After more than an hour of public discussion, the Ephraim Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously on Jan. 14 to approve the Southtowne Homes Subdivision. The decision came after residents raised concerns about traffic safety, drainage issues, and the future of the long-time Southtowne Theatre on Main Street. The approved […]
A new 20-year cooperative agreement between Utah and the U.S. Forest Service aims to restore forests damaged by bark beetles, including areas of the Manti-La Sal National Forest in Sanpete County. Gov. Spencer Cox and U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz signed the agreement last Thursday at the State Capitol. […]
MT. PLEASANT — A 19-year-old Mt. Pleasant man is facing attempted murder charges after police say he fired multiple shots at a fleeing vehicle following a failed vape transaction with a teenager. North Sanpete Police Chief Steve Gray called the incident “extremely unprecedented” and out of character for the community, […]
Ephraim City Mayor John Scott and Councilwoman Margie Anderson received warm applause as they stepped down last week after years of service to the city. Scott concluded 14 years in local government, including eight years on the city council and six and a half as mayor. He was appointed mayor […]
Snow College broke ground Oct. 29 on its new Innovative Agricultural Center, marking a major milestone for the school’s growing agriculture programs. Supported by a $2.4 million federal grant and additional local and private funding, the new facility will boost hands-on learning and community partnerships. The first phase, expected to […]
The future of the Sanpete County Regional Airport is secure after a new 20-year interlocal agreement was signed between Sanpete County, Ephraim City, and Manti City. The deal replaces a handshake arrangement that’s been in place since 1941. All three entities will now share equal ownership, costs, and operations of […]
About 200 people gathered Saturday night for a glittering fundraising dinner to benefit the Sanpete Pantry. The event featured both silent and live auctions, with tables going for $1,000 and plates for $125. Two major sponsors, Soapcreek Manufacturing and Hope Mountain Ranch, each contributed $5,000. Organizers say auction proceeds likely […]
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A 6th District Court judge denied a request to temporarily halt Spring City’s land-use and zoning decisions. The lawsuit, filed by Friends of Historic Spring City and other property owners, claimed the city violated laws through inadequate public notice, conflicts of interest, and failure to assess impacts on historic properties. […]
Three major road work projects will be taking place in Sanpete County over the coming weeks. According to the Utah Department of Transportation, Manti City will see a pavement preservation project involving a chip-seal. In Gunnison, UDOT and CentraCom announced that they are installing regional fiber-optic lines along S.R. 28 […]
