Anonymous donor leaves classic children’s books for library Daniela Vazquez Staff writer 11-10-2016 Manti City Library Director Lynnzie Williams arrived at the library early Tuesday morning to open up and discovered an anonymous donor had left boxes of classic children’s books—some nearly a century old— in front of the large wooden doors. “Wow,…
Miley’s Bill seeks to raise awareness of child abuse Daniela Vazquez Staff writer 11-3-2016 MANTI— A local case of shaken-baby child abuse has helped bring a proposal to Utah lawmakers to set up a registry for convicted felony child abusers. Miley White, now 3, was severely injured after being violently shaken by her…
Seniors line up for college application week Daniela Vazquez Staff writer 11-3-2016 All four Sanpete high schools have partnered with the Utah System of Higher Education to launch their own Utah College Application Week as part of Governor Gary Herbert’s proclamation naming November “Utah College Application Month.” Wasatch Academy has carved out the…
Snow enrollment continues to rise, numbers show fewer part-time students, but more full-time Daniela Vazquez Staff writer 11-3-2016 EPHRAIM—Snow College has seen an increase in student enrollment for the ninth year in a row, according to a report released by the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE). Each year the USHE releases official…
District toughens penalties for illegal substance abuse Daniela Vazquez Staff writer 11-3-2016 MT. PLEASANT—Students in the North Sanpete School District who hold leadership positions might face stricter consequences if they are caught participating in activities involving illegal substances. The North Sanpete School Board discussed the issue at a board meeting held Oct. 18….
Badgers post 21-0 shutout win over Eastern Arizona, now face Scottsdale Bob Bahlmann Staff writer 11-3-2016 THATCHER, ARIZ.—The Snow College Badgers moved up in the Western States Football League (WSFL) standings with an impressive 20-0 win over Eastern Arizona on Saturday, Oct 29. The win moves Snow into third place behind undefeated Arizona…
Morgan ends Manti Templar playoff hopes with 20-0 shutout Bob Bahlmann Staff writer 11-3-2016 MORGAN—For the fourth year in a row the Manti Templars took the field against Morgan in the 3A football playoffs. In what may have been the best defensive game of the year for the Templars, Manti mostly kept Morgan’s…
Distinguished alumni honored at homecoming Daniela Vazquez Staff writer 10-20-2016 EPHRAIM—The Snow College Alumni Association recognized two alumni with 2016 Distinguished Alumnus awards at the homecoming football game last Saturday, Oct. 15. The recipients were Justin Osmond of Ephraim, Class of 1999, and Charles Pugh of Spanish Fork, Class of 1985 received the…
Wales Town decides to join FEMA flood insurance program, with opt-out option Daniela Vazquez Staff writer 10-20-2016 WALES—Wales Town adopted an ordinance and passed a resolution to include the town in the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program during the town council meeting on Oct. 6. Mayor Keith Jensen hesitated…
Inside Our Schools Oct. 14-28 Daniela Vazquez Staff writer 10-20-2016 As a reminder to those with students in the North Sanpete School District and South Sanpete School District, there will be no school on Thursday, Oct. 20 and 21 for the UEA Convention. There will also be no school held on Monday,…
Aspiring Snow students get Rocky Mountain Power scholarships Daniela Vazquez Staff writer 10-20-2016 EPHRAIM—The Rocky Mountain Power Foundation granted scholarships to two first-generation Snow College students who both aspire to become medical field professionals. Angie Stewart of Mt. Pleasant and Shelby Trapp of Lehi were each awarded $1,000 to help them achieve…