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Box Elder News Journal's PodcastParking rules updated for event centers, industrial sites in unincorporated areas of countyThe Box Elder County Commission unanimously voted on May 14 to amend county code related to off-street parking and loading requirements. The new rules update standards for event centers and industrial uses, and were recommended by the planning commission following an April 17 public hearing. According to Box Elder County Community Development Director Scott Lyons, the changes address inconsistencies in the prior ordinance. Event centers must now provide parking based on the greater of two measures: one space per 100 square feet of building area, or one space per three occupants as defined by building code. For warehouse, wholesale, and......2025-05-2100 min
Aging Vibrantly : Conversations to Empower SeniorsRe-Release: Rebelling Against Ageism with Ashton Applewhite: Part 2 In Episode 2 of our Rebelling Against Ageism Series, host Raeann Rideout, is joined with co-host April Struthers, for a lively discussion on Ageism with our guest Ashton Applewhite, an internationally recognized expert on ageism and leader on healthy aging, author of This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism. In part 2 of our interview, Ashton dives into how we internalize aging and explore the connection between ageism and elder abuse, tips for encouraging intergenerational conversations on aging and her advocacy work as co-founder the Old School Hub, and success stories of Ageism Campaigns, including Ageism Awareness Day, that ar...2025-05-1433 min
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastTennis team takes second in region, competes at state tournamentThe Box Elder High School boys tennis team turned in a strong performance at the Region 5 tournament April 23-24, finishing second overall behind Woods Cross. Box Elder won four of five first-round matches, with standout play from sophomore Bryce Brotherson, who pulled off an upset at second singles over a higher-ranked Viewmont opponent. Isaac Dutson, after losing his first-round match, battled through the consolation bracket with two wins to add key points to the team total. At first singles, Ryan Jenson continued an impressive season by reaching the championship match, in which he lost to his opponent from Woods...2025-05-1401 min
Aging Vibrantly : Conversations to Empower SeniorsRe-Release: Rebelling Against Ageism with Ashton Applewhite : Part 1 In this inaugural episode, host Raeann Rideout, is joined with co-host April Struthers, for a lively discussion on Ageism with our guest Ashton Applewhite, an internationally recognized expert on ageism and leader on healthy aging, author of This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism, and co-founder of the Old School Hub. In Part 1 of our Rebelling Against Ageism Series, Ashton imparts her insights on defining ageism, its prevalence, impacts and where it shows up in our lives from health, policy, and intergenerational dialogue. We learn to check our assumptions and do our own self reflection of internal...2025-05-0723 min
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastCounty improves mental health support services for first respondersThe Box Elder County Commission has approved a new agreement aimed at significantly expanding mental health services for the county’s first responders, enhancing the support available for law enforcement, fire, and criminal justice personnel. The contract, approved during the commission’s April 23 regular meeting, formalizes a partnership between the county and First Responders First, a Utah-based organization specializing in mental health care for first responders and their families. Chief Civil Deputy County Attorney Anne Hansen explained that First Responders First is a specialty employee assistance program offering therapy, mental health services, and training specifically tailored to first responders deal...2025-04-3002 min
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastCounty amends budget for new grants and projectsThe Box Elder County Commission has approved budget adjustments totaling 1,000 for the current year budget, recognizing new grant revenues and expenditures across several departments. The actions took place during the commission’s regular meeting on April 23, following a presentation by County Auditor Shirlene Larsen. Larsen briefly explained where the additional monies came from and why the adjustments were necessary. “These adjustments are primarily grant-related and are tied to specific projects or equipment purchases,” Larsen told commissioners. “The amendments keep the budget balanced.” The adjustments included increases for several departments, such as ,000 in new grant revenue for emergency management,...Article 2025-04-3001 min
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastCommission approves parking lot use for fundraiserAt its April 23 meeting, the Box Elder County Commission approved a fee waiver allowing the Spade and Hope Garden Club to use the courthouse parking lot for its annual plant sale May 17, from 8 to 11 a.m. Jodi Peterson, representing the club, said the event is essential to supporting the group’s community service efforts. She said funds raised this year will benefit the Pregnancy Care Center. The Spade and Hope Garden Club, affiliated with the Utah Associated Garden Clubs, promotes community beautification, gardening education, and conservation. Its projects have included landscaping at the Brigham City Historic Depot and......2025-04-3000 min
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastPerry officials concerned that new law will hamper city's ability to control future gravel pit expansionsNew restrictions on gravel pit regulations dominated Perry City’s review of state legislation during an April 25 council meeting, with Perry City Administrator Bob Barnhill highlighting H.B. 355 as a potential concern for the city’s future growth. Barnhill explained that H.B. 355, sponsored by Rep. Casey Snider with Box Elder County Senator Scott Sandall sponsoring it in the Senate, allows gravel pit operators to expand onto land they owned or controlled as of Jan. 1, 2024, and onto newly acquired contiguous land, provided they obtain necessary permits from the Utah Department of Environmental Quality. Local governments can restrict expansions only...2025-04-3002 min
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastNorthrop Grumman building explosion being investigatedOn April 16, an explosion at Northrop Grumman’s Promontory facility in Box Elder County destroyed a production building used in the manufacture of solid rocket motor propellant. According to the company, all employees working in or near the structure at the time safely evacuated before emergency responders arrived. The cause of the explosion remains under investigation. Environmental agencies and other oversight bodies have not yet released findings on any possible chemical release or contamination. The explosion occurred around 7:38 a.m. and could be heard across much of the county. One employee received minor injuries during the evacuation, but no si...2025-04-2303 min
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastResidents raise concerns over district's proposed grade reconfigurationAs Box Elder School District continues exploring how to address aging and overcrowded facilities, which includes a proposal to reconfigure grade levels in schools, several residents raised concerns about the reconfiguration during the public comment period of the April 16 school board meeting. The plan under consideration would move ninth-grade students to high schools and place sixth-eighth grade students in middle schools. The district had proposed a more than 0 million bond to voters that would have funded the construction of new schools to address aging buildings, and would have facilitated reconfiguring the grades, but voters convincingly rejected the bond....2025-04-2303 min
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastDistrict prepares to shift employee negotiations under new state lawBox Elder School District officials gave a public presentation April 16 on how Utah’s new collective bargaining law will affect contract negotiations with employees going forward. During the regular school board meeting, the district’s executive director of personnel and Title IX, Coerina Fife, gave a presentation outlining the effects of H.B. 267. The new law, signed in March, eliminates collective bargaining for public employees starting July 1. “It does not impact or terminate our current negotiated agreements with the Box Elder Administrators Association (BEAA), the Box Elder Education Association (BEEA), and the Box Elder Education Support Professionals Association (BEESPA),” Fife...2025-04-2303 min
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastBees on the outside looking in at state tourney with 4-10 recordThe Box Elder High School baseball team picked up a crucial region win last Wednesday afternoon as the team topped Roy 4-3 after coming up short in their first four region outings of the year. Earlier in April, the Bees had to square off against last season’s region champs in Viewmont and lost both games against the Vikings 11-0 and 9-3. Things weren’t going to get any easier for the Bees the following week as they were set to do battle with Bountiful. The Redhawks won a hard-fought game in Bountiful on April 11 by a score of 5-3...2025-04-2302 min
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastThree reappointed to planning commissionThree members of the Box Elder County Planning Commission were reappointed to new three-year terms at the county commission meeting on April 9. The commission unanimously approved the reappointments of Mellonee Wilding, Jed Pugsley and Jared Holmgren. All three had previously served on the Planning Commission and were eligible for renewed terms. The planning commission is an advisory body that reviews land use proposals, zoning changes, and development ordinances. Its recommendations are forwarded to the county commission for final approval. Members are appointed by the county commission and serve without pay. Box Elder County Community Development Director Scott Lyons said...2025-04-1600 min
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastToday is RSVP deadline for chamber awards banquetThe Box Elder Chamber of Commerce invites the community to attend its Annual Awards Banquet and Silent Auction on Friday, April 25, at 6 p.m. at the Box Elder County Fairgrounds Fine Arts Building, 320 N. 1000 West, Tremonton. The event is a celebration of the outstanding individuals and businesses who make Box Elder County a thriving place to live and work. The evening will feature dinner, a silent auction, and the presentation of awards to this year’s community honorees: Tickets are per individual or 0 for a table sponsorship, which includes eight seats, event recognition, and business name...Article Li...2025-04-1601 min
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastBees split region matches, beat Bear River in straight setsThe Box Elder High School boys volleyball team split their region matches last week with a straight-set loss to Bountiful on the road Tuesday, April 8, then came back home Thursday and secured a win over Bonneville before knocking off Bear River in three sets in Garland on Friday. The Bees knew they would have their work cut out for them Tuesday as the Redhawks came into the match with a perfect 6-0 record in region play and proved why right from the opening whistle. Bountiful jumped out to a big lead early and never looked back, taking the first...2025-04-1603 min
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastBees beat Lakers for second time this seasonThe Box Elder High School boys soccer team picked up its second win of the season over Bonneville last Thursday afternoon with a 2-1 victory after falling 5-0 on the road against Bountiful on Tuesday, April 8. The Bees were outmatched by the Redhawks from the start, as Bountiful scored twice in the opening half and added three more after the break to set the final margin. Five different players got on the score sheet for the Redhawks, while the Bees struggled to find any answers and were shut out for the third time this season. Box Elder seemed to...2025-04-1602 min
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastBC sets April 25 as Arbor DayBrigham City has officially declared April 25, 2025, as Arbor Day, marking its 39th year as a Tree City USA. “One of the requirements of being a Tree City USA is that we have an Arbor Day confirmation signed by the mayor, read and presented in a council meeting, as well as hold and plan for an Arbor Day event,” Public Works Director Tyler Pugsley told the City Council on April 3. Brigham City has maintained its Tree City USA status for nearly four decades by meeting four national standards set by the Arbor Day Foundation. To qualify, a city...Arti...2025-04-0901 min
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastPolice seeking help to identify body found in bag by railroad tracksA body found in a trash bag near train tracks in Brigham City has launched a multi-agency investigation as police work to identify the victim and determine how they died. At 1:58 p.m. on April 2, Union Pacific Railroad workers performing clean-up operations near 2600 West State Route 13 discovered a black plastic bag that appeared suspicious due to its weight and location in nearby weeds. When the workers looked inside and saw hair and bones, they contacted Box Elder Dispatch. Officers from the Brigham City Police Department and the Box Elder County Sheriff’s Office arrived on scene by 2:05...Ar...2025-04-0904 min
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastWillard crowd sourcing new city logo design, asks residents to volunteerThe Willard City Council is moving forward with a public contest to design a new city logo, with plans to unveil the winning design during the community’s Fourth of July celebration. Council members discussed the timeline during their March 27 meeting and agreed to collect submissions throughout April. The contest is open to all residents, and entries can be dropped off at the City Office or emailed to mbrown@willardcityut.gov. The submission deadline is April 30. “I think it would be cool if we decided on the winner during the Fourth of July celebration,” Councilmember Mike Braegger said. “Everybody’s there—it...2025-04-0200 min
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastBox Elder County residents asked to complete library access surveyThe Box Elder Early Childhood Coalition is conducting a survey about library access in the county, to see when, where and how residents access library services to help determine whether there is a need for changes. The deadline to take the survey is April 15. Currently, Brigham City residents pay property taxes to support the Brigham City Library, while residents of Willard, Perry, Honeyville, Corrine, and Mantua contribute to funding the Bookmobile service. While outlying residents can use the Bookmobile, they cannot check out books from the Brigham City Library unless they pay a fee or have children enrolled...2025-04-0200 min
Aging Vibrantly : Conversations to Empower SeniorsBridging the Gap : Building Generational ConnectionsIn this episode, Bridging the Gap : Building Generational Connections we explore intergenerational programs that promote understanding and mutual respect among generations, contribute to age friendly communities and have proven to work in addressing ageism. In fact, intergenerational programs are valued and celebrated across Canada and internationally with events held on Intergenerational Day in Canada each year on June 1 and during Global Intergenerational Week which is recognized this year from April 24 - 30, 2025. Join us to listen to our senior expert on intergenerational learning, Sharon Mackenzie, an educator by profession and an advocate of intergenerational connections who shares her...2025-02-1452 min
The YISRAEL Conversation"(Day 3) Feast of Unleavened Bread"[THE YISRAEL CONVERSATION]https://rss.com/podcasts/theyisraelconversation/Thursdays @ 1pm-3pm (EST) www.waifradio.orgCALL IN LIVE: (513) 961-8900TOPICS:(1) “FEAST OF UNLEAVENED BREAD (Day Three)”Celebrating God's Feast days in the name of Jesus Christ, as outlined in the King James Version of the Bible, is not only a testament to our faith but also a profound act of obedience and reverence. These sacred occasions, such as the Feast of Unleavened Bread, Pentecost, and the Feast of Tabernacles, are deeply rooted God’s plan of salvation and is...2024-04-251h 52
The YISRAEL Conversation"Lamb & Drink Offering"[THE YISRAEL CONVERSATION]https://rss.com/podcasts/theyisraelconversation/Thursdays @ 1pm-3pm (EST) www.waifradio.orgCALL IN LIVE: (513) 961-8900TOPICS:(1) “LAMB & DRINK OFFERING”In the Communion/Lord’s Supper, believers recognize and honor the holy life of Jesus Christ, as depicted in the King James Version of the Holy Bible. It is a solemn moment where the sacrifice of Jesus for the redemption of mankind is commemorated. Through the sharing of bread and the cup, symbolic of Christ's body and blood, Christians reflect on the ultimate act of lov...2024-04-181h 55
The YISRAEL Conversation(Part 3) "The Real Reason Why They Killed Jesus"[THE YISRAEL CONVERSATION]https://rss.com/podcasts/theyisraelconversation/[[[SPECIAL EPISODE]]]Thursdays @ 1pm-3pm (EST)www.waifradio.orgCALL IN LIVE: (513) 961-8900TOPICS:(1) “THE REAL REASON WHY THEY KILLED JESUS” (PART 3)According to the King James Version of the Holy Bible, the reason for the crucifixion of Jesus Christ was rooted in the clash between His teachings and identity with the religious and political authorities of his time. Jesus challenged the established religious norms and practices, advocating for a deeper spiritual understanding and a dire...2024-04-111h 52