Three more pharmacies in Sanpete County and one in Richfield have started receiving COVID-19 vaccines to administer, following two others earlier this month. As of today, all Utahns ages 16 and older may register for COVID-19 vaccinations, according to the Utah COVID-19 website. This follows an announcement by Gov. Spencer Cox on Thursday. Earlier this…
MANTI—Olga Willey’s Spanish class at Manti High School is continuing to learn about different cultures and traditions throughout the world. Last week, Willey’s class studied the country of Panama and took part in a hands-on exercise of designing and creating Molas—a traditional dress or blouse made from colored fabrics of different shapes and sizes, which…
EPHRAIM—Snow College President Bradley J. Cook confirmed that there will be a mask mandate through commencement. “Our position is we are going to continue on [with the mandate] through graduation,” Cook said. Cook was responding to a question from Matt Griffin, Snow College student body president. He asked about the length of the mask requirement….
MT. PLEASANT—The North Sanpete School Board celebrated the fact that things are slowly moving back to normal. Speaking at a school board meeting last week, North Sanpete High School Principal Christine Straatman said the school plans on conducting 1300 COVID tests on students in April for the Junior Prom; but if that is what it…
GUNNISON—The South Sanpete School Board heard a glowing report on White Ribbon Week last Wednesday, in which students were taught how to use the internet safely and appropriately. “We had great participation from all our students, and our initial feedback is that students liked it because the students themselves directed a lot of the exercises,…
Three months into distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in Sanpete County, two local pharmacies have joined the effort. Last week, the Central Utah Public Health Department (CUPHD) assigned 100 doses of the new, single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine to the Gunnison Market Pharmacy and 100 doses to Terrel’s Pharmacy. “They went pretty fast,” said Shawn Sorensen,…
By Robert Green and Rhett Wilkinson MANTI—The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the Manti temple will be renovated later this year, and along with the physical changes, the church will end the live endowment ceremony and remove historic wall murals. Following renovation, the temple will also have…
FAIRVIEW—The Fairview City Council appointed Shirlene Rasmussen as its next council member. Rasmussen was chosen 2-1-1 by the council Thursday night over Talon Peterson, a two-year Fairview resident and accountant, and Robert St. Jacques, former councilman and planning commission member. Monica Hendry, a 27-year resident of the town and “on-and-off” Walmart employee, was the other…
GUNNISON—A local family clinic has seen support from family of its own and the involvement of the community in the process of filling a void left by the beloved, late doctor Dwight Inouye. Since he passed away on Dec. 29, employees at his office have continued to serve the public amid some adjustments. One is a…
MT. PLEASANT—Mayor Michael Olsen has asked the city attorney to draft an ordinance to impose a $25 per day fine on owners of buildings, vehicles, trees, etc. encroaching in city rights of way. The mayor asked the city council to review and propose any changes to the draft so the ordinance can be adopted at…
FOUNTAIN GREEN—A retired school teacher known for having a heart of gold has been given the first Fountain Green Legacy Award. The award, the brainchild of the current Miss Lamb Day, Shaelyn Johnson, and Amanda Tapia, pageant director, went to Susan Monsen, who taught at Fountain Green Elementary School for 23 years. The award is…
A food drive called “Feed Utah” will be held Saturday, March 20. Religous congregations, organizations and residents throughout Utah are collaborating with the Utah Food Bank and Sanpete Pantry for the statewide “Feed Utah” food drive. Residents across the state should have received door hangers during this past week. “Please help by placing a bag…
Sentencing Kimberly Denece Bronson, 35, Ephraim, has pleaded guilty to intentionally harming her daughter in the presence of her other children and has been sent to the Utah State Prison for 1-15 years. Bronson pleaded guilty to child abuse—intentionally inflicting serious physical injury—a second-degree felony, and domestic violence in the presence of a…
CENTERFIELD—The old Centerfield City Hall building was torn down over one year ago and construction of the new one is approaching final stages. As of now, structural and interior work have largely wrapped up, and much of what remains to be done requires warmer temperatures and completion of administrative tasks. “It’s pretty much done; we’re…
FOUNTAIN GREEN—Over 150 students and parents attended Fountain Green Elementary School’s literacy night, which turned into a “Seuss-Tastic” event. All attendees were able to participate in two literacy-based activities and were served a delicious dinner of homemade soups and breadsticks.