Spring City ‘After Dark’ history and cemetery tour tickets available
SPRING CITY—When the sun sets over Spring City’s historic cemeteries in October, the stories begin. The entrance sign at the Spring City Cemetery. The cemetery is the focus of “Aft
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Sanpete County Fly-In highlights airport’s role in the community
Back this year MANTI-EPHRAIM AIRPORT—From wild horses and wildfires to medical emergencies and business opportunities, the airplanes at the Sanpete County Fly-In represent far more than a fun Saturday. For organizers, that is the point. The annual event at the Ephraim-Manti Airport is designed to give Sanpete residents a closer look at an often-overlooked community…
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After more than 60 years, Ephraim woman completes grandmother’s quilt
EPHRAIM—The story behind a quilt displayed at the Sanpete County Fair, a quilt that won a blue ribbon and a People’s Choice Award, dates back at least to 1963, and depending on how you interpret the story, as far back as 1931.
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Scott and Lila Bartholomew honored for decades of Sanpete service, selected as grand marshals of fair
FAYETTE—Scott and Lila Bartholomew, who have spent decades serving their family, church and community in Sanpete County, will be honored as the grand marshals of the 2026 Sanpete County Fair this month.
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‘It’s the people I’ve gotten to know’ – Bartholomew reflects on years in office
MANTI—When Scott Bartholomew joined the Sanpete County Commission in late 2013, he expected the learning curve to be steep.
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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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Teen builds hunting guide business around passion for hounds
MAYFIELD—Most teenagers spend their time with friends, playing sports or working part-time jobs.
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Barbara Funk Barton credits accomplishments to faith, family and fortitude
MANTI—Barbara Funk Barton, 92, of Manti, credits her success in life to faith, family and fortitude.
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Henrettys recognized as Sterling Town’s oldest married couple
STERLING— Thomas and Ava Henretty have spent decades building lives rooted in the values that have long defined Sterling: hard work, family and service to their community.
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Kadience Allred is rodeo queen for Fairview City rodeo
FAIRVIEW—Clancy Johnson is the 2026 Fairview City Rodeo Grand Marshal.
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Gary and Katie Parnell names as Spring City Citizens of the Year
SPRING CITY—Spring City was established by people who took care to build something that would last by using hard work, creativity, and faith. The 2026 Spring City Citizens of the year exemplifies these traits.
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2026 Sanpete County grand marshals named
MAYFIELD—The Mayfield 24th of July Committee is pleased to honor Les and Darlene Bogh as the Grand Marshals of this year’s celebration, recognizing their lifelong commitment to family, faith, education, and community service.
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There’s also a ‘Pioneer Day’ in Sanpete County…
MANTI-Few months hold as much significance in Utah as July. The month begins with Independence Day celebrations and quickly shifts toward Pioneer Day on July 24, before communities turn their attention to the start of another school year in Aug. After this year’s widespread America250 festivities across Sanpete County, from Indianola to Axtell and Fayette to Fairview, the focus now turns to the holiday that is uniquely our own.
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A lifetime on the water: Bill Funk celebrates 93 years of adventure
MANTI—William Hackwell Funk, known as Bill, recently celebrated his 93rd birthday on June 10 and has reflected on a lifetime shaped by the legacy of his grandfathers.
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Manti American Legion commander reflects on faith, freedom and duty
Before becoming commander of American Legion Post 31 in Manti, before he became a bishop in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and before he spent years encouraging local students to appreciate their freedoms, Bruce Ericksen made a decision that shaped the course of his life.
