$1.50 October 11, 2024 | Vol. 3 Iss. 36
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Shark Tank business opens shop in Layton
The Ark & Olive Branch gift shop is closing
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After 40 years, the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection's gift shop will close on Saturday. Page 4
Sherie Wright Pink Night
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New roads pave the way for economic development of North Farmington Station FARMINGTON—Innovator Drive and Maker Way provide the infrastructure needed to build the mixed use project northwest of Farmington Station and Station Park made up of commercial space and housing.
Helene recovery more political online than on the ground
By Becky Ginos becky.g@thecityjournals.com
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lans for North Farmington Station are coming together and the opening of two new roads last week helped put the pieces into place. Innovator Drive and Maker Way, north of Burke Lane, represents the largest public infrastructure initiative in the city's history. The roads improve community traffic on Shepard Lane to the interchange, said City Manager Brigham Mellor. “It gets traffic off of that road. That’s the biggest benefit. They also provide the infrastructure for North Farmington Station with all of the utilities so that it is ready for development.” North Farmington Station, northwest of Farmington Station and Sta-
AN AERIAL VIEW of the new roads that give access to North Farmington Station. The mixed use project is north of the retail development Station Park.
Photo courtesy of Farmington City.
tion Park, will be mixed use with office space, commercial and housing, Mellor said. “We’re not trying to build Station Park. The lion’s share of retail will be there. Housing will buoy that
up.” Basically this is allowing the city to meet compliance to the state initiaPlease see ROADS: pg. 2
Organizations honored as ‘Life-Changers’ KAYSVILLE—The Davis Technical College Foundation awarded five organizations at a luncheon last week for their commitment to changing students’ lives. By Becky Ginos becky.g@thecityjournals.com
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id had struggled all of his life between foster care group homes and years of crippling drug abuse. He never thought he was smart enough to finish
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school. Then he found Davis Tech and with a scholarship from the Davis Technical College Foundation, he was able to enter the certified nursing assistant program. Sid’s story and other successes were shared at the annual Life-Changer luncheon held last week at Davis Tech that honors those organizations that have made a commitment to changing students’ lives. “Over the last 25 years, Davis Technical College Foundation, and its many donors, have contributed over $3 million
in scholarships to help students achieve their education goals and secure successful careers,” said Foundation Director Lindsey Rees. “We receive so many letters from students who are thankful for the support and couldn’t have gone to college without a scholarship. We are grateful to all the contributors throughout the years and the many companies honored today. They are the heart and soul of our community, and we couldn’t do it without them.” Please see LIFE-CHANGERS: pg. 6
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The federal response to Hurricane Helene has sparked intense discussion, particularly on social media platforms like Elon Musk’s X. Misinformation and conspiracy theories have proliferated, prompting FEMA to clarify that it cannot seize land deemed “unlivable” and that rumors about confiscating private donations are false. Musk himself contributed to the confusion by claiming that FEMA blocked SpaceX engineers from delivering critical supplies via helicopter, expressing his frustration on social media. However, the FAA stated that air traffic has surged by 300% since the storm, leading to safety concerns and confirming there are no restrictions on aerial recovery operations.
1 year after Hamas attacked Israel, the conflict grows more dangerous than ever
It’s been one year since Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel, breaching the border and using paragliders, speedboats, and other methods to infiltrate the country, resulting in the deaths of 1,200 people and 250 taken hostage. This unprecedented assault has escalated tensions, threatening to draw Israel into direct conflict with Iran. In response, Israel launched intense airstrikes on Gaza, and by the end of the month, a full-scale ground invasion followed. The situation has led to a humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with mounting pressure on Israeli leadership to negotiate for hostages, strained diplomatic efforts, and fears of a broader regional war involving Hezbollah and Lebanon.