Tooele students’ wish comes true with “Shrek, the Musical’
Christian Harvey finally gets his opportunity to play the part of Shrek in “Shrek, the Musical” on Tuesday night at the Tooele High School Auditorium. The THS junior has plenty of experience on stage,...
View ArticleGravel pits face possible new rules
The Tooele County Planning Commission got its first look at a proposed ordinance Wednesday that regulates all mining, quarry, sand and gravel excavation operations in the county. The 13-page document...
View ArticleTooele’s recycling sees new growth
The number of Tooele residences that use recycling services provided by Ace Recycling and Disposal continues to inch upward, according to city officials. The service began on Feb. 6, 2017 after the...
View ArticleGrantsville picks firm for Main St. project
The Grantsville City Council selected the engineering firm the city will begin negotiations with to serve as a consultant on the upcoming Main Street sewer and water project. Replacing the water and...
View ArticleWinter storm leaves its chilled mark
After weeks of unseasonably warm and dry weather, the snowstorm that hit Sunday night and roared through Monday and into Tuesday, reminded everyone that winter may be far from over in Tooele County....
View ArticleEdwards sends Cowboys to semifinals
Tavin Stucki Correspondent In Grantsville’s quarterfinal game against South Sevier on Thursday at Dixie State University, the Cowboys led for approximately two-and-a-half seconds. Unfortunately for...
View ArticleCowboys’ championship campaign ends in semifinal
Tavin Stucki Correspondent Emery iced the game from the foul line to hold off Grantsville 56-36 on Friday in the semifinal of the Class 3A girls basketball state tournament at Dixie State University....
View ArticleManti’s 18-0 run lets Templars advance to championship
Tavin Stucki Grantsville basketball Grantsville had its semifinal matchup against Manti right where it wanted on Friday at Dixie State University: down by one after sophomore forward Ammon Bartley hit...
View ArticleCowboys survive Delta in third-place game
Tavin Stucki Grantsville basketball Grantsville senior guard Kevin Roberts scored 14 points in the second half to help the Cowboys hold on to beat Delta 55-54 in the third-place game at Dixie State...
View ArticleGrantsville beats Juab for third place
Tavin Stucki Correspondent Grantsville ended the season with a 36-16 win over Juab in the Class 3A third-place game on Saturday at Dixie State University’s Burns Arena. “We never quit,” Grantsville...
View ArticleHealth dept. to host active transportation open house today
A final draft of the Tooele County Active Transportation Implementation Plan will be unveiled Tuesday night at an open house at Stansbury Park Clubhouse from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The draft will include...
View ArticleTooele City police arrest man in intentional hit-and-run accident
A Grantsville man was arrested by Tooele City police following a hit-and-run accident in the area of 915 N. Main St. on Saturday afternoon. Kelly Andrews, 43, was driving a stolen Dodge pickup truck...
View ArticleCounty Republican Party to hold caucus training night
The Tooele County Republican Party is gearing up for the party’s March 20 caucus night with a training night Thurday, March 1 at Tooele City Hall. “Caucus night is very important,” said Holly...
View ArticleGHS theatre to present ‘Fiddler on the Roof’
Grantsville High School drama students will present “Fiddler on the Roof,” the tale of poor Jewish milkman Tevye, his wife and five daughters, and their desires for love and happiness in 1905 Russia....
View ArticleNew music expo features local education opportunities
Local professional music educators held an expo Monday night at The Celebration Hall in Grantsville to show the public what they have to offer to help people improve their musical skills. Instruction...
View ArticleEnergySolutions seeks additional landfill in county’s West Desert
A resolution to allow EnergySolutions to start the process of permitting and licensure for a non-hazardous and non-radioactive waste landfill next to its current low-level radioactive waste operation...
View ArticleCity town hall meeting to focus on finances
Tooele City Mayor Debbie Winn said Wednesday’s Town Hall Meeting is all about government transparency. “I’ve heard a lot of positive comments about the meeting. Citizens are excited to share their...
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Nutzman appointed to vacant Stockton Town Council seat
David Nutzman The Stockton Town Council selected its newest member from a pool of four candidates during a meeting last Thursday. David Nutzman was appointed to fill the remainder of the term vacated...
View ArticleLocal law enforcement prepared for an active shooter
During the April 1999 shooting at Columbine High School, six Jefferson County sheriff’s deputies responded within four minutes of the initial call. After establishing a perimeter around the school,...
View ArticleRogers: ‘School safety is about more than shooting’
Faced with questions about school safety following the shooting in parkland, Florida, Tooele County School District officials said they will continue to emphasize mental health and standard safety...
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