Even though Utah House GOP leaders claim they had the votes to pass a huge sales tax reform bill Friday, after a scurry of meetings and top-level discussion on Capitol Hill Thursday, GOP Governor Gary Herbert and Republican legislative leaders decided to scuttle HB 441 for now, study the whole […]
Eight young ladies will be competing for the opportunity to represent Fairview for the coming year. The Miss Fairview pageant will be held on Saturday, March 9 at 7 p.m. at the Peterson Dance Hall. Contestants include Emily Kerksiek, Julia Galecki, Courtney Kelsey, Elizabeth Madsen, Carleigh Hathaway, Callie Rigby, Natalie […]
News Update – Because of significant public and business outcry over the details of HB 441, the Utah State Legislature Thursday tabled the bill for now and will revisit it during a special session later this year. The Governor and other legislative leaders have expressed an interest in meeting with […]
Wales Town recently found out that funding to construct a much-needed new fire station has been approved. The Town will receive $500,000 from a Community Impact Board grant, and another $104,000 through a low interest 20-year loan. The new station will be located immediately north of the existing station, and […]
Fallout from the Fayette Town misappropriation of funds case continues to affect the town, with the resignation of the mayor being the latest consequence. At the Town Council meeting on February 7, Councilman Brandon Jensen announced that Mayor Brenda Liefson had turned in her keys and all documents associated with […]
A man who was part of an Idaho prison detail sent to work at a wildfire base camp in Sanpete County last summer was sentenced Wednesday for a sexual assault that occurred during his time in the state. Ruben Hernandez pleaded guilty in December to sexual battery, a Class A […]
The man accused of killing a Mt. Pleasant man and burning his remains pleaded not guilty on Friday to aggravated murder. Raul Vidrio, a known drug dealer and gang member, is charged in the death of 22-year old Wesley Nay. Nay’s body was found buried in a grassy meadow near […]
SALT LAKE CITY – After an extensive national search, the Snow College Presidential Search Committee has recommended four finalists to the State Board of Regents for the position of Snow College President: Bradley J. Cook the Provost at Southern Utah University , Steven J. Hood the Vice President for Academic […]
Ephraim Middle School held their 68th annual Candlelight ceremony on Wednesday evening, and two local people were presented with the Candlelight award. Carol Nelson of Ephraim and Vaun Mickelsen of Manti were both honored for their service to the community. Carol was born and raised in Ephraim and worked for […]
Moroni City reports there has been a break in their main water line. All residents are asked to conserve water, beginning immediately. If there are questions, please call Moroni City at 435-436-8359.
