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Corroon; Herbert, Agree To At Least Eight Debates
Published on July 07, 2010 at 02:20PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)-Utah Governor, Gary Herbert, and Democratic challenger, Peter Corroon, have agreed to debate at least eight times. Corroon’s campaign sent Herbert’s campaign manager, Joseph Demma, a letter agreeing to participate in at least eight debates, beginning in August. Three of those debates will be televised and two others will be on radio. Herbert and Corroon are vying to fill out the remainder of former Governor Jon Huntsman’s term, which expires in 2012. Huntsman resigned last August to become the U.S. Ambassador to China.
More Utahns Being Sentenced in Artifact Case
Published on July 07, 2010 at 02:14PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)-Two Utah residents, Brent Bullock and Tammy Shumway, are headed to federal court in Salt Lake City for sentencing on charges of taking or selling ancient American Indian artifacts to a government informant. In court papers, Bullock admitted he took a ceramic figure from public lands and Shumway says she arranged the sale. According to court papers, Shumway also helped sell an ancient garden hoe and a blanket’s fragment to the undercover operative. Prosecutors said they’ll recommend probation for Bullock and Shumway during their Wednesday sentencing. Tuesday, 76-year-old Dale Lyman received five years’ probation for trafficking a prehistoric Clovis spear point. More than 24 people were charged in the sting operation which was publicly announced in June 2009.
Sanpete County Sheriff Primary Re-Count Results
Published on July 07, 2010 at 01:48PM
Updated on July 13, 2010 at 11:00PM
(Manti) The Sanpete County Clerk has conducted a re-count of ballots in the Republican Primary for Sanpete County Sheriff. Following the official canvas of votes, Brian Nielson came away with a win over incumbent Kevin Holman, but only by ten votes. Sheriff Holman submitted a written request for a vote re-count. The re-count was held at the Sanpete County Courthouse in Manti and again found Brian Nielson the winner, this time by a margin of eight votes. He will face Democratic candidate Paul Harnett in the November general election.
Public hearing held on agency funds
Published on July 07, 2010 at 12:53PM
(RICHFIELD) – A public hearing was held today at the Sevier County Commission meeting for commissioners to gain input on increasing several agency funds. County Clerk Steve Wall explained to Commissioners increases in the debt service, building authority and capital improvement funds. Wall said nearly $600,000 has been budgeted for the debt service fund but an increase of $105,370 needs to be approved in order to pay down the debt sooner at a lower interest rate. With the reduction, the county would be paying on about $530,000 debt service over a 10-year period instead of the $600,000 still owing for 12 years. Wall also explained that nearly $270,000 would need to be added to the building authority fund for HVAC and solar PV systems and $137,000 in the capital improvement fund for fairground improvements. After the public hearing, Commissioners approved the increase in the debt service fund but withheld approval on the building authority and capital improvement funds until the next meeting.
SC Commissioners approve election canvass
Published on July 07, 2010 at 12:28PM
(RICHFIELD) – Sevier County has completed its canvass of the Republican primary election that was held in June. After all absentee and provisional ballots were counted, County Clerk Steve Wall presented County Commissioners with the totals at today’s commission meeting. For the Commission “A” seat, Commissioner Gary Mason soundly defeated Sara Straw with 2,869 votes to Straw’s 1,229. For the Commission “B” seat, Gary “Tooter” Ogden beat Kimball Poulson with 2,372 votes to Poulson’s 1,752. For County Sheriff, Nate Curtis defeated Kirt Rippstein with 2,885 votes to Rippstein’s 1,294. Richard Orr also beat out Michael Mathie and John Johnson for the Sevier School District 1 seat. County Commissioners accepted and approved the canvass.
ARC sponsors two blood drives in Richfield
Published on July 07, 2010 at 08:02AM
(RICHFIELD) – The American Red Cross will host two separate blood drives in July in Richfield. The first drive is scheduled for Wednesday, July 14 from 3-8pm at the Richfield Utah Stake Center at 159 North 400 West. The second drive will be held at the Sevier County Ambulance building in the bloodmobile unit on Thursday, July 22 from 2-7pm. The ambulance building is located at 925 North 50 West in Richfield. ARC asks that residents who can donate blood are invited to show up at the donation times and give the gift of life.
Monroe man arrested after police chase
Published on July 07, 2010 at 07:39AM
(GUNNISON)- A Monroe man was arrested after leading police on a chase on SR-28 Friday afternoon. A UHP report said that Cory Grant was traveling northbound in a grey 2003 Chevy Impala at about 3:30pm, when Centerfield Police Chief Brett McCall attempted to pull him over for speeding. The report said that Grant didn’t stop and a chase ensued north of Gunnison on SR-28. UHP said speeds were in excess of 130 miles-per-hour along the highway with Grant weaving in and out of oncoming traffic. Deflating spikes were deployed at Powell Lane and SR-28 about a mile south of Levan, blowing out both front tires on Grant’s vehicle. UHP said Grant continued on the deflated tires and rammed a trooper’s cruiser, causing the trooper’s car to be disabled. A second spike was deployed, after which Grant’s left rear tire deflated. With the help of several officers from different agencies, Grant was eventually stopped at the Flying-J parking lot in Nephi. Troopers said he resisted arrest and tasers were used to subdue him. Grant was transported to Utah County for a mental evaluation due to a mental illness and change in medication. Drugs and alcohol were not suspected in the incident but police are continuing to investigate.
Richfield woman injured in motorcycle accident
Published on July 07, 2010 at 07:21AM
(RICHFIELD) – A Richfield woman was injured in a motorcycle accident Monday morning at a Richfield intersection. According to a UHP report, at about 9am, 38-year old Lisa Arrington was traveling southbound on a 2003 Honda motorcycle at 100 East, when she attempted a quick right turn at the intersection at 300 South 100 East and her motorcycle overturned. The report said Arrington was not wearing a helmet and sustained head injuries. She was transported to the Sevier Valley Medical Center in Richfield for treatment.