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Long-standing Tremonton restaurant has to rebuild after fire
TREMONTON — After nearly 60 years in business, a restaurant is gaining community support after being severely damaged by a fire. Mack's Family Drive-In was founded in 1965 by Mack and Colleen Hansen. The Hansens said they were a farming family until Mack Hansen decided to go into the burgers and shakes business to better support their kids through college.
Utah World War II POW returned to family 81 years after death
SALT LAKE CITY – 81 years after his death, Utah World War II POW Ballard Yeates has returned to Utah. Yeates’ remains arrived at Salt Lake City International Airport Tuesday afternoon, to about a dozen family members and a full military escort. “When I looked at the casket...
Logan father convicted of starving baby to death sentenced to prison after violating probation
LOGAN — A 39-year-old Logan man convicted of starving his one-month old baby to death has been sent to prison after violating the conditions of his probation. Zachary Michael Woirhaye had previously avoided a prison term and was sentenced to one year in jail and probation in March 2023.
Post cereal plant helps fight hunger in Tremonton
During April’s National Volunteer Month, Post Consumer Brands hosted its third annual companywide Ingredients for Good volunteer initiative, dedicated to strengthening local communities and helping those facing food insecurity. Throughout the month, all 17 of the company’s locations across the U.S. and Canada participated in hands-on volunteer projects geared...
Silver Alert issued for Logan man missing since Saturday
LOGAN, Utah, May 12, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — A Silver Alert has been issued for a Logan man last seen Saturday evening. Theodore Andra, 84, was most recently seen at about 7 p.m. in the area of 1565 E. 1100 North. According to the alert, he has a hard time with directions and is not supposed to be driving.
Box Elder County drive-in extensively damaged after kitchen fire
TREMONTON — A fire in the kitchen of a Tremonton restaurant and drive-in caused extensive damage to its building Saturday evening. According to fire authorities, nobody was injured. Tremonton Fire Department said at 9:30 p.m., it sent multiple fire engines and support trucks to Mack’s Family Drive-In on 80...
Corinne Comments: More vandalism at Flack Park; road repair bids approved
During the recent Corinne City Council meeting, the representative for Onion 52 requested annexation to Corinne City. The company is planning on construction of an addition to the existing building and becoming part of Corinne City, an advantage to their plan. Council members requested information on how much water the...
Tremonton approves new pay scale for police employees
In an effort to keep pace in a highly competitive marketplace for law enforcement employees, Tremonton is increasing starting pay for experienced police officers and implementing a new system for those employees to receive raises. Last week, the Tremonton City Council approved a new “step-scale” pay system that raises the...
Utah's first Protestant church is being preserved by a Box Elder County community
The community of Corinne has come together to preserve the oldest standing Protestant church in Utah. When Corinne City Council Member Karen Caldwell first stepped inside the Corinne Historical Methodist Church building in 2020, she felt an energy she could not explain. “I knew that this building needed to be...
Logan man found dead following 'medical incident'
LOGAN — A Logan man was found dead Friday morning, May 10, following a reported medical incident, according to police. The 36-year-old man allegedly died of a self-inflicted knife wound inside an upstairs bedroom of the residence at 774 N. 200 East. Logan City Police Lt. Barry Parslow said...
County residents should be aware of deadlines for upcoming GOP Primary
CACHE COUNTY – Mail-in ballots for the upcoming Republican Primary Election will go out via the U.S. Postal Service to Cache County residents on Tuesday, June 4, according to a schedule of events posted on the website of County Clerk/Auditor Bryson Behm. “Just as a heads up,” said Naomi...
Here are the health benefits of having pets
LOGAN, Utah — You’ve heard it said or maybe you’ve experienced the health benefits of pet ownership, now Utah State University’s Extension is showing exactly why health benefits are associated with having pets. Caring for a pet can give you a sense of purpose and companionship...
Prep baseball: Riverhawks bow out of state tournament
It was a must-win situation for a pair of Region 11 teams Tuesday afternoon at Cate Field in the 4A state baseball tournament. Sadly, they were playing each other for the right to stay alive. In the fourth meeting between Bear River and Ridgeline, the Bears pulled away in the later innings for a 15-8 victory.
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