By Kara Laws
Contributing writer
Independence Day is just around the corner and Blanding hosts an outstanding celebration.
In addition to the traditional activities like a parade, booths, and fireworks, the 4th of July celebration in Blanding has included a melodrama since 1983.
This year’s...
Thirteen girls vied for the Little Miss Blanding title on June 19 but just five were left standing after the dust settled.
Pictured are: (left to right) First Attendant Lucy Harris (daughter of JB and Loni Harris), Queen Austri Shumway (daughter of Logan and Kelli Shumway), Fourth Attendant Paisley...
By David Boyle
News Director
Members of the Blanding City Council received a report on affordable housing, approved a trade with the county and warned about water usage at their latest meeting.
Members of the city council received a report on a letter being sent out to residents to encourage water...
The Friendliest Parts Store in Town has opened a new location in Blanding, and is welcoming new customers with a big sale.
The store is located at 736 S. Main St., and will host a grand opening celebration on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. The car show begins at 2 p.m. and the cookout begins at 5 p.m.
As...
16 candidates filed for municipal elections in Blanding, Bluff and Monticello last week.
Candidates for mayor and two council seats in all three towns will be seeking appointment to four-year terms by voters this year.
Blanding is set to have the only primary race in the county.
Five candidates are...
Blanding city council members received a grant for a walking path, got an update on water and reviewed R2 zoning at their latest meeting.
Members of the Blanding city council approved receipt of a grant to fund the fourth reservoir walking path project at the May 27 meeting. The city accepted $438,...
Candidate filings for municipal elections in Blanding, Bluff and Monticello are open through June 6.
Candidates for Mayor and two council seats in all three towns will be seeking appointment to four-year terms by voters in November.
Interested candidates must file a declaration of candidacy between...
Members of the Blanding city council approved a letter of support for Energy Fuels, reviewed Independence Day preparations and made plans to work with Bluff and Monticello on a few issues at their May 13 meeting.
Members of the Blanding city council approved a resolution recognizing business...
by Kara Laws
Contributing writer
May 22 is a very exciting day for Dirty Pop, the custom drink shop in Blanding, as it marks the one year anniversary of their opening on Center Street.
I sat down with the owners Karah Nay and Sarah Walker to learn how they are celebrating their big anniversary and...
by Bill Boyle
Editor
Running water is now available in the Westwater community, immediately west of Blanding.
A celebration on April 25 culminated a four-year project that has helped transformed the once isolated area on the west side of the canyon.
Water and electricity is now available to the 23...