Smithfield Sun - Headlines

Event: Help build a new city park

2013-05-08T04:27:53Z

This coming Tuesday, May 14, at 5 PM, a new Smithfield City park will be born! Volunteers, guests, and city officials will gather at Sunset Park, located at the corner of 600 S. 1000 E. to plant 25 trees. TreeUtah, donors, and the city have joined forces to fund the tree purchases and get our latest arrival off to a good start. (Continued…)

Five Sky View students recognized in annual art show

2013-05-07T04:19:45Z

Logan, Utah — The Logan campus of Stevens-Henager College, a leading provider of on-campus and online higher education, recognized 18 local high school students at its 7th Annual High School Art Show. (Continued…)

Smithfield man asks city to remove snow-storage ‘doughnut’

2013-04-29T15:34:14Z

SMITHFIELD – Between city proclamations, requests concerning land from residents and discussion of fire engines, Mayor Darrell Simmons kept busy during Wednesday’s City Council meeting. (Continued…)

Smithfield mayor hopes new homes will attract more families

2013-04-15T16:40:14Z

SMITHFIELD — The fourth phase of Stone Haven, a new housing development in Smithfield, was completed earlier this week, en route to its sixth and final phase projected to be finished in 2016. (Continued…)

Chicken coop fire lights up the night; no birds or humans hurt

2013-04-09T22:02:25Z

HYDE PARK — A steady stream of emergency lights lit up the eastern foothills as the sun went down in the valley Sunday night. (Continued…)

Richmond envisions more modest homes for old and young

2013-04-09T04:48:51Z

RICHMOND — A notable appearance was made by Mayor Mike Hall, the City Council, the General Plan Committee, and a representative from J-U-B Engineers at Tuesday’s Planning and Zoning meeting. (Continued…)

Agenda: Zoning change, sidewalk sale

2013-03-26T03:47:02Z

The agenda for Smithfield City Council meeting Wednesday evening includes a zoning change, sidewalk sale and phase 5 of Stone Haven PUD. The council meets at 6 PM at city hall (96 S Main, Smithfield, Utah). (Continued…)

Musicians, film-makers get thumbs-up from Richmond council

2013-03-26T03:22:48Z

RICHMOND — City Council spent time approving an array of local building-use requests at its recent meeting, with nearly a full-room turnout. (Continued…)

Event: Easter Egg Hunt at Mack Park on Saturday

2013-03-19T05:22:25Z

It’s time again for the annual Greater Smithfield Chamber of Commerce Easter Egg hunt. Plastic eggs filled with candy and prizes are hidden throughout Mack Park (or the Rec Center if weather is bad). It’s fun for children of all ages. The hunt begins at 9 AM sharp (or 9:30 AM at the Rec Center). The egg hunt is very popular, everyone has a great time, but it’s over fast so come early and be patient. (Continued…)

North Logan council resolves to adjust boundary with Logan

2013-03-25T04:26:23Z

NORTH LOGAN — The City Council unanimously passed a resolution Wednesday to change a common boundary between Logan city and North Logan. The council will hold a public hearing to discuss the proposal on June 5. (Continued…)

Event: Encore’s “Life’s A Happy Song” starts Thursday

2013-03-19T04:56:04Z

Sky View High School’s Encore performance choir proudly presents “Life’s a Happy Song”. Don’t miss this evening of fun-filled song and dance for the whole family with classic hits from your favorite decades from the 1920’s up to the present day. The show runs March 21st, 22nd, 23rd, and 25th at 7 p.m. in the Sky View High School Auditorium. Tickets are available for $7 online at www.skyviewtix.org or at the door for $8. (Continued…)

North Logan council considers how to prevent child abuse

2013-03-08T05:07:42Z

NORTH LOGAN — “North Logan city’s greatest asset is our children, now and for the future… All children deserve to grow up in a safe and nurturing environment to ensure they reach their full potential.” (Continued…)

Free Tree Pruning Demonstrations

2013-02-23T19:07:39Z

It is time to prune trees! The Smithfield City Tree Committee’s 2013 annual pruning demonstrations can give you the professional tips you need to properly care for your trees. There will be two outdoor workshops, the first specifically for pruning trees for fruit production, the second dealing with general tree health care and pruning. This is an excellent opportunity to learn techniques and have your tree questions answered by experienced professionals. Do come dressed warmly! (Continued…)

CVTD and Richmond City Council discuss improving bus service

2013-02-22T20:47:52Z

RICHMOND — Progress and potential of the Cache Valley Transit District was the main focus of Tuesday’s City Council meeting. “We want to improve service in the face of hard economic times,” said CVTD board member Diane Bush. (Continued…)

Thoroughly Modern Millie makes her way to the Sky View stage

2013-02-10T03:18:19Z

The roaring twenties were renowned for their jazzy music, speakeasy’s, snappy clothes, and prohibition. Thoroughly Modern Millie now being performed at Sky View has all of these and more. (Continued…)

Richmond P&Z approves conversion of Pet Milk factory to warehouse

2013-02-07T20:52:34Z

RICHMOND — “Do you want an eyesore?” Local businessman Quentin Casperson stood before the Planning and Zoning Commission Tuesday, seeking a conditional use permit for the old Pet Milk factory. “We’ve finally got some serious money that will let us use the building for something good.” (Continued…)

To beer or not to beer? Hyde Parkers will vote on that

2013-02-05T00:23:13Z

HYDE PARK — Come November, residents of Hyde Park will vote to see if the local Maverick, located at 675 W. Center St., will be allowed to sell beer or not. (Continued…)

No decision yet by Hyde Park on request to build ‘green home’

2013-01-27T04:08:22Z

HYDE PARK — City Council members debated the possibility of approving the first green home in Cache Valley. If approved, this would be the third house in all of Utah to be a green house. (Continued…)

North Logan parents give school board an earful on new high school

2013-01-27T04:01:25Z

NORTH LOGAN — As Mike Liechty stood in front of more than 100 parents Wednesday night in the North Park elementary school gym, faces turned from curious to furious. Liechty, deputy superintendent of the Cache County School District, delivered a 45-minute presentation outlining the district’s plan to build a new high school in Millville, a new elementary school in Lewiston and a new middle school in North Logan, as well as renovating and reorganizing many other schools. (Continued…)

Agenda: Animal regulations for R-1 zones, hearing for annexing 16.47 acres

2013-01-23T05:06:21Z

The Smithfield City Council meets Wednesday evening to consider reappointing planning commission members, passing an ordinance regulating animals in R-1 zones, allowing Smithfield Implement to display signs on the grass area east of the building, holding a public hearing for annexing 16.47 acres at 800 S and 250 E, passing the 2013 fee schedule. (Continued…)

Hair today, gone tomorrow … hopefully

2013-01-09T19:13:00Z

Agenda: Animal ordinance for R1 zones

2013-01-09T17:58:34Z

Individuals or two neighbors on R1 zoned land who wish to keep an animal on their property may soon be allowed to do. The Smithfield City Council will consider an animal ordinance at their council meeting tonight. In the ordinance, an animal (or a few animals) may be allowed if animal size and land requirements are met. Two neighbors may combine land to create enough space. (Continued…)

Winter is forever

2013-01-06T01:58:30Z

Smithfield youth center building in ‘superlative’ shape, architect says

2012-12-18T17:02:02Z

SMITHFIELD – It was one item after another Wednesday for the City Council between annexations, animal rights regulations and resolutions. All on top of reports, including a detailed summary of a structural study done on the Youth Center building. (Continued…)

Agenda: Annexation request, pub discussion, budget hearing

2012-12-11T16:53:08Z

Budget amendment public hearing, annexation request, “’Bout Time Pub and Grub”, Youth Center structural study are a few of the items to be considered by the Smithfield City Council Wednesday evening. The regular city council meeting begins at 6 p.m. on December 12, 2012 at the Smithfield City Hall (96 S. Main, Smithfield, Utah). (Continued…)

Woman sentenced to 0-5 years in prison on drug charge

2012-12-05T04:55:20Z

LOGAN — A Smithfield woman was sentenced to 0-5 years in the Utah State Prison Tuesday morning in 1st District Court. (Continued…)

Hyde Park man sentenced on marijuana charge

2012-11-28T21:39:36Z

LOGAN — A Hyde Park man was sentenced to 60 days in the Cache County Jail, avoiding up to 15 years in the Utah State Prison — at least temporarily — Tuesday in 1st District Court. (Continued…)

Event: Night of Giving tickets going fast

2012-11-28T16:18:01Z

Hurry and get your tickets to the Greater Smithfield Chamber’s Night of Giving. Only 30 tickets are left for Saturday’s annual benefit dinner and auction. The Gallery Café and Café Sabor will be catering a prime rib dinner and chicken cordon blue. After dinner will be a Christmas tree and gift auction. Proceeds benefit families who need a boost this holiday season. (Continued…)

Country swing dance emporium coming to Smithfield? Stay tuned

2012-11-21T05:39:46Z

SMITHFIELD — One man’s dream of a first-class country swing dance center in Smithfield is one step closer to reality. (Continued…)

Silent auction set for ‘found bikes’ in Smithfield

2012-11-21T05:37:08Z

SMITHFIELD — Twenty-four found bicycles that have been kept at the Smithfield City Police Department will be sold at a silent auction, the City Council decided Wednesday. (Continued…)

Great way to support Summit Elementary

2012-11-06T00:41:05Z

Vote for Us! Earlier this year, Summit Elementary was nominated for a Power a Bright Future grant from The Clorox Company in hopes of securing up to $50,000 in funding for portable iPad labs. UPDATE: Start date moved to November 19. (Continued…)

Landmark Construction wins contract for Smithfield Civic Center

2012-10-26T03:39:51Z

SMITHFIELD—City Council members voted Wednesday to allot $90,920 to begin construction on the east entrance of the Smithfield Civic Center. The contract was awarded to Landmark Construction. (Continued…)

Where does taxpayer money go? Richmond’s recorder knows

2012-10-26T03:34:08Z

RICHMOND—Taxpayers want to know where their dollars are being spent. Are they being spent wisely? Justin Lewis, Richmond’s city recorder, knows where the money goes. (Continued…)

Richmond Lions join with Logan couple to give glasses to the masses

2012-10-26T03:30:22Z

RICHMOND—Out of the box and into the bubbles, that’s where your donated eyeglasses go when they get into the hands of the Lions Club. Recently members of the Richmond club rolled up their sleeves to ready more than 300 pairs of glasses to be sent to Peru. (Continued…)

Smithfield cyclist survives crash, shows up for his own benefit dinner

2012-10-26T02:46:26Z

SMITHFIELD—They call him Miracle Man. After an extreme bicycling accident on July 7, Smithfield resident Scott Archibald feels blessed to be alive. Hit by a truck coming down Emigration Canyon, Archibald broke or bruised every bone and muscle in his body. (Continued…)

N. Logan council and planning commission close to final ordinance

2012-10-18T18:06:23Z

NORTH LOGAN—After two joint workshops and approximately eight hours of debate and discussion, The Planning Commission is feeling confident with their newfound direction. (Continued…)

Smithfield residents say thanks to city with 150 + 3 birthday party October 15th

2012-10-18T18:04:58Z

SMITHFIELD — Founded Oct. 10, 1859, Smithfield reached its sesquicentennial in 2009. However, there was no official commemoration for it that year. In the spirit of better late than never, the Smithfield Historical Society hosted a commemorative program last week with the theme “150 years of progress … +3.” The event resembled a belated birthday party, complete with cake, balloons and an enthusiastic happy-birthday song. (Continued…)

North Logan Library offers free programs for everyone

2012-10-18T18:02:58Z

NORTH LOGAN–Jaylene Blair, head librarian at the North Logan City Library, wants everyone to know: Library classes and activities are free and available to everyone. Whether or not you are a North Logan resident, whether or not you possess a library card, the library’s facilities are open and available to the entirety of Cache Valley. (Continued…)

Mountain Crest girls soccer draws with Sky View in double overtime

2012-10-08T14:05:51Z

It all came down to one game between valley rivals to determine the final seeding for the state tournament in Region 5. With both teams having already clinched a playoff spot, the Sky View and Mountain Crest girls soccer teams met Tuesday, battling to a 0-0 draw in double overtime. (Continued…)

Richmond P&Z members learn basics of making land-use decisions

2012-10-05T15:19:33Z

RICHMOND—Chosen for their ability to lead, the men and women that make up community officials are always aiming to improve. Commission members at a recent Planning and Zoning meeting were focused on just that. With several people new to commissioner positions, training meetings are being held to help them understand their roles. (Continued…)

Smithfield kids pass smoke test at Summit school Safety Fair

2012-09-30T16:17:26Z

SMITHFIELD—Young children drop to their hands and knees and begin to crawl toward exits at the sound of a blaring smoke alarm. Commands to “stay down low” are broadcast above the noise as artificial smoke swirls through the room clouding vision and impeding breathing. Finally a back door is opened and the students from Summit Elementary rush out of the Utah State Fire Marshal’s Life Safety House and back into fresh air. (Continued…)

North Logan council, planning commission work on city center details

2012-09-25T03:58:07Z

NORTH LOGAN — The City Council and the Planning Commission met together Thursday night in a workshop setting, attempting to settle some uncertainties associated with the City Center Project. (Continued…)

Large animals OK on R1 lots in Smithfield, Planning Commission says

2012-09-25T03:54:08Z

SMITHFIELD — A major change to animal regulations in residential (R1) zones was approved unanimously Sept. 19 by the city Planning Commission. The ordinance will allow people who have previously had large animals, but lost them for a time, to re-introduce those animals onto their residential property. (Continued…)

Cub River sports complex to stay in county, Richmond says

2012-09-27T22:09:31Z

RICHMOND—The City Council was unanimous Tuesday in regards to annexing the Cub River Sports Complex into Lewiston. Their decision: “If it ain’t broke don’t fix it.” (Continued…)

Event: Benefit Garage Sale for Scott Archibald

2012-09-27T13:44:15Z

There will be a benefit garage sale this Saturday for Scott Archibald. Items in Sale include: Furniture, Electronics, Fridges, Freezers, Washers, Dryers, Clothes, Couches, Chairs, Exercise Equipment, Toys, Mattresses, rugs, etc. Many more items to come! The sale begins at 9 a.m. (Continued…)

Richmond Relic Hall a ‘labor of love’ for pioneer woman’s descendants

2012-09-25T03:48:35Z

RICHMOND — Every old city has its stories and a rich array of heritage. Often hidden under the dust of years and forgotten by newer generations, these gems can be lost to us forever. (Continued…)

Richmond says thanks to volunteers with an annual barbecue

2012-09-25T03:40:19Z

RICHMOND—More than meetings, being a member of the City Council in Richmond requires going that extra mile—for instance, to barbecues. (Continued…)

Agenda: Annexation public hearing, rezone property, final subdivision plats

2012-09-25T14:08:25Z

A property rezone at 750 W 100 N from 2-acre to 1-acre residential agricultural; a public hearing for annexing over 160 acres near Hillside Drive and Birch Canyon; the final plat for phase five of the Smithfield Ridges PUD; and the final plat for Monte Vista subdivision at 600 S 100 W are a few of the items to be considered by the Smithfield City Council this Wednesday evening. UPDATE: Rezone request removed from agenda. (Continued…)

Former Sky View drill team adviser accused of embezzlement

2012-09-25T14:47:17Z

“After a lengthy audit of Sky View High School’s financial records and an intensive investigation by the Cache County Sheriff’s Office, a former drill team adviser has been charged with theft and forgery. According to court documents, Jackie Lynn Hansen, formerly Jackie Johnson, is accused of embezzling nearly $14,000 in 3 1/2 years.” (Continued…)

Smithfield fundraising run ‘more work than cookie dough’ but worth it

2012-09-25T03:37:40Z

SMITHFIELD—Birch Creek, Summit and Sunrise elementary schools raised $35,000 at their third annual Tri School Trot, a fundraising run for the three schools. (Continued…)