Manti’s Neil Riding earns silver medal at Special Olympics Matt Harris Staff writer 11-3-2016 SALT LAKE CITY—Manti native Neil Riding and his teammates captured a silver medal at a Special Olympics basketball tournament at the University of Utah campus last month on Oct. 15. The 22-year old son of Van and Margaret…
Snows volleyball ends season ranked 8th in the country Matt Harris Staff writer 11-3-2016 EPHRAIM—The Snow College volleyball team now ranks No. 8 in the country after the final NJCAA poll of the regular season was released last week, and looks to keep it going in Twin Falls, Idaho. The Lady Badgers…
Gov. Herbert visits Manti High, Barclay Mechanical Matt Harris Staff writer 10-20-2016 MANTI— Utah State Governor Gary Herbert made stops in Manti City as part of his re-election campaign trail, accompanied by Lieutenant Governor Spencer Cox and U.S. Congressman Chris Stewart, last Thursday. Herbert, who is running for re-election in November, spoke…
Come enjoy Snow’s ‘Scare at the Square’ Matt Harris Staff writer 10-20-2016 EPHRAIM—In Fall of 2014, an unkempt basement resided uselessly below the Suites at Academy Square, the newest housing estate to Snow College, with its various rooms filled with forgotten clutter and the dust of construction. One good idea changed all of…
Snow soccer teams get mixed results on field Matt Harris Staff writer 10-20-2016 EPHRAIM—The Snow College Soccer teams are beginning to be more polarized in their experiences, with the women’s team enjoying continued success in year one, while the men’s team continues to be brought down to Earth. The Lady Badgers are…
Hawks fall in close game against Falcons, 30-27 Matt Harris Staff writer 10-20-2016 CEDAR CITY— The North Sanpete Hawks fell short of evening their record against the Canyon View Falcons last Thursday in a 30-27 defeat. “It was a tough loss, but our boys fought till the very end,” head coach Rhett Bird…
Ephraim Canyon Road may be repaved Matt Harris Staff writer 10-13-2016 EPHRAIM— An application has been submitted, and plans are being made, to pave a large section of the Ephraim Canyon Road with asphalt next year, according to Sanpete County Commission Chairwoman Claudia Jarrett. The plan is to pave from the start of…
Manti committed to keeping vicious dogs off the streets Matt Harris Staff writer 10-13-2016 MANTI— As stray dogs continue to range freely in Manti City, city leaders are seeking new ways to put a stop to it. Mayor Korry Soper and the Manti City council, in response to an outcry at a meeting…
Manti sets net metering charge of $3 per kilowatt of capacity Matt Harris Staff writer 10-13-2016 MANTI—Net metering participants in Manti are going to be faced with a significant change in costs due to a new policy adoption by the City Council in last council meeting held Wednesday, Oct. 5. The Manti City…
Summit defeats Gunnison 60-40 in Bulldog territory Matt Harris Staff writer 10-13-2016 GUNNISON—The Bulldogs suffered a loss at home at the hands of the one-loss Summit Academy Bears last Friday, but offered plenty of entertainment despite the result. Gunnison had their second-highest scoring game of the season in the 60-40 loss, although 33…
North Sanpete takes Timpanogas in second half with 36-28 win By Matt Harris Staff writer 9-1-2016 MOUNT PLEASANT—The North Sanpete Hawks varsity football team came away with their first win on Friday, beating the Timpanogos Timberwolves in a back-and-forth game, 36-28. The Hawks were down at halftime, but scored 17 straight points…
Snow soccer teams prepare for first skirmish Aug. 22 By Matthew Harris Staff Writer 8-18-2016 EPHRAIM—Practice has already begun for the inaugural season of Snow College men’s and women’s soccer. Under the direction of head coach Nuno Gourgel, the teams are ushering in a new chapter in Snow College sports as preseason play begins…
Wants to share love of Hawaiian culture By Matthew Harris Staff Writer 8-18-2016 EPHRAIM—Roy Leabig doesn’t just know a thing or two about Hawaiian culture. It’s his way of life. For over 30 years, Leabig has dedicated himself to learning and embracing the native traditions and philosophies of Hawaii. Now, he is bringing…