Chamber Happenings
The Richfield Area Chamber of Commerce held its monthly luncheon on July 10.
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Breakfast for Richfield
Amidst the buzz of propellers and the smell of fresh pancakes, pilots from the Sevier County area met together for a hearty breakfast at the Richfield airport.
Miss Sevier County pageant dazzles
It was a show full of dancing, singing, waving, posing, question answering, smiling, crowning, and much more at the Miss Sevier County pageant at the Sevier Valley Center on July 13.Ten young ladies competed in this year’s event.
Stolen Military Vehicle Last Seen in Kane County
Garfield and Kane County, UT, Northern AZ—A historic Half-track military vehicle stolen from the Dixie National Forest in an area managed by the Fishlake National Forest was last seen in Kane County, Utah.
Kick Off a Safe Summer with These Water Safety Tips for Kids
With summer approaching, safety experts at Intermountain Health are issuing a reminder: Supervision is critical to keeping kids safe around the water.“Drowning is the second leading cause of preventable injury death for Utah children under age 14, with 70 percent of drowning deaths happening between May and August,” said Doug Thomas, director of community health at Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital.“But not all drowning deaths are related to summer activities: About 1 in 5 happen in bathtubs,” he said.
Brown wins 3rd term as Commissioner
The Sevier County clerks office released the official results of the June 25, 2024 Republican Primary election results where candidate Ralph Brown secured the primary election win with a majority vote of 60.75% over Brad Duffin.
Central Utah to implement fire restrictions
RICHFIELD, Utah - Due to rapidly increasing fire danger and recent wildfire activity, interagency fire managers are implementing Stage 1 Fire Restrictions beginning July 12 at 12:01 a.m.
Fire’s across southern Utah
Southern and central Utah is in the peak of fire season, as a Stage 1 fire restriction was put in place on July 12, affecting federal, unincorporated, private, and state lands across the state.This is in part due to the soaring temperatures, but also the ever growing amount of active fires threatening Utah towns, National Forest lands, and transportation routes across the southern portion of the state.At the beginning of June, the Beaver prescribed burn transitioned into a wildfire as additional fire agency resources were needed to maintain the blaze.
Blue Ribbon Fisheries program allocates $440K to enhance some of Utah’s best fishing spots during 2024–25
SALT LAKE CITY — Blue Ribbon Fisheries are waterbodies that provide some of Utah’s most exceptional, high-quality fishing experiences.
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Piute County, Utah, due to Wildfire
The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Piute County, Utah, may receive emergency prescription refills now through July 20, 2024, due to the Silver King Fire.To receive an emergency refill of prescription medications, TRICARE beneficiaries should take their prescription bottle to any TRICARE retail network pharmacy.