TOP STORY
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Potential $965K county property tax hike sparks public concern
MANTI—The Sanpete County Commission has taken the first steps toward raising property taxes in order to generate just under $965,000 in additional revenue for employee compensation. The action prompted comments from residents through social media about whether they could afford the increase and whether extra money should go toward salaries. A public hearing is scheduled…
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Volunteers keep Spring City potato harvest going despite difficult growing season
SPRING CITY—One volunteer in her 80s couldn’t do much of the heavy lifting during this year’s community potato harvest. Her…
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Rancher leads appeal to U.S. trade commission for lamb import restrictions
MT. PLEASANT—North Sanpete sheep rancher Carson Jorgensen is helping lead a national push for restrictions on lamb imports, with federal…
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CentraCom CEO Brad Welch named to national broadband association board
FAIRVIEW—Brad Welch, CEO and general manager of Fairview-based CentraCom, has been named to the board of directors of USTelecom, a…
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County commission OKs easement for Gunnison Tarr Canyon waterline
MANTI—The Sanpete County Commission gave conditional approval Oct. 20 for a major Gunnison City waterline project, heard updates on a…
OPINION
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Amendment B seems innocuous, but could have unforeseen consequences
The language in Amendment B on this year’s ballot seems innocuous enough. “Shall the Utah Constitution be amended to require…
LIFESTYLE
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‘Spring City After Dark’ opens up different view of historic town
By Alison Anderson SPRING CITY—Spring City, known for its well-preserved pioneer-era layout and buildings, has a uniquely quaint atmosphere. As…
SCHOOL
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Gunnison Valley High drama club presenting ‘Newsies’ Nov. 5, 6, 7
GUNNISON—Gunnison Valley High School will present the musical “Newsies” Thursday and Friday, Nov. 5 and 6, at 7 p.m., and…
SPORTS
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Ogden rally denies Manti 3A girls soccer title
By William Cheshire HERRIMAN—The No. 1 Manti High School girls soccer team came within minutes of capturing a state championship…