If time travel ever becomes possible, I’ll be the first in line
For many people, including me, some of fall’s best parts are leaves in resplendent colors, fresh apples that make the tongue tighten from crisp tartness, and milkshakes and lattes deliciously imbued...
View ArticleWhen it comes to voting, you have great power in your hands
By-Mail ballots go out this week. If you have not received your ballot by Oct. 23, please give me a call and we’ll figure out where it is. There is a lot of information on the Tooele County Clerk’s...
View ArticlePumpkin Walk on tap for weekend at Benson Gristmill
Residents looking to get into the season will have plenty of options this weekend at the Pumpkin Walk at Benson Gristmill. Attendees will be treated to pumpkin displays throughout the historic site,...
View ArticleGrantsville residents ask for amendment to moratorium
Four Grantsville residents asked the city council to amend its moratorium on subdivisions during its meeting Wednesday evening. The city council approved a 180-day moratorium on approval of new...
View ArticleCounty looking at Main Street building
The vacant building at 15 S. Main Street in Tooele City may soon belong to Tooele County. The Tooele County Commission authorized the purchase of the property for $125,000 during its Tuesday meeting....
View ArticleMajority of property violations in city involve weeds and junk
Only a small portion of Tooele City property owners who received violation notices so far in 2017 for excessive weeds or junk paid a fine, according to statistics provided by the city’s community...
View ArticleVote-by-mail ballots mark the start of election
Nov. 7 is the date for municipal elections in Tooele County, but some ballots have already been sent to voters. Vote-by-mail ballots for the Nov. 7 election should arrive in mailboxes by Oct. 23,...
View ArticleSheriff announces changes to law enforcement at Country Fan Fest
Following the deadly mass shooting in Las Vegas on Oct. 1, law enforcement activity will change at next year’s Country Fan Fest, according to Tooele County Sheriff Paul Wimmer. A gunman, later...
View ArticleStansbury High School — 2017 Boys Cross Country Champions
Stansbury took the top spot with a score of 80, followed by Pine View with a score of 89.
View ArticleIn 1942, Wendover reels after officer kills his former wife
The Tooele Transcript Bulletin has published Tooele County news since 1894. Here is a flashback of local front-page news from 25, 50, 75 and 100 years ago that occurred during the fourth week of...
View ArticleGochis, Saunders, Thomas, and Wardle seek council seats
The 2017 municipal election on Nov. 7 in Tooele City features two seats for city council. Melodi Gochis, Jeffery Saunders, Rusty Thomas, and Scott Wardle are seeking those seats. Each voter in Tooele...
View ArticleLocal herbalist opens health and nutrition store
After winning a battle with cancer, Tooele City resident Melanie Skelton decided the disease would never touch her or her family again. Skelton started growing her own fruits and vegetables in her...
View ArticleState engineer will reconsider SITLA application for water rights in Rush Valley
Editor’s note: The following story developed at deadline today. A more detailed story will be published in next Tuesday’s edition. The state engineer will reconsider the water right applications for...
View ArticleWest Jordan man arrested on possession of drugs, firearms
A West Jordan man is facing criminal charges after he was arrested with marijuana and two firearms in his car while driving through Grantsville City. Andrew Troy Owen, 20, is charged with second-degree...
View ArticleNevada man pleads guilty after district court case dismissed
A Nevada man facing felony assault and robbery charges had his district court case dismissed and sent to the Tooele County Justice Court on Tuesday. Justice Santistevan, 23, of Pine Valley, was...
View ArticleMoon in prime position for Saturday’s SPOC star party
Every year countless people around the world participate in “International Observe the Moon Night” events, according to NASA’s website. Stansbury Park Observatory Complex will host one of those events...
View ArticleThatcher to keep pushing for victim legislation
Sen. Daniel Thatcher announced he will continue to push for enhancements to crime penalties for victim selection during the 2018 legislative session along with the creation of new training and...
View ArticleCost of tunnel in Middle Canyon? $329M
If you’re interested in a nice 50 mph cruise up Middle Canyon and down Butterfield Canyon into Salt Lake Valley, be prepared to open your wallet. It’s going to cost around $329 million to build the...
View ArticleLocal artists show off their work
Tooele County artists and photographers displayed their work at the Stansbury Art and Literary Society’s Fall Open House Tuesday night at The Coulter House in Stansbury Park. Some won ribbons for their...
View ArticleGrantsville voters to choose Colson or Marshall for mayor
Grantsville voters have the opportunity to give Brent Marshall a third term as mayor or award the mayor’s job to two-term city council member Mike Colson when they vote on Nov. 7. Colson said he...
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