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Thursday, April 17, 2025
Utah DOR Launches Free Online Boating Safety Course for Utahns UTAH - Just in time for the upcoming boating season, the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation (DOR) is partnering with the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety to offer a free online Utah Boating Safety Course. Approved by the DOR's Boating Program and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA), the course is a convenient option for Utah boaters to enhance their safety knowledge before heading out on the water. The new education course meets Utah’s requirement that all youth ages twelve to seventeen complete an approved boating safety education course before operating a personal watercraft (PWC), such as a jet ski. However, boating safety education is beneficial for all water enthusiasts.
Local Residents and Visitors in Boulder Join Nationwide Hands Off! Protest by Emily Leach | Insider
to keep their hands off... you name it.” Millions gathered nationwide, according to a
WAYNE CO. - The April 7th Wayne County Commission meeting started with an appointment and oath of office for the Teasdale Special Service District. The commission approved Greg Coleman, Ronnie Hunt, and Jeff Den as board members. Next up, the commission heard a request from Jeffrey Brown on behalf of the Central Utah Food Sharing program. He asked for a $5,000 donation to help support food bank services in Wayne County. The Richfieldbased food warehouse serves five counties, including Wayne. Brown said last year they served six hundred and eightyfour units in the county— about eighty-two people per month—which equals nearly 4% of the population. “We bring about $5,000 to $7,200 worth of
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Mary McIntyre
Wayne Co. Interfaith Council Sponsors the 74th Annual Day of Prayer at WCCC, May 1
BLM Announces Update to June '25 Sale of Oil & Gas Leases in Utah
Courtesy Beth Bogedahl
Wayne County Interfaith Council members— (Back L to R) Dale Jaworski, Leon Bogedahl (Front L to R), Mike Riddle, Becky Pace and Joy Morris—prepare the final program for the National Day of Prayer on May 1, 2025. BICKNELL - Community members from across Wayne County will come together for the 74th annual National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 1, 2025. The event will begin at 7:00 p.m. and will be held in the Wayne County Community Center in Bicknell. The Wayne County Interfaith Council is happy to be able to sponsor the event again and participate in this national
by Kathryn Chamberlain
On Saturday, April 5, 2025, approximately one hundred local residents and visitors to the area gathered at the Boulder Town Park pavilion as part of a nationwide Hands Off! protest.
walked together to disperse along Highway 12, displaying signs with varying slogans using the “Hands Off” language, such as “Hands Off Our Democracy,” “Hands Off
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Wayne County Commission Apr. 7, 2025
BOULDER - On Saturday, April 5, 2025, about one hundred people gathered at the Boulder Town Park pavilion as part of a nationwide Hands Off! protest. The group then
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observance. This event calls upon people of all faiths to come together for prayer and meditation and is intended to unite believers in prayer and worship, seeking God’s hope, joy and peace. This year’s theme is “Pour Out to the God of Hope and Be Filled” from the bible scripture Romans 15:13. The program will be Day of Prayer Cont'd on B5
REGIONAL WEATHER FORECAST FOR SOME BUT NOT ALL REGIONS REPRESENTED IN OUR NEWSPAPER COVERAGE AREA
SANPETE / UINTAH COS. - The Bureau of Land Management Utah State Office announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for June 3, 2025, to offer thirteen oil and gas parcels totaling 20,888 acres in Utah. The BLM completed scoping on two parcels in March 2024 and held a public comment period that closed in July 2024 on the parcels, potential deferrals, and the related environmental analysis. This Oil & Gas Leases Cont'd on B2
Buying Elections,” and “Hands Off Our Freedom of Speech.” The invitation to the Boulder event stated, “Let's send our message to the [Trump] administration and DOGE
Richfield IFA Hosts CCAW Dog Adoption Event, May 3
Courtesy Color Country Animal Welfare
Stetson and Gunther are both Color Country Animal Welfare shelter dogs hoping to find their forever homes at a special dog adoption event at the Richfield IFA on Saturday, May 3rd, from 11 AM to 2 PM. TORREY / RICHFIELD - Color Country Animal Welfare (CCAW) is thrilled to announce a special dog adoption event at the Richfield IFA on Saturday, May 3rd, from 11 AM to 2 PM. This event offers the community a chance to
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meet, interact with, and potentially adopt rescue dogs looking for their forever homes. Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy a public meet-and-greet with some of CCAW’s adorable and adoptable dogs.
Whether you're looking to expand your family with a four-legged companion or simply want to show some love to these wonderful animals, this event is a Adoption Event Cont'd on A6
UPCOMING EVENTS... 2025 Panguitch Easter Egg Hunt
April 19
10:00 AM Panguitch City Park
THURS. APR 17 - WED. APR 23
Temps decrease slightly this week, with potential for rain/snow (50%) on Fri. Highs from the mid-40s to low 60s; lows in the 20s and 30s. Winds from 12 to 17 mph.
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I'm sorry; if you were right, I'd agree with you. —Robin Williams
Easter 2025
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