Utah Animal Rights Coalition (UARC) has started an email/phone campaign protesting the use by North Utah Valley Animal Shelter (NUVAS) in Lindon, Utah of a gas chamber to euthanize unwanted, abandoned, and stray animals. UARC has set up a website so that it is easy to send a form email to City Council members in…
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Driving Safety Near a School or School Bus
Driving Safety Near a School or School Bus By Tyler Webster Driving near a school or a school bus can be dangerous if motorists don’t take proper precautions to ensure not just their own safety, but the safety of children in the vicinity. Here’s a guide to help you understand the right protocol to follow…
Read moreShow Me The Money – Campaign Contributions – Westmoreland (2017)
Candidates are required to supply the public with their contribution information for the election cycle. “Each candidate for elected municipal office is required to file a campaign finance statement with the City Recorder containing itemized and total campaign contributions and expenditures.” according to the Candidate Information Packet provided by the city. The problem is, since…
Read moreHeat Stroke: Common Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
Heat Stroke: Common Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention By Bob Tom Heat stroke, also known as sunstroke, is a dangerous malady that happens when your internal body temperature rises above 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius). Caused by high temperatures, if gone untreated, could lead to damage to many of your internal organs, including your brain….
Read moreEagle Mountain Meet the Candidates Night (July 15 – 6-9 p.m.)
During an election cycle, the informed voter tries to learn as much about the candidates as possible prior to the Primary (August 10, 2021) and Final Election in November (November 2, 2021). This election cycle is for the City Mayor as well as two City Council Seats. There will be no primary for the Mayor…
Read moreEagle Mountain City Seeks Public Comment on Transportation Master Plan
EAGLE MOUNTAIN, UTAH (July 9, 2021) – Eagle Mountain City has updated its Transportation Master Plan, which serves as a 30-year planning guide for all modes of transportation within the community. The City is proactively planning and developing transportation solutions to accommodate future mobility and access needs. Eagle Mountain City’s population is projected to grow…
Read moreUtah Black Lives Matters Makes Statement That If You Fly The American Flag, You Are Racist
The Utah chapter of Black Lives Matter recently posted on their Facebook page that if you fly an American flag you are an idiot, racist and can’t be trusted. Here is the text from the post. When we Black Americans see this flag we know the person flying it is not safe to be around….
Read morePrepare Your Home For Sale With These Valuable Resources
Selling your home doesn’t have to be a stressful event. In fact, with a little hard work and a lot of organization, you can breathe easy and get your home on the market in no time at all. Here are some tips for getting your house on the market so you can move into your…
Read more#EM2021 – Candidate Question – What is Rural Living
In a survey that cedarvalleysentinel.com did of the residents of Eagle Mountain Rural Living or the Rural Feel of Eagle Mountain was a big reason residents moved to Eagle Mountain. This was also like a question I asked during the 2019 Election Cycle. This question was not intended to gauge the importance of Rural Living…
Read moreTyler Maffitt – Eagle Mountains New Public Information Officer
As we reported earlier, Linda left Eagle Mountain to take a position with Draper City the position of Public Information Officer and Communications Manager became vacant. The position was offered and accepted by Tyler Maffitt, a current Saratoga Springs resident. Tyler has worked for the Daily Herald (a local Utah County paper) and the Standard-Examiner…
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