Genola News

Genola's former town clerk pleaded innocent Tuesday to 27 charges that she stole town money.

Genola Town Councilman Chris Greenwood and his family woke up Friday morning to find 11 trees in their yard cut down.

As a councilman, he often speaks up about issues he feels aren't being handled correctly and doesn't hesitate to challenge those around him.

Some say vandalism on a Genola town councilman's property in this relatively crime-free area could be a vindictive act for his opposition to a controversial subdivision.

A resident of this small Utah town filed a formal complaint Thursday with the mayor, charging a Town Council member violated state ethical codes.

Jeremy Duda - DAILY HERALD A former Genola town clerk accused of stealing from the city waived her right to a preliminary hearing on Wednesday, and the judge scheduled her case for arraignment.

Growers in Utah County are concerned our recent cold snap has ruined their crop. via ABC 4

“Through tough times you just have to move on”

It wasn't much, but local residents started to get answers from town officials Wednesday night about the alleged embezzlement that left their town's budget $240,000 lighter. via Deseret Morning News

“Do we continue at the pace we're going and perhaps get more in debt, or do we take a step back?”

Janice Peterson - DAILY HERALD Genola residents gathered Wednesday night to hear what, if any, impact embezzlement charges against the former town clerk might have on the town's budget. via Daily Herald

“It's a lot of money involved there.”

A former Genola town recorder made her first appearance in court Tuesday, facing charges she stole as much as $240,000 from city coffers, while town officials say they've been forced to tighten their financial ... via Deseret News

The trial of former Utah County commissioner David Gardner, which was scheduled to begin on Thursday, was continued on Tuesday. via The Daily Herald

“We both cared more for what happened to the other than what happened to ourselves”

When Joan and Phil Jones met, they were on a double date with other people. Joan was with Phil's best friend and he was with another girl. via Daily Herald

“It's very sad when you find out your confidence and your trust has been misrepresented.”

Considering that federal, state and local governments handle vast amounts of money - tax money - it is hardly surprising that some government employees violate ethical standards, policies or laws. via Deseret Morning News

“My budget was only $90,000 when I was a city councilor”

A small community's confidence has been shaken after local residents learned the Utah County Attorney's Office filed 27 felony charges Wednesday against the former Genola town recorder, alleging she took more ... via Deseret News

“More than just the money, you just felt the love that the Huntsmans have.”

Jon M. Huntsman Sr. chats with Douglas Anderson, dean of the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University, prior to a luncheon on Monday in Logan. via Salt Lake Tribune

“She had the habit, too. She had already found three or four hundred caches before I even met her.”

The bright orange sun is setting in the distance as Jacob and Helen Barlow's Jeep Cherokee rumbles off the pavement and onto the gravel shoulder near a softly glowing field of cattle in Spanish Fork. via The Daily Herald

“The voice of the people has been heard.”

For those candidates who won the election Tuesday night, it was a few minutes of joy, followed by a desire to get to work. via Deseret Morning News

“I live on the very tip top, so if there was a fire, I'd be in trouble”

Daily Herald "We normally have about a million gallons, and we have significantly less than that right now," said Woodland Hills Mayor Toby Harding. via The Daily Herald