MANTI—It is a story of angels, both earthly and heavenly, and it began with the Mormon Miracle Pageant as its worthy predecessor in the very same place, the Sanpete County Fairgrounds.
AXTELL—A couple described by their bishop as “long-time residents of the community” who are always helping their neighbors received the Axtell Walking Stick during a community picnic last Friday, July 24.
EPHRAIM—Nine contestants will compete for the titles of Miss Sanpete County and Miss Sanpete County Outstanding Teen 2026 on Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Snow College Eccles Center for the Performing Arts.
SALT LAKE CITY—Three women with ties to the Miss Sanpete County program earned recognition during the 2026 Miss Utah and Miss Utah’s Teen competitions this summer.
MANTI—The Sanpete County Commission unanimously approved a declaration of local emergency July 21 following severe flooding that struck Fayette and other parts of Sanpete County on July 16.
MT. PLEASANT—School choice, dual language immersion opportunities and statewide recognition for a Moroni Elementary principal highlighted discussion during the North Sanpete School District (NSSD) Board of Education meeting on July 21.
MANTI—Barbara Funk Barton, 92, of Manti, credits her success in life to faith, family and fortitude.
EPHRAIM—FlexReady Homes has announced that the first homes at The Landing at Ephraim Crossing are now available for purchase, marking the debut of the company’s expandable home concept in Ephraim.
GUNNISON—One year after 10-year-old Xander Vincent was killed in a bicycle crash at the intersection of Main Street and 100 South, the Gunnison community gathered Wednesday, July 16, to honor his memory with a memorial bicycle ride centered on safety, remembrance and community support.
MANTI—The fourth annual Summer Thunder event will feature two free community activities Saturday, July 25 at Manti City Park, 101 N. 300 West.
FAYETTE—Heavy thunderstorms unleashed flash flooding across central Utah on Thursday, July 16, washing debris onto highways, damaging homes in Fayette and prompting emergency responses across the region.
STERLING— Thomas and Ava Henretty have spent decades building lives rooted in the values that have long defined Sterling: hard work, family and service to their community.
FAIRVIEW—Clancy Johnson is the 2026 Fairview City Rodeo Grand Marshal.
SPRING CITY—Spring City was established by people who took care to build something that would last by using hard work, creativity, and faith. The 2026 Spring City Citizens of the year exemplifies these traits.
MAYFIELD—The Mayfield 24th of July Committee is pleased to honor Les and Darlene Bogh as the Grand Marshals of this year’s celebration, recognizing their lifelong commitment to family, faith, education, and community service.