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Lee makes campaign swing through Richfield
Published on June 16, 2010 at 03:29PM
(RICHFIELD) – A small handful of citizens showed up at the Richfield City park today to hear a speech and ask questions of U.S. Senate candidate Mike Lee. Lee made a campaign swing through Richfield and was asked what the biggest problem is facing the state. Lee commented that state of Utah faces the same problems as the nation does with massive deficits and out-of-control spending. He said federal control over public lands leaves the state with no say on how much money flows into our school districts. Lee said the biggest difference between him and Tim Bridgewater is that he has never profited from earmarks or federal stimulus money and has never supported gambling taxpayer money on risky foreign business ventures. Bridgewater calls those allegations lies and denies participation in his campaign.
St. George Police Arrest Women For Prostitution
Published on June 16, 2010 at 02:17PM
(ST. GEORGE)-St. George police reported they arrested two women on prostitution charges. Police stated that 22-year-old Brittney Albright and 23-year-old Angela Esparza had agreed to turn a trick for money. The women were booked into the Washington County Jail for prostitution and other related charges. They were being held on bail for more than $1,000 apiece. The arrests were made Tuesday afternoon.
New Manti Elementary Principal
Published on June 16, 2010 at 11:28AM
(Manti) Manti Elementary has a new principal. Karen Soper has been appointed to replace Barbara Eliason who is retiring after spending 36 years in the District. The appointment was made at the South Sanpete School Board meeting on June 9th. Soper has worked in education for 25 years. She spent five of those years in Idaho, another eight years in the Granite School District, and the last twelve years in South Sanpete. Most recently she has been working as the reading specialist at the Manti Elementary.
Aurora man questioned in shooting incident
Published on June 16, 2010 at 10:40AM
(AURORA) – An Aurora man was questioned by Sevier County deputies after a woman said she heard shots fired near her children at Rocky Ford Reservoir Thursday afternoon. According to a sheriff’s report, deputies said the witness saw three subjects getting into their truck at the reservoir after the woman reported she could hear bullets whizzing past her and her children. Deputies stopped the truck and questioned 21-year old Tyler Clark of Aurora on the incident. The report said that Clark admitted he was firing shots over the reservoir but didn’t realize anyone was in the area. Deputies said that Clark had just purchased the truck and it still had the previous owner’s license plates on it. The plates were removed.
UDOT warns motorists of construction
Published on June 16, 2010 at 10:02AM
Updated on June 16, 2010 at 08:16PM
(RICHFIELD) – The Utah Department of Transportation continues to remind motorists of construction projects along roadways in South-Central Utah. UDOT says that crews are replacing concrete and joints on the roadway at Clear Creek Canyon on I-70 east of Sevier. Officials say that single lane closures are possible and blowing dust may affect visibility in work zones. UDOT also says a chipseal project is going on along SR-118 from Austin to the Livestock Auction with potential delays in traffic for a few minutes. A chipseal project is also underway on U.S. 89 from Fairview to the Utah County line with single lane closures. Expect some delays. UDOT reminds motorists to be careful in work zones in construction areas around the state and take necessary precautions.
Utah BBB comments on fee rule
Published on June 16, 2010 at 10:00AM
(SALT LAKE CITY) – The Utah Better Business Bureau is saying new rules aimed at protecting consumers from big overdraft fees go into effect next month. BBB President Jane Driggs says the new rules are good for debit card users but also means that your card will be declined if your balance falls into the negative. She said consumers should read the small print in the information they receive in the mail. The new changes in debit card use go into effect at the beginning of July.
Lee visits Richfield in campaign swing
Published on June 16, 2010 at 09:59AM
(RICHFIELD) – U.S. Senate hopeful Mike Lee will visit Richfield at noon today. Campaign organizers said that Lee will be at the Richfield City Park at noon at the Freedom Stage. Lee is running against businessman Tim Bridgewater in the race to replace outgoing Senator Bob Bennett. The public is invited to attend and ask questions.
Lee/Bridgewater battle over TV ads
Published on June 16, 2010 at 09:56AM
(MURRAY) – A new TV ad is adding drama to the Utah Republican U.S. Senate campaign. Mike Lee’s latest TV ad ties Tim Bridgewater to President Obama’s spending increase, making huge money from earmarks and the stimulus bill. Bridgewater commented that the ad is a lie. Lee defended the claims before a candidate forum at the Intermountain Medical Center on Tuesday. Lee and Bridgewater are at odds on the claims but during the forums, their message is similar. Both candidates have done polls but neither will release details with Lee saying the race is close and Bridgewater saying he’s comfortable. The dueling ads currently running now show the race is heating up. The primary election will be held June 22.
Random Thoughts Rise Again
Published on June 16, 2010 at 12:28AM
Tuesday, in Los Angeles, the Lakers kept their season alive by doing everything right in an 89-67 rout of the surprisingly beleaguered Boston Celtics. Nevertheless, the Celts are a team that rises to the moment when the stakes are the highest so it would not surprise me to see them stun the Angelenos with a victory Thursday in Game 7. Speaking of Game 7, the last time an NBA Finals series ran the gamut was in 2005, when the San Antonio Spurs outlasted the Detroit Pistons. Not surprisingly, this series is a bit more exciting. I will not make predictions for the outcome, but I just hope the Celtics win. The Lakers, who were once beloved by the previous generation with stars such as Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and James Worthy, are now reviled by many, primarily because Kobe Bryant is a jerk. Thus, go Celtics.
Meanwhile, LeBron James keeps the Cleveland Cavaliers in the lurch concerning his designs as to where he plans to go once July 1 strikes. Chances are he could be with the Los Angeles Clippers, the Chicago Bulls or even the Cavs again. At this stage, he holds Cleveland management spellbound but once free agency begins, this will be intriguing to say the least.
In other news, hurry back NFL and perhaps tomorrow at the CBA meetings, we can receive valuable information concerning what the future of the NFL holds. Stay tuned.