Commissioners officially put E911 sales tax on ballot
MANTI—The voters of Sanpete County will have a chance to pass or reject a 1% sales tax increase in the November election that would fund Enhanced 911 (E911) and rural health services.
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North Sanpete rolls to seventh straight win in Payson
PAYSON—North Sanpete overcame an early deficit Wednesday, Aug. 19, to earn a 3-1 nonconference volleyball victory over Payson.
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6,000 students return to Sanpete schools today
SANPETE COUNTY—Nearly 6,000 students are expected to return to classrooms today in the North Sanpete and South Sanpete school districts, with both districts preparing for new programs, updated technology and continued efforts to engage students.
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Sanpete County Sweetheart, Junior Princess selected
MANTI—A new Sanpete County Sweetheart and Junior Princess, along with two Junior Princess attendants, were crowned Aug. 8 following a competition at the Sanpete County Fairpark.
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‘Red, White and MOO’ – Sanpete County Fair features 35 events and competitions
MANTI—The Sanpete County Fair gets underway next Monday with a slightly compressed time schedule but a typical agenda of approximately 35 events and competitions, orchestrated by 70-80 volunteers.
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Cooler weather helps firefighters gain ground on Black Canyon Fire
SPRING CITY—As of Tuesday, the Black Canyon Fire area had decreased by about 200 acres compared to a week ago and was 47% contained with firefighters continuing to work along the fire’s perimeter.
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Mt. Pleasant makes power cost adjustment permanent
MT. PLEASANT—The Mt. Pleasant City Council unanimously approved a resolution Aug. 11 revising the city’s electric rate schedules and incorporating a power cost adjustment (PCA) into base energy rates.
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Ephraim City also generating power with its natural gas-fired power plant
EPHRAIM—Ephraim has been generating a significant share of its electricity at its hydropower plants for more than 100 years.
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Mayfield City Council hears election report, names new zoning administrator
MAYFIELD—The Mayfield Town Council welcomed Sanpete County Clerk Linda Christiansen to its monthly meeting Aug. 12 at Mayfield City Hall, where she discussed recent elections and recognized the county’s election staff and volunteers.
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UDOT upgrading school-zone safety systems in Sanpete County
SANPETE COUNTY—With the new school year approaching, the Utah Department of Transportation is upgrading reduced-speed school zones in Ephraim, Manti and Gunnison to improve safety for students and pedestrians.
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Manti City reviews DWR policy for removal of deer within city limits
MANTI—A biologist with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) talked to the city council last week about renewing the city’s agreement with DWR for removal of deer.
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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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Sanpete residents donate blood during Manti Red Cross drive
MANTI—Sanpeters donated blood Wednesday, Aug. 12 during an American Red Cross blood drive held in Manti to help replenish the region’s blood supply.
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South Sanpete School District awarded $13.1M grant for career education
MANTI—The South Sanpete School District has been awarded $13.14 million through the Utah APEX Grant Program to expand career and technical education and profession-based learning opportunities for students throughout the district.
