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Early returns show Sanpete voters opposing Proposition 11, Amendment B
Kennedy, Shelley lead congressional and legislative races; Amendment A receives strong support By Robert Stevens MANTI—Early election returns Tuesday night showed Sanpete County voters narrowly opposing Proposition 11 and Constitutional Amendment B, while Amendment A received considerably stronger support. Unofficial results reported as of 8:59 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, showed 1,992 votes against Proposition 11…
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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…
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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…
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…