Fountain Green pickleball courts open, cemetery bridge project continues
FOUNTAIN GREEN—Fountain Green boasts new community pickleball courts and the replacement of a bridge at the Fountain Green City cemetery.
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A lifetime on the water: Bill Funk celebrates 93 years of adventure
MANTI—William Hackwell Funk, known as Bill, recently celebrated his 93rd birthday on June 10 and has reflected on a lifetime shaped by the legacy of his grandfathers.
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Mt. Pleasant, Gunnison, Manti and Moroni ready for Independence Day festivities
SANPETE COUNTY—This Fourth of July will include traditional celebrations in Mt. Pleasant, Gunnison, Manti and Moroni.
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Dedication of veteran’s memorial tops America250 in Sanpete
MT. PLEASANT—The most dramatic America 250 and July Fourth event in Sanpete County this year is expected to be the dedication of the North Sanpete Veterans Memorial Saturday at 3 p.m. at 750 S. State.
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Farmers, ranchers say they’ve never seen anything like this year’s drought
Across Sanpete County, green fields are turning yellow and dusty under a hot sun, reminding residents that the snow that normally feeds the region’s streams, reservoirs and livelihoods simply never came.
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Pageant promises inspiring celebration of faith, courage and religious liberty
Adapted from the award-winning book Exiled by Helene Holt, the Spirit of Freedom Pageant tells the story of the Rev. John Lothropp. In 17th-century England, when the Church of England was the country’s established faith, Lothropp chose imprisonment and exile rather than abandon his religious beliefs.
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Moroni rancher selected as 2026 Sanpete County King Cowboy
Moroni rancher and turkey grower Kent Christensen has been named the 2026 Sanpete County King Cowboy, joining a line of respected cattlemen and horsemen whose ranks stretch back to 1949.
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Gov. Cox declares state of emergency, all personal fireworks banned
SALT LAKE CITY—Gov. Spencer Cox declared a state of emergency Thursday, June 25, authorizing fireworks restrictions statewide. The action allows the state forester to ban fireworks regardless of whether they are located on state, unincorporated or municipal land.
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Ephraim launches comprehensive sidewalk safety initiative
EPHRAIM—The Ephraim City Council has approved the Sidewalk Management, Maintenance and Inspection Program, designed to create a systematic approach to identifying hazards and repairing defective sidewalks. The program also calls for a master plan to add sidewalks in high-priority areas where they are missing.
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County expands license plate reader program with second purchase
MANTI—Sanpete County commissioners approved the purchase of a second license plate reader for the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office during their June 16 meeting.
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Gunnison discusses major commercial, apartment complex
GUNNISON—The Gunnison City Council took no action May 13 on a proposed mixed-use development on the old Gunnison Valley Elementary School property after developer Joshua Flake of Gunnison asked to postpone the conditional-use permit discussion. Mayor Mike Wanner noted that Flake said he could not attend the meeting. He then asked City Administrator, Dennis Marker…
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Packed lineup set for Sanpete’s holiday weekend
From the Scandinavian Heritage Festival running Friday through Saturday to the “Take-the-Oath” Xtreme Bulls Rodeo on Monday, there will be plenty to do in Sanpete County this coming Memorial Day weekend. Aside from those two “headliner” events, Friends of Historic Spring City will stage its annual Heritage Day on Saturday. And various towns will put…
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Sanpete County Planning Commission opens discussion on data centers and solar farms
MANTI—The Sanpete County Planning Commission discussed developing ordinances on solar farms and data centers during a meeting Tuesday, May 5. Noting the county currently has no ordinances or zoning provisions addressing either use, Vice Chair Claudia Jarrett said establishing regulations is necessary to protect residents and guide future development if such proposals emerge. No public…
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Fairview recognizes North Valley Citizens Police Academy grads
FAIRVIEW—The Fairview City Hall was packed during a recent city council meeting as graduates of the North Valley Citizens Police Academy were recognized for completing a six-week program designed to give residents a firsthand look at modern law enforcement. North Valley Police Department Chief Steve Gray and Officer Trevor Painter presented certificates of completion to…
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Snow College honors 1,647 graduates across three ceremonies
EPHRAIM—This year’s class is graduating into uncertain times, especially with the advent of artificial intelligence, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing, Sydnee S. Dickson, former Utah superintendent of public instruction, told Snow College graduates last week. “Uncertain times are not the enemy of opportunity, they’re the birthplace of it,” Dickson told graduates Friday, May…
