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  Suspect apprehended following high-speed chase through county   Robert Stevens Managing editor 9-8-2016   On Aug. 31, the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of gunfire in Wales, an incident which kicked off a high speed chase and ended with law enforcement finding the fugitive suspect hiding in his own trunk. A…

Over 90 painters put brush to canvas in Plein Air competition   Daniela Vazquez Staff writer 9-8-2016   SPRING CITY—Artists from all over the western United States gathered to the heart of Utah for the 10th annual Plein Air Painting competition and Artists Studio Tour in Spring City. Over 90 painters perched their easels and…

Facility breakdown is main topic at Fairview council   David L. Olson Staff writer 9-8-2016   FAIRVIEW—Concerns about city facilities breaking down was a major focus during the Fairview City Council that took place on Aug. 24. The council discussed how the sewer system recently suffered a shutdown over a weekend which was handled by…

  Bell Run raises funds to restore historic school   Daniela Vazquez Staff writer 9-8-2016   SPRING CITY—The second annual School Bell Run in Spring City was held last Saturday to benefit the preservation of the historic old school building at 150 E. Center St. Racers met at dawn to compete against themselves in a…

  Daughters of Utah Pioneers to honor Millet and descendants   Robert Stevens Managing editor 9-8-2016   MANTI—The Manti Camp of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers (DUP) will honor pioneer and master mason Artemus Millett  and his descendants on Saturday, Sept. 17 as part of the 29th commemoration of the Settlement of Sanpete. The event…

Hospital health fair offers discounted tests on Sept. 10   Daniela Vazquez Staff writer 9-8-2016   GUNNISON—This year’s Gunnison Valley Hospital Health and Safety Fair will be held on Saturday and is focused on instilling improved health and safety values in the families that attend. “Our goal for the health and safety fair is to…

  Controlled Porcupine Fire creates road closures   Robert Stevens Managing editor 9-8-2016   MAYFIELD CANYON—The Porcupine fire, although being used by the Forest Service to help burn out severe overgrowth and restore a more natural habitat, has increased nearly tenfold in size since the Messenger originally reported it, and the roads and trail closures…

Fayette plans town cleanup for Sept. 24   Megan Batterman Staff writer 9-8-2016   FAYETTE—The town of Fayette will hold its annual town clean up on Saturday, Sept. 24. The town will be refreshing the paint in the park and doing cemetery cleanup, among other beautification projects, as part of the event. Dumpsters will be…

Crime and Justice Log Editor’s note: The crime and justice log is compiled from public court  and police records.   Sentencing   Joel Richard Breinholt, 52, was sentenced on Nov. 30, 2016 on two cases. In case No. 161600084, Breinholt, after being found guilty of obstructing justice, a third-degree felony, was sentenced to a suspended…

Forest Service hosting open houses, continues to seek more public input   By Robert Stevens Managing editor 9-1-2016   The Manti-LaSal National Forest is hosting another round of open houses to gather public input on the new forest plan the agency is designing. According to Duane Resare, media contact on the new forest plan, the…

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North Sanpete High excels at Sterling Scholar awards night   By Robert Stevens Managing editor 3-24-2016   RICHFIELD—At the Central Utah Region Sterling Scholar Awards held on March 15 at the Sevier Valley Center, Sanpete County students won seven out of 15 categories. North Sanpete High School took the most category wins, with three in…