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PLEASANT—Mt. Pleasant is preparing to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Councilman Jake Howcroft. Six individuals have applied for the position: Ron Phelps, Dan Simons, Molly Brotherson, Sterling Whipple, Eddie Kim Shelley and Jim Wilberg.
PLEASANT—North Sanpete High School's football team held region-leading Juab scoreless in three of four quarters Wednesday, Oct. 14, but the Hawks couldn't find the end zone in a 13-0 loss to the Wasps in their regular-season finale. North Sanpete's defense limited Juab to two second-quarter touchdowns and kept the Wasps off the scoreboard throughout the second half.
CEDAR CITY—Manti High School's football team matched Canyon View touchdown for touchdown through the first half Thursday, Oct. 15, but the Templars couldn't find the end zone after halftime in a 28-21 loss to the Falcons in their regular-season finale.
GUNNISON—Student achievement, a statewide teaching honor and efforts to provide additional educational opportunities were among the highlights presented to the South Sanpete School Board during its Oct. 14 meeting. Board members heard reports from school administrators about academic progress, early literacy, facility improvements and programs designed to help students succeed.
Union (Roosevelt) beat Manti 3-0 in 3A girls volleyball on Thursday, Oct. 22, according to the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) scoreboard.
Five demonstrators at a No-Kings rally in front of Ephraim City Hall held signs urging people to vote. One sign said, “Vote early.” EPHRAIM—About 30 people gathered in front of Ephraim City Hall Saturday for the fourth nationwide “No Kings” rally since July 2025.
Council wary of request for 25-year development agreement MT. PLEASANT—The Mt. Pleasant City Council postponed action on a proposed 62.4-acre housing development Oct. 13 as members raised additional concerns about a development agreement that could govern the project for 25 years.
The Escalante City Planning and Zoning Commission is scheduled to hold a regular meeting on Oct. 27, 2026. The meeting will include discussions regarding proposed projects at the Prospector Inn and a lot line adjustment.
Ponce De Leon Insurance is highlighted as part of a series featuring Carriage Square businesses in Taylorsville. The agency provides various insurance services and operates out of its Taylorsville storefront.
Saigon Supermarket, a family-owned Asian grocery store in Carriage Square, offers a variety of authentic Vietnamese and other Asian products. Owner Charlie Nguy reported that the business has seen exponential growth in its customer base since opening several years ago.
GUNNISON—Gunnison Valley High School's football team scored 10 unanswered points in the fourth quarter Friday, Oct. 16, but the Bulldogs' comeback fell short in a 14-10 loss to Millard in their regular-season finale. Trailing 14-0 entering the final quarter, Gunnison Valley mounted a late rally behind sophomore quarterback Axton Sorensen, senior receiver Daxton Knudsen and kicker Edrick Salas.
Advantage Services — which has a variety of service contracts with the state, Salt Lake City, homeless service providers and other organizations — had recently employed about 125 people. But starting on Oct.
The Murray City Municipal Council approved several measures during its October 20, 2026, meeting, including an ordinance regarding electrical service rates. The council also confirmed a reappointment to the History Advisory Board and approved a resolution for the Murray City Deferred Compensation Plan & Trust.