All posts by Tracie Parry
WYOMING - Ivins residents Craig and Diane Shanklin continue to bicycle from from the Mexican border to the Canadian border. They hope to be among the few Utahns to successfully bicycle the …
Motorcycle ride will raise money for Ivins veterans’ home
SPRINGDALE – An upcoming motorcycle ride will raise funds for the new veterans’ home in Ivins. The “Meet in the Heat!” motorcy ...
2012 Washington County fireworks guide
WASHINGTON COUNTY- Utah state fireworks restrictions have changed for the 2012 summer season. All Washington County cities uphold the state’s restr ...
Valley Academy Charter School, free K-7 unique arts and technology based education
HURRICANE - A school unlike any other in Washington County will be opening for the 2012-2013 school year. Valley Academy in Hurricane is a kindergart ...
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Off highway vehicle education course offered by sheriff’s office
June 15, 2012, 1 CommentST. GEORGE - The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce its new off highway vehicle/all-terrain vehicle education course. Southern Utah has long been known for its outdoor recreation. Many ...
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Winchester Hills fire is 100 percent contained
June 13, 2012, No commentsST. GEORGE – A fire in the Winchester Hills area is 100 percent contained. There were no injuries, evacuations, or road closures. The fire began Wednesday night when a travel ...
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Immigration consultants required to register with the state
June 12, 2012, No commentsSALT LAKE CITY – All immigration consultants in Utah will have to register with the Division of Consumer Protection, effective July 1, 2012, when Senate Bill 144* goes into effect. ...
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Dan Liljenquist’s ‘debate-style’ town hall with the absent Orrin Hatch
June 7, 2012, 1 CommentSALT LAKE CITY – Even the cardboard version of Orrin Hatch was a no-show for the “debate-style” town hall with Dan Liljenquist. The absence of the cardboard Hatch didn’t put ...
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St. George family’s Squatty Potty sweeps the market and lands them on Dr. Oz
May 25, 2012, 12 CommentsEDITOR’S NOTE: The content of this article pertains to bodily functions. Reader/viewer discretion is advised. ST. GEORGE – A St. George family’s invention was on NBC TV’s health talk show ...
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BULLETIN: Wind advisory
May 23, 2012, 2 CommentsSOUTHERN UTAH – A wind advisory is in effect for Friday and Saturday in much of Utah, including Southwest Utah, Utah’s Dixie, and Zion National Park. The high winds will ...
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Concert and auction to benefit Hurricane cancer patient
May 22, 2012, No commentsFriends and family of a mother with stage four colon cancer are holding a concert and silent auction to raise funds for her treatment. Liz Wilson of Hurricane was diagnosed ...
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Alzheimer’s Association returns to St. George
May 22, 2012, 1 CommentST. GEORGE - The Alzheimer’s Association is reopening its office in St. George. Elizabeth Brown, a local respite care counselor with a background in art therapy, will coordinate Alzheimer’s Association services. ...
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Utah Republican Party investigates scandal at state convention
May 11, 2012, No commentsMIDVALE – The Utah Republican Party has released the findings of an investigation into the scandal and drama at the Republican State Convention. The race for the Republican nomination for ...
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The motive and the making of the Obama bank
April 30, 2012, No commentsSALT LAKE CITY– Michael McGinnis created a stir at the Utah Democratic State Convention by selling rubber coin banks modeled after President Barack Obama’s head. The coin bank is not ...
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Largest delegate turnout for Utah’s Democratic Party Convention; election results and photo gallery
April 22, 2012, 1 CommentSALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Democratic party concluded its state convention on Saturday at the Salt Palace in Salt Lake City. This convention had the most delegates in the ...
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Lively LDS Democratic caucus at State Nominating Convention
April 21, 2012, No commentsSALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Democratic party held several lively caucuses at the state convention on April 21, including the LDS Democratic caucus. “We have a secret weapon: you,” ...
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Utah Democrats kick off convention with national delegate elections
April 20, 2012, 1 CommentUPDATED 9:15 p.m. with election results. SALT LAKE CITY – Democratic delegates from all regions of Utah gathered at the Radisson and the Salt Palace in downtown Salt Lake City ...
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The Fallout of Political Rhetoric in Mesquite that Gathered National Attention
August 24, 2011, 7 CommentsMESQUITE, NEV – People in St. George may not think about Mesquite, Nev. very much, but CNN is giving our small neighbor attention. “Deaths reveal a small town’s mean streak” ...
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Hurricane Woman Loses Home After Following Wells Fargo’s Advice While Undergoing Chemotherapy
June 23, 2011, 9 CommentsHURRICANE – In October 2008, while working on the oil fields in Vernal, Utah, Anneliese Freeman-White found a lump in her left breast. When her doctor told her it was ...
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Gov. Herbert Speaks at Dixie State About Economy, China
June 10, 2011, No commentsST. GEORGE – Utah Gov. Gary Herbert spoke at a luncheon at Dixie State College on June 10. Among other topics, Herbert spoke about the economy, China’s continuing rise to ...
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Bank of America Forecloses on Santa Clara Woman After Telling Her to Miss Her Payments
June 9, 2011, 11 CommentsSANTA CLARA – Bank of America foreclosed on a Santa Clara woman’s home, despite her doing everything she was instructed to do in order to prevent it. Annette Lake resided ...
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Local Beauty Professional Helps Women Look Their Best
May 27, 2011, No commentsST. GEORGE – Beauty professional Christine Hansen is passionate about helping women look their best. Hansen owns Beauty-N-Brows Studio in St. George, where she does makeup, wardrobe, and color consultations ...
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Small Businesses Experience Higher Unemployment Insurance Rates
May 11, 2011, No commentsST. GEORGE – Small businesses are experiencing a notable increase in unemployment insurance rates. This increase is making some small business owners contemplate whether to stay in business. John Staples, ...
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Gov. Herbert Signs Bills at Dixie State College
May 4, 2011, No commentsST. GEORGE – Utah Gov. Gary Herbert signed several bills that affect Southern Utah before a crowd at Dixie State College of Utah. One of these bills, Senate Concurrent Resolution ...
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Local Mediterranean Restaurant Offers Unique Food, Friendly Environment
March 19, 2011, No commentsST. GEORGE – Mad Pita Express, a new restaurant in St. George, offers diners unique food and a comfortably casual atmosphere. “In a nutshell, our food is Mediterranean,” Josh Larson, ...
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Ivins Man Camps Out in Front of Chase Bank After Receiving Counterfeit Bill
March 17, 2011, 54 CommentsST. GEORGE – An Ivins man says he received a counterfeit $100 bill from Chase Bank. Kipp Hagaman has camped out since Tuesday on the street corner in front of ...
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Two taken to DRMC after traffic accident in Washington
January 6, 2011, No commentsWASHINGTON CITY – A Toyota Tundra traveling southbound on 3050 South in Washington City struck a sedan turning out of the Albertsons parking lot. According to Dennis Bailey, Division Chief of ...
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County prepared for final days of flood
December 22, 2010, 1 CommentWASHINGTON COUNTY – While the rain and flooding are not over, Washington County is doing fairly well, according to local officials at a 12:30 p.m. press conference. “We have weathered the ...
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Local officials give a 'collective sigh of relief' but heavy rains still to come
December 22, 2010, No commentsWASHINGTON COUNTY – The Trees Ranch dam is holding and will not break, according to experts who examined the dam today. “Water coming through the drains on the dam is clear, ...
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Washington County in 'unchartered territory'
December 21, 2010, No commentsWASHINGTON COUNTY – Washington County is in a state of emergency due to flooding and a potential dam rupture. The Trees Ranch Reservoir and dam, a privately-owned reservoir and dam near ...
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Snow causes wreck on I-15
November 28, 2010, No commentsA semi truck crashed into a hill just south of Cedar City on Interstate 15, completely stopping southbound traffic for nearly an hour. It is assumed that the heavy snowstorm, ...
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DSC features ‘The Baker’s Wife’
November 15, 2010, No commentsST. GEORGE – The Stephen Schwartz musical “The Baker’s Wife” is playing at Dixie State College. The show is about a small French village that has just gotten a new baker. ...
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‘Griefabet’ helps people cope with loss
November 15, 2010, No commentsSANTA CLARA – A part-time resident of Santa Clara has released a book about surviving loss and grief. “Griefabet: EveryDayGrief Letters to Wrap Around Your Heart” by Karen O. Johnson, MEd., ...
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Cedar Hills resident finishes 365-mile trek to St. George on crutches
November 7, 2010, No commentsST. GEORGE – A man with one leg finished walking from Salt Lake City to St. George on crutches. Steve Wahlquist, a resident of Cedar Hills, arrived in St. George today ...
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Pay it Forward: Local photographer gives back
October 26, 2010, No commentsST. GEORGE – One local photographer is giving away a portrait package to a lucky family. Cari Batty of Enchanted Images Photography is taking nominations for her “Pay It Forward” family ...
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Healing with horses: Equine assisted programs available in St. George
October 18, 2010, No commentsST. GEORGE – An alternative form of therapy used by Fortune 500 companies and celebrities is available in St. George. Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and Equine Assisted Learning are therapeutic processes that ...
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Firefighters use Jaws of Life to rescue truck driver
October 17, 2010, No commentsWASHINGTON CITY – A tractor-trailer filled with hay bales fell on its side while exiting Interstate 15 at the Green Springs Drive exit just before 7 p.m. on Oct. 16. Brant ...
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Traditions continue at Dixie State College Homecoming
October 8, 2010, No commentsST. GEORGE – Though she passed away two decades ago, the spirit of Roene DiFiore lives on through her music. The Dixie State College Concert Choir and Chamber Singers will perform ...
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Historic DSC song will enrich Founder’s Day assembly
October 1, 2010, No commentsST. GEORGE – Dixie State College of Utah is ready to kick off its 100th annual Homecoming events next week. While the college will hold many events throughout the week, ...
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Man with one leg makes trek from Salt Lake to St. George
September 23, 2010, No commentsSALT LAKE CITY – A man with one leg is walking from Salt Lake City to St. George on crutches. Steve Wahlquist, a resident of Cedar Hills, Utah, began his ...
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Sundance hopeful filmed in St. George
September 19, 2010, No commentsMischa Barton stars in film written and directed by DSC grad
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Service project taking place at Zion Narrows
September 19, 2010, No commentsZION NATIONAL PARK – Sign-ups are still open for a Sept. 4 service project hike in Zion Narrows. Participants will pick up trash as they hike the trail. “All heavily ...
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Doobie Brothers to perform at Tuacahn
September 19, 2010, No commentsIVINS – Tuacahn Center for the Arts will feature country band the Doobie Brothers on Sept. 6 at 8 p.m. The Doobie Brothers have a laid-back sound that ranges from ...
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Sundance Hopeful Filmed in St. George
September 5, 2010, No commentsWASHINGTON COUNTY - A movie written and filmed almost entirely in Washington County completed shooting on August 28. “Ben Banks: The Movie” attracted Hollywood stars Mischa Barton (“The O.C.”), Melora ...
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