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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…

Centerfield gives ‘broad approval’ for interlocal police force proposal   Megan Batterman Staff writer 8-25-2016   A proposed interlocal agreement between three communities in the Gunnison Valley has been drafted and, at least in one community, put to a public hearing. On Wednesday, Aug. 3, residents in Centerfield gathered to express opinions about a proposal…

  Fireman’s Challenge, cookoff, and cornhole tourney get Sanpete County Fair rolling Robert Stevens Managing Editor 8-25-2016   MANTI—The Sanpete County Fair started building steam last weekend with events such as the Fireman’s Challenge, Dutch Oven Cookoff, cornhole tournament and Junior Rodeo drawing crowds and competitors. The popular “Fireman’s Challenge” event, held last Saturday, Aug….

  Fairview adding ‘a little color’ to classes, courtesy of museum artists   Matt Harris Staff writer 8-25-2016   FAIRVIEW—Fairview will add a little color to its lifestyle with new art classes coming soon, sponsored by the Fairview Museum. The Fairview Museum has long had the goal of bringing art and music education into the…

Ted Olson honored for 35 years of service in UAMPS   Matt Harris Staff writer 8-25-2016   EPHRAIM— Ted Olsen, longtime local and state leader in the area of municipal power operations, has received a special service award from the Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS) for 35 years of service on the UAAMPS board,…

  Sanpete native returns as Scout executive in Arapeen District   Daniela Vazquez Staff writer 8-25-2016   EPHRAIM—After several years of demonstrating success through his volunteer efforts, L. Rawlin Bagnall III was named the new district executive for the Arapeen District by the Utah National Parks Council, Boy Scouts of America. “I am honored and…

Mayfield lifts business license moratorium, but limits conditional use permits instead   Megan Batterman Staff writer 8-25-2016   MAYFIELD—The town of Mayfield is lifting a moratorium placed on business licenses last month and instead placing a moratorium on conditional use permits. Malynda Bjerregaard, who serves on the town board, said the change will give people…