The History of Labor Day
On Monday, Sept. 1, the U.S. celebrated Labor Day. Labor Day was first celebrated in 1885 after municipal ordinances were passed, a movement was created to secure state legislation.
Newsletter-Early-Week
Read MoreThe History of Labor Day
Monroe Canyon Fire Increases Containment
By Jeff Raisor After 50+ days of fighting the Monroe Canyon fire, containment has now reached over 90%. Previously the number one fire in the… Login to continue reading Login…
Humanitarian Day Slated
Who is ready to roll up their sleeve, spend a few hours working hard, and really making a difference? If that’s something you have in mind, then mark your calendars for the Humanitarian Day event at the Sevier County Fairgrounds on Tuesday, Sept. 9.
Richfield Chamber Hosts August Luncheon
The Richfield Area Chamber of Commerce gathered at the Sevier County fairgrounds on August 13 for its monthly luncheon, bringing together local business leaders, members, and community supporters.
Local Soccer Standouts Selected for Olympic Development Program
By Jeff Raisor Soccer has grown in popularity across the country, state, and even our rural counties over the past couple of decades. With the… Login to continue reading Login…
Rooster Ride Showcases Central Utah
A sea of over 350 bike riders from 14 to 79 years old gathered at the Lion’s Park in Richfield on Saturday August 16 to start the annual Sevier Valley Rooster Ride. The music was playing, the spandex riding suits were in full fashion, and the excitement to put some miles behind these riders was in the air.
Athenian Schools: A decade of personalized education in Richfield
This summer, Athenian Academy was proud to serve the Richfield community by offering free breakfast and lunch to children 18 and under. With the support of dedicated volunteers, we served approximately 30,500 meals—helping ensure that local children stayed nourished and supported during the summer months. We extend our sincere thanks to everyone who made this program possible. Our final day of summer meal service will be Wednesday, July 23rd.
Governor Cox Talks Monroe Canyon Fire
By Jeff Raisor Less than 24 hours after Utah Governor Spencer Cox issued a state of emergency in response to escalating wildfires across the state,… Login to continue reading Login…
Candidly Kylee: Farewell
The first story I ever wrote for The Richfield Reaper was about Sevier County’s 4-H club and how they’d dubbed us “the dancing county” for our swing dance activities. That was January 2022. I never expected that quirky little article would kick off such a meaningful journey — one filled with late nights, early deadlines, and the occasional “Did anyone even read this?” moments.
Thank you to the firefighters
When I was in grade school, I did my science fair project on the damage that wildfires can cause.