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Prep boys volleyball: Grizzlies place 3rd in inaugural 4A state tourney
It wasn’t the fairy-tale ending the Grizzlies were hoping for, but it was still a special inaugural season for the Region 11 champions in boys volleyball. Second-seeded Logan could have folded after a heartbreaking five-set loss to No. 3 Pine View in the semifinals of the 4A State Championships, but instead regrouped and swept No. 13 Timpanogos by scores of 25-16, 25-20 in the third-place match on Saturday afternoon at Utah Valley University’s UCCU Center. All consolation round matches were modified to a best-of-three format.
Spreading the love: New 'pop shop' opens in Preston
There’s a new business in town and it’s all about love — love of soda and love of bringing a smile to customers’ faces. Cody and Rachel Babneau are the new owners of the soda shack on the north end of town, in the Wellcome Mart parking lot. They may be new business owners in Preston, but they’re not new to the soda business — or to Preston.
US approves $200M to curtail spread of bird flu in cows; what USU scientists want you to know
LOGAN — Avian influenza, or bird flu, has been from birds to dairy cows in nine U.S. states. Utah State University scientists want to make sure the public has the facts. The Biden administration announced Friday that it would give almost $200 million to fight the spread of the flu among dairy cows. Most of the funds will go toward testing and lab fees. Of that, up to $28,000 per dairy farm will be available to contain the spread of the virus and testing. Other funds are available for vaccines, wastewater surveillance and for protecting the commercial milk supply.
Target announces new location in Logan
LOGAN — Most Americans live within 10 miles of a Target store. If you live in Logan, it's a different story — the nearest Target is 51 miles away, in Riverdale. Cache Valley residents are in luck, however. Target has announced 39 new storefronts, and one of them is in Logan.
'Napolean Dynamite' anniversary screening draws a packed house to Eccles Theatre
LOGAN – More than a thousand residents of northern Utah packed the Ellen Eccles Theatre on May 8 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the movie Napolean Dynamite. I went along for the ride – albeit reluctantly – because I had never understood the fascination with this indy film.
Hillcrest’s Isaac Davis announces commitment to Utah State
AMMON, Idaho (KIFI) - Just one day after we reported Hillcrest Basketball star Isaac Davis has reopened his recruitment, he has found a home, and it's in Logan with the Utah State Aggies. Davis announced his commitment to USU Thursday morning on his Instagram page. Isaac had committed to BYU...
Prep boys lacrosse: Wolves honor seniors, coach Oldham for milestone
All Senior Nights are memorable, but this was an extra special one for long-time local high school boys lacrosse coach Troy Oldham. Not only did Green Canyon honor its 20 seniors — 17 players and three managers — prior to a 8-4 victory over visiting Mountain Crest on Friday evening, Oldham was recognized for a recent noteworthy milestone.
Event at PHS features candidates for sheriff, commissioner
The local Republican candidates for Franklin County commissioner and sheriff attended a “Meet and Greet” organized by the Franklin County Republican Central Committee on May 2 in the Preston High School auditorium. The event began at 6 p.m. giving time for people to visit with each of the...
Prep girls track & field: Make it a 4-peat for Wolves
HYRUM — The dynasty that is Green Canyon’s girls track & field program continues to reload in impressive fashion on a yearly basis. The Lady Wolves graduated three current collegiate athletes last spring, but still had more than enough star power and depth to reign supreme in convincing fashion at the 2024 Region 11 Championships, which concluded Thursday at Mountain Crest. Make it four straight region titles for Green Canyon, which racked up 178 points.
Developing Town: Riverdale’s Midwives
Editorial Note: Part 372 of a series of further development in the early days that impacted Franklin County. (Sources: Riverdale, 100 Years 1870 –1970, Life Sketch, Biographies of midwives) In Riverdale’s early years the community was thought of as being in three separate sections: Riverdale, The Falls, and Battle...
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