Tag: The Independent Newspaper in Southern Utah
Hot Mama’s Pizza in Duck Creek destroyed by fire
Hot Mama's Pizza, a local establishment in Duck Creek Village, was destroyed in an early morning fire Wednesday morning, Sept. 9. No one was...
Every Kid in a Park program offers free National Park pass...
If you have a child in fourth grade—or a 10-year-old kid—the National Park Service has a deal for you! A new program called “Every...
Green Springs Planned Unit Development zone change a major concern to...
A new potential Planned Unit Development is causing concern to Green Springs area residents. According to residents living in the Green Springs Subdivision area, the...
Reading aloud to your children: the benefits and some tips
When my children were growing up, I must have read Dr. Seuss’s "Hop on Pop" and "One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish"...
Fire burning in the Pine Valley Ranger District
UPDATE 09/14/15 8:15 a.m.:
Fire personnel continued today to make progress on containment operations using both aerial and ground resources on the Oak Grove and...
Hurricane Police to hold first Citizens Academy starting next week
According to the National Citizens Police Academy Association, the role of police has always been of interest to the average citizen. The television media...
A tribute to American common sense, or the lack thereof
I recently read a quote by an unknown author who stated, “Common sense is a flower that doesn’t grow in everyone’s garden.” The more...
Utah polls show Trump over Clinton; strongest preference for Rubio
According to two different polls released this past week, even though Utah voters have a higher favorable rating of Hillary Clinton over Donald Trump...
It’s a small world after all
The tiny home movement encompasses far more than the size of a home. It represents a return to simpler living, a lifestyle where the...
Zion National Park trail closures and delays include Angels Landing
The West Rim Trail in Zion National Park will be affected by upcoming trail delays and trail closures. The trail closures will be in place...