Providence council scorecard: Roosters, 1; sleeping humans, 0
Thursday, October 13th, 2011 Posted in Opinion | 1 Comment »By Kristi Ottley PROVIDENCE--The early dawn sounds of cock-a-doodling from roosters will still be heard within the city limits, with the decision of the City Council not to amend the current animal regulations code and prohibit the owning or raising ...
Providence council discusses improvements to city water system
Saturday, October 1st, 2011 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Providence council discusses improvements to city water systemBy Mitch Figgat PROVIDENCE -- The City Council voted to continue discussion on water budgets and proposed updates to the entire city water system. Public Works Director Randy Eck and financial officer Skarlet Bankhead brought up the new water works ...
Retired to the rocking chair? Not Louie Leonhardt, Providence gardener
Wednesday, September 21st, 2011 Posted in Business | Comments Off on Retired to the rocking chair? Not Louie Leonhardt, Providence gardener'You got to learn to get up at 5 a.m. and hoe weeds. There is no garden if you don’t know how to hoe weeds.' By Mitch Figgat PROVIDENCE -- He has his ATV parked out in the front yard of his ...
Wanted: Historians, media pros for Providence quarry project
Wednesday, September 21st, 2011 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Wanted: Historians, media pros for Providence quarry projectBy Mitch Figgat PROVIDENCE -- The city's Historical Preservation Commission is looking for historians and media specialists to help produce an educational packet they are preparing for elementary school classes about the Johnson Quarry. The commission plans on presenting the idea for ...
Providence will seek residents’ input before changing subdivision rules
Friday, September 16th, 2011 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Providence will seek residents’ input before changing subdivision rulesBy Mitch Figgat PROVIDENCE-- The City Planning Commission will not recommend changing the subdivision ordinance until a public hearing is held to garner public opinion and ascertain future risks. City resident Sean Christianson, a contractor, came before the commission Wednesday night asking ...
Providence hears reports on child abuse, animal control, speeding
Thursday, March 24th, 2011 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Providence hears reports on child abuse, animal control, speedingThe 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 ...
Providence woman turns all-natural beauty products into business
Thursday, March 3rd, 2011 Posted in Business | Comments Off on Providence woman turns all-natural beauty products into businessBy Shannon McCleve PROVIDENCE -- If you’ve ever been scared to look at the ingredients on store bought soaps or lotions, Evelyn Rust has one solution -- go natural. Rust started an all natural beauty supply line of products and her ...
Zeppe’s Italian ices now open in Providence
Saturday, September 18th, 2010 Posted in Business | Comments Off on Zeppe’s Italian ices now open in ProvidenceBy Shannon McCleve PROVIDENCE--Zeppe’s, an Italian water ice shop, had its grand opening in Providence last night. Manager Mike Andrade said it was about time to get into the scene. After spending over a year and a half looking all over the ...
Semi crash, explosion in Providence injures 10
Tuesday, September 14th, 2010 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Semi crash, explosion in Providence injures 10Story and photos by Nick Rust PROVIDENCE -- An accident at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday injured 10 people. According to witnesses, a semi truck ran a red light at the intersection of 1200 South and State Road 165, setting off a multiple ...
Providence will offer CERT training to residents
Sunday, March 28th, 2010 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Providence will offer CERT training to residentsBy 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 ...
Providence council says no to renting basement apartments
Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Providence council says no to renting basement apartmentsBy Bonnie Phelps PROVIDENCE—The City Council voted Tuesday night to keep the city ordinance that prohibits accessory dwelling units. The vote was 4-1 with Councilman Russell voting against the ordinance. The ordinance says that homeowners can have relatives, either by blood, ...
UCC will build new trail in Providence Canyon
Thursday, February 25th, 2010 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on UCC will build new trail in Providence CanyonBy Bonnie Phelps PROVIDENCE--A letter of agreement between the Utah Conservation Corps and Providence city to construct a canyon trail was approved during Tuesday night’s City Council meeting. The trail will begin at the mouth of Providence Canyon (approximately 1000 E. Canyon ...
Cache County Library serves all county residents
Friday, February 19th, 2010 Posted in Arts and Life | Comments Off on Cache County Library serves all county residentsBy Bonnie Phelps PROVIDENCE--Do you remember the excitement of being young and getting a new book from the library? When I was very young, my mother and I would walk to our small town library and choose a book to ...
Forest Service proposes creekside trail in Providence
Thursday, February 11th, 2010 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Forest Service proposes creekside trail in ProvidenceBy Bonnie Phelps PROVIDENCE—Erik Skabelund of the U.S. Forest Service Logan Ranger District presented plans for a walking trail in Providence during Tuesday night’s City Council meeting. According to the plans, the trail will be on the south side of the creek, ...
Providence’s Old Rock Church a beautiful wedding setting
Friday, February 5th, 2010 Posted in Arts and Life | Comments Off on Providence’s Old Rock Church a beautiful wedding settingStory and photos by Bonnie Phelps PROVIDENCE—The Old Rock Church in Providence is the oldest building of such great stature in Cache Valley, and it is a lovely place for a wedding. Not only do the venerability and beauty of ...
Bagley appointed to Providence council post
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Bagley appointed to Providence council postBy Bonnie Phelps PROVIDENCE—Bill Bagley was voted as the new councilman for Providence at last night’s City Council meeting. The vote was tied 2-2 between Bagley and Lanny Herron until Mayor Liechty broke the tie, giving Bagley the win. Bagley ...
Providence hearing on apartment law change generates no public comment
Thursday, December 10th, 2009 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Providence hearing on apartment law change generates no public commentBy Chelsey Gensel PROVIDENCE--The Providence planning commission meeting Dec. 9 included a public hearing for comments on changing a city ordinance to allow accessory dwelling units in homes in single-family residential zones. No one from the general public attended ...
What is it about sauerkraut, muscle cars and Providence? Find out Oct. 24
Thursday, September 24th, 2009 Posted in Arts and Life | Comments Off on What is it about sauerkraut, muscle cars and Providence? Find out Oct. 24By Cecily Kiss PROVIDENCE =- Fans of muscle cars and sauerkraut will come together Oct. 24 for the city's annual sauerkraut dinner and bazaar. and second annual car show. The car show, dinner and bazaar will be held at Springcreek Middle ...
Seven want seats on Providence council
Friday, September 11th, 2009 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Seven want seats on Providence councilBy Cecily Kiss PROVIDENCE -- A primary election is being held in Providence to reduce the number of candidates for council from seven to four on Tuesday, Sept.15. General elections will be held on Nov. 3 and the city will be ...