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Sheldon Black (second from the left) organized the luminaries for the cancer walk as an Eagle Scout project. He was helped by fellow scouts pictured left to right: Tanner Eardley, Dakota Aikten, Tyler Bird and Dallin Shumway. They also opened the event with a flag ceremony. Jenny Black photo
VMTE organize dinner and Cancer Awareness Walk
One June 4, members of the Victims of Mill Tailings Exposure Committee (VMTE) sponsored a dinner in Monticello for cancer survivors and their spouses.
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Caught on camera is a bear
Caught on wildlife candid camera
Remote wildlife cameras located in the Needles district of Canyonlands have recorded the obvious popularity of various area watering holes during the night.
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Local piano students participate in AIM program. Pictured back row: Risha Price, Erin Hurst, Allyson Anderson, Dave Fellmeth, Devin Dalton, Tanner Eardley. Middle row:  Emma Pratchen,  Megan Redd, Clarissa Jack, Molly Anderson, Jared Crowley. Front row:  Emily Tanner, Millie Boyle, Dallin Redd, Dylan Bird, Ryan Bird. Not pictured:  Brielle Francom, Wheeler Heck, Ryan Crowley, Ben Peterson, Lucas Hatch. Courtesy photo
Local piano students tested in AIM
Twenty-one San Juan County piano students participated in the Utah Music Teacher’s Association Achievement In Music (AIM) program this past month.
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Redd family files wrongful death suit
The family of Dr. James Redd has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the U.S. government, arguing that government actions during the June 10, 2009 antiquities raids in Blanding led to Redd’s dea...
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County loses Salt Creek suit
San Juan County has lost its bid to claim ownership of the road in Salt Creek Canyon in Canyonlands National Park. U.S. District Judge Bruce Jenkins ruled on May 27 that the National Park Service h...
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City Council struggles to balance 2011-2012 budget despite many cuts in spending
The City of Monticello continues to try to tighten its belt related to spending from the general fund, but even with several changes and cuts in the current year, they find themselves with a $75,00...
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Diplomas this week for 221 graduates of San Juan County high schools
As May comes to a close, so does San Juan School District for the school year. A total of 211 graduates are scheduled to receive diplomas in ceremonies that began on May 23. Diplomas were presented...
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The new swimming pool in Blanding opened with a big splash on May 21. See more Staff photo
Southeast Utah swimming in new pools
New swimming pools have opened in all three incorporated cities in southeast Utah. The new Blanding pool is the latest to open, with large crowds braving spring-like weather on May 21 to try out th...
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Thefts may total $40,000
Up to $40,000 in tools and equipment has been stolen in a series of break-ins at construction sites around San Juan County.
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Horse owners, don’t panic yet
Rumors and more rumors have been spreading through the horse-owning community like wildfire. I received calls to my office claiming that four horses had died at an activity in Ogden and that the en...
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