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“Twist” Project Quilting Tuesdays, 6 - 8 p.m. Oct. 21 - Nov. 18 Instructor: Barbara Foote Location: 989 S. Main, Room C114 Cost: (pattern included) This three-color quilt pattern only has two different blocks, the twist and the snowball. These are simple to sew and have a great impact. See you in class! Crypto Trading 101: What, Why and How Wednesdays, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Oct. 8 - Nov. 19 Instructor: Kevin Young Location: 989 S. Main, Room C114 Cost: Why do cryptocurrencies have value? Why might I want to invest in them? How can I safely buy...

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Michael Begaii and Mariana show their local pride as they pose for a photo with a recent edition of the Box Elder News Journal, while hanging out in Rzeszow, Poland.

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The Brigham City Council has approved a minor amendment to the North Point Planned Unit Development at 1100 North along Main Street/State Route 38, adding four townhomes and removing a fencing requirement. The change increases the number of units in phase four from 20 to 24. City staff explained the adjustment was needed after earlier amendments in phase three left two single-family lots in phase four disconnected from the rest of the subdivision. Those lots will be replaced with townhomes that front on 1100 North, with the developer agreeing to provide two additional parking stalls for each new unit. The...

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Brigham City announced five new employees during the Aug. 21 City Council meeting, including two experienced police officers, a city planner, and two staff members in finance. The police department hired Robert Palmer and Kevin Bennett as lateral master officers. A lateral officer is one who transfers from another agency with prior law enforcement experience, rather than entering as a new recruit. Although the city usually holds an oath and badge-pinning ceremony for police and fire hires, none was conducted for the two officers at this meeting. Based on past city practice, the formalities are expected to be scheduled later....

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The Box Elder County Commission has approved a letter of support for the Bear River Health Department (BRHD) as it seeks to shift substance use treatment from a fee-for-service model to a Medicaid capitation system. “Right now, we’re one of the only regions left in the state that still has a fee-for-service model for substance abuse treatment,” BRHD Director Jordan Mathis told commissioners Aug. 27. He added, “Capitation allows us to integrate our mental health and substance use programs more effectively and gives us stability in funding.” Mathis said BRHD was asking its three member counties, Box Elder, Cache and...

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The Box Elder County Commission approved the county’s 2026 predator control contract last week, continuing participation in a state program that supports aerial predator management. The agreement commits Box Elder County to pay ,800 into the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food’s Predator Damage Control Fund, with the state matching up to half that amount. Funds are pooled with contributions from livestock producers and overseen by the Utah Wool Growers Association to help manage coyotes and other predators that threaten herds. The commission approved the renewal unanimously on Aug. 27, with a motion from Commissioner Lee Perry seconded by Commissioner...

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The Box Elder County Commission approved a partial fee waiver last week for the Miss Wilderness Circuit Rodeo Pageant at the county fairgrounds in Tremonton. Commissioners voted Aug. 27 to reduce rental costs by about 0 after pageant director Tammy Berry said rising expenses and fundraising challenges had left organizers short. She noted the nonprofit invests its proceeds back into the program and contributes labor at the fairgrounds to help offset costs. Current titleholder Jenessa Sullivan described the pageant as a regional rodeo queen competition representing Utah, Idaho and Nevada. She said the county’s fairgrounds have been “a beautiful place...

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As part of the city’s Peach Days celebration, the Historic Brigham City Association will host guided pictorial history tour of Brigham City at the Capitol Theater, 53 S. Main Street on Friday, Sept. 5. The event is free and will begin at 2 p.m.

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Prior to the Brigham City’s Peach Days celebration, signs will be placed along the parade route stating that a specific area is “Closed for Maintenance” which allows for grounds maintenance. Any object or device placed prior to completion of this maintenance will be removed and disposed of by City personnel. Please remember no staking, ropes or rocks will be allowed in the public right of way. Signs will be removed at approximately 3 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 4. Sidewalk areas must remain unobstructed and clear for pedestrian use. Please be aware that the area between 300 and 400 South, both...

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