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Utah Governor Spencer Cox and Big Blue, the Utah State University mascot, display good sportsmanship with a hug following an exhibition match at the Sagebrush Spectacular pickleball tournament in Brigham City on Saturday. In the exhibition, Cox showed off his competitive nature and brutally dispatched his out-matched opponent. The event, sponsored by USU Brigham City as a way to raise […]
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June 15, 2022
By Nelson Phillips Staff writer nphillips@benewsjournal.com
On Thursday the Perry City Council again voted to keep the same property tax rate for fiscal year 2022-23 that it has charged since 2019, increasing property taxes and setting in motion the Truth in Taxation process. Although the rate of 0.002175 remains unchanged, due to increased property values in the city homeowners can expect to pay an average of […]
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By Nelson Phillips Staff writer nphillips@benewsjournal.com
The Willard City Council was all set to pass a budget for 2022-2023 and accept the certified tax rate at a meeting on June 9, but last-minute discussion about labor woes facing the city prompted officials to at least explore the possibility of a property tax increase. The certified tax rate is calculated every year to provide municipalities with roughly […]
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By Nelson Phillips Staff writer nphillips@benewsjournal.com
Approximately 35 Willard residents assembled at Willard City Hall on Wednesday to hear Mayor Travis Mote discuss issues the city is facing. Mote called the meeting as part of his effort to improve communication between city government and residents. “Communication between city government and the city is important,” said Mote as he began a presentation on water availability, sewer capacity, […]
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June 15, 2022
Two photos were inadvertently switched in the 2022 primary election candidate profile section in last week’s newspaper. The corrected photos and identifications accompany this corrections. We regret the error.
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June 15, 2022
Approximately 28 firefighters from the Central Box Elder Fire District, Tremonton, Corinne and Box Elder County Fire responded to a straw stack fire in Deewyville on Sunday night at approximately 10:30 p.m. “The fire was threatening several buildings when crews arrived,” reported Box Elder County Fire Marshal Corey Barton. “It was very difficult getting enough water to manage the fire […]
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June 15, 2022
Following a burglary at Studio 360 Salon in Brigham City that resulted in the loss of many necessary tools and products, a Gofundme page has been set up to help the salon’s stylists recoup some of the items including shears, hair clippers, straighteners and blow dryers. “Studio 360 is a second home to many of us and it’s how most […]
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June 15, 2022
Sgt. Dave Freeze was recognized as Officer of the Year for the Perry City Police Department on Thursday evening in front of the Perry City Council. “A few months ago I asked our guys to nominate somebody for Officer of the Year for 2021,” said Chief Scott Hancey. “I finally just got the award.” Freeze was chosen by four of […]