Tuesday | Emery County Progress
It's back to school for area students
Emery School District Superintendant Kirk Sitterud announced at school board meeting that the district is fully staffed and ready to begin school on Aug.
This year's Peach Days Queen Pageant will be held Aug. 16 in the Emery High School Auditorium at 7 p.m. Tickets are $3 per person and can be purchased by any of the contestants or at the door.
Sun Advocate - Carbon County, Utah
Summer rains hit Carbon County
After months of dry weather, a burst of mid-summer rain caused severe damage at several location and created dangerous driving conditions for Carbon residents.
Elmo Horse and Buggy Days July 24, ATV ride 6 p.m. with registration just before.
Elmo Horse and Buggy Days July 24, ATV ride 6 p.m. with registration just before.
Holy cow! Southeastern Utah Junior Livestock show hosts annual event
The Southeastern Utah Junior Livestock show just concluded its 70th annual run in Ferron this past week.
Ferron City holds public hearings
Ferron City held three public hearings to gather comments from residents concerning zoning and financial issues for the city.
Municipal building authority discusses airport improvements
Commissioner Gary Kofford called the Municipal Building Authority meeting to order and began by introducing a contract with the Permanent Community Impact Board for the Huntington Airport improvement project.
Weekly CEO Buys Highlight: US Airways Group Inc., Helix Energy...
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Ken and Terrie Wright of Ferron are pleased to announce the forthcoming wedding of their daughter Laura Wright to Tyler Lister son of Judy Lister and Doug Lister of Parowan.
Transforming Dixie: Local Governor's Leadership Award Recipients
It seems others outside of Dixie are coming around to what we've always known: We have some of the most dedicated community contributors anywhere in the state.
Four Utahns honored with Governor's Arts Awards
“There are significant steps being taken in this state right now to advance the state of the arts. These and future awardees deserve to be recognized for all they have accomplished.”
Four Utahns who labor, sometimes behind the scenes, to promote the arts have been honored by the Utah Arts Council with Governor's Leadership in the Arts Awards. via Salt Lake Tribune
Caldwell's departure regrettable
It has been my honor to know some of Dixie State College's presidents, some well, some slightly. via TheSpectrum.com
I appreciated the words of Anita Ferroni: "How about asking the teachers themselves what would help them better educate their students" . When I began my career in 1983, my students learned reading, spelling, ... via Salt Lake Tribune
Mine company will build Crandall Canyon disaster memorial
“We pretty much knew what we wanted, and Dave really helped us out a lot, (telling us) these are the steps you need to take”
The families of the six Crandall Canyon mine disaster victims still buried in its collapsed workings are closer to having one source of solace -- a secluded memorial where they can be closer to their loved ... via The Times West Virginian
Mine disaster put EMTs to the test
“I think we did a spectacular job, I do.”
Emery County EMT Pete Alger had no idea that such a disaster was unfolding when his pager went off about 3 a.m. on Aug. via Salt Lake Tribune
Class gives teacher send-off to Afghanistan
“He is a hard employee to replace. He is well-loved by students and teachers”
An American flag and a flag with a single star will fly at Lincoln Academy for the next year as the school waits for one of its own to return. via Salt Lake Tribune
One spectator recalls his father stringing first lights 42 years ago
“There were times we struggled”
With the colorful lights illuminated, visitors walk around Temple Square Friday evening. via Salt Lake Tribune
Deseret Morning News - Opinions
Daily newspapers and our television newscasters express long diatribes from the radical environmentalists filled with distorted facts about the pollutants coming from coal-fired steam-generating power plants. via Deseret Morning News - Opinions
Police ID Elderly Man Found in Harbor
Nov.20, 2007 -- Police have identified the 82-year-old man pulled from Charlotte Amalie Harbor Nov. via St Thomas Source