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FIREWORKS SHALL NOT BE USED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS Restrictions are effective immediately and will continue throughout the summer.

The city of Smithfield is in safe hands. That's according to its police chief, Johnny McCoy, who says his department can comfortably respond to an array of service calls, handle any investigation and process ...

For decades, Cache Valley residents have cooled off during the summer by floating down a canal in Logan Canyon.

A Logan Canyon parking area that's long been used by those who tube down a local canal will be permanently closed, the Utah Department of Transportation has announced.

“I'm hoping . . . somehow health insurance will be fixed”

Salt Lake City lawyer Mary Corporon is committed to offering health insurance to her employees even though premiums are rising fast. via Salt Lake Tribune

“All politics are local, and all passions feel local”

Years ago, Ron Zollinger's dad sold off 10 acres of the big family's small fruit farm for $10,000. It was a fraction of what the land ringed with mountain vistas and monster homes could bring today, but it paid ... via Salt Lake Tribune

“We don't expect everyone to ride the bus every day”

Turning 16 usually means you get to start driving. But what about when that's all you've ever done? Hey, everyone loves a party, not excluding the Cache Valley Transit District, which is throwing a birthday ... via Deseret Morning News

“Traditional family values, energy independence and eliminating the national debt.”

Utah Democrats have solved their major candidate challenge this year, finding long-time Democrat Bob Springmeyer to run against GOP Gov. via Deseret News

London is an amazing destination filled with history, art, culture and flowers. Stroll through Hyde Park, admire the coats of armor at the Tower of London, listen to the bells at Westminster Abbey or be dazzled ... via TheSpectrum.com

“They've got staff support and many years of experience”

Officials: Relieving congestion a big reason for quarter-cent sales tax increase for roads By Charles Geraci Relieving traffic congestion on Main Street is the focus for county officials who championed the ... via The Herald Hournal

“I think they realize that there is a considerable problem with congestion in the valley, and there is definitely a need for roads.”

County residents will be seeing an increase in sales tax to improve the region's road system, but will not have to pay to expand the valley's transit services. via The Herald Hournal

A tragic accident in Cache County left one person dead and seven others in the hospital. via Kutv.com

“We've been in touch with the public. We knew that they wanted recycling, and we're very happy to hear that they're very much satisfied.”

Nine out of 10 county residents are satisfied with a mandatory recycling program, according to a study by Utah State University researchers. via The Herald Hournal

“You also make the assumption that emissions from automobiles is a constant. This isn't true. With each passing year, technology enables us to have cleaner and cleaner automobiles. Our automobiles today are far cleaner than they were a few years back.”

Call it a "guilt tax" - a couple pennies on every purchase to support a public transit system many of us in Cache Valley shamefully opt not to use. via The Herald Hournal

“Our broadband network expansion has something for everyone on the go”

Verizon Wireless said that its customers in more Utah locations can now get e-mail, real-time corporate data, access to the Internet and much more at faster speeds. via TMCnet

“It's moving across this country. We're just getting started.”

Hundreds of supporters hit the phones here Friday, eager to raise more campaign cash for Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney. via The Herald Hournal

Issue date: 9/24/07 Section: Features Nick Hansen Hyde Park, Utah Graphic Design Utah Statesman: What's your plan for life? Nick Hansen: To enjoy it. via The Statesman

“Obviously a large number of those people ... would want to see that speed lowered”

It may take a little longer to get through town on 800 East if some residents and councilmembers have their way. via The Herald Hournal