Photo and review by Ben Hansen Special to the Hard News Cafe SALT LAKE CITY–You are most likely familiar with at least a half-dozen songs from the Bon Jovi music catalogue. Whether you have sung your heart out while pumping your fists into the air to songs like Living on a Prayer or Bad Medicine […]
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LOGAN—It is impossible to miss the rising frame of a 4-plus-story office, classroom and lab building on the east end of the USU Quad—a new $43 million home for the College of Agriculture. The massive construction project broke ground last May and work has been ongoing through fair and foul weather ever since. • See […]
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LOGAN—Utah State University’s public relations program hosted a two-day regional conference Thursday and Friday, bringing together PR students and professionals from across the six-state Western region. This was the second year that USU’s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) chapter was selected by the national organization to host the Mountain West Regional Public Relations […]
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By Cathy Morgan LOGAN – USU’s “Science Unwrapped” event Friday had people asking the questions of whether global warming, weather and climate change may have an impact on the increase of bark beetles seen across the West in recent years. Barbara Bentz, an entomologist with the U.S. Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station said, “Residents […]
By Rhett Wilkinson LOGAN — If the Cache County Council stays true to one of their most recent executive decisions, twisting double axels, community skating and Aggie hockey will remain a fixture in the community for years to come. At their meeting March 22, the Council determined to continue to provide financial support to the […]
By Rhett Wilkinson LOGAN– When it comes to broadcasting its meetings to the public, the Cache County Council wants a changing of the guard. At its last meeting March 22, the council determined to end KUTA TV8’s coverage of its meetings, putting an end to a nearly three-year arrangement in which the station was filming […]
By Michael Stewart MILLVILLE — The mayor and City Council sat down with engineer Zan Murray to discuss future grants and projects to better the city Thursday. “Knowing that we’ve got a great relationship with Millville and we’ve had success with grants in the past, I felt it would be very appropriate to start looking […]
By Brandon Hadley PARADISE — The Town Council met with Cache County animal control officer John Hester Wednesday to discuss the town’s contract with animal control and to address the problem of loose dogs roaming the streets. “A few folks don’t think they should have to keep them tied up,” said Hester. Paradise has seen […]
Story and photo by Teresa Nield MENDON — A large hole and a pile of dirt currently lying at the Mendon City cemetery will soon become a memorial dedicated to veterans. Mike Buist, who is in charge of fund-raising, said the project began last summer and is expected to be finished in time for Memorial […]
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LOGAN—Lisa Tobias works in a recycling center, so presenting Utah Gov. Gary Herbert and state lawmakers with a “Green Hole” Award during Friday’s Save GRAMA rally at the state Capitol was a natural. Tobias, a December Utah State University graduate, got the idea for the award from the ongoing petition campaign to repeal House Bill […]
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By Lis Stewart RIVER HEIGHTS — The 2010 River Heights royalty’s term came to an end Tuesday night as the 2011 royalty were presented at the City Council meeting. The new queen is Megan Hendrickson. Her attendants are Jessica Burt, Kayla Longhurst, Krista Bedell, and Megan Ellis. Councilwoman Kathryn Hadfield presented each of the 2010 […]
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By Noelle Johansen WELLSVILLE — The city Planning Commission approved two home business permits and one permit for the sale of produce Wednesday. John Jenkins received approval for a permit for a landscape construction and maintenance business he is starting out of his home. His business includes the installation of sprinkler systems, plants, and landscaping, […]
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The Child and Family Support Center treated 581 victims of abuse last year. By Shannon McCleve PROVIDENCE — The Providence City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to sign the declaration making April officially Child Abuse Awareness Month. Melissa Frandsen, a representative from the Child and Family Support Center, presented the proposal to the council. She discussed […]
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By Michael Stewart SMITHFIELD — Mayor Darrel G. Simmons and the City Council declared the month of April to be Child Abuse Prevention Month at a council meeting Mar. 23. “As the mayor of Smithfield city, I’m pleased to read the proclamation, making April Child Abuse Prevention Month,” Simmons said. “Smithfield city’s greatest asset is […]
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Video by Ryan Parkinson and Steve Crass ATV News TUCSON, AZ—Two rabid Aggie basketball fans, Ryan Parkinson and Steve Crass, jumped in the car for an impromptu road trip on the Wednesday before Spring Break, planning to cover the USU-Kansas State game in the first round of the NCAA playoffs. • See Ryan Parkinson & […]
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Story & Photos by April Ashland LOGAN—USU students and Logan community members celebrated St. Patrick’s Day last week with an event to help prevent child abuse. Kappa Delta sorority’s annual Shamrock-’Til-You-Drop drew hundreds of people, said Kappa Delta President Tara Derber, who said she was proud of the turnout. “We sold 750 tickets for our […]
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LOGAN—“Reports of my death are greatly exaggerated.” That quip, attributed to one-time newspaperman Mark Twain, is Nancy Conway’s theme when she comes to Utah State University next week to deliver a Morris Media & Society Lecture. Conway, editor of The Salt Lake Tribune, Utah’s largest daily newspaper and the nation’s 82nd largest, will deliver her […]
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By Jamee Dyches HYDE PARK — After June 30, Hyde Park residents will no longer have free use of the North Logan Library. The North Logan City Council voted unanimously Mar. 16 to adopt a resolution that will allow the library to charge non-residents a fee of $163 per household per year to obtain a […]
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By Teresa Nield MENDON — Where are the volunteers when you need them? Mendon’s fire chief presented a proposal to the City Council recently to answer that very question. Fire Chief Ray Olsen informed the council that he is very proud of Mendon’s volunteer fire department. However, despite his pride, Olsen expressed concern that the […]
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By Stephanie Zollinger LOGAN — Dan Crockett couldn’t understand when his friend’s longboard broke, so he designed his own. About five years ago Crockett and his college roommate, Darin Thomas, had an intense run. “[We] were racing down an indoor parking lot when I did this move that I called a bunny hop,” Thomas said. […]
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