Emergency system test scheduled in River Heights
Thursday, March 4th, 2010 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Emergency system test scheduled in River HeightsBy Tyson Thorpe RIVER HEIGHTS--Councilwoman Kathryn Hadfield said Tuesday there will be a training exercise for the city's emergency system on March 27. The current system involves each home in the city having a two-sided emergency flag in their home. Once ...
River Heights hikes sewer charges in response to Logan increase
Thursday, February 25th, 2010 Posted in Opinion | 2 Comments »By Tyson Thorpe RIVER HEIGHTS--The City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to raise River Heights residents' sewer rates to $19.05 a month. Resolution 1-2010 was passed to increase the sewer rates, which are retroactive to Jan. 1, in response to a ...
Petersen brings home-building experience to River Heights planning board
Friday, February 19th, 2010 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Petersen brings home-building experience to River Heights planning boardBy Tyson Thorpe RIVER HEIGHTS--Danny Petersen attended his second meeting as the newest member of the Planning Commission Tuesday night. Petersen was selected by Mayor Bill Baker and approved by the City Council to join the planning commission. He attended ...
Ryan’s Place keeps River Heights’ toddler’s memory alive
Thursday, February 11th, 2010 Posted in Arts and Life | Comments Off on Ryan’s Place keeps River Heights’ toddler’s memory aliveBy Tyson Thorpe RIVER HEIGHTS--Ryan's Place Park is covered in snow and closed for the winter. But come summer, the park will again be filled with children playing in a space created as a memorial for a young boy. In the ...
River Heights works to redefine zoning in Riverdale area
Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on River Heights works to redefine zoning in Riverdale areaBy Tyson Thorpe RIVER HEIGHTS--The Planning Commission made progress Tuesday night in writing city code dealing with mixed-use properties as part of its general plan. Currently, the Riverdale area is identified as mixed-use on the city's general plan. The Riverdale area lies ...
River Heights will lease backhoe this year, not rent
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on River Heights will lease backhoe this year, not rentBy Tyson Thorpe RIVER HEIGHTS--The City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to lease a new backhoe, hoping to save around $5,000 this coming year by leasing instead of continuing to rent one. The city rented a backhoe from Niederhauser Construction Inc. for a ...
Plans for River Heights emergency water pump project put into action
Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Plans for River Heights emergency water pump project put into actionBy Catherine Meidell RIVER HEIGHTS--As one of the last municipalities in Cache Valley to install an emergency water pump, River Heights City Council decided Tuesday they have waited long enough to tackle this project and are now taking it on ...
Voters’ Guide: River Heights council candidates state positions
Thursday, October 29th, 2009 Posted in Opinion | 1 Comment »By Catherine Meidell RIVER HEIGHTS--Two seats on the River Heights City Council will be filled once the general elections take place Nov. 3. Council members Douglas Clausen and Kathryn Hadfield's terms on the council have come to an end and both ...
Farmland designated as River Heights’ first commercial property
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Farmland designated as River Heights’ first commercial propertyby Catherine Meidell RIVER HEIGHTS -- The Todd G. Weston Family LTD Partnership Property has officially been adopted as commercial land as of last night's River Heights City Council meeting. The property is the first deemed commercial land in the city ...
River Heights has a bone to pick with irresponsible dog owners
Wednesday, October 7th, 2009 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on River Heights has a bone to pick with irresponsible dog ownersBy Catherine Meidell RIVER HEIGHTS -- After reported incidents of residents being bitten by pet dogs, the Planning and Zoning commission and the City Council both are cracking down on the city's dog licensing law, to make sure no pet ...
River Heights meeting sparks concern about lack of water storage
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on River Heights meeting sparks concern about lack of water storageBy Catherine Meidell RIVER HEIGHTS -- Block captains and emergency specialists gathered Tuesday night for an annual meeting to discuss the current status of their emergency preparation plan. While reviewing organization and authority in the happenings of an emergency, the ...
Council hears complaints about River Heights canine chaos: ‘Dogs barking around the clock’
Thursday, September 24th, 2009 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Council hears complaints about River Heights canine chaos: ‘Dogs barking around the clock’By Catherine Meidell RIVER HEIGHTS -- City Council members had many items to discuss on their agenda during Tuesday's meeting; a major topic of interest being the dog ordinance and the measures that need to be taken to quiet pet disturbances. ...
USU student is youngest candidate for River Heights council
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on USU student is youngest candidate for River Heights councilBy Catherine Meidell Today, USU freshman Skyler Tidwell will be pacing the floor, anticipating the results of the River Heights City Council primary election. Tidwell is the youngest candidate to ever run for a seat in his town's city council. He ...
Five people compete for two River Heights council seats
Friday, September 11th, 2009 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Five people compete for two River Heights council seatsBy Catherine Meidell RIVER HEIGHTS -- This year, two seats must be filled to complete the River Heights City Council and five are working toward the position. After the primary elections on Tuesday, Sept. 15, one candidate will be eliminated leaving ...