Thank you for your careful, detailed reporting on the recent ICE raids and related law enforcement abuses across Sanpete County, and on the various community member responses. As ICE’s statements have conflicted with those of other witnesses, and as some community members have understandable apprehensions about going on record, these serious and upsetting events are…
Four years ago, I ran for county commission. People would speak with me privately and express support, but most would not put a campaign sign in their yard. They feared the reaction within their own community. I lost that election, but the lesson stayed with me: fear is already restricting political participation. Today, I am…
Billionaires sat behind Trump on the podium during his inauguration in 2025. He was there taking the oath of office because he promised to lower prices. I filled my truck yesterday. I paid $5/gallon. My grocery bills have gone up. My health insurance costs have gone up. The fact is that none of us are…
I am not really afraid of the dark,Of bumps heard in the nightIt is things directed I did not dothat still give me a fright. I think of impressions I have hadof things I need to do, stillthey haunt me sleepless thru the nightWell, that’s me, but what ‘bout you? It was years ago, my…
By Cycle Sanpete Team For the past four years, Cycle Sanpete has been advocating for a 47-mile multi-use path (bike, walk, skate) extending from Fairview all the way down to Centerfield, and we're excited to share some incredible news. Thanks to a RAISE grant, a two-year feasibility study and extensive community engagement process was completed…
By Angela Thompson, Mt. Pleasant Sanpete County’s immigration controversy illustrates how quickly public discussion becomes accusation. Families are frightened, officers are vilified, and headlines circulate faster than verified facts. Immigration’s human dilemmas are familiar. From Chaplin’s The Immigrant to Flower Drum Song and Jupiter Ascending, popular culture has depicted the struggle to build a life…
It made my day to recently learn that our Sanpete County Planning Commission had placed a hold on consideration of any proposed data center in Sanpete County, in order to enact the necessary measures to protect residents from the impacts these projects entail.
As school begins this week, we wish the best for our students, parents, teachers, administrators, bus drivers, custodians and other school staff! It takes a lot of people in various roles to run an effective school. You are all greatly appreciated as you work with our most valuable resource—our children and our youth. Thank you for the extra time, effort, and dedication you put into your meaningful work.
August 2, 1776… We are coming upon a notable anniversary this weekend.
It is my hope that during this 250th anniversary of that day, we take a few moments in reflection, prayer and reverence for the Declaration of Independence. Taking some time to read it over and relearn its principles of Liberty.
We’ve been blessed to have 250 years of freedom in our country! When the Declaration of Independence was signed, it was a big step forward. Many brave men signed the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration was signed July 4, 1776. In the years of war that followed, it was especially dangerous for those who signed the Declaration because having their names on that document was essentially treason against Great Britain.
Many years ago, a few people came up with a philosophy which was solidified by Rush Limbaugh by what he called and “preached” as the “Four corners of Deceit.” This philosophy said: don’t trust the government, science, academia or the media. Many warned that this was a misguided and very dangerous philosophy, but many others…
Dear Gunnison Valley Community,Every year I think I’ve seen the full measure of generosity in this valley, and every year you prove me wrong. This year’s Sub for Santa effort was nothing short of extraordinary. Because of you, over 200 children in our community will have a Christmas filled with hope and joy. From personal hygiene items…
I would like to share how grateful I am for Mayor Scott. As Dennis Nordfeldt said in this month’s Ephraim City News, “[John Scott] is a natural leader… is kind and compassionate, but at the same time is fiercely protective, and a staunch defender of our city and our residents.” I agree.As Mayor Scott has…
I recently read the letter titled “Set aside political differences” by Ann Gardner. I was surprised that by the second paragraph she begins criticizing government policies simply because she disagrees with them. She mentions “mass firings” leading to higher prices. Those price hikes came from the Biden administration’s inability to control its own spending. Inflation…