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Policing Logan


The year 2008 was full of close calls and a handful of tragic endings for the Logan City Police Department.

Sunday, July 5, 2009 2:21 AM CDT

Valley man has an edge in World Series of Poker


Here’s the thing. A casual tennis player will never get the chance to cross racquets with Roger Federer, and even the most avid basketball fan is unlikely to share the court with Kobe Bryant. But when it comes to poker, Joe Shmoe — even if he doesn’t know a “Doyle Brunson” from a “Kojak” — can earn a chance to sit down with the pros.

Sunday, July 5, 2009 2:21 AM CDT

Too much rain?:Heavy rainfall frustrates alfalfa growers


Exceptionally wet weather during most of June has proven to be a mixed bag for area farmers — helping some crops and hurting others.
Sunday, July 5, 2009 2:21 AM CDT

Man races in 20th Freedom Run


HYRUM — There are a lot of reasons Claud Williams keeps running.
Sunday, July 5, 2009 2:21 AM CDT

Previous News Headlines

July 4th, 2009

BRHD warns of home-prepared food sales

The Bear River Health Department is receiving an influx in the number of reports of individuals selling home-prepared foods from their vehicles located in business parking lots.

Birth of a love story

The exploding shells weren’t the only fireworks inside Romney Stadium on July 3, 1976, where Scott and Shiree Nixon had their first date, sitting on the grass at the 40 yard line.

USU students to release ‘Bug Theatre’

Ask undergraduate computer scientists about their most vexing programming challenge and they’ll sum it up in one word: bugs.
July 3rd, 2009

Troopers arrest man for alleged child sex abuse

Police announced Thursday that Highway Patrol Troopers in Davis County have arrested a man who was being investigated by Logan police for allegedly sexually abusing a girl younger than 13 in Logan over the past year.

Election filing period under way

Residents throughout the valley who would like to run for an elected office have until July 15 to file in their respective cities.

Logan house fire displaces family

A family of six was displaced from their home Wednesday night when an unattended candle lit an upstairs bedroom on fire at 36 E. 300 South in Logan, fire officials say.

Joy to Cache Valley

Three Dog Night promised to take its audience back to the ’70s when they took the stage last night in Logan, and they delivered — even for those who weren’t around for the ’70s.

BREAKING: Logan woman face 12 counts of child sex abuse

A Logan woman is behind bars and charged with 12 first-degree felony counts of rape, sodomy and aggravated sex abuse of a child.
July 2nd, 2009

Stadium fireworks show to include 2008 exit plan

Logan police say last year’s improved Romney Stadium vehicle exit plan cut 30 minutes off traffic congestion following the Independence Day celebration.

Success by design: Architectural firm CFO wins top honor

As a landscape architect with a master’s in business administration, Blake Wright likes to joke that he should be able to figure out how to make money grow on trees.

This is kids’ stuff

Mindy Anhder and Colleen Carter each have five kids — and a lot of kids’ clothes, toys and other products.

Celebrating 150 Years

When Elsie Storey arrived at Forrester Acres in Smithfield pulling a homemade covered wagon last Friday, she wasn’t shy about how hard it was to get there.

Agendas

- The Garden City Planning Commission will meet at 5 p.m. in the Garden City Conference Center, 69 N. Paradise Parkway, Building C. Agenda items include:
July 1st, 2009

Sweet, ripe research: USU’s Teaching Greenhouse a marketplace for fruits of the lab

The 90-degree weather is just icing on the cake when you’ve got a banner on the side of your greenhouse advertising fresh strawberries.

Squash that pest

Call it a Mormon cricket’s worst nightmare.

Agendas

- The Renewable Energy & Energy Conservation Advisory Board will meet at 8 a.m. in the Environmental Department Classroom, 450 N. 1000 West in Logan. Agenda items include:

Logan area jobless rate creeps up

Unemployment rates for the Logan Metropolitan Area increased slightly from April to May, according to a report released Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics in the U.S. Department of Labor.
June 30th, 2009

The perfect picnic

Orzo, basil, avocado, pesto vinaigrette, curry powder and scallions may not add up to your average picnic food ingredients, but for Leah Nielsen, that’s the idea.

Group takes up Bear Lake issues

State senators, mayors and natural resource experts from Utah and Idaho gathered Saturday in Fish Haven, Idaho, to discuss issues affecting the Bear Lake area.

USU Extension stretched thinner

Roughly 20 employees of Utah State University’s Extension service have taken early retirement, leaving some county sites with only one agent.

A dedicated dad

Mario Pena wakes up each day to milk cows at the dairy farm where he works, support the kids in his community and tell his kids he loves them.

Valley revs up for 27th annual Cruise-In

Ernie Crockett has been to car shows all around the West, including California, Las Vegas and others, but none has an atmosphere and character quite like the Cache Valley Cruise-In.
June 29th, 2009

Firefighter injured while responding to car blaze

One Logan firefighter was injured Sunday afternoon while responding to a vehicle fire near 500 East and 900 North that is suspected to have been caused by a fuel line break.

House OKs Air Force base, F-22 provisions

Legislative provisions authored by Congressman Rob Bishop have been approved by the full U.S. House of Representatives.

Art fundraiser draws record crowd

NORTH LOGAN — Perfect summer weather and numerous vendors drew a record crowd to Saturday’s Art on the Lawn fundraiser.

Viva vegetables!: USU Extension classes teach public about different ways to cook healthy

Stacey MacArthur says she knows people’s nutritional focus during the summer is not on fruits and vegetables.
June 28th, 2009

Group of Aggies going to aid Africa

A group of Aggies are traveling to Mozambique’s Gorongosa National Park as part of an effort to restore 1,500 miles of wildlife reserve.

Maureen McGovern to perform at USU

Grammy Award winner Maureen McGovern will perform Wednesday at Utah State University in a concert that will celebrate the nation’s history and heritage.

$5,000 deductible!?!

Logan city will soon make drastic changes to its employee health benefits, following in the footsteps of many private companies across the U.S.

Haunted Mansion seeks funds: Operators compare need for county dollars with UFOC ‘crisis’

Another local arts enterprise is seeking funding from the county’s RAPZ Tax reserve.
June 27th, 2009

Lightning causes fire

Firefighters battle blaze at senior center

Murder suspect bound over

The man accused of murdering Tiffany Britt Jarmon and dumping her body in Logan Canyon last fall was bound over on two felony charges, including murder in the first degree, in 1st District Court on Friday morning.

Nine bands to play at benefit concert Sunday

An all-day concert Sunday will features nine eclectic bands and proceeds will benefit Las Abejas, a grassroots organization working for social and environmental justice.

Matheson to speak in Hyrum

Utah congressman will be part of town’s patriotic program
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