The Sanpete County Commission approved improvements to Christenburg Road between U.S. 89 and S.R. 137 this past week. The road begins near Nine-Mile Reservoir and runs to S.R. 137. Jones and DeMille Engineering plans to have the bid for construction out next summer, with constructions beginning either that same summer […]
Ephraim and Gunnison were approved by the Utah Inland Port Authority this week to be “Public Infrastructure Districts” under the UIPA umbrella. This partnership could lead to state funding, low-interest borrowing and tax benefits to help new businesses and industries flourish in the two cities.
The Gunnison Valley Police Department has named Jason Adamson as their new chief. Adamson has more than two decades of law enforcement experience and has worked in SWAT and youth services. He comes from the Unified Police Department in Salt Lake County and has a masters degree in public administration […]
The building formerly known as the public health building in Manti has now opened as a new Children’s Justice Center. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Tuesday and was attended by Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes, Sanpete County Attorney Kevin Daniels, Sanpete County Sheriff Jared Buchanan and Sanpete County […]
Former Gunnison Valley Police Chief Seth Hendrickson has been charged with five counts of drug possession and one count of official misconduct. Hendrickson had resigned in early August as the investigation was handled by the Utah County Sheriff’s Office. According to a probable-cause statement, Hendrickson got some of the drugs […]
Construction has begun on a building on the Sanpete County Fair Park that will house USU Extension offices as well as exhibits during the Sanpete County Fair. The building will also be available for rental for family reunions, banquets and other events.
Manti resident Joan Shand has received the Outstanding Citizen Volunteer Award from the Utah Recreation and Parks Association. Shand was awarded during a Manti City Council meeting last month. She has put together the Halloween Carnival over the last three years, as well as raising funds for events and getting […]
A $1,000 scholarship is on the line this Saturday as four young women compete for the Miss Mt. Pleasant title. The pageant begins at 7 p.m. Saturday at the North Sanpete High School. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and tickets will be sold at the door. Adults are $5 […]
The Miss Moroni and Little Miss Moroni Pageants will take place this Saturday April 20, at 7 p.m. in this historic Moroni Opera House. Competing for the Miss Moroni crown are Kynnedy Cartright, daughter of Kris West and JR Cartright; Brooklyn Larson, daughter of Jason and Nicole Larsen; Yaretzi Munguia, […]
Nineteen candidates have officially filed to run for different positions in Sanpete County for the upcoming 2024 election. Running unopposed for Utah State Senate District 27 is Utah Sen. Derrin Owens of Fountain Green. For the Utah State House District 66 seat, Brian Nielson of Gunnison, Linda Hanks of Levan, […]
