Written by Adam SchwartzClass A PGA Professional/Head Pro Oasis Golf Club
As often as the year changes, another golf season begins; 87 changes either established, revised or removed have been included in the new 2014-15 United States Golf Association (USGA)...
I bumped into Senator Steve Urquhart at the swearing in ceremony for Mayor Pike and St. George’s new council members, and I took the opportunity to ask Steve if he would be so kind as to sit with me...
Written by Greta Hyland
Environmentalism is a dirty word in this town. Hell, it’s a dirty word in the state. But it doesn’t need to be. When one digs to the heart of environmentalism, the dueling sides have more in...
BREAKING NEWS: Obama administration will recognize same-sex marriages performed in Utah
Today, Jan. 10, the Justice Department announced that the approximately 1,000 same-sex marriages recently performed in Utah will be federally recognized until the current court battle is fully resolved.
In...
In an e-mail to state cabinet members that was sent out on Tuesday night, Utah Governor Gary Herbert’s office stated that the state’s recognition of all same-sex marriages is now “on hold” until final resolution is made by the...
On Jan. 6, the Supreme Court granted a temporary stay that has once again halted same-sex marriages in the state of Utah. The decision has left those opposed to same-sex marriage celebrating a small victory in their effort to...
As of today, Jan. 6, same-sex marriage licenses can no longer be issued in Utah.
This morning, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the State of Utah’s request to temporarily block the impact of U.S. District Court Judge Robert...
UPDATE: Jon Pike gets sworn in as mayor at noon today, Jan. 6, at City Hall, 175 E. 200 North in St. George. The Independent will be there, so stay tuned for up-to-date coverage!
On Thursday, Jan. 2, I had...
1–“Earth Afire,” Orson Scott Card and Aaron Johnston. The second title in the Formic wars series, the prequels to “Ender’s Game,” moves along at a brisk pace with action a-plenty, rarely boring the reader. As well, the book looks...
OPINION: A few less laws and a lot more recreation...
"There's no way to rule innocent men.The only power government has is the power to crack down on criminals.Well, when there aren't enough criminals, one makes them.One declares so many...