The number of people receiving COVID shots at drive-through vaccination clinics at the Manti and Mt. Pleasant fire stations reached a new high last week. The Central Utah Public Health Department (CUPHD) has been running the clinics one day per week at each fire station since about the first of February. When the drive-through clinic…
EPHRAIM—A new residential neighborhood is coming to Ephraim and the city manager is impressed with the developer’s plans for the project. The Estates at Ephraim Crossing is part of Camino Verde Group (CVG) and the city’s efforts to bring a new technology hub to the home of Snow College and the Ephraim campus of Utah…
SPRING CITY—There was a small 2.44 magnitude micro earthquake that struck south of town just after midnight on Tuesday; but no one reported feeling it. The University of Utah Seismograph Station reported that a 2.44 magnitude micro earthquake hit about four miles south and east of Spring City at 12:16 a.m. on Wednesday, March 3….
Debate teams from Manti High School and North Sanpete High School turned in impressive performances at the region competition on Saturday, Feb. 27. In a joint venture with all three regions of 3A forensics competing in a virtual format, the Manti debate squad finished second overall, while North Sanpete came in third overall. They lost…
SPRING CITY—The Spring City Council chose George Kenzy to replace Cody Harmer as the new councilman, but not before residents complained. In the final vote, the council voted 3-1 in favor of Kenzy over Kimberly Stewart, a former city councilwoman. In the first vote, the council voted 3-1-0 in favor of Kenzy over Stewart and…
Despite snowstorms that came in the tail end of February, the drought is likely here to stay. According to water officials, Utah is poorly positioned when it comes to water for the upcoming warmer months. In fact, Sanpete County and 90 percent of the entire state of Utah, is currently experiencing extreme drought conditions. Laura…
The stats are in on how COVID has impacted Sanpete County’s economy. Economists at the Department of Workforce Services (DWS) have finally released numbers that showed economic conditions in Sanpete County became pretty bad, but there is a silver lining and things are now on the mend. DWS economist Lecia Langston said the county barely…
CENTERFIELD—The topic of drought has become a primary concern and focal point of conversation at Centerfield City Council meetings lately. A committee of six citizens and farmers who have taken on the task of planning for water conservation in town told the council the way secondary water is distributed is not sustainable. David Beck, a…
GUNNISON—Nearly one year since COVID-19 shut the state down, juniors at Gunnison Valley High went to Junior Prom. Plans for the event have been in the works since January, when junior class officers voted to go hold it no matter the restrictions, according to Ann-Marie Davis, a teacher and one of eight prom committee members…
MANTI—The Sanpete County Commission has denied a zoning change that potentially could have enabled the owner of land about a half mile south of Center Street in Axtell to create nine 1-acre home lots. At a meeting Tuesday, March 2, the commission approved a motion by Commissioner Reed Hatch to deny the change “until such…
With guarded optimism, Sanpete County appears to be preparing for bright sunny days and a return to a summer full of traditional festivities. After missing out on most of its biggest summer get-togethers last year while combating the COVID doldrums, the Scandinavian Heritage Festival, the Rat Fink Reunion, Lambs Days, the July 24th Celebration in…
Centerfield CARES money will go directly to citizens in $75 credits on utility bills By Ben Lasseter Staff writer 2-24-2021 CENTERFIELD—In a move to invest in the local economy, Centerfield City will be using federal stimulus money to help residents pay their utility bills. The council voted unanimously to spend about $33,000…
Councilman denies resigning SPRING CITY—Not even 1,000 feet. That’s how far Cody Harmer has moved outside of Spring City limits. That was enough for Mayor Cynthia DeGrey to say that as soon as Harmer did not maintain continuous residence in Spring City, his city council seat was “automatically vacated,” Harmer said. “I wanted…
Sanpete to develop master plan for roads By Suzanne Dean Publisher 2-24-2021 MANTI—Sanpete County is beginning an effort to develop a transportation master plan covering existing and future roads throughout the unincorporated area. “Sanpete County is experiencing increased growth…and an increase in commuting to the Wasatch Front,” Commissioner Ed Sunderland said in a…
Gunnison approves composites facility that could employ 200 By Robert Stevens Managing editor 2-24-2021 GUNNISON—Plans for growth and development dominated the discussion at the last Gunnison City Council meeting. There are plans to open a large business in the industrial park as well as a proposal to construct a 20-unit…