East Carbon News

Permits are now available for firewood collection on the Bureau of Land Management's ongoing Columbia wildland/urban interface hazardous fuels treatment project near the communities of East Carbon/Columbia and Sunnyside.

On Dec. 15 the Utah Division of Water Quality issued a statement advising the residents of East Carbon City to boil their water.

Of the 29 federal stimulus grants that have been approved in Carbon County, two represent an effort to expand Carbon Medical Services in East Carbon and Helper.

East Carbon City has found its budget overstated by around $295,000, and as a result the city council has been forced to trim $365,000 from general funds.

Elected for another term as mayor, Orlando LaFontaine intends to continue his promotion of East Carbon City, as well as encouraging its overall cleanup and beautification.

On Wednesday evening Nov. 4, a Jeep Liberty driven by B. Richardson crashed into a highway paint truck on SR-123 west of East Carbon City.

Jim Robertson, president of the East Carbon Rotary Club, visits Holly Hall's Wellington third grade class, and distributes "A Student's Dictionary" to all of the students.

Tuesday the voters of Carbon County spoke and in turn they elected some incumbents and some new people to mayoral and council seats in towns around the area.

On Oct. 27, the East Carbon City Council reviewed the newly-proposed public safety district.

Early voting for all city offices ends on Friday and then on Tuesday the big day finally arrives - Election Day.

In an Environmental Protection Agency letter addressed to East Carbon City Mayor Orlando La Fontaine dated Sept.

Strong winds around East Carbon City on Wednesday strained a garage to its limits, causing a collapse on Florence Eckright's car at her home on Columbia Ave.

One group of volunteers that have made a noticeable impact on Carbon County is the AmeriCorps VISTAs.

In an emergency effort East Carbon City has approved $6,500 to go towards a repair effort on Eight West St.

Perkie Travel of Active Re-Entry, transports anyone from Emery County, Carbon County, and East Carbon, everyday five times a week who needs transportation to the cancer treatment centers.

Roger and Yvonne Jensen of East Carbon will celebrate their 50th Anniversary on Sept.

East Carbon City has reviewed voter turnout and found that about 27 percent of the city participated in the recent primary election.

East Carbon City has continued its discussion on the issue of the city building inspector.

Player of the accordion in and around Utah, throughout a life time. The local polka scene might not be what it used to, but at its forefront is James Eaquinto, one of East Carbon's own who still holds his accordion high.

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