By Julie Johansen The Emery County Commissioners met on Tuesday, Sept. 19 for their regularly scheduled meeting. Selina Hardman, Department of Motor Vehicles technician and deputy assessor, gave the Safety Minute Presentation about the dangers of too much blue light. Hardman spoke about eye health hazards that blue light can cause. She also included the
By Julie Johansen The newly-crowned Miss Emery County Royalty was introduced to the Emery County Commissioners during their meeting on Tuesday. The royalty includes Miss Emery Kelsey Norton, Miss Emery Teen Tailynn Minchey, Junior Miss Emery Hallee Hurdsman, Little Miss Emery Aspyn Hinkins and Mini Miss Emery Britlee Bishop. The commissioners congratulated them and thanked
By Julie Johansen Captain Kyle Ekker retired from the Emery County Sheriff's Office on Sept. 15 after serving the citizens of Emery County for over 36 years. He was honored by the Emery County Commissioners at the opening of their meeting on Oct. 4. Maegan Crosland, commission secretary, read the following tribute to Captain Ekker:
BLM News Release The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Price Field Office recently announced the signing of the final two Emery County land conveyances directed by the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management and Recreation Act. This transfer of more than 1,000 acres from the BLM to the county promotes economic development in communities and
A controversial subject across the nation over the years has been the push for renewable or “green” energy production and use. It has created a love/hate relationship of renewable versus fossil fuel energy, and created many heated discussions and differing opinions. That being said, many citizens in Emery County have been left wondering why they