Paragonah News

CEDAR CITY - A report compiled by Cedar City-Iron County Economic Development Director Brennan Wood outlined how Iron County employment has fared over the year, as well as how the county ranks in demographics, social indicators and economics out of Utah's 29 counties.

Wednesday's heavy snowfall brought more than precipitation, it also impaired speeding motorists who caused 25 vehicular accidents in Iron County - including four crashes with law enforcement vehicles.

A rare red tick hound, reportedly worth $10,000, has been found at the Mesquite Animal Shelter after its Paragonah, Utah, owners reported it was stolen.

HURRICANE - With a critical eye, Rose Page, Parowan, looks over a quilted wall hanging she and several other Iron County women are judging for the Washington County Fair.

CEDAR CITY - Two more suspects have been added to a burglary case involving fishing poles, storage units and a man out of Paragonah, according to Cedar City Police.

CEDAR CITY - Police arrested a Paragonah man Sunday after receiving a call that a burglary was in progress at storage units at 501 N. Lund Highway.

Clark G. Barton age 84 passed away at his home Friday July 17, 2009 after a long illness that began last September.

CEDAR CITY - The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information that could lead to the arrest and conviction of a suspect who broke into Paragonah's U.S. Post Office branch Monday night.

CEDAR CITY - The pilot who lost his life Monday after his glider crashed in Paragonah, three miles from Parowan Airport, was an experienced flier and frequent glider competition participant.

Investigators have identified a Colorado man who died Monday in a gliding accident.

Moab - James Michael 'Hawk' Davis, age 62, passed away at his home May 4, 2009, in Moab, UT.