Blanding

“Foul Works at the Fireworks Factory”, a melodrama presented by the Edge of the Seaters Theatre Company, will be presented at the Arts and Events Center in Blanding July 1 through July 5. Under the direction of Debbie Knight, the cast includes (left to right): Sammie Hughes, Kari Pugh, Steven Legler, Anita Legler, Alicia Bayles, Paul Murdock, James Laws, and Debbie Knight. Courtesy photo

Foul Works at the Fireworks Factory, Blanding celebrates 42 years of 4th of July melodramas

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...

Little Miss Blanding crowned

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...

Blanding water use up, city changes rate tiers

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...

New O’Reilly Auto Parts store to open at South Main in Blanding

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...

Candidates declared for municipal elections in Blanding, Bluff and Monticello

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 approves grant for reservoir path, talk R2 zoning

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 Blanding, Bluff and Monticello this week

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...

Blanding city signs letter supporting Energy Fuels, reviews July 4 preparations

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...

The hardworking crew at Dirty Pop, on East Center in Blanding, are getting ready to markl their first full year in business. Courtesy photo

Dirty Pop to mark one year

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...

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

Culinary water system extends to Westwater area west of Blanding

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...