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The first of seven bridges to be installed on I-80 was delayed a week due to a bend in a transport beam.
Bridge transport stalled on account of safety issue
by David Jensen
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Crews began to move the first of seven bridges in the I-80 reconstruction project destined for Highland Drive during the weekend of June 21. However, during the move, they noticed that one of th...
Wal-Mart representatives take their rezone plea to the Planning Commission
by David Jensen
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In 2005 Wal-Mart purchased the retail property that is now occupied by Kmart at 2705 East Parley’s Way. Since that time, a team of the retailer’s representatives has been busily making plans and ...
President & CEO of the Sugar House Chamber / Chamber East Chamber of Commerce
by Marie Marshall
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Sugar House Chamber / Chamber East Chamber of Commerce & Buzz Booster Marketing Advisors are holding an event on Aug. 22. Please join us for the Chamber East Open House Celebration and the Buzz B...

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Sprague Branch Library
Sprague Branch Library 2131 South 1100 East 594-8640 Mon-Thurs 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fri. Sat 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 July 17, 7 p.m. Families Sounds of Summer: Rita Boudreau. It’s su...
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Buca di Beppo
Travel to Southern Italy and you’ll be amazed by the passion Italians have for food. It isn’t just sustenance; it’s nourishment for the soul. Families and friends spend hours eating together and ...
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A group of performance artists exhibit their artistic talents during the Sugar House July 4 Festival. Brolly Arts offers performance art at Sugar House July 4 Festival
As crowds converged along Highland Drive for the annual Sugar House July 4 Festival, attendees were treated to a blend of folk music, dance and poetry, courtesy of Brolly Arts. The Sprague Librar...
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Members of the Rotary Club of Sugar House gather for a service project at Hidden Hollow Park Volunteers rally to beautify Hidden Hollow Park
As office buildings and shopping centers began to sprout up along Parley’s Creek in Sugar House, the natural woodland known as Hidden Hollow Park, 1200 East Wilmington Ave., was at risk for being...
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Friendly Neighborhood Senior Center
Friendly Neighborhood Senior Center 1992 South 200 East 468-2781 Blood Pressure Check - Friday, July 18, at 10:30 a.m. Provided by Harmony Home Health Skin Care - Friday, July 18, at 11 a.m. Bin...
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Cindy M. Sadler, Attorney-at-Law
Many people assume estate planning is only for the wealthy. Cindy M. Sadler, attorney-at-law, wants to end this misconception. She says it’s very important to have estate planning in place, regard...
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Highland High welcomes two new athletic directors
Highland High School has seen two athletic directors resign this year. Monica French and Frank L’Etoile resigned from the positions in June, leaving them open for two new educators to fill. Keit...
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Shelly Thompson (on right) at a carnival in El Fuerte with Gabriella, a child Thompson had visited at home a few days earlier, and Gabriella’s mother. Two Sugar House residents participate in YouthLINC trip to Mexico
Shelly Thompson and Elizabeth Harbuck, both Sugar House residents, joined 25 other students and nine program mentors on a YouthLINC service trip to Mexico recently. YouthLINC is a humanitarian o...
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Sugar House merchants take advantage of a temporary ordinance allowing them to display additional signs around their businesses. Temporary ordinance allows for additional signage around Sugar House construction site
The City Council has passed a 90-day zoning ordinance effective June 25 to Aug. 25 that will allow Sugar House businesses to post additional signs around the Granite Block construction site. This...
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Sugar House residents in the neighborhood around 2000 East and Sylvan Ave. showed their patriotism by gathering to host their 17th annual July 4 celebration. The event began at 11 a.m. with the r...
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Arts in Caring Council brings healing through art
The Arts in Caring Council is a Sugar House-based nonprofit organization which incorporates the arts and creativity along with the home health care industry. The founders believe allying art and ...
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Tracy Aviary receives $250,000 national education grant from Toyota USA Foundation
Tracy Aviary’s Avian Ecology in Schools Project has received a $250,000 grant from the Toyota USA Foundation. The AVES Project draws upon the natural intrigue and widespread familiarity of b...
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Humanities college course offered for low-income adults
The Utah Humanities Council is now accepting applications for The Venture Course in the Humanities, a free eight-month college humanities course for adults living on low incomes. In The Venture ...
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Rare meteorite on display at the Utah Geological Survey
The Gunlock Meteorite is on display at the Natural Resources Map & Bookstore, 1594 West North Temple. The size of a bowling ball but heavier, the meteorite is believed to be about 4.5 billion...
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Tour the Capitol with your mobile phone
The Utah State Capitol Preservation Board and its visitor services center have announced an innovative tour at the State Capitol. Visitors are now invited to tour the building via their mobile ph...
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County working on meth awareness campaign
A coalition of Salt Lake County Government agencies led by Mayor Peter Corroon and the County Council have begun a partnership with the Utah Methamphetamine Joint Task Force in a new awareness ca...
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Divorce education for children class
The Third District Court has scheduled a Divorce Education for Children Class on Monday, July 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. The Divorce Education for Children class is available for children 9- to 12-year...
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Defensive driving classes available
The Utah Safety Council is offering four-hour defensive driving courses for individuals in the Salt Lake City area. Courses are held throughout each month, at 1574 West 1700 South, in Salt Lake C...
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Ice Block Day coming to the Zoo
You think you’re hot this July? Try wearing a fur coat outside every day. At Hogle Zoo, they like keeping their animals’ summers cool by freezing all sorts of tasty treats on Ice Block Day, Satu...
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A large hole and some debris remains after demolition crews razed buildings along the Granite block in Sugar House. Developer Craig Mecham is planning to landscape the area along the street while he makes preparations for the next phase of his development project. Sugar House developer remains optimistic despite hurdles and delays
It may not be visible from outer space, but demolition crews have left a sizable divot on the corner of 1100 East and 2100 South after dismantling several of the buildings along that block. The b...
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