What House District 69 candidates say about costs, water and government trust
This edition of The Times-Independent also includes voter guides for the three Grand County Commission races. Guides for the sheriff and clerk/auditor races will be published in the next edition. House District 69, the largest district in the Utah House by area, covers all of Grand, San Juan, Garfield, Wayne and Kane counties, along with part of Emery County.
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Grand County Commission District 5: Candidates on housing, tourism and spending
District 5 covers the Grand County portion of Spanish Valley generally west of Pack Creek and south of Holyoak Lane. McCurdy, who grew up in Grand County, seeks a second term after winning election in 2022. He works at Walker’s True Value lumberyard.
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Hinckley to hold public hearing on CDBG funding Oct. 15
Hinckley Town will host a public hearing on Oct. 15, 2026, to discuss the Community Development Block Grant program. The meeting aims to provide information regarding potential applications for federal funding administered by the State of Utah.
HinckleyOctober 7, 2026
Nibley man accused of strangling ex-girlfriend and destroying cellphone
A 22-year-old Nibley man faces 10 charges, including felony aggravated assault and sexual battery, following an alleged assault and strangulation of his ex-girlfriend. Daniel Benitez-Maldonado was arrested on Oct. 3 and is currently being held without bail.
NibleyOctober 7, 2026
West Field Tops Fremont to Create Region 5 Knot
West Field High School girls volleyball rallied to defeat Fremont on Tuesday night, resulting in a first-place tie for Region 5. In other high school sports news, Clearfield secured a five-set victory over Roy, and Morgan defeated Grantsville in girls soccer.
ClearfieldOctober 7, 2026
Grand County Commission District 4: Candidates on housing, tourism and spending
Voters in Grand County Commission District 4 will choose between Shalee Holland and Diego Velasquez in the Nov. 3 election. Both are running unaffiliated with a political party. Shalee Holland, left, and Diego Velasquez are running for Grand County Commission District 4 in the Nov.
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