Death Notice: Bob Hamatake
Bob Hamatake passed away early this morning at his home in Tooele. Funeral Services are pending. For further information contact Tate Mortuary 435-882-0676.
View ArticleThe family of Herman Herrera Sr.
The family of Herman Herrera Sr. would like to thank our dear family and friends for the overwhelming love and support shown at his benefit ride. We want everyone to know how much the family...
View ArticleThe family of Monte Allen Warr
The family of Monte Allen Warr wishes to thank all family and friends for their love and support that was shown to us at the time of his passing. A special thanks to Betty, Ty and the Erda Burger Crew....
View ArticleBit and Spur Riding Club, rodeo keeps county’s western heritage alive
One place to experience Tooele County’s western heritage is the annual Bit and Spur Rodeo. This year’s event, to be held July 3 and 4, will be the 69th consecutive rodeo put on by the volunteers of the...
View ArticleJensen honored by diabetes foundation for advocacy work
When a Tooele teen decided he wanted to start his own non-profit motocross team, his parents suggested he wait until he was a bit older. Six years later, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is...
View ArticlePrison relocation commission tackles site-selection process
It’s definite. The Utah State Prison in Draper will be moved — somewhere. Tooele County has not been eliminated as a possible location, but neither has the county been put on the list of potential...
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Edward James Marvin Evensen
Edward James Marvin Evensen, age 82, passed away June 29, 2014, in Pleasant Grove, Utah. Born on June 4, 1932, in Cedar City, Utah, to Fredrick and Ellen Barnett Evensen. Married Norma Rae Bracken June...
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Robert Hamatake
Robert Hamatake, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend passed away peacefully at home on June 26, 2014, due to complications of diabetes. He was born on April 5,...
View ArticleTooele City set for big Fourth of July
Tooele City officially kicked off its week-long Fourth of July celebration last weekend with the city’s sprint and kids triathlons, but the party continues this week with nightly entertainment tonight...
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Alan Norton
Our beloved husband, father, grandpa, brother and friend passed away peacefully the morning of June 27, 2014. Alan was loved and known by many through the accomplishments he achieved. He was very...
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Amos Mascarenas Sr.
Amos Mascarenas Sr., our very caring father, grandfather and husband left peacefully to return to our loving Heavenly Father on June 25, 2014. Amos was born to Candido and Emila (Roybal) Mascarenas on...
View ArticleLocal jobless rate continues to decrease
Unemployment in Tooele County continues to drop, but one local assistance agency has not seen relief. The county’s unemployment rate for May 2014 was 4.4 percent, according to a report released last...
View ArticleGrill fire destroys Burmester home
An out-of-control fire on a barbecue grill burned down a home near Grantsville Sunday. At about 5 p.m., the homeowner at 6270 N. Burmester Road was grilling on his back patio and went inside for a...
View ArticleOfficer brings home top law enforcement honors at nationals
A Grantsville police officer claimed top honors at a national competition that tested his knowledge of law enforcement procedures. Officer Joshua Moody won first place at the SkillsUSA Championship in...
View ArticleWeight loss contestants plan to maintain new lifestyle
Though most said they lost less weight than they had hoped for, many contestants said they felt the habits they formed while participating in LiveFit’s 12-week weight loss challenge are here to stay....
View ArticleTooele Sears store has new owner, location and crew
Located next to Big 5 Sporting Goods since 2008, the Sears store in Tooele City has a new location, a new owner and a new staff. Sears opened in the former Sweat Fitness building, north of Veteran’s...
View ArticleBLM denies second bid for potash plant near trail
The federal government has rejected for the second time an offer from a company that wants to drill test holes for potash near the historic Hastings Cut-Off Trail in Tooele County’s West Desert. If...
View ArticleVernon has full day set for July 4
Vernon residents will celebrate the Fourth of July in traditional form this Friday. The celebration will kick off at 7 a.m. with a town Pony Express recreation. Youth from Vernon will re-ride the Pony...
View ArticleMiss Grantsville Pageant set for tonight
The month of June comes to an end with the annual Miss Grantsville Scholarship Pageant, which will be held at 6 p.m. tonight at Grantsville High School. Grantsville welcomes all to attend the free...
View ArticleGrantsville set for classic Fourth of July fun
Grantsville’s Main Street, Cherry Street Park and schools will be abuzz with 4th of July celebrations Friday. The festivities kicked off Tuesday night with the Little Miss Grantsville pageant, in which...
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