April 2025

Top-ranked San Juan defeats Monticello to close regular season both teams on to playoffs

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 4:24pm admin

Monticello junior Jackson Keyes strokes a 291-foot home run against Grand County on April 22. Keyes is batting a very impressive .500 with seven doubles, four home runs, and one triple. The Buckaroos are looking for a deep run in the 2A Utah State Tournament, which begins this Saturday, May 3. Anna Fredericks photo

by Jackson Keyes
Contributing Writer

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San Juan boys soccer season comes to a close in 2A state first round

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 4:17pm admin

San Juan sophomore Staley Dandy chips the ball over South Sevier goalkeeper Boston Palmer for a goal on April 22 in Blanding. The Broncos’ season came to a close on April 25 with a 3-0 loss to Beaver in the first round of the state tourney. Richard Kaer photo

by Rhett Sifford
Sports Editor

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Lady Broncos finish regular season on a tear, eye a run in 2A tourney

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 4:16pm admin

by Rhett Sifford
Sports Editor

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Kevin Warren Leatham June 9, 1956 ~ December 17, 2023

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 4:08pm admin

Kevin Warren Leatham was born on June 9, 1956 in Portland, Oregon. He passed away December 17, 2023 in Salt Lake City Utah at 67 years of age.

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Culinary water system extends to Westwater area west of Blanding

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 3:09pm admin

Thomas Chee, leader of the Westwater community, at the spring that provided the closest source of freshwater to Westwater for many years. New culinary water lines now bring fresh water into the 23 homes in Westwater. An emoptional Chee said, “For many years, we have been relying on this beautiful water right here. It sustains life.” Staff photo

by Bill Boyle
Editor
Running water is now available in the Westwater community, immediately west of Blanding.

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Monticello Council hears feedback on study to explore possible purchase of electrical system

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 3:05pm admin

by David Boyle
News Director

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Telecom tower proposed near La Sal Jct to improve cellular service

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 3:02pm admin

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on a proposed telecommunications facility located on Black Ridge in San Juan County, approximately 10 miles south of Moab.

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Top marks for Womens Ensemble

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 3:02pm admin

Members of the Monticello High School women’s ensemble include (left to right): Marah Long, Alexis Bailey, Alli Young, Kyleigh Adair, Coral Delorenzis, Madison Adair, Josie Mack, Maron Freestone, and Dani Black. Ashley Adair photo

by Art Adair
Contributing writer

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Back in black... berry that is

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 3:00pm admin

Blackberry Coconut Pound Cake. Mary Cokenour photo

While none of the lyrics apply to the next recipe I will be sharing, getting to, at least, mention a title of an AC/DC song perks me up.

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Degrees, certificates to 180 grads

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 2:59pm admin

Graduate Manny Manygoats gives an address at the 2025 USU Blanding commencement ceremony, held on Friday, April 25. Courtsy photo

Utah State University Blanding is proud to have celebrated its class of 2025 on Friday, April 25 as part of USU’s 138th commencement ceremony.

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