Eli Matthew Sorenson Eli Matthew Sorenson was born to Matthew and Alli Sorenson of Ephraim on May 4, 2018. He weighed 8 pounds 5 ounces. Hanna Valine Christiansen was born to Tyler and Halie Christiansen of Ephraim on May 12, 2018. She weighed 5 pounds 6 ounces.
ALexys Allen graduates with Doctor of Medicine degree from U of U Alexys Allen graduated from the University of Utah School of Medicine on Friday, May 18, 2018, with a Doctor of Medicine degree. Ms. Allen earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Utah and was accepted to their medical program in…
Sanpete Valley Hospital names 2018 Nurse of Excellence By Robert Stevens Managing editor 5-24-2018 MT. PLEASANT—Truly a Manti nurse has followed in the footsteps of her grandmother and namesake by becoming a devoted labor and delivery caregiver, and then being recognized by her hospital for her dedication. Laura Pipes, who has been…
Manti softball team takes third place in state By James Tilson Staff writer 5-24-2018 SPANISH FORK—The Manti High School softball team advanced to a third place finish in the 3A state playoffs, knocking off North Sanpete along the way in a thrilling 11-inning game last weekend. Manti started the weekend in the…
Five young ladies seeking Miss Manti title By Lyle Fletcher Staff writer 5-24-2018 MANTI—Tonight is the night for the Miss Manti Scholarship Pageant. Five young ladies will compete for the crown of Miss Manti at 7 p.m. in the Manti High School auditorium. Contestant No. 1 is Kathryn Christensen, daughter of Alan…
Salina teen has good attitude as she battles cancer By Linda Petersen Staff writer 5-24-2018 SALINA—As school draws to a close this week, many local kids are looking forward to summer to sleep in, hang out with friends and just generally kick back. Lexi Nielson, an eighth grader at North Sevier Middle…
Hawk football team helps with Spring City service project
North Sanpete rolls out new behavioral program By Robert Stevens Managing editor 5-24-2018 MT. PLEASANT—A discussion about bullying in the North Sanpete School District (NSSD) may be a catalyst to help improve the district’s new behavioral program. At a board meeting Tuesday, May 15, Melody Brunson, a former teacher…
LDS church to form its own uniform youth leadership program, will discontinue Boy Scout charter end of 2019 By Linda Petersen Staff writer A new change announced by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will dramatically impact the face of scouting in Utah and in Sanpete County. In a joint statement…
A half-bubble off plumb The pride of being Scandinavian and aren’t we all a little bit Scandinavian? By Randal B. Thatcher Guest writer I just happen to have Scandinavian roots, complete with a trove of wonderful old black and white photos of somber-faced Danes, and handwritten accounts of that arduous transatlantic crossing, followed…
Three exhibits on display at Ephraim Granary Arts beginning May 25 By Lyle Fletcher Staff writer EPHRAIM—Granary Arts in Ephraim will offers three new four-month exhibitions beginning on Friday, May 25. Two are solo exhibitions—“Looking Forward, Looking Back” by Rachel Farmer in the CCA Christensen Gallery and “Concealed at First, at Last…
Garfield County repeat offender flees from police on purpose By Robert Green Staff writer CENTERFIELD—Possessing romantic notions of crime, one man is finally living his life behind bars in a Utah State Prison after leading police on a high-speed chase. Anthony Fisher Forner, 21, Antimony, Garfield County, has been arrested three times in less…
Ephraim City approves budget, trying to improve culinary water service By James Tilson Staff writer EPHRAIM—The Ephraim City Council reviewed the new city budget and approved two measures to forward the city’s plans to improve culinary water service to the city. The Ephraim city staff presented the proposed 2018-2019 city budget to…
Woman connected with death of Eureka teens pleads guilty to charges in 6th District Court By James Tilson Staff writer MANTI—A Juab County woman connected to the death of two Eureka teens entered her change of plea on May 9 in Sixth District Court in Manti. Morgan Reannion Henderson, 34, pleaded guilty…
Lightning ignites fire in Saul’s Canyon By Robert Stevens Managing editor EPHRAIM—Fire crews are controlling a lightning-caused fire on Sanpitch Mountain, located about 20 miles northwest of Ephraim in the Manti-La Sal National Forest. The fire burned for several days before being discovered. The fire was ignited by lighting on Monday, May…