Top 5 weekend stories on St. George News

Larry Bergeson receives a during his retirement party after serving 41 in education, St. George, Utah, May 19, 2023 | Photo by Nick Yamashita, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — In case you missed it, here is your weekend recap of the top five most-viewed stories published on St. George News from Saturday to Sunday, May 20-21.

See the related stories at the bottom of this page for five honorable mention stories.


Man arrested after argument at homeless camp ends in gunfire off Sunset Boulevard

Composite image with background photo by Thea Designs/iStock/Getty Images Plus, St. George News

ST. GEORGE —One man was arrested after allegedly discharging a firearm five times at a homeless camp near Sunset Boulevard on Saturday night.

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Horoscopes: Mars opposes Pluto as part of intense cosmic configuration. Here’s your weekly forecast.

The Milky Way overhangs Dixie State National Forest, Cedar City, Utah, date unspecified | Photo by Benjamin Schaefer/iStock/Getty Images Plus, St. George News

FEATURE — If you’ve been feeling a little off the past few days, it’s not just you.

This week may feel a bit strained, as a tense configuration that began last week will continue through mid-week and is known as a grand fixed cross.

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‘Amazing’: This St. George couple started a luxury linen business that’s changing the bedding industry

Jacque Colemere, the owner of Make It Blanket, takes a photo with her daughter and products from her company line, St. George, Utah, May 4, 2023 | Photo by Jessi Bang, St. George News
Jacque Colemere, the owner of Make It Blanket, takes a photo with her daughter and products from her company line, St. George, Utah, May 4, 2023 | Photo by Jessi Bang, St. George News

ST GEORGE — From duvet covers to bath towels, this new linen company has you covered.

Jacque Colemere and her husband Spencer own Make It Blanket – a linen business inspired by the lack of bedding size options and the true luxury of linen.

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Education’s ‘Greatest Showman’ in the state gets ready to step out of the spotlight

Larry Bergeson “steps out of the spotlight” into retirement after serving 10 years as superintendent for Washington County School District, St. George, Utah, May 18, 2023 | Photo by Nick Yamashita, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — When he entered the “tent” of the Washington County School District as superintendent in April 2013, he did not want to be in the “spotlight.” However knowing he wanted to do what was best for the kids, he expected to be.

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‘The best of everything’: Washington City Police Department introduces 4 new officers

A police vehicle is shown in Washington, Utah in this undated file photo | Photo courtesy of Washington City Police Department, St. George News

WASHINGTON CITY — In last week’s city council meeting, Washington City Police Chief Jason Williams called four of his employees to face the panel of city leaders.

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