Grantsville library to host American Indian celebration on Saturday
The Grantsville City Library will host a celebration of American Indian culture this Saturday featuring storytelling, dancing and singing. Library Director John Ingersoll said the free event is made...
View ArticleCounty’s long struggle with obesity continues
Roughly one third of Tooele County’s population is considered medically obese, according to data from the state and a university research program. That’s not a new development. In fact, the county’s...
View ArticleCountry Fan Fest digs into community
The new multi-day country music festival headed for Tooele County this July is already going local. “Country Fan Fest has taken some positive economic impact steps over the course of the last few...
View ArticleContaminated water plume under depot not moving anywhere ‘fast’
A plume of contaminated groundwater originating from Tooele Army Depot has slowed its expansion, according to the review board overseeing restoration efforts. The depot’s Restoration Advisory Board and...
View ArticleCounty doles out tourism dollars for events, venues
Tooele County needs a tourism guru. That’s what John Cluff, chairman of the county’s tourism advisory board, told the county commission Tuesday night. “The county needs to hire a tourism expert, either...
View ArticleClean up at US Magnesium a complicated task, EPA says
Even though superfund operations at U.S. Magnesium are well underway, it could be years before regulators, contractors and the company are ready to begin the clean-up effort, officials say. Ken...
View ArticleCowboys lasso Buffs in region thriller
As the Region 11 softball season nears its halfway point, one thing is for certain: it’s going to be a wild race to the finish. The latest twist came Friday afternoon when Grantsville erupted for four...
View ArticlePolice shootings compared
I have written before advocating a dialogue regarding police use of deadly force, investigation of such incidents, and the role of grand juries with respect to such investigations. I have also noted...
View ArticleNo magic puddle
I observed several neighbors with sprinklers going full blast yesterday. It was the middle of the day with a good breeze coming from the north. This was obviously not the time to be watering fescue....
View ArticleWorthy breakthrough
Today’s editorial was supposed to be a gracious public thank you for a significant breakthrough for Tooele County. But such words of gratitude will have to wait, or may never be offered. That thank you...
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Stanley LaRay Jacobson
Stanley LaRay Jacobson came into this world full of mischief and dreams on March 30, 1938 in Mayfield, Utah. Stan was the son of LaRay and Sena (Anderson) Jacobson. He married the love of his life...
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Marjorie Aldous McBride
Marjorie McBride passed away on April 7 in her hometown of Alameda, California, just six days before her 96th birthday. Born on April 13, 1919 to Dr. Tura Merrill Aldous and Jessie Spafford Aldous in...
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Leah Butler Allen
Leah Butler Allen was born in Garland, Utah, on March 10, 1934. She attended Jerome High School in Jerome, Idaho. She attended college at Brigham Young University. She exchanged letters with Dean...
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Betty Canning Sutherland
Mrs. Betty Canning Sutherland passed away content on April 11, 2015. She was born in 1920 to Edna Kay and Henry Canning in Salt Lake City. She led a life lived in grace with rich stories. Betty...
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Paul Anthony Hervat
Our patient, kind and loving husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully at home on April 9, 2015. Paul Anthony Hervat was born on July 3, 1936, in Tooele, Utah, to A. P. “Tony” and Mary...
View ArticleWhen we don’t feel like praying — pray anyway
Editor’s note: “Matters of faith” is a column that provides local religious leaders a place to write about how their respective faiths provide hope, courage and strength in these modern times. All...
View ArticleHealth dept. honors area citizens, businesses for healthy volunteerism
For the first time in several years, the Tooele County Health Department honored individuals and businesses for their contributions to the community’s health. Green Box Recycling, Beehive Broadband,...
View ArticleTrainer headed to trial for alleged animal cruelty
A Salt Lake City judge has ruled that a horse trainer from Erda will stand trial this summer to face charges of cruelty to animals. Shamus Haws, who has twice achieved recognition as Utah’s top horse...
View ArticleCounty clerk/auditor office beefs up staff
A new position has been added to the Tooele County Clerk/Auditor’s office to help cover responsibilities the office inherited when the county clerk and auditor jobs were combined at the beginning of...
View ArticleStolen car recovered after Main Street chase
Tooele City Police engaged in a brief chase on Main Street involving a stolen vehicle Sunday afternoon. Officers first located the stolen vehicle near 870 North Main Street around 4:20 p.m., according...
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