Off the bus, onto the sidewalks: River Heights kids all walk to school
Wednesday, September 21st, 2011 Posted in Arts and Life | Comments Off on Off the bus, onto the sidewalks: River Heights kids all walk to schoolStory and photo by Lindsay Nemelka RIVER HEIGHTS--Elementary school kids buzz restlessly in line after their buses drop them off not at their school, but three blocks from River Heights Elementary. Today was Walk to School Day, where students, teachers and ...
Chickens may live in River Heights yards now, roosters still outlawed
Wednesday, September 14th, 2011 Posted in Opinion | 1 Comment »By Lindsay Nemelka RIVER HEIGHTS--A new city ordinance prohibits roosters but allows citizens to keep hen chickens on their property. The City Council passed the ordinance Tuesday to deal with problems concerning chickens within city limits. Keeping chickens was not previously ...
Parade and carnival help River Heights celebrate its annual Apple Days
Monday, September 12th, 2011 Posted in Arts and Life | 2 Comments »By Lindsay Nemelka RIVER HEIGHTS – This year’s annual Apple Days celebration was attended by more than just the city’s local residents. People have started to catch on that “this is the parade to go to,” remarked Apple Days Committee Head ...
Dog kennel permit granted to River Heights couple
Thursday, April 21st, 2011 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Dog kennel permit granted to River Heights coupleBy Lis Stewart RIVER HEIGHTS—The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a dog kennel at 372 E. 700 South following a public hearing Tuesday night, on condition the property owners, Tyler and Theresa Porter, control the barking ...
Sheriff tells River Heights council crimes against children are up
Thursday, April 14th, 2011 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Sheriff tells River Heights council crimes against children are upBy Lis Stewart RIVER HEIGHTS—The Cache County Sheriff’s Office saw a county-wide increase in sex offenses, drunk driving arrests, and crimes against families and children in 2010, Sheriff Lynn Nelson told the City Council Tuesday night. “We’ve seen a huge increase ...
River Heights council bids hail and farewell to its royalty
Thursday, March 24th, 2011 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on River Heights council bids hail and farewell to its royaltyBy 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 ...
Planning commission grants permit for River Heights lawn business
Friday, March 18th, 2011 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Planning commission grants permit for River Heights lawn businessBy Lis Stewart RIVER HEIGHTS—The status of a local home-based lawn care business and the upkeep in the southwest part of River Heights were on the table at a public hearing Tuesday night. One of the main concerns of city Planning Commission ...
River Heights checks out its options for Logan library cards
Thursday, February 24th, 2011 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on River Heights checks out its options for Logan library cardsBy Lis Stewart RIVER HEIGHTS—Councilwoman Kathryn Hadfield explained the options for River Heights residents seeking a less expensive membership with the Logan City Library at a council meeting Tuesday night. Twenty River Heights residents have purchased Logan library cards, according to a ...
Elk trample fence, stake claim at River Heights tree farm
Friday, February 4th, 2011 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Elk trample fence, stake claim at River Heights tree farmStory and photo by Lis Stewart RIVER HEIGHTS—Hundreds of trees were destroyed when elk broke through a fence at the Zollinger Fruit and Tree Farm in January. Ron Zollinger, owner of the 107-year-old farm, said he has not yet assessed the damage. ...
River Heights hums ‘Ham Radio Blues,’ seeks volunteer operators
Saturday, January 29th, 2011 Posted in Opinion | 2 Comments »By Lis Stewart RIVER HEIGHTS—Disaster strikes at its leisure, and River Heights may find itself short-handed if telephones and electricity are down. Councilwoman Kathryn Hadfield said River Heights needs more licensed amateur radio operators who can volunteer, should an emergency arise. Ted ...
River Heights looking for library services from Logan, Hyrum
Wednesday, December 1st, 2010 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on River Heights looking for library services from Logan, HyrumBy Megan Allen RIVER HEIGHTS--Due to the snowstorm on Nov. 23, a public hearing to officially ban the synthetic cannabinoid “spice” has been postponed. It will be held Dec. 14. City policy states that the public must have 10 days notice ...
River Heights will light city Christmas tree Dec. 6
Friday, November 19th, 2010 Posted in Opinion | 1 Comment »By Megan Allen RIVER HEIGHTS--As Christmas gets closer, cities around the country are preparing to create festive atmospheres in their communities. River Heights is among these towns. On Dec. 6, the River Heights Christmas tree will be lit for the first time ...
Outlawing ‘spice’ is now on River Heights’ table
Wednesday, October 20th, 2010 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Outlawing ‘spice’ is now on River Heights’ tableBy Megan Allen RIVER HEIGHTS--River Heights is the latest city in Cache Valley to begin discussion on banning "spice," the synthetic marijuana substitute drug. Council members Kathryn Hadfield and Blake Wright recently attended the Summit for Families, sponsored by the Cache County ...
River Heights soon will accept credit cards for utility bills
Monday, October 11th, 2010 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on River Heights soon will accept credit cards for utility billsBy Megan Allen RIVER HEIGHTS--Within the next few weeks, River Heights will make utility bill payment easier and more convenient for residents by accepting debit and credit cards in the city office. Until now, the city has accepted payment only by ...
River Heights OK’s paying utility bills with credit cards
Thursday, September 30th, 2010 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on River Heights OK’s paying utility bills with credit cardsBy Megan Allen RIVER HEIGHTS--At a meeting Tuesday night, the River Heights City Council decided that benefits to residents to be allowed to pay bills with a credit card outweigh the cost to the city. Shelia Lind, city recorder, said she talked ...
Council declares River Heights’ Apple Days successful
Thursday, September 16th, 2010 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Council declares River Heights’ Apple Days successfulBy Megan Allen RIVER HEIGHTS--In a short meeting Tuesday, City Council members discussed the success of Apple Days and approved four requisition requests. The first requisition was to pay for chip and seal to fix the roads. “It will cost $36,584,” ...
River Heights will replace water lines beneath road
Wednesday, April 14th, 2010 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on River Heights will replace water lines beneath roadBy Tyson Thorpe RIVER HEIGHTS--The City Council agreed Tuesday to allow city money to be used to lay new water lines underneath Stewart Hill Drive. Mayor Bill Baker presented the idea to have engineers develop a plan for replacing the ...
Emergency drill declared a success in River Heights
Sunday, March 28th, 2010 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Emergency drill declared a success in River HeightsBy 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 ...
River Heights gets ready for Saturday’s emergency drill
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on River Heights gets ready for Saturday’s emergency drillBy 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 ...
River Heights council OK’s better road signs in Riverdale area
Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on River Heights council OK’s better road signs in Riverdale areaBy Tyson Thorpe RIVER HEIGHTS--Signs will be installed on 500 South in the Riverdale area in order to decrease non-resident traffic, the City Council decided Tuesday. The issue was on the agenda for the evening but received some public comment beforehand in ...