MANTI—The Sanpete County Commission unanimously certified the results of the June 23 Republican primary election during its July 7 meeting, officially confirming victories for AJ Mower in the County Commission Seat A race and Linda Hanks in the State School Board District 14 contest.
MANTI—America occupies a central role in God’s plan and remains under a sacred covenant, author and speaker Rod Meldrum told attendees during a July 7 presentation at the Manti Assembly Hall as part of the Manti Community Prep lecture series.
STERLING—Anglers at Palisade Reservoir will be allowed to keep an unlimited number of fish through Oct. 1 as the reservoir will be drained this summer for dam maintenance and repairs.
EPHRAIM—Ephraim City’s newest police officer, Ben Fuell, was sworn in at a city council meeting in early June. He recently retired after more than 20 years with the Utah County Sheriff’s Office.
MANTI—The Sanpete County Commission held a public hearing Tuesday, June 30, on a proposed resolution that would allow voters to decide in November whether to approve a 1% sales and use tax to help fund first responders (including police, fire and EMTs) and the countywide 911 dispatch center.
WALES—An unexpected display of patriotism was revealed over the weekend as the American Flag was strung across Wales Canyon. The flag, unfurled in celebration of Independence Day, surprised even city officials but was a welcome sight for all.
FOUNTAIN GREEN—Fountain Green boasts new community pickleball courts and the replacement of a bridge at the Fountain Green City cemetery.
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.
GUNNISONFriday, July 3• 4 p.m. – Food vendors open, Gunnison City Park• 4-8 p.m. – Park entertainment featuring laser tag, mini golf and a mechanical bull ($15 unlimited wristband)• 6 p.m. – Community auction• 8:15 p.m. – Concert featuring Legends of New Country: Wallen & Wilson• Dark – Fireworks display• 10:15 p.m. – Teen dance…
SANPETE COUNTY—This Fourth of July will include traditional celebrations in Mt. Pleasant, Gunnison, Manti and Moroni.
MT. PLEASANT—The most dramatic America 250 and July Fourth event in Sanpete County this year is expected to be the dedication of the North Sanpete Veterans Memorial Saturday at 3 p.m. at 750 S. State.
Across Sanpete County, green fields are turning yellow and dusty under a hot sun, reminding residents that the snow that normally feeds the region’s streams, reservoirs and livelihoods simply never came.
Adapted from the award-winning book Exiled by Helene Holt, the Spirit of Freedom Pageant tells the story of the Rev. John Lothropp. In 17th-century England, when the Church of England was the country’s established faith, Lothropp chose imprisonment and exile rather than abandon his religious beliefs.
Moroni rancher and turkey grower Kent Christensen has been named the 2026 Sanpete County King Cowboy, joining a line of respected cattlemen and horsemen whose ranks stretch back to 1949.
SALT LAKE CITY—Gov. Spencer Cox declared a state of emergency Thursday, June 25, authorizing fireworks restrictions statewide. The action allows the state forester to ban fireworks regardless of whether they are located on state, unincorporated or municipal land.