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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That twinge of pride watching a small town parade
Here comes July, our hottest and driest month of the year (oof!). But it’s also the month that serves up a double dose of local festivities since July includes both Independence Day on July 4 and our state Pioneer Day on July 24.
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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.
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Adelie Douglas crowned Miss Ephraim by sister
EPHRAIM—The 2026 Miss Ephraim Scholarship Pageant turned into a family affair on Saturday, May 9, as Adelie Douglas was crowned Miss Ephraim by her sister, outgoing Miss Ephraim 2025 Kamrie Douglas at the Eccles Center on the Snow College campus. Five contestants—Adelie Douglas, Sierra Curtis, Alany Nuñez, Bailey James and Lexi Ogden—competed for the crown…
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Zoe Evans to carry tradition of service forward as Miss Spring City 2026
SPRING CITY — When Zoe Evans was crowned Miss Spring City 2026, she stepped into a role that carries more than a sash and a parade wave. Spring City announced Evans as the 2026 queen after the May 1 pageant. Soraya Zubeldia was named first attendant, and Jocie Harmer was named second attendant. The result…
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Restoring Those Old Classics – They Just Don’t Make ‘Em Like They Used To
“They sure don’t make things like they used to!” Every kid, everywhere, has heard a parent or grandparent utter this lament, and usually accompanied by a disgruntled shake of the head. I heard some version of this exclamation many times during my formative years. And so, it was with a fond and a wistful recollection…
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Snow College production of ‘Bright Star’ brings tale of love, loss to stage
EPHRAIM — A sweeping tale of pain and redemption takes center stage this month in Snow College’s production of Steve Martin and Edie Brickell’s theatrically rich musical “Bright Star” at the Kim Christison Theatre. The production, a two-act affair directed and adapted by Snow assistant professor Jenn Chandler, opened Thursday, March 19, and will run…
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Five contestants will compete for the Miss Gunnison Valley 2026 crown this Saturday
GUNNISON — Five contestants will compete for the Miss Gunnison Valley 2026 title on Saturday at the Gunnison Valley High School auditorium. Tenley Wanner, Miss Gunnison Valley 2025, will pass on her title during the scholarship pageant, which begins at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Pageant director Marlo Taylor said the event will…
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Kathy’s Kwilts and More earns Ephraim SBDC client of the year award
EPRHAIM — Kathy’s Kwilts and More of Mt. Pleasant received the Ephraim Small Business Development Center’s 2025 Client of the Year award during the Snow College SBDC Business of the Year 2025 awards event. Janette Wagner with the SBDC presented the award to Kathy’s Kwilts and More owner Kathy Bruckman at the event, which recognized…
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Fairview Museum Rotating Artist Gallery to feature photography exhibit by Savannah Withers
FAIRVIEW — The Fairview Museum will open a new artist exhibit featuring Ephraim photographer Savannah Withers on Friday, March 13.An open house is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. at the museum. The exhibit will remain on display through May 29, according to Celeste Curtis of the Fairview Museum. Withers, a Snow College student pursuing…
