All the ghoulish family members of the Addams Family were present at the Blanding High School during the five day presentation of the musical put on by the San Juan High School Drama Club. The play was artfully directed under the supervision of Drama Teacher Kayla Vernon.
“There has...
If you happen to be eating one of Pop’s famous, local burritos after 6 p.m., you might hear the dull thud of an axe hitting its target.
The local iconic restaurant has decided to take on a new venture with the opening of a family fun oriented axe throwing arena. The new arena is an...
THE ROUND-UPby Tad Barton
The San Juan Broncos volleyball team wrapped up their 2018 campaign last week at the Utah High School Activities Association 3A State Tournament.
The Broncos started the tournament off by defeating Providence Hall in three sets, 25-12, 25-10, 25-6.
Ta’ssi Su’...
The Blanding City Council met for their regularly scheduled meeting last week and discussed several agenda items including a possible solid waste increase at the Blanding transfer station. Rate increases at the county landfill are scheduled to go into effect on Nov. 1. Prior to the...
by Rhett Sifford
It’s homecoming week at San Juan High School and although some of the celebration is in the books, there are plenty of events still ahead.
The 2018 San Juan High homecoming queen is Bodell Nielson. First attendant is Halli Black, second attendant is Skyler Jensen,...
THE ROUND-UPby Tad Barton
The San Juan High girls soccer team officially started their 2018 season over the weekend.
The Lady Broncos played a pair of road games, traveling to Manti on Friday, September 7, then taking on North Sanpete on September 8.
Against Manti, San Juan played solid...
by Kara Laws
The Blanding City Council had more than enough on their plate at their August 28 council meeting. After more than a month of no meeting due to holidays and family vacations, the council had some catch-up work to do.
Many new ideas were presented for future meetings so...
Local fire fighters were playing basketball in full gear during training exercises on August 23 in Blanding. It was a learning experience to work hard while using oxygen masks. Lacey Ivins photo
Starting October 1, recycling services will be available in Blanding.
Full Circle Recycling (FCR), is a non-profit project providing residential and commercial curbside pick-ups. The services will be weekly and there is no sorting required for the acceptable recyclables.
Full Circle...
by Kara Laws
On August 7, Blanding Police officers made an arrest in conjunction with the theft of more than 1,000 items. Michael Ainsworth Yoakam, age 66 of Blanding, faces a host of charges related to the theft.
Detective JJ Bradford and Officer Clayton Most have been aggressively...
