Perry News

Utah Highway Patrol officials say they've seen an estimated 50 percent increase in traffic through Sardine Canyon following the closure of State Road 30.

The Spectrum reports arrests for felony crimes and compound misdemeanors and warrants carrying a bail of at least $750. All arrest information is taken from the jail booking log and police reports.

“Doesn't it feel good to do something right that makes sense economically?”

Tuesday, April 15, 2008 By MARSHALL THOMPSON Standard-Examiner staff Natural gas pumping station in Perry becomes Utah's 21st PERRY -- Utah continues to lead the nation in the number of natural gas vehicles as ... via Standard-Examiner

“We regret the impact these moves will have on the families and lives of those employees affected and greatly appreciate the contribution of each employee and thank them for their years of dedicated service.”

Furniture maker La-Z-Boy Inc. said Wednesday that it will close its plant in Tremonton, Box Elder County, this summer, putting 630 people there out of work. via Deseret News

A Union Pacific train and tractor trailer collided this morning at the Freeport Center. via Standard-Examiner

A combination of fog, ice and speed are being blamed for 15 accidents involving 36 vehicles that shut down sections of two interstate highways in Box Elder County for several hours Saturday. via Standard-Examiner

“We want to create a mechanism that makes it so that we can be the premier filming destination in the United States”

Utah is looking to get big time into the movie business. Today, Utah plays bit roles in big movies. via KSL TV

“I support the Second Amendment, but I don't shoot”

Faster than a speeding bullet, Alliant Techsystems Inc., continues to grow in the Top of Utah, its newest addition an ammunition systems headquarters in Clearfield. via Standard-Examiner

“Your community is growing and thriving, but it's lacking some things”

A grocery store may be in the city's near future now that 16 acres of land at approximately 3100 West on 2600 North has been rezoned for commercial use. via Standard-Examiner

“Great job. Give me a high-five”

If Carolyn Stevens had had enough credit hours to graduate from high school, there would be no Lights Up! Theatre Arts Academy today. via Standard-Examiner

Independence police are searching for a woman who has been missing since Dec. 28 and her nephew who might know something about her whereabouts.

Police fear that Nancy J. Harris, 63, might be the victim of foul play, according to KSHB-Channel 41 News.

The nephew, Bret Springfield, was living with Harris at her apartment until the day she disappeared. Police said they believe he traveled west through Kansas to Perry, Utah and might be heading to Jerome, Idaho.

Channel 41 News reported that Springfield recently spoke with a relative but refused to answer questions about his missing aunt. Read more

“This is a big thing to sell off a county asset like that”

Box Elder County residents, angry that their county commission wants to turn the Little Mountain landfill into a large regional dump, are circulating petitions to force the issue onto the November ballot. via Salt Lake Tribune

“I think they have to be involved because I've told people before you need to slow down.”

A seasoned veteran for the Utah Highway Patrol is home recuperating this afternoon after being hit by a car. via KSL TV

“We have a lot of Christmas songs people know and love, with original arrangements. And it's just a really fun script.”

Friday, November 30, 2007 By Nancy Van Valkenburg Standard-Examiner staff Holiday-themed shows offer something for everyone OK, so you need a little Christmas. via Standard-Examiner

“The average number of people that die per year across the country is 200, is the average number; and in Utah somewhere between about two to six people on average die each year in wildlife vehicle collisions”

We usually think of deer as harmless creatures, but a fatal accident overnight shows just how dangerous they can be when they wander onto a highway. via KSL TV

The defense team in Box Elder County's pending death penalty murder trial are collecting DNA samples from at least 20 people who were at the 1984 crime scene where Bradley Newell Perry was killed. via Kutv.com

“We encourage people to get out and vote, if not early, then on Election Day.”

Tuesday, November 6, 2007 By Marshall Thompson Standard-Examiner staff County clerks in the Top of Utah have seen a huge increase in early voting and expect a large turnout for today's general election, thanks ... via Standard.net

“We feel that will allow us to continue our efforts to improve things.”

Tuesday, October 16, 2007 By Amy K. Stewart Standard-Examiner staff Increases across Top of Utah may mean bonds on ballots Enrollment at five Top of Utah school districts has exceeded projections, with three ... via Standard-Examiner

“If pesticides are undermining people's ability to withstand infectious and parasitic diseases--still the world's main causes of death--then pesticide policy must be profoundly altered.”

In view of the recent controversy over the abatement program and its use of malathion, may I add my two-cents worth. via The Herald Hournal

The Spectrum reports arrests for felony crimes and compound misdemeanors and warrants carrying a bail of at least $750. All arrest information is taken from the jail booking log and police reports. via TheSpectrum.com