Robert Wayne Staker
Robert Wayne Staker passed away Aug. 17, 2026, of pancreatic cancer. Born Aug. 25,1946 to Gordon L. Staker and Glenda R. Staker.
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Darrel Terry Tuttle
Darrel Terry Tuttle, 94, passed in his lifelong home in Manti, Utah, on Aug. 11, 2026. Born June 30, 1932, he was the third born of six children to Elmer Clark Tuttle and Helen B. Jorgensen.
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Jessica Lee Kelso Layton
Jessica Lee Kelso Layton, age 37, passed away on Aug. 12, 2026, in Nephi, Utah. She was born on Dec. 12, 1988, in Reno, Nevada, to Cheryl Ann Kelso and Arlan Lee Goudy. Jessica was orphaned at age seven after her mother died in a tragic automobile accident and her father was diagnosed with Huntington’s Disease. She was lovingly adopted by her mother’s brother, Tony Kelso, and his wife, Heidi, who raised her as their own. Jessica instantly gained a sister to play Barbies with and two brothers who teased her endlessly. To Jessica, life felt like one long sleepover—until the day she asked, “When is my mommy coming to pick me up?”
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Agree in putting hold on proposed data centers for Sanpete
It made my day to recently learn that our Sanpete County Planning Commission had placed a hold on consideration of any proposed data center in Sanpete County, in order to enact the necessary measures to protect residents from the impacts these projects entail.
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Appreciate school personnel, staff as school begins
As school begins this week, we wish the best for our students, parents, teachers, administrators, bus drivers, custodians and other school staff! It takes a lot of people in various roles to run an effective school. You are all greatly appreciated as you work with our most valuable resource—our children and our youth. Thank you for the extra time, effort, and dedication you put into your meaningful work.
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Manti KOA grand opening highlights new owners
MANTI—Manti-La Sal KOA was purchased a little over a year ago as a passion project by Brent and Katie Crosby. As seasoned real estate investors, they noticed the potential immediately.
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Morning Ride: Sights And Sounds From My Two-Wheel Ritual
So many of us seem to have our own, respective morning ritual: a woman who writes ‘morning pages’ in her journal; another woman who does morning yoga; a fellow who always starts his day with meditation; others who feel their day goes better if they begin it with a prayer of supplication; others who begin with a brisk jog or walk; or, my wife, who likes to take a morning turn or two around her garden just to “See how everything is coming along.”
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JoAnn DeLaney McCosh
JoAnn DeLaney McCosh passed away on Aug. 8, 2026, leaving a legacy of deep love, devotion, and a positive spirit that touched everyone who knew her.
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Lamb Day Sheep Show winners named
FOUNTAIN GREEN—The 2026 Lamb Day Classic sheep show attracted 24 contestants. There were three showmanship classes based on age of contestant and three market classes based on the weight of the lambs.
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Gunnison-area stakes to host senior singles social
GUNNISON—Single adults age 50 and older are invited to a dinner and social event Thursday, Aug. 13, at Gunnison City Park.
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Albrecht~Cook
PJ Cook and Abbee Albrecht have chosen Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, to be sealed for time and all eternity in the St. George Utah Temple.
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Nine ladies to vie for 2026 Miss Teen, Miss Sanpete titles
EPHRAIM—Nine contestants will compete for the titles of Miss Sanpete County and Miss Sanpete County Outstanding Teen 2026 on Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Snow College Eccles Center for the Performing Arts.
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Sanpete contestants receive recognition at Miss Utah and Miss Utah Teen pageants
SALT LAKE CITY—Three women with ties to the Miss Sanpete County program earned recognition during the 2026 Miss Utah and Miss Utah’s Teen competitions this summer.
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‘Love Thy Neighbor’ came to life in Fayette
When natural disasters leave destruction in their wake, they tend to reveal the compassion, resilience and generosity of those who call a community home.
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First flex homes at Ephraim Crossing available for purchase
EPHRAIM—FlexReady Homes has announced that the first homes at The Landing at Ephraim Crossing are now available for purchase, marking the debut of the company’s expandable home concept in Ephraim.
