After taking off last year due to COVID, Snow College will be hosting events for homecoming during the week. Many of the events taking place this week will be held outdoors with social distancing to keep students and faculty safe. The culmination of the weeklong festivities will take place on […]
Earlier today Utah State Treasurer David Damschen announced his resignation as state treasurer effective April 30. He was selected by the Utah Housing Corporation (UHC) Board of Trustees to succeed Grant Whitaker as president and CEO of UHC. He will begin service in that position on May 3. Whitaker will […]
Sevier County is joining in on the solar energy movement. A 600 acre 80-megawatt grid solar panel farm west of Sigurd has been completed and is expected to begin harvesting energy from sun rays soon. This is the first farm of its kind in Sevier County. Iron, Emery, Millard and […]
A married couple is facing serious charges with drug-distribution after being pulled over on main street in Manti. The husband, Alan Duwayne Lemon, 48, was charged with two counts of distribution or arranging distribution of a controlled substance, which are both second-degree felonies. He is also charged with possession of […]
Grayson and Lizzy O’Very recently celebrated their first wedding anniversary. They’re also celebrating a trip to Hollywood. The Snow College music students both auditioned for American Idol and both received the coveted golden ticket. Grayson’s style of music is considered to be more of an alternate pop artist, while Lizzy […]
A new neighborhood is officially under construction on the south end of Ephraim. Known as “The Estates”, this neighborhood is a part of the Ephraim Crossing technology hub that was proposed in July 2020. The site will feature 44 family home lots, with up to five different model options. Homes […]
Gunnison Valley Hospital has been named Sanpete Business of the Year. The award was given to GVH administrator Mark Dalley as well as the rest of the hospital board on Thursday Feb. 25. Six County Association of Government Executive Director Travis Kyhl presented the award. GVH was unanimously chosen based […]
Sanpete County has approved a budget of $16.6 million. While most local government institutions in Utah are seeing a decline in revenue, the county is expecting a two percent raise from last years $16.2 million. Taxes are expected to account for about 50 percent of the counties revenue. Several projects […]
Mt. Pleasant City is getting some new city offices. The old Wells Fargo building across the street from city hall has been acquired and the city plans on expanding what has become a rather crowded city hall. The building is expected to house several new offices and serve as a […]
The Sanpete County commission has named an interim sheriff. The position was given to Gary Larsen by the commission on Tuesday Jan. 5. Larson is a lifelong resident of Fountain Green and has been in law enforcement for 34 years. The void was left by Sheriff Brian Nielson, who joined […]
