MT. PLEASANT—Mt. Pleasant is preparing to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Councilman Jake Howcroft. Six individuals have applied for the position: Ron Phelps, Dan Simons, Molly Brotherson, Sterling Whipple, Eddie Kim Shelley and Jim Wilberg. A special council meeting was scheduled for Oct. 19 to interview applicants. The council passed an ordinance…
Thank you for your careful, detailed reporting on the recent ICE raids and related law enforcement abuses across Sanpete County, and on the various community member responses. As ICE’s statements have conflicted with those of other witnesses, and as some community members have understandable apprehensions about going on record, these serious and upsetting events are…
GUNNISON—The Gunnison City Council has directed Dennis Marker, the city administrator, and J.D. Bunnell, public works director, to develop a proposal for an area dedicated to cremated remains. Councilman Brian Nielson suggested using part of the cemetery's southeast section, where rocky ground makes full-depth burials difficult. "I just think that it's a service that our…
Four years ago, I ran for county commission. People would speak with me privately and express support, but most would not put a campaign sign in their yard. They feared the reaction within their own community. I lost that election, but the lesson stayed with me: fear is already restricting political participation. Today, I am…
MT. PLEASANT—The Mt. Pleasant City Council considered zoning amendments as well as needs at the Cleone Peterson Eccles Equestrian Center during a council meeting Oct. 13. The first amendment would establish a minimum building size of 5,000 square feet for community centers, meeting halls, civic centers or convention halls seeking conditional-use approval in the Public…
Billionaires sat behind Trump on the podium during his inauguration in 2025. He was there taking the oath of office because he promised to lower prices. I filled my truck yesterday. I paid $5/gallon. My grocery bills have gone up. My health insurance costs have gone up. The fact is that none of us are…
I am not really afraid of the dark,Of bumps heard in the nightIt is things directed I did not dothat still give me a fright. I think of impressions I have hadof things I need to do, stillthey haunt me sleepless thru the nightWell, that’s me, but what ‘bout you? It was years ago, my…
Evelyn Patricia Mullins Kerby, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully on Oct. 18, 2026, in Chester, Utah, surrounded by her family. Evelyn was born Oct. 9, 1938, in Murray, Utah, to Walter Monroe Mullins and Dorothy Heuett Mullins, one of nine children. As a young woman she held many positions…
Gary Kenneth Gabbitas went to meet his sweetheart, Sherey, on Oct. 18, 2026. Gary was born on Feb. 7, 1935, in Salt Lake City, Utah, and was the oldest son of Kenneth and Mae Gabbitas. He was raised in Springville, Utah, and married his sweetheart, Sherey Leann Christiansen, on Feb. 10, 1956. They were later…
Ron Gene "Ron" Tucker, of Spring City passed away peacefully on October 18, 2026 in Salt Lake City after a brief illness. Services and interment will take place in Sandy. Please see his obituary found at https://www.larkinmortuary.com/obituary/ for details of viewing and services. Zoom link will be available.
Compiled By Maddison Nielson Friday, Oct. 23 Ephraim: Nightmare at Ephraim SquareEphraim City will host Halloween activities from 5-7 p.m. at Pioneer Park. The event includes trick-or-treating, games, a spook alley and food trucks. Ephraim: Halloween pet photosTractor Supply Company will host a pet photo event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Customers may bring…
This week, Gunnison Valley Middle School recognized Ellah Hansen, a seventh grader, as its student of the week. Ellah is known by friends and family for her kindness and for drawing and playing volleyball. One of her proudest volleyball moments came when she stepped up and made about 10 serves over the net, helping her…
GUNNISON—The Gunnison Valley senior citizens say it’s time to get out your jack-O-lanterns and Halloween candy. The seniors had a nice turnout last month for the annual fall breakfast. The October potluck will consist of a variety of soups, bread sticks and salads. The remainder of the meal will be your potluck dessert. Circle your…
By Cycle Sanpete Team For the past four years, Cycle Sanpete has been advocating for a 47-mile multi-use path (bike, walk, skate) extending from Fairview all the way down to Centerfield, and we're excited to share some incredible news. Thanks to a RAISE grant, a two-year feasibility study and extensive community engagement process was completed…
By Angela Thompson, Mt. Pleasant Sanpete County’s immigration controversy illustrates how quickly public discussion becomes accusation. Families are frightened, officers are vilified, and headlines circulate faster than verified facts. Immigration’s human dilemmas are familiar. From Chaplin’s The Immigrant to Flower Drum Song and Jupiter Ascending, popular culture has depicted the struggle to build a life…