June 2023

Blanding earns national award

Tue, 06/27/2023 - 2:26pm admin

Blanding Mayor Logan Monson accepts an award for the city from the American Public Power Association at the American Public Power Association National Conference in Washington. The Sue Kelly Community Service Award was given to the city for its involvment in the project to bring power to the Westwater community. Courtesy photo

Blanding City received an American Public Power Association Sue Kelly Community Service Award during the American Public Power Association’s National Conference in Seattle, Washington.

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Blanding City Council approves budget for upcoming fiscal year

Tue, 06/20/2023 - 2:35pm admin

by David Boyle
News Director

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Little Miss Blanding showcases talent as eleven local girls shine at inaugural event

Tue, 06/20/2023 - 2:34pm admin

The inaugurl Little Miss Blanding royalty was named after a pagent on June 17. They include (left to right) Little Miss Blanding Kennedy Bingham, First Attendant Chezney Ivins, Second Attendant Emri Black, and Third Attendant Navy Nieres. Courtesy photo

by David Boyle
News Director
Blanding residents saw their Inaugural Little Miss Blanding royalty crowned on June 17 at the San Juan High Auditorium.

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Veterans honored at Monticello Flag Day

Tue, 06/20/2023 - 2:33pm admin

A bronze statue of an eagle donated by Parks & Beautification has been placed at Veterans Park. Staff photo

Monticello citizens gathered on June 14 for a Flag Day ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park.

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Bluff town set for public hearing for 9,500 acre disconnect

Tue, 06/20/2023 - 2:30pm admin

by David Boyle
News Director

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Greer, graves, and time machines

Tue, 06/20/2023 - 2:29pm admin

The tomestone of Riley Riley Menlo Grover in the Shumway Pioneer Cemetery near Shumway. Ted Palmer photo

“This is the strangest cemetery I’ve ever seen,” I told my hubby as we climbed out of our 4Runner.

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This little piggy

Tue, 06/20/2023 - 2:27pm admin

Mini pigs in a blanket have been summertime favorite for moms and kids alike since they were introduced by Betty Crocker in 1957. Mary Cokenour photo

This Little Piggy
By Mother Goose
“This little piggy went to market,
This little piggy stayed home,
This little piggy had roast beef,
This little piggy had none.