Story and photo by Tyson Thorpe RIVER HEIGHTS–The 50 acres of Zollinger Fruit and Tree Farm are currently covered in snow, but that does not stop work on the farm. Ron Zollinger, who owns and runs the farm, said there is only about one month where the work slows down. Even though snow covers the […]
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By Hillary Bowler LOGAN–A man was arrested Wednesday night and booked on suspicion of driving under the influence, a third-degree felony. Cody Johnson, 30, of Logan, was also booked on counts of driving with a denied license, disorderly conduct, possession of an open container of alcohol, and misuse of a conditional license, all misdemeanors. Chief […]
By Cathy Morgan LOGAN–The National Federation of the Blind’s chapter in Logan will be holding a fund-raising car wash at Deseret Industries April 17 from noon to 4 p.m. The funds will go towards scholarships for visually impaired applicants. Sachin Pavithran, Logan NFB chapter leader, stated that this is just one small event of many […]
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LOGAN—Founding deans have been selected for two new colleges created by the split of the College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences at Utah State University. John C. Allen, a sociologist and associate HASS dean, will lead the new college of humanities and social sciences, which has yet to be named. Craig Jessop of the […]
By Bonnie Phelps PROVIDENCE—Citizen Emergency Response Team (CERT) training will now be offered to Providence residents, thanks to a unanimous vote at last week’s Cty Council meeting. The council also voted to purchase a new truck for the use of the water and sewer departments. Providence resident Paul Masuyama is a certified CERT trainer, and […]
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By Tyson Thorpe RIVER HEIGHTS–A successful test of the city’s emergency plan was conducted Saturday morning. “Anytime we do this, I think it’s successful because we actually do something,” said Kathryn Hadfield, councilwoman over community affairs. She said goals were set for this year’s test and they were reached successfully. One of the goals was […]
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Story by Melanie Klein Photos by Kayla Harding LOGAN–Women took back their history, and took over a piece of USU’s Merrill-Cazier Library, as history-makers including Mother Teresa, Tina Turner, Eva Peron, Mia Hamm, and many more strong, “unapologetic” women hit the runway for Women’s History Month on Thursday. The event, “Women Rock the Runway,” sponsored […]
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Story by Tazya Williams Photo by Whitney Peterson LOGAN–Thirteen years ago, a tall blonde walked into the Animal Science building, her waist-long hair perfectly curled and wearing more make-up than a 6-year-old playing dress-up. Here she was, ready for her first shot at TV news anchoring, a lifetime dream. She sits nervously on the set, […]
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By Kayla Woodring WELLSVILLE—Potential building orientation as well as handicap parking stalls for a new Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meeting house were debated at the Wellsville Planning Commission meeting Wednesday. The Richards-Bott Architectural Firm presented blueprints and building plans that were drafted to conform to recommendations made by Wellsville City Engineer Chris […]
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By Hillary Bowler RICHMOND—After more than 10 years of actively struggling to meet wastewater standards, Richmond has been recognized by the Rural Water Association of Utah (RWAU) as the city with the most improved water system in Utah. Mayor Mike Hall, Councilman Brad Jensen, and Scott Ball, the wastewater plant operator, received the award at […]
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By Paul Lewis Siddoway PARADISE–Ty Mortensen, 17, received approval from the Town Council Wednesday night for the Eagle Scout project he has planned. Mortensen noticed that the roofs of the three little pavilions behind the Cracker Barrel have holes in them. His plan is to replace the current roofs with metal roofs and thinks he […]
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By Tyson Thorpe RIVER HEIGHTS–Kathryn Hadfield briefed City Council members Tuesday night on the city’s emergency system test that will take place Saturday. Hadfield, councilwoman over community affairs, said an officer from the Cache County Sheriff’s Office will drive through the city at 8:30 Saturday morning blaring a hi-low siren. The area supervisors will then […]
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Review and photos by Ben Hansen Special to the Hard News Cafe SALTAIR–Killswitch Engage (KSE) is a popular metal/hardcore band that recently made a stop in Utah in support of their new self-titled album. Known for their unique style and high-energy live show, the band has recently come across tough times on their first headlining […]
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By Tyson Thorpe LOGAN –Erika Jarvis, 20, pleaded guilty to five class A misdemeanors March 16 in First District Court. According to court documents the charges were for unlawfully entering vehicles with the intent to commit felony or theft. The thefts occurred between March 15 and May 30, 2009, in Logan Canyon. Herbert R. Watson, […]
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By April Ashland HYRUM–The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously passed Elk Mountain’s proposal to change its development of 25 single homes to 12 twin homes and 17 single family units at the March 11 meeting. No one spoke at the public hearing that was held, but Jim Huska, citizen, wrote a letter to the chairman […]
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By Tazya Williams It was once said that behind every great man is a woman. But where were the stories of these great women and their hard work and accomplishments? Invisible ink? These women—writers, political leaders, inventers, suffragists—have been omitted from many histories. That’s why March is Woman’s History Month, whose theme this year is […]
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By April Ashland LOGAN—USU said goodbye to a friend and brother this week as the campus came together for a memorial service to remember junior Trent Walker, 24, who was killed March 6 in a head-on collision in Spanish Fork Canyon. Walker was coming home from a friend’s funeral. He was trying to pass another […]
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By Helen Cannon I’m a woman in her seventies. That means I’ve been politically aware as an adult for probably 50 years or more, and I must say that the political climate of our country has never, until now, made me feel so sad and helpless. And yet a year ago, when Barack Obama was […]
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By Kayla Woodring WELLSVILLE—After a public hearing Wednesday night, the Wellsville Planning Commission approved an additional building lot in the Hendry subdivision at 40 N. 100 West, with the stipulation that the block’s third fire hydrant be installed at the expense of petitioner Gary Hendry. Hendry, who owns a lot at the proposed location, wants […]
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By Kayla Harding HYDE PARK- Chief Kim Hawkes of North Park Police Department presented the department’s 2010-2011 budget to the City Council Wednesday night. “We didn’t offer any increases in salary last year, and at this point in time we are projecting the same thing,” Hawkes said. According to the proposed NPPD budget, salaries and […]
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