EAGLE MOUNTAIN, Utah — Public court records from Utah’s Fourth District Court show that Mayor Tom W. Westmoreland has been the subject of an active child support lien since January 2009, with a balance of over $60,000 still outstanding as of April 2025. The lien, filed by the Office of Recovery Services (ORS), was originally…
Read moreFound a baby deer or elk? Don’t touch it or take it home
SALT LAKE CITY — As you are out hiking and camping this summer, don’t be surprised if you come across a deer fawn or an elk calf during late May or June. If you do see one, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources requests that you not touch, try to feed or take the baby…
Read moreParent Tips: Summer Routines That Keep You Sane and Your Kids Semi-Civilized
By Julie Adamic – educator (Executive Director of John Hancock Charter School), mom of six (ranging from 34 to 10 yrs…. Yes, I am crazy), grandma (the sparkle in my eyes), and survivor of many, many summers (but who’s counting?) Ah, summer. That magical time of year when kids believe bedtime is optional, dishes disappear…
Read moreCarn Pledges Visionary Leadership in Saratoga Springs Mayoral Run
SARATOGA SPRINGS, Utah— City Councilmember Chris Carn today formally declared his candidacy for Mayor of Saratoga Springs in the November 2025 municipal election, pledging to draw on nearly a decade of public service—including six years on the City Council and three years on the Planning Commission—to steer Utah’s fastest-growing city through its next chapter. “Saratoga…
Read moreHow to Help Injured Wildlife Safely
If you’ve ever come across an injured animal and felt unsure of what to do, you’re not alone. Should you try to help? Should you leave it alone? It’s not always clear—and that’s exactly what an upcoming class aims to address. On Wednesday, May 21 at 7 p.m. in the Eagle Mountain City Council Chambers…
Read moreTurbulent Roots, Promising Future: A Look at Eagle Mountain’s Mayoral History
Why did the mayor bring a ladder to City Hall? Because the city’s problems were on another level! Since its incorporation in 1996, Eagle Mountain, Utah, has experienced a unique and often turbulent political history, particularly in its mayoral office. With explosive population growth and the challenge of building a city from scratch in…
High School Sports Beat
Weekly Sports Roundup: Cedar Valley and Westlake High Schools (May 12–18, 2025) The week leading up to May 19, 2025, featured dramatic postseason action for high school athletes in the Cedar Valley area. Both Cedar Valley and Westlake high schools saw their spring sports teams battle in state tournaments, with baseball, softball, and boys soccer…
Read moreIntroducing: Your New Favorite Columnist (Probably)
By Julie Adamic, Executive Director at John Hancock Charter School Hello, dear readers! Let me start by saying this: if you’re a parent, grandparent, guardian, or somehow responsible for a small human being — you are doing amazing. Truly. If no one has told you that today, consider it officially said. Now, let’s get acquainted….
Read moreCamp Floyd Days – May 26, 2025
Camp Floyd State Park is hosting Camp Floyd Days on Memorial Day. The event will allow visitors to experience camp life through exhibits and demonstrations. Visit the graves of soldiers who died in the service of our country. See artifacts from Camp Floyd from the time it was occupied (1858-1861) in our museum and tour…
Read moreDear Editor – The problem and solution concerning Electronics and Schools
To the Editor of Cedar Valley Sentinel, Over the last 20 years or so, our world has rapidly advanced-not just in the knowledge that has come, and continues to come, from electronic-based research, but in how we as a society have integrated electronics into our daily lives and even begun to rely on them. But…
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