Two Sanpete babies get America250 onesies
MOUNT PLEASANT—As America celebrated the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding, Intermountain Health helped new parents and their babies mark the occasion with a special America250 onesie.
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GoFundMe account set up to help Centerfield farm family
CENTERFIELD—A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to assist a longtime Sanpete County farm after severe drought and record-breaking heat left the operation facing significant crop losses and water shortages.
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Areas of Manti-La Sal National Forest have fire restrictions now in effect
MANTI—Stage 2 fire restrictions took effect Friday, July 10 across the Manti-La Sal National Forest as federal officials responded to high fire danger and severe fire weather conditions.
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Blink and they’re gone: Fairview derby tickets sell out fast
FAIRVIEW—Tickets for the 41st Annual Fairview Demolition Derby sold out quickly again this year, with most seats gone about an hour after online sales opened.
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Fairview invites community to celebrate Pioneer Days
FAIRVIEW—Fairview City is inviting residents, former residents and visitors to celebrate Pioneer Days with a week of family-friendly activities July 18-26. The schedule includes games, parades, rodeos, a demolition derby and a heritage program.
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Sentencing delayed for Moroni man convicted in child abduction case
MANTI—Sentencing for a Moroni man convicted in the 2025 kidnapping and sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl has been postponed until Aug. 12.
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Veterans memorial unveiled in Mt. Pleasant on Independence Day
MT. PLEASANT—The North Sanpete Veterans Memorial, the culmination of an exceptional volunteer effort, was dedicated last Saturday, July 4th in front of a crowd of about 500, who broke into cheers when the keynote speaker, Gov. Spencer Cox, declared that “America is still the greatest country in the history of the world.”
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Ephraim approves 6-month moratorium on multifamily development
EPHRAIM—The Ephraim City Council has approved a temporary six-month moratorium on most new multifamily and some single-family development as officials work to overhaul development regulations they say no longer fit trends in the city. The ordinance passed unanimously at the regular city council meeting on July 1.
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Snow College to break ground on new social science building
EPHRAIM—Demolition of Greenwood Hall, a married student housing facility, was demolished last week, completing clearance of the site for a new, $41 million social science building at Snow College.
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Sanpete Republican primary certified: Mower, Hanks are winners
MANTI—The Sanpete County Commission unanimously certified the results of the June 23 Republican primary election during its July 7 meeting, officially confirming victories for AJ Mower in the County Commission Seat A race and Linda Hanks in the State School Board District 14 contest.
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Faith, freedom and the Constitution focus of Meldrum’s Manti lecture
MANTI—America occupies a central role in God’s plan and remains under a sacred covenant, author and speaker Rod Meldrum told attendees during a July 7 presentation at the Manti Assembly Hall as part of the Manti Community Prep lecture series.
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DWR lifts fishing limits at Palisade Reservoir ahead of drainage
STERLING—Anglers at Palisade Reservoir will be allowed to keep an unlimited number of fish through Oct. 1 as the reservoir will be drained this summer for dam maintenance and repairs.
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A new officer and a promotion at Ephraim Police Department
EPHRAIM—Ephraim City’s newest police officer, Ben Fuell, was sworn in at a city council meeting in early June. He recently retired after more than 20 years with the Utah County Sheriff’s Office.
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No public comment at hearing on proposed 1% sales tax
MANTI—The Sanpete County Commission held a public hearing Tuesday, June 30, on a proposed resolution that would allow voters to decide in November whether to approve a 1% sales and use tax to help fund first responders (including police, fire and EMTs) and the countywide 911 dispatch center.
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Massive American flag display surprises Wales residents
WALES—An unexpected display of patriotism was revealed over the weekend as the American Flag was strung across Wales Canyon. The flag, unfurled in celebration of Independence Day, surprised even city officials but was a welcome sight for all.
