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River Heights considers adopting auto-pay utility billing system

By Lindsay Nemelka RIVER HEIGHTS – Incorporating a new billing system could have the city reaching directly into resident’s pocketbooks in the future. The City Council discussed at Tuesday’s meeting whether they were going to change their outdated billing program to the Caselle Utility Direct Pay module. This new program automatically withdraws utility bill amounts […]

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Hypnotist turns willing Logan audience into zombies for the night

By Lindsay Nemelka LOGAN – Local hypnotist Abracadan transformed a Logan Arthouse & Cinema audience into real-life zombies and aliens recently. At least real enough for one participant, who got extremely nervous when two “aliens” approached her near the stage; describing one with multiple arms and the other being stretched. Daniel Geddes, clinical hypnotist by […]

Logan man pleads guilty to underage drinking, running from police

By Kristi Ottley LOGAN–A Logan man pleaded guilty to two separate charges in 1st District Court Tuesday. Trevor Lee Madson, 18, was charged with failing to stop at the command of a law enforcement officer, and unlawful consumption of alcohol by a minor. Both are class B misdemeanors. On Sept. 22, according to court documents, […]

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Millville City Council discussion goes to the dogs again for round 2

By Rachel Kenley MILLVILLE — The City Council once again discussed kennel license compliance issues at the meeting Thursday night. Last month Jessie Floyd, a Millville resident, complained about his neighbor Lisa Shaw, and the number of dogs kept in her backyard. Councilman Brian Jensen requested that the issue, which has not been discussed at […]

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Police report: Accused LHS thieves ‘did it for the rush’; trio suspended for Grizzlies’ championship game

By Kristi Lambert LOGAN—Three Logan High School football players turned themselves in to LHS security officer Mike Russell on Tuesday, admitting to a locker room theft that occurred during a sophomore football game on Oct. 13. According to the police report filed by Russell, the senior boys admitted to entering the team locker room and […]

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Fake cigarette leads to arrest for suspicion of marijuana possession

By Allie Jeppson LOGAN–Nineteen-year-old resident Kory Thigpen was arrested and booked into the Cache County Jail Thursday on four separate counts: three class-A misdemeanors and one class-C misdemeanor. Thigpen was found by Logan City Police officers in a parking lot around 1300 North and Main Street in possession of marijuana and marijuana paraphernalia, each offense […]

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Councilman explains why NR students should care about government

Story and Photos by Heidi Hansen  LOGAN—Ronald Reagan likely turned over in his grave Thursday afternoon as a Logan City Councilman addressed a room packed full of College of Natural Resource students on why they should care about politics. “I have a notion to share; it’s uncommon, but true,” said Herm Olsen, chairman of the […]

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Logan High football players under investigation; fellow students react

By Kristi Lambert JCOM 1130 News Staff LOGAN—The Logan High School football team, the top seed going into the first round of the Utah state 4A football playoffs on Saturday, will enter the game against Herriman with an overall record of 10 wins, no losses — and one ongoing investigation. Police confirmed Wednesday morning that […]

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Opinion: Degrees to everywhere—USU students refute lawmaker’s gibe

By Edward C. Pease and D. Whitney Smith NOTE: This op-ed column appeared Oct. 25, 2011, in the Deseret News and is reprinted here with permission. LOGAN—When Sen. Howard Stephenson complained last winter about Utah college students wasting time and tuition on “degrees to nowhere,” he hit a nerve on campuses statewide. Specifically, the Draper […]

Tags: CHaSS, Deseret News, higher education, liberal education, Liberalis, Sen. Howard Stephenson

Shaking up the valley: Cache County signs on for April earthquake drill

‘Sometimes people forget Utah is earthquake country. People are always forgetting that it is a real threat.’ ~ Joe Dougherty, Utah Division of Emergency Management By Allee Evensen LOGAN — When the clock strikes quarter after 10 on the morning of April 17th, thousands of Cache Valley residents will drop to their knees. When the […]

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Author offers advice to avoid the undead on National Zombie Day

By Cathy Morgan LOGAN–Psychiatrist and author of The Zombie Autopsies Steven C. Schlozman offered USU students a crash course in Zombie 101 recently, including essential zombie knowledge and survival techniques. It’s National Zombie Day this week, and Halloween is right around the corner, so interest in the undead, ghouls and goblins is high, and zombies […]

Tags: Steven Schlozman, undead, Zombie Autopsies

For Army ROTC commander, leadership = service, integrity & humor

Story and Photos by Heidi Hansen LOGAN—Attempting to control his energy as he bounces, fidgets and whistles while administering a timed-bell quiz, the 6-foot-plus man in an Army combat uniform isn’t giving away any clues that he might have something serious to teach his young cadets about leadership. Instructing three unprepared students to make an […]

Tags: Maj. Matthew Badell, military science, USU Army ROTC

Why live in Hyrum? Country atmosphere with city benefits, people say

Story & photos by Kristi Ottley HYRUM – The small-town country atmosphere and beautiful mountains, close schools, affordable living, and community events and activities make Hyrum an ideal city for many of its residents to build homes and raise their families. “My experience in Hyrum has been positive,” said Celia Huish. “I love the small […]

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Couple can rent their home out, N. Logan planning commission says

By Steve Crass NORTH LOGAN – One couple can sleep peacefully, knowing their tenants have been granted legal rights to occupy their home after Thursday’s North Logan Planning Commission meeting. Richard Wood and his spouse began renting out their home last year while they were away on an LDS mission to China. The upper floor […]

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City council votes to let North Logan animal control officer kill strays

By Steve Crass NORTH LOGAN – Passage of an ordinance to change regulations for feral animal euthanization and a committee report concerning traffic safety issues were both discussed at the City Council meeting Wednesday. With the ordinance’s passing, Animal Control Officer Alan Krebs now has the authority to euthanize a feral or unwanted animal if […]

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Mendon photographers compare and share tips on their craft

By Mandy Morgan MENDON — If a picture is worth a thousand words, then millions of words could have been spoken at the Mendon Station Wednesday night by photographers in the Mendon Photo Guild. They gathered for their monthly meeting to discuss different techniques, locations, and styles for taking pictures of anything and everything. Proper […]

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Equestrian arena should be a Paradise reality, come spring

By D. Whitney Smith PARADISE — Horseback riding and roping are activities many residents already enjoy, and next spring a new equestrian arena, part of a long-term park project, will provide a central place for them. Mayor Leland Howlett and the Town Council met Wednesday in council chambers with Jason Summers, committee chair for the […]

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Why sewer bills in Richmond are higher than elsewhere in Cache Valley

By Rouchelle Brockman RICHMOND–Sewers dominated the discussion at the City Council meeting Tuesday. A resident expressed concerns about high sewer rates and an engineer warned of possible sewage problems and presented remedies. Ryan Rogers complained to the council that sewer rates in Richmond are among the highest in the valley, making it difficult for him […]

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Review: ‘Killer Elite’—secret agents, spies and a whole mess of guns

By Cathy Morgan Kidnappings, special ops and a film packed full of guns and crime are what you should expect from just about any Jason Statham movie. Killer Elite is no exception, but it does take an interesting twist on its plot and location choices. Based on a true story, our main character Danny (Jason […]

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In Providence, autumn means it’s time to get your sauerkraut on

By Mitch Figgat PROVIDENCE — Everyone can choose between turkey and hotdogs, but everyone came for the main dish, sauerkraut. The city of Providence will be hosting its 14th annual Sauerkraut Dinner and Bazaar Saturday, Oct. 28 from 5-8 p.m. The dinner will be held at the Springcreek Middle School, along with all the booth […]

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