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Monument to slain Shoshone chief rededicated in Harrisville Chief Terikee was shot to death by a pioneer settler in a cornfield; conflicting accounts describe what led to the killing. (Emily Anderson | Standard-Examiner via AP) Former Northwestern Band of Shoshone Chairman Darren Parry, right, is shown in Harrisville on Saturday, May 1, 2021, unveiling a monument. The monument marked the spot Shoshone Chief Terikee was killed by a pioneer settler in Harrisville. By Emily Anderson | Standard-Exa...

As you know, I have had a total knee replacement and have missed about two weeks of the session. The shutdown we had for COVID -19 affected my scheduling of the knee surgery. Long story short, I had a deadline to complete the surgery, or would have to have all the prep work repeated. The surgery went very well and I’m back up and around. I was able to watch the Legislative session every day and I was able to pair on many of the votes while I was recovering. I did make a trip Boise for the ...

The Lady Bears softball club finished off the regular season emphatically last week, winning at home in convincing fashion on senior night to cap an undefeated run through the Region 11 schedule. The Bears are now focused on making a run in the state 4A tournament and will begin their playoff quest later this week on home turf. Bear River closed out the region schedule hosting Mountain Crest on Tuesday, May 4, and the Bears bats got going early with five first-inning runs. The Mustangs got with...

Monument to slain Shoshone chief re-dedicated in Harrisville EMILY ANDERSON, Standard-Examiner FacebookTwitterEmail 3 1of3Former Northwestern Band of Shoshone Chairman Darren Parry, right, is shown in Harrisville, Utah, on Saturday, May 1, 2021, unveiling a monument. The monument marked the spot Shoshone Chief Terikee was killed by a pioneer settler in Harrisville along with Stewart Cowley, a descendent of a pioneer who killed him. (Emily Anderson/Standard-Examiner via AP)Emily And...

| Updated: 2:55 p.m. Adults in some parts of Utah are more hesitant to get the COVID-19 vaccine than in others, according to a recent survey taken by the Utah Department of Health. Even in the local health districts with the lowest likelihood of getting the vaccine, at least half of the adults surveyed who haven’t had the vaccine still want to get it. In some of Utah’s most populous counties, that rate tops 80%. “We’re not to the point where vaccine hesitancy is the problem...

Agriculture your username May 7, 2021 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced in a news release Thursday that it reached a $50,578 settlement with Bear River Supply Inc., a California-based pesticide company, which purportedly sold pesticide that was misbranded and produced in an unregistered facility.  The statement explained that although Bear River Supply produced pesticides, it allegedly did not register its establishment, sold misbranded pesticides, and did not properly mainta...

LOGAN — A new study finds that landlords in northern Utah would like to help reduce homelessness, although many arent aware of local resources at their disposal. A pair of professors at Utah State University, Jess Lucero and Jayme Walters led the study with the help of undergraduate students in their courses. Their goal was to teach students how to conduct local studies and apply the findings in those communities. "Many people are on the brink of homelessness in our communities, and the curre...

Landlords in Northern Utah would like to help remedy the local homelessness issue but aren’t aware of local resources — some of which can even guarantee a “risky” tenant’s rent is paid, on time — according to a recent report by social work professors and undergrads at USU. “Many people are on the brink of homelessness in our communities, and the current state of the housing market makes getting back into housing for those who already are homeless even more dif...

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To celebrate Mexican heritage on the anniversary of the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla, Cache Valley Media group is hosting a celebration at Willow Park featuring food trucks, live performances by local artists and other activities.  Community groups including Latinos in Action from Logan High School, the Latinx Cultural Center from Utah State University, The Family Place, Centro de la Familia, Bear River Head Start will be present at the event with informati...