By Alison Anderson SPRING CITY—Spring City, known for its well-preserved pioneer-era layout and buildings, has a uniquely quaint atmosphere. As summer turns to fall and the nights turn colder, citizens tend to stay warm inside, and the frequency of neighborly interaction slows down. This year, however, a delightful new activity called “Spring City After Dark”…
By William Cheshire HERRIMAN—The No. 1 Manti High School girls soccer team came within minutes of capturing a state championship Saturday before No. 2 Ogden rallied for a 2-1 victory at Zions Bank Stadium. The game was a rematch of the 2024 championship, with the Templars looking to claim the state title against the Ogden…
The language in Amendment B on this year’s ballot seems innocuous enough. “Shall the Utah Constitution be amended to require that citizen-proposed laws that increase taxes compared to existing law be approved by at least 60% of voters, instead of a simple majority?” The typical voter might say, “Sure, if somebody’s going to raise my…
By William Cheshire MT. PLEASANT—North Sanpete’s football season came to an end Thursday as the visiting Cedar Reds defeated the Hawks 44-20 in the first round of the 3A state football playoffs. Cedar struck early when junior quarterback Colt Kelling connected with receiver Hunter Burgess on a 93-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter. Both…
By William Cheshire EPHRAIM—Snow College bounced back from a difficult road loss to defeat No. 6 Navarro College 27-14 Saturday at Terry Foote Stadium, securing the fourth and final seed in the Southwest Junior College Football Conference Tournament. Just one week after throwing nine interceptions in a loss to New Mexico Military Institute, the Badgers…
By William Cheshire CEDAR CITY—With their season on the line, the Manti Templars football team had to do one of the hardest things in sports to keep their dreams alive: They had to beat the team that had just beaten them. In their regular-season finale Oct. 15, the Templars traveled to Cedar City to face…
Leonard William McCosh (born Leonard William Smith), age 91, passed away peacefully on Oct. 19, 2026. Born during the Dust Bowl in north-central Oklahoma on Aug. 29, 1935, Leonard’s life was defined not by his circumstances, but by his fierce determination, unwavering faith, and deep devotion to his family and The Church of Jesus Christ of…
Linda Kay Lester Christensen, age 75, passed away peacefully in her home in Gunnison on Oct. 17, 2026. She was born on May 13, 1951 in Evanston, Wyoming to William Henry Lester and Ida Vina Cook. Linda grew up in Bluffdale, Utah. She enjoyed farming, gardening and going camping. She attended Bingham High School, graduating…
I picked up a copy of your paper recently while visiting my daughter at Snow College. What an excellent example of a hometown paper. It extensively covered some local issues. As a former newspaper reporter I was impressed. Sanpete County is lucky to have you. —Ann Herron Tooele
I always appreciate receiving the election guide. It is very helpful in understanding the various candidates’ stance on important issues that affect our lives here in Sanpete County as well as propositions and amendments we will be voting on. However, I have some concern about the report by the publisher, Suzanne Dean, on the debate…
There were errors in coverage of the 4th Congressional District debate in the Voter Guide distributed with the Oct. 22 Messenger and left in locations around the county. The caption under the photo says Mike Kennedy is on the left and Jonny Larsen on the right. In fact, Larsen is on the left and Kennedy…
A story Oct. 15 headlined, “Detentions raise questions about ICE tactics as additional immigrants picked up in Gunnison Valley,” said the Messenger had made two attempts to reach Jason Adamson, chief of the Gunnison Valley Police Department, to ask if he had any knowledge of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) picking up immigrants in…
By Maria Ricks Irrigation board members and water masters from across Sanpete County will have a chance to learn about groundwater, water meters and changing water laws at the Water Education and Training Day on Wednesday, Nov. 4. The training will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. at the County Fairgrounds Event Center, 521…
Compiled by Maddison Nielson Friday, Oct. 30 Snow College “The Magic Spotlight” Concert—Step into a world where music and magic come together! Join Snow College’s Horne School of Music for The Music, The Magic Spotlight Concert, an enchanting evening filled with memorable melodies, captivating performances, and music the whole family will enjoy. Directed by Brian…
