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Major commercial center comes to Herriman
by Linda Petersen
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A billion dollar commercial development will be coming to Herriman. The developer is one many Herriman residents are very familiar with. The Herriman Towne Center is being developed by the Sorenson...
Southwest recreation center gets a name
by Linda Petersen
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A proposed Salt Lake County recreation center to be built in Herriman will be named the J.L. Sorenson Recreation Center. The announcement was made June 30 by County Mayor Peter Corroon, representat...
Riverton residents question proposed tax raise and survey results
by By Darci Girdler
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At a time of year when most city budgets are being approved, Riverton City is an exception. Because the city is proposing a property tax increase, a Truth in Taxation hearing and final budget appro...

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Bluffdale will pay for city staff’s mistake
The Bluffdale City Council has agreed to foot the bill for residents required to replace their residential address markers due to mistakes made by city staff. Staff members now believe over 100 res...
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To maintain service levels, Bluffdale City draws from savings
A sluggish economy and a decrease in building permit requests means Bluffdale is tapping into its rainy day fund to maintain its current levels of service.The Bluffdale City Council approved the ci...
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Herriman City Council
I was thinking today what a wonderful opportunity it has been to serve on the Herriman City Council. I have had the privilege to associate with some amazing people and to stand beside them, serving...
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South Jordan City Council
Celebrating the Fourth of July while making sure South Jordan’s citizens are safe.On this day we honor our country’s Declaration of Independence and later the adoption of the Constitution.As an ele...
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Bluffdale City Council Report
June 19-21 Bluffdale celebrated our 30th anniversary with a very successful town days. We hope that most of you were able to enjoy one of our many fun events. We owe a big thank you to everyone who...
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Dear Editor
Dear Editor:Herriman’s recent designation as a “Tree City USA” may seem like a worthy achievement, but when will residents realize we live in a desert? Putting in more non-native trees, shrubs and ...
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Bodyworks Chiropractic
When looking for a chiropractor, you want someone who can assess your needs, help you feel better and get you on the road to recovery. At Bodyworks Chiropractic you can get all of these and much mo...
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Water Mart
Nothing tastes better or quenches thirst faster than a nice, cold glass of water. Especially in the summertime, when temperatures can rise to triple digits, it’s important for a person to stay well...
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Salt Lake County
In the middle of May I ordered a “soft” hiring freeze for Salt Lake County government operations in the mayor’s portfolio. I asked the county’s eight other elected officials to voluntarily adopt th...
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Riverton Hospital
Starting in October 2009, Intermountain Healthcare will introduce a whole new level of medical services to the south end of the Salt Lake Valley. The new Riverton Hospital, at 3895 West 12600 South...
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With resident’s help, Bluffdale looks to tighten animal control ordinance
Bluffdale resident Jody Tuft has been working for months to try and get the city to pass a new animal control ordinance. City officials have decided to enlist her help to do so. She has been asked ...
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Two locust trees planted at the west gate of the original Fort Herriman still stand there today. Herriman City working on preserving its past
Herriman City officials are doing what they can to preserve some of the city’s roots. The city recently acquired some of the property that the original Fort Herriman was built on.City officials pu...
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Prices are going up but Herriman City expenditures are decreasing
In a rapidly declining economy with increasing costs of living, Herriman officials are managing to drastically reduce the city’s spending.The city’s operating budget for 2007-2008 was $10 million. ...
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Riverton City staff works to clean up graffiti on a City Hall bathroom stall after city officials implement new graffiti policy in hopes the city will be a cleaner place to live. Riverton City officials want graffiti-free city
Riverton City officials reviewed and agreed to a new graffiti policy June 4. The policy asks residents and businesses to clean up graffiti sites on their property, informs residents how the city pl...
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South Jordan resident Kristalee Bird (far right) has been named second attendant in the Days of
‘47 Royalty Pageant. South Jordan represented in Days of ‘47 royalty
At just 24, Kristalee Bird of South Jordan, has an impressive resume with a wealth of experience – which may be the reason she was honored in this year’s Days of ‘47 Royalty Pageant.Bird was...
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Do not flush, do not pour Take drugs directly to the police station
Some Herriman residents are starting to follow the advice “Do not flush. Do not pour” when it comes to disposing of prescription and over-the-counter medications.In the past, it was a common practi...
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JSD asset split still in holding pattern
With less than a month before the transition teams charged with splitting the Jordan School District assets are due to make their final report to the legislators, there’s no clear picture of how th...
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Carl Prince, 16, was one of 250 teens who volunteered three hours to clean up the South Jordan City Park. South Jordan teens get hands dirty for a good cause
If you’ve noticed that South Jordan City’s main park looks a little nicer, you can thank a youth church group from South Jordan. On May 28, 250 teens and 50 adult leaders from the group volunteered...
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Painted to honor servicemen in the armed forces fulfilling duties overseas, Associated Food Stores brought its flag truck to Petersons Market in Riverton for a brief Flag Day ceremony June 12. Mayor Bill Applegarth, City Council Member Al Leavitt, Store Manager Monty Peterson and members of American Legion Riverton Post 140 came to celebrate the American symbol of freedom.

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New school district boards set
With the 2008 primary election closed, the members of remaining west-side school districts formed by the split of the Jordan School District have been chosen by voters. Following are the unofficia...
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