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Thursday, September 4, 2025
Utah Returns to Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
UTAH Recent monsoonal moisture has brought much-needed relief across the state, temporarily reducing wildfire danger. As conditions improve, fire officials have scaled back restrictions from Stage 2 to Stage 1 beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, August 28, 2025. These restrictions apply to all state and private unincorporated lands in Utah. Federally managed lands in Utah, including the U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service, and Bureau of Land Management, have also return to Stage 1 Fire Restrictions. BLM and NPS managed lands in Beaver, Garfield, Iron, Kane, and Washington counties entered Stage 1 Fire Restrictions beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, August 29, 2025. Note: Incorporated cities and towns are exempt. Check with local fire departments or county fire Fire Restrictions Cont'd on A6
Garfield Patrons of The Burger Barn at Panguitch Lake County Can Now Enjoy Local Musical Talent Commission While They Dine by Peg Smith by Jaynie Connor
Aug. 25, 2025
delicious pies, house-roasted coffee, and a selection of beer and wine. With its
GARFIELD CO. With Commissioner David Tebbs excused, Commissioners Jerry Taylor and Leland Pollock started the August 25 meeting with their Board reports. Commissioner Taylor said: • Public Lands Committee of National Association of Counties is looking into the PILT funding, which counties receive based on a formula associated with their federal lands acreage. Congress claims PILT is “fully funded” at $550M, but Taylor said the previous full funding was $644M. • He and other regional officials are meeting to reestablish the Congressional Staff Briefing Tour for next year. • County inmates helped fill sandbags that were needed last week when Antimony flooded.
Live Music
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Courtesy Ashlee Milby
Kole Saxton and Brady Iverson of Hideous Gomphideous perform on The Burger Barn outdoor patio in Panguitch Lake on June 21. This year, The Burger Barn at Panguitch Lake has introduced live music as a new feature to their outdoor dining experience. PANGUITCH LAKE This year, The Burger Barn at Panguitch Lake has introduced live music as a new feature to their outdoor dining experience. They
Capitol Reef National Park Scenic Drive Rehabilitation Project Now Complete
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The project to rehabilitate the Capitol Reef National Park Scenic Drive and expand several parking lots has been completed, and the road is fully open to Capitol Gorge. TORREY - The project to rehabilitate the Capitol Reef National Park (CRNP)Scenic Drive and expand several parking lots has been completed and the road is fully open to Capitol Gorge. This work commenced in the spring of
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2024 and aimed to slightly widen the road, especially in tight curve areas, allowing larger vehicles to pass each other without leaving the road surface. It also improved drainage due to Scenic Drive Cont'd on B2
REGIONAL WEATHER FORECAST FOR SOME BUT NOT ALL REGIONS REPRESENTED IN OUR NEWSPAPER COVERAGE AREA
are showcasing local talent from Utah, allowing guests to enjoy meals and drinks amidst live performances. The Burger Barn is a seasonal, walk-up restau-
rant near Panguitch Lake, specializing in burgers, shakes, and BBQ. Its menu is mouthwatering, featuring items like smoked meats, crispy fries, creamy shakes,
SWUPHD Today, Join Entrada for 'Classic Conversation' with CRNP Superintendent Cass Bromley Confirms 2 Measles Cases in Washington Co.
SW UTAH - The Southwest Utah Public Health Department (SWUPHD) has confirmed two additional cases of measles in the five-county district. Both cases are schoolaged children who reside in Washington County. The schools affected have notified parents by email about the exposure to provide information and guidance. Any further cases in the district will be handled in a similar way. It is recommended that: • Unvaccinated students Measles Cases Cont'd on B1
Courtesy Entrada Institute
Capitol Reef National Park Superintendent Cass Bromley will join the Entrada Institute for their next "Classic Conversation" program today, Sept. 4, at Robber's Roost in Torrey at 7 p.m. TORREY - The invited guest for the Entrada Institute’s "Classic Conversation" in September is Cassity (Cass) Bromley. Bromley will talk with Don Gomes about her po-
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Street, in Torrey, Utah, today, September 4, at 7 p.m. This one-hour conversation will include a Cass Bromley Cont'd on B2
UPCOMING EVENTS... Cruizin' Old 89 Car Show
Sept. 5 & 6 Panguitch, Utah
THURS. SEPT. 4 - WED. SEPT. 10
40% chance of thunderstorms possible on Saturday. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with sunny days Mon. and Tues. Highs in the 70s and lows in the 40s.
sition as superintendent of Capitol Reef National Park, as well as what has led her to her current position. This conversation will take place at Robber’s Roost, 200 West and Main
By all these lovely tokens, September days are here, with summer's best of weather, and autumn's best of cheer. —Helen Hunt Jackson
Escalante Canyons Art Festival
Sept. 19-28 Escalante, Utah
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