By Julie Johansen The Emery County Economic Development Group was welcomed by Chairman Brock Johansen on Tuesday, Feb. 20. He followed with an introduction of those in attendance including Kassidee Oakeson, Dru Palmer, Geri Gamber, Jade Powell, Doug Miller, Sharon Fain, Gina Gagon, Jared Anderson, Greg Todd, David Sebring, Kent Wilson, Laren Huntsman, Merlin Rushton,
By Julie Johansen Suzanne Anderson, Emery County Archives Specialist, presented the Safety Minute presentation at the beginning of the Emery County Commission meeting on June 20. Her presentation was entitled "Workplace Violence." Anderson stated that the most dangerous situation would be an active shooter. She reported that county employees have all been trained in this
Press Release The second annual Emery County Youth Entrepreneur Business Pitch Challenge (AKA Shark Tank) was held on Wednesday, July 13, and featured 10 businesses from local youth. In total, $5,000 was given away to these businesses. The judges and program organizers emphasized their excitement for the possibilities of not only the businesses presented, but
Press Release If you follow public meetings within Emery County, it is likely you have heard this name many times over the past three years. So, what is the San Rafael Energy Research Center (SRERC)? Who is funding this project? How does Emery County benefit from this project? As we all know, Emery County has
From fireside skits to stake roadshows, drama has always been part of Latter-day Saint life, with the Church’s pageants at center stage. But the landscape of Church pageantry has changed drastically in the last few years. In 2018 the Church announced that it would phase out most Church pageants, encouraging members to instead focus on activities that foster gospel learning and worship in the home. Then in 2020 the COVID-19 pandemic halted all pageants for two years.