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Jacob Williams bicycle
Jacob Williams is pictured here with the new bicycle he received from the Fort Fairfield Police Department when he was 13. Over three years after the teen drowned in a swimming accident, his mother Bessie DeWitt and police chief Shawn Newell are purchasing and raffling off bicycles in his memory. (Courtesy of Bessie DeWitt)
Jacob Williams is pictured here with the new bicycle he received from the Fort Fairfield Police Department when he was 13. Over three years after the teen drowned in a swimming accident, his mother Bessie DeWitt and police chief Shawn Newell are purchasing and raffling off bicycles in his memory. (Courtesy of Bessie DeWitt)
SALT LAKE CITY It s been nearly seven months since George Floyd died in Minneapolis police custody, resulting in a murder charge being filed against the officer who knelt on Floyd s neck for some eight minutes.
Floyd s death ignited protests across the globe about racial equality, social justice and discrimination, including multiple demonstrations in Utah.
As many public bodies in Utah have pondered the best path forward, Shawn Newell says addressing issues of racial inequality, discrimination and social justice in the public square requires difficult and honest conversations.
Newell, who is Black, was bused to school as part of California s school desegregation efforts in the late 1960s. He is a graduate of the University of Utah, where he played football. He was later under contract with the Chicago Bears but didn t play due to injuries.
Fort Fairfield Fire
The aftermath of a house fire that occurred at 125 Fort Hill Street in the early hours of Wednesday, Dec. 16. (Courtesy of Fort Fairfield Police Department)
The aftermath of a house fire that occurred at 125 Fort Hill Street in the early hours of Wednesday, Dec. 16. (Courtesy of Fort Fairfield Police Department)
Fort Fairfield teen once in critical condition returns from Boston, sore but recovered A Fort Fairfield boy who was in critical condition after a fire last week has left a Boston hospital and returned to Aroostook County, Fort Fairfield Police Chief Shawn Newell said.
FORT FAIRFIELD, Maine A Fort Fairfield boy who was in critical condition after a fire last week has left a Boston hospital and returned to Aroostook County, Fort Fairfield Police Chief Shawn Newell said.
Dixie State name change recommended to Utah Legislature
The Utah Board of Higher Education unanimously voted on Friday to recommend a name change for Dixie State University to the Utah Legislature.
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ST. GEORGE, Utah â The Utah Board of Higher Education unanimously voted on Friday to recommend a name change for Dixie State University to the Utah Legislature.
âMr. Chair, I would like to make that motion on behalf of the board,â Vice Chair Aaron Osmond said regarding the motion to change the name of the University. Board member Alan Hall seconded.
The recommendation comes after the