$1.50 Sept. 27, 2024 | Vol. 3 Iss. 34
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Brooke Facer works on a jet for sponsor Northern Wasatch Association of Realtors with two others behind her for Weber State Davis and Woodbury Corporation. The jet statues will be placed in Clearfield along main corridors and in city parks. See story on page 2.
NEWS IN BRIEF Incriminating note left by man accused of second assassination attempt
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Get to know the issues to make an informed decision before casting your vote FARMINGTON—The Davis League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to protecting voting rights. The group will be hosting an online “Meet the Candidates” forum Oct. 4 – 11. By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com
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s the November election nears, voters have a lot of choices to make. Who is the best candidate? What will ANGIE STERNER (STANDING, RIGHT) introduces the initiatives do depending speakers for a Sept. 18 discussion of amendments A on whether they vote “yes” and B. The speakers included (from left) Denise Willor “no.” The Davis County more, president of the Davis Education Association; Liz League of Women Voters’ Mumford, president of the Davis School District Board (LWV) mission is to try and of Education; and Royce Van Tassell, executive director educate the public on how of the Utah Association of Public Charter Schools. The they can make wise decisions moderator was Davis County Commissioner Lorene about the issues on the ballot. Kamalu (far left). “The U.S. League of Courtesy photo
Women Voters is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization dedicated to protecting voting rights and ensuring that everyone is represented in our democracy,” said Davis LWV board member Susan Erhart. “The national league grew out of the women’s suffrage movement and was established in 1920.” Erhart, who grew up in Davis County and recently moved back, said she got inPlease see LWV: pg. 2
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Ryan Routh, the man accused of a second apparent assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump, left several notes about his intention to kill Trump. One note, discovered by an anonymous individual, offered a cash reward for anyone willing to try to assassinate the former president should he, Routh, fail. Routh is currently in custody and is charged with illegal possession of a firearm, and with possessing a firearm with an obliterated serial number. As more evidence comes forward, experts expect that Routh may well be charged with more offenses as time progresses, including charges linked more directly with the apparent assassination attempt.
Drop in violent crime The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently released statistics for 2023 which show that violent crime decreased last year by about 3%. The statistics also show a significant drop in murder and manslaughter rates from 2022-23, as well as a drop in rape, and hate crimes. There was a significant rise in nonviolent crime, however, according to the report, including vehicle theft, according to CNN. The data was collected from nearly 17,000 law enforcement agencies from around the country. This is a positive reading into what has become a largely problematic aspect of the country.