festival has been host to many beautiful and inventive films over the years, but few have been as groundbreaking and inventive as director Richard Linklater’s “Boyhood,” the story of a boy growing from a child into a teenager, from an adolescent into an adult. Linklater said the idea […]
By 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 a catch in her throat. “Sundance feels like home,” she said. “…and this […]
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By 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 street outside her dad’s tax business. It could be an interesting premise—the cry […]
Tags: Keira Knightley, Laggies, Lynn Shelton, Sundance 2014
By Noelle Johansen LOGAN—Many bumperstickers around Cache Valley brag, “I cleaned the sink at Angie’s.” This spring, 12 local artists will be able to brag, “I painted the wall at Angie’s.” Last October, Logan City Planning and Commission approved unanimously a design review permit for Matt Vance, student in business administration at Utah State University, […]
By Noelle Johansen Either you have been living under an uncultured rock for four years, or you were counting down the seconds until the Season 3 premiere of “Sherlock” last weekend. If you have not seen the first two seasons of BBC’s “Sherlock,” close this window and log on to Netflix immediately. American “Sherlock” fans […]
Tags: BBC, Benedict Cumberbatch, Debra Jenson, Martin Freeman, Matthew LaPlante, Sherlock Holmes
By 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 Rigby and Matt Hansen took identical oaths, as dictated by town recorder Karla Ferguson. […]
Tags: Clair Christensen, Kathryn Rigby, Matt Hansen, new mayor, Newton, town council
By Christopher Farnes LOGAN – Andrew Haslem dreamed of flying for a living ever since he was a child. Five years ago, Haslem was a sophomore in Utah State University’s aviation program. As his third semester at USU progressed, Haslem continued to grow more and more ill with a cold, fatigue and weight loss. It […]
Tags: Andrew Haslem, Chelsea Hunter, dealing with illness, Jeff Sorensen, Jonny Prince, Steven Lucero, students, Utah State University
By Mitch Henline CACHE VALLEY — Kam Cheshire grew up in Hyrum, Utah, with his parents, two older brothers and a little sister. Kam has Down syndrome – a chromosomal disorder that according to the National Down Syndrome Society affects one in every 691 babies. His parents, Kim and Sue Cheshire, say when Kam’s siblings […]
Tags: CETC, Down syndrome, Kae Lynn Beecher, Kim Cheshire, Sandra Smith, Storee Powell, Sue Cheshire
‘If you can take care of a horse you can do just about anything’ Story and photos by Chelsea Hunter LOGAN — Madelyn Petty battles the muddy ground in order to lead a buckskin mare named Allie to a hitching post outside the stall, where she grooms and loves on the horse after mucking out […]
Tags: Amberley Snyder, Corey Hansen, equine therapy, Madelyn Petty, Merrill Gould, Whispering Canyons
By 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 receive the 3.75 water shares available. Robert Carpenter offered the highest amount for […]
Tags: audit, city council, Julianne Duffin, Mike Kidman, Millville, water rights
By 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 had a hard time understanding why some of the boys she once played with […]
Tags: Debra Jenson, LDS Church, Lexie Kite, Ordain Women, priesthood, Tanya Garn
Story and photo by Mitch Henline LOGAN — The Towne Singers held a free Christmas concert in the Logan Tabernacle Wednesday night as part of the Christmas Music Series that will continue at the tabernacle through Dec. 20. The group performed a wide variety of songs, from popular Christmas carols as well as lesser known […]
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By 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 years in the state penitentiary but offered probation of 120 days in the […]
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By Mitch Henline NIBLEY –The annual live nativity event kicked off Friday night at Morgan Farm. Parked cars lined 800 West as family after family visited to see the manger scene depicting the birth of Christ and donate to a good cause. Christmas music was heard over the speakers as volunteer actors made up entirely […]
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