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Sevier Commissioners discuss fairground use
Published on May 12, 2010 at 04:09PM
(RICHFIELD) – Sevier County Commissioners held a public hearing Tuesday night concerning useage and fees of the fairgrounds. About 50 people attended the hearing and offered comments about useage, accessibility and insurance for users of the fairground facilities. Commissioner Gary Mason said he and the other Commissioners helped answer as many questions on citizen concerns, including forming an advisory committee. Mason said the committee will report back to Commissioners in a step-by-step process of solving problems at the fairgrounds, including erecting the horse stalls for those who use the racetrack. He said the fairgrounds will be completely ready for Fourth of July activities and the county fair.
Education top priority at luncheon discussion
Published on May 12, 2010 at 03:51PM
(RICHFIELD) – The Richfield Area Chamber of Commerce hosted two representatives from the state legislature today at the Chamber’s monthly luncheon in a discussion on issues affecting citizens. House Rep. Kay McIff said the most important legislative issue is funding for education. State Senator Ralph Okerlund echoed McIff’s comments saying that better education benefits job seekers in the economy. Both representatives said the upcoming 2011 legislative session will highlight education funding and land and water issues.
Mid-Utah Radio Owner Inducted into Utah Broadcasters Hall of Fame, 2 Others
Published on May 12, 2010 at 03:11PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)-Douglas L. Barton, the owner and general manager of Mid-Utah Radio, was among three inductees into the Utah Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame Tuesday afternoon. The ceremony, which took place at the University of Utah’s Languages and Communication Building, honored three inductees overall on the day. Barton was joined by M. Kent Frandsen, an owner of 20 radio stations throughout Utah, Wyoming and Idaho and Don Gale, a longtime broadcaster, print journalist and college professor who is perhaps best known for his editorial pieces on KSL-TV in Salt Lake City. This year’s inductees were immortalized with illustrious company which includes the likes of Philo T. Farnsworth, Sidney S. Fox, Mark Eubank and Michelle King.
West Nile Virus Detected in southern Utah
Published on May 12, 2010 at 03:05PM
(ST. GEORGE)-Washington County health officials say the West Nile Virus has been detected in a sample of mosquitoes in the county. The Southwest Utah Public Health Department says it’s the first confirmed presence of the disease in the state in 2010. Health officials say it’s likely the mosquitoes were already infected before the winter. Mosquitoes are able to transmit the disease to animals and people, while health officials stated people can reduce risk of mosquito exposure with insect repellent. Additionally, they can wear long sleeves and pants and dump any standing water on their property.
Local USPS food drive big success
Published on May 12, 2010 at 10:57AM
(RICHFIELD) – The Richfield Post Office gathered over three tons of food Saturday in the largest single-day food drive in the country. The United States Postal Service conducted the food drive nationally and local carriers collected food items to donate to local food pantries. Richfield Postmaster Curtis Marsh said the drive was a big success locally. Marsh said over 6300 pounds of food was donated to the Central Utah Food Sharing Program in Richfield. In 2009, the USPS Food Drive collected over 73 million pounds of food across the country. Marsh said that in its 19-year history, more than a billion pounds of food has been distributed to local food pantries in America.
Public hearing planned on power plant
Published on May 12, 2010 at 10:35AM
(RICHFIELD) – The Sevier County Planning Commission will meet tonight to discuss an application for the construction of a gas-fired power plant near Sigurd. The Sevier Power Company recently submitted an application to the Planning Commission for the building of the plant and is seeking preliminary approval. SPC will also present an overview of their project to those in attendance and the public is invited to comment on the proposal. The meeting will begin at 6pm on several agenda items the Planning Commission will consider and the public hearing on the plant application will be held at 6:30pm in the Commission Chambers at the Sevier County Administration Building in Richfield.
Gas prices rise but may drop
Published on May 12, 2010 at 09:56AM
(SALT LAKE CITY) – Average retail gasoline prices in Utah have risen this past week but analysts say prices could drop before Memorial Day travel. Senior Petroleum Analyst Patrick DeHaan the $3.10 per gallon price was a reflection of a 1.7 cent increase compared to a national average of $2.93 per gallon, a 2.7 cent-per-gallon increase. DeHaan said wholesale gasoline prices are down this week as much as 30 cents-per-gallon since last Monday and gas stations will continue to sell through their more expensive inventory and buy cheaper supply, passing on lower prices to motorists. He said prices should fall before the Memorial Day travel.
Redmond man arrested for runover
Published on May 12, 2010 at 09:55AM
(HATCH) – An 84-year old Redmond man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder for running over his brother-in-law in a dispute over family finances. According to a Garfield County Sheriff’s report, Carl Lewis of Redmond drove to Old Hatch Town, just outside of Hatch in Garfield County, to confront his brother-in-law, Kelly Johnson. Lewis motioned Johnson to approach his vehicle at about 3pm Monday and floored the accelerator, running Johnson over. The report said Lewis got out of his car and beat Johnson with his walking cane and threatened to kill him. Johnson sustained a broken hip, along with multiple cuts and abrasions on his arms and head and was transported to the Valley View Medical Center in Cedar City in stable condition. Lewis drove back to Redmond where he was arrested by Sevier County Deputies and held at the county jail. Garfield County deputies picked him up and took him to the Garfield County Jail and held on a $40,000 cash only bail. Lewis has no prior criminal history but now faces charges of attempted murder, assault and terroristic threats.