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Kalai concertgoers give back to Huntsman School

October 10th, 2010 Posted in Arts and Life |

Story & Photos by Caresa Alexander LOGAN—Hundreds of music lovers enjoyed the lawn and summerlike evening on University Hill Monday as Hawaiian musician Kalai entertained in a benefit concert for the Huntsman Cancer Institute. About 1,200 people came to the Business Week event, lounging on the grass of Old Main Hill in perfect September weather. […]

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Peace movement alive and well in Cache Valley

October 10th, 2010 Posted in Opinion |

Story & Photos by Caresa Alexander LOGAN—“The world has been so kind to us, so why don’t we be kind to it back?” This innocent question was asked by 11-year-old Alesha Owens as she stood in front of the small but mighty group gathered in front of the Logan Tabernacle Friday evening to celebrate the […]

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Utah lieutenant guv addresses state economics, higher education, politics, immigration

October 10th, 2010 Posted in Opinion |

Story & Photo by Mark Vuong Utah is doing well economically in “relative terms,” says Utah Lt. Gov. Greg Bell, pointing out that unemployment is 3 percent lower in Utah than the national average, the state has created nearly 20,000 jobs in the past year, and high-tech companies want to settle around state universities. “Utah […]

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Wellsville works out hitches in annual Stampede Rodeo

October 9th, 2010 Posted in Opinion |

By Storee Powell WELLSVILLE–The City Council and rodeo committee agreed Wednesday to continue the newest part of the Founders’ Day celebration, the Wellsville Stampede Rodeo, despite coming up short on profits and only moderate attendance. The rodeo takes place Labor Day weekend, which is the weekend prior to Wellsville Founders’ Day events, at the city’s […]

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Nibley council bumps heads over growth issues

October 9th, 2010 Posted in Opinion |

By Max Parker Dahl NIBLEY–After a prayer, Nibley City Council convened for city business that will determine the future look and feel of the community. A continuing struggle was wrought throughout the meeting over land and money use for the rapidly expanding city. Preliminary plans to construct a new city hall began the evening, with […]

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Millville moves to make water laws fairer

October 9th, 2010 Posted in Opinion |

By Marissa Bodily MILLVILLE–The Planning Commission is rewriting the ordinance requiring property developers to give up water shares in order to comply with a new state law. The commission discussed the ordinance that currently requires people developing property to give up one water share for every acre at a meeting Thursday night. Planning Commissioner Jim […]

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Latinos in Action program helps Sky View students reach 94th percentile

October 8th, 2010 Posted in Arts and Life |

By Elizabeth Grewe SMITHFIELD–It’s no secret that the Latino population in Cache Valley is growing. To help Latino students meet some of their unique challenges, Sky View High School hosted its second annual Latino Night Oct. 4. Principal David Swenson addressed 50 parents with some encouraging words. “This is your school too,” Swenson said, “You’re […]

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North Logan joins local ‘banned wagon’ against spice

October 7th, 2010 Posted in Opinion |

By Chelsee Niebergall NORTH LOGAN–The City Council approved an ordinance Wednesday that puts restrictions on the manufacture, distribution, possession and use of synthetic cannabinoids, more commonly known as “spice.” People from the community came to the meeting wanting to know more about this ordinance and how the council was going to vote on it. “There […]

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‘Find out what your passions are,’ journalist says. No ‘master plan’ needed

October 7th, 2010 Posted in Opinion |

By Storee Powell LOGAN—For someone without “a master plan” for her life, National Public Radio ombudsman Alicia C. Shepard has found ways to stay busy. She has written three books, teaches media ethics at Georgetown University, and received the National Press Club’s top media criticism prize three times. Shepard visited Utah State University this week […]

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National Public Radio troubleshooter bullish about journalism’s health, but leery of blogs, social media

October 7th, 2010 Posted in Opinion |

By Satenik Sargsyan LOGAN—National Public Radio ombudsman Alicia C. Shepard came to USU Tuesday and “nudged the world a little,” speaking at the Morris Media & Society Lecture Series about the benefits and challenges of traditional journalism in an Internet-influenced world. Recognizing that the Internet is changing the news industry, Shepard—a veteran newspaper and magazine […]

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Getting that boot off your car could now cost $75 in Logan

October 6th, 2010 Posted in Opinion |

By Megan Wiseman LOGAN–City council members unanimously approved an ordinance Tuesday setting the maximum fee booting companies can charge to the state’s current maximum. Logan City Attorney Kymber Housley said the ordinance would allow private booting companies to raise their charge to the $75 state fee, but that companies are not required to raise their […]

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Board of health votes to criminalize ‘spice’

October 6th, 2010 Posted in Opinion |

By Satenik Sargsyan LOGAN–The Bear River Board of Health voted unanimously Tuesday to criminalize the production, manufacturing, dispensing and possession of spice in Box Elder, Cache and Rich County areas. The board was the first tri-county body to ban synthetic cannibanoids, more widely known as the substance “spice,” in the state of Utah. The decision […]

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National Public Radio news ombudsman visits USU

October 5th, 2010 Posted in Opinion |

LOGAN—When radio listeners have trouble with the news they hear on National Public Radio, they call Alicia Shepard to complain. Shepard is the ombudsman for NPR, based in Washington, D.C. When a listener in Logan, Utah, or Moscow, Russia, takes exception with the way the news comes through public radio, Shepard takes the call. She […]

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Speedy 5-year-old takes 1st in Pumpkin Run

October 2nd, 2010 Posted in Arts and Life, Sports |

By Chelsee Niebergall NORTH LOGAN–More than 100 people from all over the valley gathered to participate in the Pumpkin Run this morning. Participants met at Elk Ridge Park at 8 a.m. to start the race. Runners were divided into their age groups, given numbers and lined up at the starting line. There was a 5k […]

Bud Phelps WMA: Haven for birds, treasure for nature lovers

October 2nd, 2010 Posted in Arts and Life |

Story and photos by Storee Powell MENDON–The 150-acre Bud Phelps Wildlife Management Area, situated between the Mount Naomi Wilderness on the east and Wellsville Mountains on the west, is what the Bridgerland Audubon Society president describes as “a birder’s paradise.” C. Val Grant is the president of the local chapter of the National Audubon Society. […]

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Paradise farmer crosses sweet corn with painted

October 2nd, 2010 Posted in Arts and Life, Business |

By Anya Aether PARADISE–Farmer Joseph Lofthouse can usually be found every Wednesday at Paradise Market selling homegrown vegetables. He sells a variety of vegetables from cantaloupe to butternut squash, but not all his vegetables are quite what they seem. Lofthouse has been working with an online group from homegrowngoodness.blogspot.com to combine two species of corn […]

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Have room in your heart for a furry pal? Four Paws needs foster homes

October 2nd, 2010 Posted in Arts and Life, Business |

By Marissa Bodily MILLVILLE–Four Paws Rescue cares for dogs and cats without permanent homes, and urgently needs families willing to provide foster homes for the animals. There is a great need for foster parents right now. Four Paws can provide most of the items necessary for caring for a pet, including the collar, leash, crate, […]

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Empty new stores bear mute witness to recession’s toll

October 2nd, 2010 Posted in Opinion |

By Max Parker Dahl NIBLEY–Driving out of the valley on U.S. 89/91 along the jagged outskirts of Nibley city, you see the impressive and brightly colored complex of neo-western storefronts near Peterson Country Store. The only issue: the stores are virtually empty. Started in early 2007 and quickly finished mid-2008, the first phase of a […]

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National Public Radio Ombudsman Speaks on ‘Promise & Perils’ of Internet Age

October 2nd, 2010 Posted in Arts and Life |

Shepard explains how to balance instant information, free expression and journalistic credibility LOGAN—An “ombudsman” is charged with handling concerns about an organization. In Alicia C. Shepard’s case, that means answering public complaints about the news. Shepard, ombudsman for National Public Radio in Washington, D.C., comes to Utah State University on Oct. 4-5 to discuss the […]

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The devil’s a popular treat at Neveria Ana’s sweet shop in Logan

October 1st, 2010 Posted in Business |

By Satenik Sargsyan LOGAN–Ana Yaqueline de Leon, owner of Neveria Ana’s Mexican sweet shop at 37 W. 100 North St., never seems lost in translation when fixing a “devil” or pico de gallo at her cozy ice cream shop. The economic situation in Mexico forced de Leon, 40, to move to Logan where she made […]

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